Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Another type I built as a callow youth - again from the Airfix kit - and always wanted to build again. You can see how this with attract a callow youth. That huge calibre gun doesn't just fire shells. It fires missiles as well. But in the interests of historical accuracy, the fire control system for the missile wasn't mature enough for use in Vietnam. Nevertheless, this build will be a Vietnam era Sheridan from the 1/35 Tamiya kit. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Ooh a Sheridan! Strangely I have always liked this tank, despite it's sketchy operational career, and also built the old Airfix kit so I'm interested to see how you get on with this one Enzo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Strangely I have always liked this tank, despite it's sketchy operational career The Sheridan didn't exactly cover itself with glory during the Vietnam war. However, it seemed to redeem itself as a recce vehicle in Panama and Desert Storm. I have been toying with the idea of a follow-up build in the Desert Storm GB, but let's not get ahead of ourselves... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 arrr snap!! I built the same Airfix model as a kids as well! There was something about this tank I really like......I may just have to get me another one, one of these days, 1/35th of course. Good luck with the build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Hi Enzo, I dug out my old Airfix build a while back with a view to updating the paint scheme - considering the problems it had it lasted quite a long time and survived long enough to be painted in the "modern" multi colour scheme when used as a scout I believe, which might make it look a little more interesting than the current plain OD scheme I have it in. Can't enter it in this however due to the 25% rule but will watch yours with interest. Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, PeterB said: Hi Enzo, I dug out my old Airfix build a while back with a view to updating the paint scheme - considering the problems it had it lasted quite a long time and survived long enough to be painted in the "modern" multi colour scheme when used as a scout I believe, which might make it look a little more interesting than the current plain OD scheme I have it in. Can't enter it in this however due to the 25% rule but will watch yours with interest. Cheers Pete Pete, I have no problems with you building it in this GB, you just will not eligible to go into the gallery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Thanks Rich but the paint scheme will be far later than 'Nam. More like the US version of the Nato scheme with tan, black and 2 greens I believe. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Time to update this build thread. Let's look at the sprues. Typical Tamiya with nothing that looks like it could preent a problem. A piece of plastic mesh is included to represent the anti-RPG fence. But I will be using the seperate set with PE and a metal barrel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 And off we go! As usual, I added ballast to the lower hull. It is not necessary. I just like my tank models to weigh a bit. I then added the suspension parts and axles. Then simply following the instructions to build up the hull and turret. A quick easy build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 There is an oddity with this kit. The locating holes for the turret details are not moulded. Instead you get moulded circles where they should be which have to be drilled out. Not exactly a difficult operation. Building the ammo boxes is a little fiddly, however. A quick coat of grey auto primer and we're ready for the paintshop. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 That does look to be very nicely moulded Enzo, typical Tamiya as you say. You've made a great start too, very nice work. The etch and turned barrel will make a big difference to the look of the finished model, some time next week the way you are going! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 gosh she has gone together quickly and really does look the part, nicely do so far! This is the first time I've seen the new-tooled version of this model. The detail looks to be crisper than the old one, interesting idea with the tracks, no more rubberbands to fight with...or try to join. Those AM bits do look very nice! Strangely I've just acquired the RyeField model release of the M551, I'll do min as a Gulf War version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very nice, Enzo. I'm looking forward to seeing this done. The old Airfix version was a particular favourite in my youth, Alan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Angus Tura said: The old Airfix version was a particular favourite in my youth, I also built that back in the day and I even currently have one in The Stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Sprayed overall with Lifecolor UA-219 Olive Drab. The tyres were then painted dark grey. The track links were sprayed with Vallejo Panzer Aces 304 Track Primer. And then fitted. I wish all ytank kits had tracks that were as easy to fit as this. The rubber pads on the tracks were drybrushed with the same dark grey used for the tyres. Some weathering has been done with Wilder weathering oils 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 That is looking stunning Enzo. The olive drab looks really smooth and the oils have added some nice variation to it too. The tracks look really smart and its good to know that they went together without any fuss, if only they were all like that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Stickers on! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Looks like the decals went on well Enzo, did they give you any grief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 12:01 PM, Angus Tura said: Very nice, Enzo. I'm looking forward to seeing this done. The old Airfix version was a particular favourite in my youth, Alan Mine too.....looking forward to this one being completed 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 gee she has come together really nicely, the whole look of her changed once you sprayed her in OD. Great job Enzo, can't wait to see her finished. I still ave my old Airfix M551 model packed away somewhere, it has seen better days..... my new RyeField Models one has just shown up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 This one has actualy been finished for a week or so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Another great result Enzo. Your Sheridan looks fantastic and the figures being very realistically posed really helps bring it to life. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Well done Enzo!!! She looks awesome and the figures really finish her off. You had me worried for a while as to whether this would make it or not.....but I know, I should have had faith in Enzo. What's the saying, "in Enzo we trust"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 51 minutes ago, trickyrich said: What's the saying, "in Enzo we trust"! In The Mighty Spreadsheet we trust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 The Holy Spreadsheet!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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