Apparently Tamiya will be releasing a 1/16 Full Option M51 Super Sherman with a release date sometime in November. Of course, I have been scratch-building one since Feb so naturally a kit is forthcoming.

My progress to date.

your scratch build looks great. how durable are the rc tanks?

My oldest is from May 2005 and it still runs great. 35 battles.

I guess I need to update my stuff more often.....

M51 conversion on the field in Phoenix by edoubleaz, on Flickr

http://www.desertarmor.com/DAK_PROJECTS/ISHERMAN_M-51.html

I will be building the 1/35 Tamiya one,what brand and color paint did you use ?

I depicted mine in a late service (just before 1990s retirement) IDF Grey scheme. I used a few colors to get the shade I liked so don't use mine as a 'definitive' color.

Base coat is Testors Rattle Can SAC Bomber Tan.

Color coat is Testors Acryl IDF tan airbrushed with my Iwata. I used sludge washes and just a hint of Tamiya desert yellow for modulation and weathering.

My advice for an early M51 as the new Tamiya kit is.... Tamiya desert Yellow!