Tamiya 36213 1:16 Scale U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan 1/16 Scale Model Kit

This large-scale 1/16 static display tank recreates the unique M551 Sheridan. The actual Sheridan began development in 1959 and would go on to serve in major conflicts such as the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. It was a lightweight, air liftable vehicle that contributed to the more mobile U.S. forces that were necessary as America took on a more major global security role in the post-WW2 years. This model uses components from the R/C model, for a highly detailed finish.

Key Features

• 1/16 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 408mm, width: 177mm, height: 186mm (including gun shield)
• The powerful form of the Sheridan with 152mm gun/launcher is recreated in excellent detail
• Features a precision aluminum gun barrel, plus other metal components including lower hull, drive sprockets, coil-sprung suspension arms and more
• Pre-assembled plastic tracks offer wonderful detail, and have soft resin depictions of rubber pads
• Soft photo-etched metal parts are included to recreate the anti-RPG net often seen as an impromptu addition to Sheridan's deployed in Vietnam

Scale and Type

This is a 1/16 scale plastic assembly model kit (Big Scale Series No. 13) of the U.S. M551 Sheridan airborne tank, designed as a static display model that leverages highly detailed components from Tamiya's R/C lineup.

Dimensions (Assembled)

The completed model has an approximate length of 408mm (16.1 inches), a width of 177mm (7 inches), and a height of 186mm (7.3 inches) including the gun shield.

Detailed Features

Construction & Materials: The kit features a durable die-cast aluminum lower hull, drive sprockets, and suspension components, providing sufficient strength. The large-caliber 152mm gun/launcher barrel is precisely recreated using a machined aluminum component.

Suspension & Tracks: Includes a realistic coil-sprung suspension system. The tracks are pre-assembled from plastic with soft resin depictions of the rubber pads.

Photo-Etched Parts: Comes with soft photo-etched metal parts to recreate the anti-RPG wire netting often seen attached to the front of Sheridans deployed in Vietnam, as well as the engine grilles and searchlight interior details.

Additional Components: Clear parts are used for periscopes and lights. The kit also includes one commander figure and a single marking option (decal sheet).

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