Global Top1/16 Big Tank Series No.13
1/16 SCALE U.S. AIRBORNE TANK M551 SHERIDAN (DISPLAY MODEL)
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Length: 408 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The lightweight M551 Sheridan was designed as an airliftable tank, a cutting-edge design with aluminum alloy hull and powerful 152mm gun/launcher. Work began on it in 1959, and it was officially adopted in May 1966, with 1,600 produced by November 1970. Its first taste of live action came in the Vietnam War, fulfilling both shelling and offensive roles in a punishing environment, and it would also go on to serve in the Gulf War conflict. Experience taught valuable lessons on the use of the Sheridan, and led to reinforced armor to combat land mines, while some were given a wire netting RPG screen for protection from anti-tank rockets.
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★This is a 1/16 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 408mm, width: 177mm, height (including gun shield): 186mm. ★M551 form accurately rendered in impressive size, and based upon extensive research on an actual vehicle. ★An aluminum component is used to precisely recreate the large caliber 152mm gun/launcher barrel. ★Includes photo-etched parts to recreate the front anti-RPG net, and engine grilles. ★Numerous other metal parts include drive sprockets and suspension components. ★Clear parts are employed in periscope and lights across the vehicle. ★Pre-assembled resin tracks feature soft resin depictions of rubber pads. ★Comes with a commander figure and a single marking option.
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★The rather unique form of the M551 is rendered in impressive 1/16 scale, with superb attention to detail.
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★The kit features an aluminum gun/launcher barrel, photo-etched searchlight parts, clear parts and more!
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★A soft photo-etched component allows bending and denting of the anti-RPG net to obtain a realistic look.
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★This image goes close in on photo-etched engine grilles and the various ammo cases attached to the turret.
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★A commander torso figure is included for placement at the machine gun, lending the model superb realism.
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★1/16 scale allows this precision rendering of the M2 maching gun, with detailed belt and other accessories.
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Pre-assembled resin tracks even feature soft depictions of pads. The chassis uses plenty of metal parts.
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Sprung arms ensure the weighty suspension moves in a manner similar to that seen on the real vehicle.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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Tools & PaintsLP-28 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsLP-38 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsLP-52 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsLP-54 DARK IRON
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-65 RUBBER BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-66 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsLP-67 SMOKE
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ITEM No.82167
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-12 GOLD LEAF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-19 SMOKE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-27 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-5 FLAT GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-6 COPPER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-7 FLAT RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-53 NEUTRAL GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-58 OLIVE GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-62 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-84 DARK IRON
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful finishing materials and tools
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Tools & PaintsLONG NOSE w/CUTTER
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Tools & Paints(+) SCREWDRIVER no.2 L
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Tools & Paints(+) SCREWDRIVER no.1 M
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsBASIC DRILL SET
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Tools & PaintsBENDING PLIERS (FOR PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS)
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Tools & PaintsMODELING SCISSORS (FOR PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS)
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Tools & PaintsDIAMOND FILE (FOR PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA CA CEMENT (GEL TYPE)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA MULTIPURPOSE CEMENT (CLEAR)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA METAL PRIMER
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Tools & PaintsSURFACE PRIMER L FOR PLASTIC & METAL (GRAY)
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ITEM No.87042
Useful finishing materials
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BLACK)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BROWN)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN）
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Tools & PaintsFIGURE ACCENT COLOR (PINK-BROWN)
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Recreating mud and dirt
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER A SET (SAND/LIGHT SAND/MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER C SET (ORANGE RUST/GUN METAL/SILVER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER D SET (BURNT BLUE/BURNT RED/OIL STAIN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER E SET (DRYBRUSH EFFECT YELLOW/GRAY/GREEN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER F SET (TITANIUM/ LIGHT GUN METAL/COPPER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER G SET (FOR FIGURES I)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER H SET (FOR FIGURES II)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SNOW)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SAND)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (LIGHT EARTH)
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ITEM No.87087
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Information is current as of November 20, 2019. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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