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RyeField: M551A1/M551A1 TTS Sheridan
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 11:16 PM UTC


Rye Field Models announced their Sheridan quite some time ago. Now the company posted the boxart image and the expected release date.

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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 11:30 PM UTC
I am waiting for this. Hopefully it will be out soon.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 01:10 AM UTC
I agree, Tamiya's new kit lacks some multi-media detailing and any option for a Gulf War model.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 04:05 AM UTC

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I am waiting for this. Hopefully it will be out soon.


Yep, Me too-- it was announced well over a year ago. The sprue shots look nice, and it may have some breech detail, the LRF, and other options the Tamiya kit lacks to build an M55A1 or the TTS version. But I understand the price will be upwards of $60 too. By the Way, I just received David Doyle's new book on the M551, and it has some great interior photos for those interested.
VR, Russ
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 04:30 AM UTC
I'll believe it when I see it in hand. I pre-ordered this Nov. 2018
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 05:20 AM UTC
Whoever it concerns - have mercy on my wallet...
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 05:54 AM UTC

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I'll believe it when I see it in hand. I pre-ordered this Nov. 2018


David, just out of curiosity, who did you pre-order from?
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 08:23 AM UTC

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I'll believe it when I see it in hand. I pre-ordered this Nov. 2018


O yes, I'm hoping that this is not another fake news from RFM. I also pre-ordered it in Nov. 2018 from Luckymodel.com. After 10 months of waiting, I cancelled the order and got a refund recently.

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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 09:07 AM UTC

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I'll believe it when I see it in hand. I pre-ordered this Nov. 2018


Yep, same here. Glad I kept my receipt
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 09:22 AM UTC
Russ,

My pre-order was through Ammo by Mig
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2019 - 02:30 AM UTC
From what I heard through the rumor mill, there was some issues with the kit that where spotted and they went back and corrected them, delaying the release of the kit.

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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2019 - 02:52 AM UTC

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From what I heard through the rumor mill, there was some issues with the kit that where spotted and they went back and corrected them, delaying the release of the kit.



Hi, Everyone!

I'll hold off on any "pre-ordering" until there's a definite release-date... At least we know the thing is "close"(?)...
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2019 - 05:33 AM UTC

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From what I heard through the rumor mill, there was some issues with the kit that where spotted and they went back and corrected them, delaying the release of the kit.



Hi, Everyone!

I'll hold off on any "pre-ordering" until there's a definite release-date... At least we know the thing is "close"(?)...


I seldom pre-order anymore. I've had a couple of bad experiences (Hobby-Link USA was the worst). I like to wait for my LHS owner to get it in-- and I'll occasionally "pre-order" from him. But I'd consider pre-ordering from reputable on-line shops- like Squadron (but I believe they've removed this kit from their "Pre-Sell" section), or HLJ-- I also understand Ammo is pretty good. Sprue Brothers has a rule about no pre-orders--wisely so I think. Having worked in the business for a few years, I know quantities are limited by several factors, and dealers can't always guarantee they'll get the numbers the customer base demands. Which is why I "buy now" rather than wait. Hopefully RFM has anticipated the demand for this kit.
VR, Russ
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