New tamiya rc m551 sheridan
01-30-2019, 08:11 AM
#51
Making some progress on the MGM-51C. The tail section is still bothering me, I can’t find good photos or plans of this area...
Does one of you have something interesting on this part of the missile ?
Thanks in advance !
01-30-2019, 09:11 AM
#54
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01-30-2019, 02:43 PM
#58
I found these pix.
and this is the Aft Cap separated from the missile.
Hope this helps.
and this is the Aft Cap separated from the missile.
Hope this helps.
01-30-2019, 03:21 PM
#59
Thanks guys ! I already had these but your help is much appreciated !
I am going to open a dedicated thread about the MGM-51 Shillelagh, this will keep this one clean and focused on the upcoming release.
I am going to open a dedicated thread about the MGM-51 Shillelagh, this will keep this one clean and focused on the upcoming release.
01-31-2019, 06:58 AM
#61
Interesting choice for a release and it looks really nice. The one thing I am surprised about is that the tires are molded into the road wheels and are not rubber like the other releases. I guess they were unable to make a durable rubber tire that small / thin?
01-31-2019, 02:53 PM
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The Type 10 tank has plastic road wheels too.
02-01-2019, 07:58 AM
#63
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Yeah, certainly not a high-lite of either kit but I'm sure they have their reason.
I doubt it'll be missed.
I doubt it'll be missed.
02-01-2019, 09:51 AM
#64
No rubber wheels - probably to reduce cost of kit. A mold is required for the rubber tires, and processing and logistics. Makes for a nice model (with rubber tires) but adds considerable cost to the end item kit. I notice Tamiya is also making the PZ4 and Possibly the Jagdpanther as one motor kits. This is also to appeal to lower cost market (which Hen Long and others have been taking). I have not heard anything how the single motor versions work.
Lots of nice detail on the M551 kit. The searchlight - if powered by MF unit (looks like it) is a cool feature.
Bob
Lots of nice detail on the M551 kit. The searchlight - if powered by MF unit (looks like it) is a cool feature.
Bob
02-01-2019, 11:12 AM
#65
No rubber wheels - probably to reduce cost of kit. A mold is required for the rubber tires, and processing and logistics. Makes for a nice model (with rubber tires) but adds considerable cost to the end item kit. I notice Tamiya is also making the PZ4 and Possibly the Jagdpanther as one motor kits. This is also to appeal to lower cost market (which Hen Long and others have been taking). I have not heard anything how the single motor versions work.
Lots of nice detail on the M551 kit. The searchlight - if powered by MF unit (looks like it) is a cool feature.
Bob
Lots of nice detail on the M551 kit. The searchlight - if powered by MF unit (looks like it) is a cool feature.
Bob
02-01-2019, 03:56 PM
#66
Meh, not a vehicle of much significance and more of an afv than a tank. If you battle it better be on light setting, or less.....
They should have made a m48a3. Looks like you still have to scratch and bash to get good cold war us armor.
They should have made a m48a3. Looks like you still have to scratch and bash to get good cold war us armor.
02-02-2019, 01:21 PM
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It's classified as an amphibious light tank, so it's still a tank.. just not as big. I do agree that an M48 would be more desirable though.
02-02-2019, 01:35 PM
#68
It would be cool if the Tamiya one is amphibious too...
02-02-2019, 01:47 PM
#69
Rich,
Probably will not be a hugely sucessful selling and or all that popular RC IR tank model in my option. Agree, a Tamiya M48, M60, or even a Bradley BFV would be more desirable US RC IR armor builds. With that said, there are still legions of purist Tamiya finish built rc model collectors around the world, so I am guessing there is at least an average “sell on” rc tank collector market for a new built Sheridan kit. As to IR dedicated RC tank fighters, probably little to no interest in adding a Sheridan to their fighting tank collectiion. The Sheridan RC model does look pretty cool though, “so I will build it just for fun”, IR optional. The Sheridan at the AAF Museum, argueably, isn’t all that expensive for a Tamiya RC armor kit.
John
Probably will not be a hugely sucessful selling and or all that popular RC IR tank model in my option. Agree, a Tamiya M48, M60, or even a Bradley BFV would be more desirable US RC IR armor builds. With that said, there are still legions of purist Tamiya finish built rc model collectors around the world, so I am guessing there is at least an average “sell on” rc tank collector market for a new built Sheridan kit. As to IR dedicated RC tank fighters, probably little to no interest in adding a Sheridan to their fighting tank collectiion. The Sheridan RC model does look pretty cool though, “so I will build it just for fun”, IR optional. The Sheridan at the AAF Museum, argueably, isn’t all that expensive for a Tamiya RC armor kit.
John
02-02-2019, 03:31 PM
#70
I am interested in seeing the electronics! how big is the speaker? what do the gear boxes look like since this is a rear drive tank, the box lid says 3 (three) motors included, for what? the tracks look metal with elastomar pads, what is that? it doesn't say there is a muzzle flash, then can the IR emitter be in the barrel? how will the suspension work? If i get this tank, i think it will depend on the electronics package and if it is something new.
02-02-2019, 07:35 PM
#71
I'm sure the tracks will be plastic with a synthetic rubber pad like the Abrams. Technically the elevation, recoil, and traverse uses motors on the Tamiya tanks.
02-02-2019, 08:15 PM
#72
Pretty cheap for a new release. Guessing it'll have the type-10 bare board. First "light" tank from Tammy is cool, for me wish it was more the Chaffee route. Will be a wicked IR battler with the dimensions, speed and short tube.
02-03-2019, 01:54 PM
#74
Sure, 3 IR hits and your done, possibly, not that wicked a fighter, LOL.
