Does anyone know whether this kit is any good? Because I was thinking about building it for the Welcome To The Nam campaign. If you have any pictures of your completed model that would also be helpful.

Thanks Joe.

See our reviews section. Pawel did a very thorough review of the kit.

Of the three kits I know of and seen Academy,Tamiya and Jaguar it is the middle of the road.The review makes clear in it has alot of problems.

In my humble opinion if you are not a rivet counter the Academy is the way to go unless you can find and afford the Jaguar kit.

If you want to do a Sheridan get the Academy kit.

Thats my two cents.

Jim

Ditto on this statement. If you want to have fun and build a close example and not worry about the rivets then I would build this one for the campaign. Remember building is for the fun and enjoyment of the hobby. If you want one that is exact buy the real thing.LOL. Go for it and enjoy.

Thanks for the comments but after reading the reading the review of the academy kit, and seeing the price of the jaguar kit, I think that I may have to choose a different subject.

methinks your subject is fine
the m551 by academy is a close to best as the wallet can afford

for the dio, if it is like an ndp, the cover and camo can help conceal what isn't there.


reb

Go for it Joe, it looks like a Sheridan, and other than Jaguars resin beast which costs an arm and a leg, its the most accurate Nam sheridan out there, considering there are only 2 others :-)
The kit has been flamed a hell of alot around here but that hasnt stopped me from wanting to buy it, and thinking it still looks good!
Cheers

I wouldn't let the review dissuade you. It still builds into a very nice representation of a Sheridan. It may not be 100% accurate, but it still is close enough and it looks correct when done.

Joe,

If after reading the review you feel you don't want the kit - then don't buy it. If after reading the review you are still interested - get it. Don't let anyone persuade you to buy the kit if you feel you may not like it.

In the end it must be your decision and the review is only meant to give you information to make it an informed decision. Posts from other modelers here are also just that: sources of additional information that should help you in deciding. I believe it could help you even more if anyone would show some of those good looking Sheridan models built from Academy kit.

Pawel