I thought academy only produced a Vietnam era my 51 Sheridan. I didn't know that they made a gulf war version...also I thought the gulf war Sheridan had smoke discharges fitted on the front portion of the turret?

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I thought academy only produced a Vietnam era my 51 Sheridan. I didn't know that they made a gulf war version...also I thought the gulf war Sheridan had smoke discharges fitted on the front portion of the turret?

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David, Academy makes two versions-- a Vietnam version with the early coupula and cargo rack, and the late version (which is what this one is) from the 1st Gulf War (ODS). They both have the grenade launchers, which you can see on this model as a small "quad" set of four mounted on the lower side of the forward turret. The Vietnam Version has the more familiar four single launchers along the bottom edge of the forward turret that you are thinking of. As a former Sheridan commander, I've always been frustrated that Academy didn't manufacture the "mid" life Sheridan with the commanders slab armor "teacup" (that's what we called it) laser range finder, and the older cargo rack. If you wanted one of those, you'd need to buy both the "Vietnam" and "ODS" kits and combine the two. Still waiting for someone to produce the 1975-80 version we had in the 11th ACR in Germany-- that's the one I believe you are thinking about right?
VR, Russ

Fabulous work really great how did you get that chrome finish inside the search light ?

that is a very cool build ,thanks for shareing .

that is a very cool build ,thanks for shareing .

Yes that's the one I was thinking of, thanks for the clarification. Great work by the way, I really need to build the ones I have in my stash.

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I thought academy only produced a Vietnam era my 51 Sheridan. I didn't know that they made a gulf war version...also I thought the gulf war Sheridan had smoke discharges fitted on the front portion of the turret?

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David, Academy makes two versions-- a Vietnam version with the early coupula and cargo rack, and the late version (which is what this one is) from the 1st Gulf War (ODS). They both have the grenade launchers, which you can see on this model as a small "quad" set of four mounted on the lower side of the forward turret. The Vietnam Version has the more familiar four single launchers along the bottom edge of the forward turret that you are thinking of. As a former Sheridan commander, I've always been frustrated that Academy didn't manufacture the "mid" life Sheridan with the commanders slab armor "teacup" (that's what we called it) laser range finder, and the older cargo rack. If you wanted one of those, you'd need to buy both the "Vietnam" and "ODS" kits and combine the two. Still waiting for someone to produce the 1975-80 version we had in the 11th ACR in Germany-- that's the one I believe you are thinking about right?
VR, Russ

When I read this I thought--doesn't this guy know the Sheridan was a failure and we don't use this vehicle even in 91! I did a little research and boy was I wrong!! Great build and research sir. Well done model.

I was also surprised when I learned the history of the application of this tank ... As far as I know, now I use only as simulators for drivers' mechanics in the US?
David, thank you for evaluating my work.

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I was also surprised when I learned the history of the application of this tank ... As far as I know, now I use only as simulators for drivers' mechanics in the US?
David, thank you for evaluating my work.

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There are some in use by the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Irwin California that are visually modified (VISMOD'd) to look like soviet era equipment, BMPs etc.

What sources did you use for your research into this m551 Sheridan? Any books videos or Internet sites would be welcome as I fancy a crack at this kit.

Thanks in advance

I was also surprised when I learned the history of the application of this tank ... As far as I know, now I use only as simulators for drivers' mechanics in the US?
David, thank you for evaluating my work.

What sources did you use for your research into this m551 Sheridan? Any books videos or Internet sites would be welcome as I fancy a crack at this kit.

Thanks in advance

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I was also surprised when I learned the history of the application of this tank ... As far as I know, now I use only as simulators for drivers' mechanics in the US?
David, thank you for evaluating my work.

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There are some in use by the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Irwin California that are visually modified (VISMOD'd) to look like soviet era equipment, BMPs etc.

What sources did you use for your research into this m551 Sheridan? Any books videos or Internet sites would be welcome as I fancy a crack at this kit.

Thanks in advance

first I loved looking at the building progress and finished model! As for the comments on the weathering, stowage, lights rust etc. you build the way you want and think it looks right. This is one of many reasons I do not like to post models of ACTUAL subjects, or enter in contests for that matter. I recall one time somebody picked apart my M1A1 HA in Iraqi Freedom and its vision blocks. I had reflective material pinkish and green colors and somebody said they didn't look like that.. well photo evidence still didn't shut this guy up so guess what? I stopped posting for a while... so build it to suit your needs

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There are some in use by the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Irwin California that are visually modified (VISMOD'd) to look like soviet era equipment, BMPs etc.

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Very interesting information, but there is no photo? One could try to make such a model ... Are they simply painted in khaki, or are some elements added for more visual similarity?