Building the all new 1/35 Tamiya M551 Sheridan all new tool kit.

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[@georgethomas8812]

A suggestion... With small plastic parts being stolen by the carpet monster, try a UV flashlight to aid in the search. It has worked for me. You may not otherwise like what you see revealed in the carpet stains by the UV light though.

[@IvorMektin1701]

The chain link fence was called "B-40 wire". The early RPG. Neat kit!

[@emssmiley2002]

One of the first "Bird Cages."

[@RanceTaggert]

FINALLY! I've been waiting a long time for a new one. I crewed a Sheridan in Germany in the Cav(A3/8); I was the driver and I and my crew lived in that thing like it was a suit. A suit that fried circuit boards left and right whenever the main gun fired a (combustible cartridge) main gun round-The two front roadwheels came off the ground every time(at a standstill), but boy was that hunkajunk FAST-63 mph at Baumholder 1976. And we drove 'em like stolen Ferraris! I can also say, as an intimately knowledgeable expert on the actual vehicle that BOTH the old Tamiya and almost as old Academy kits are horrible, and I'm not even concerned with the lack of detail here, just the measurements they used were waaay off. Although this new tool kit will be a gigantic improvement, I can guarantee all of you I will nitpick the living hell out of this kit. You all realize this kit is going to cost us a weeks' pay easy. Prove me wrong, Tamiya and Trumps' idiotic tariff war.... Power To The Plasticans!

[@chillnecron8157]

My grandfather, Philip S. Welch was stationed in Germany around that time, serving as a tank technician if I remember correctly. He and I often talk about the Sheridan whenever I'm over. It really was a cool tank.

[@daveshick9376]

Could you explain what the "window" is in the front deck piece that Andy mentions he will have to mask. I am building the kit, and it seems to be a window to nowhere, just the metal deck underneath. Google images don't show it clearly, but do seem to have glass reflection there. Thanks

[@ViperVideos13]

@@daveshick9376 if no one gave you an answer, it was so the driver could see when that front ..."fan" (?) folded out for water crossings. It was made of three sheets of wood that folded out similar to the front of an M113. But unlike a 113, the driver would need to see through it to drive. Apparently the amount of water thrown up over, on to, and around the viewing window made it pretty useless to see through though- so the driver would take directions from the commander in the turret. Since this Airborne reconnaissance vehicle was so light, they thought it should be able to "swim" as well. So in addition to the front panel that would fold out, it has skirts similar to WWII Sherman on DDay. By all accounts I can find, it seems like the Sheridan was a pretty poorly designed jack of all trades vehicle that really didn't master any one thing. The caseless ammunition was also prone to terrible fires and the aluminum hull was no match at all for RPGs or mines

[@daveshick9376]

@@ViperVideos13 Thanks

[@sgtlil]

How did that Tariff war work out, you little leftist fear monger

[@hawaiianbadboi808]

I built the original kit back in 1983 when I was in high school. Loking forward on buying this kit and reliving my childhood

[@jamesbednar8625]

Great video!! Have built those ancient Tamiya kits of the M551 Sheridan, and they were OK. academy came out with 2 new kits of the M551 a while ago: 1 for the Vietnam War and 1 specifically for the 82nd Airborne Division. They were good kits. Appears that the decals for this new Tamiya kit are quite "similar" to the decals that came with the Academy kit. My supervisor at work served on the M551 during his military career while serving in Germany and patrolling the East/West German border. Also, these vehicles were used at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA, to "simulate" Soviet era vehicles (mainly BMP-1s), until they were finally retired from service a few years ago. This kit would look good painted up in the camo schemes used at the NTC!!

[@michaelshea5622]

Just got this kit today in the mail. Looks great.

[@richardbunn1133]

Great video, Andy. I built a Sheridan to duplicate the one my buddy drove over in Vietnam. Did it up as a presentation for him on a wooden base with details of his service over there. He got a kick out of it.

[@garyparker2969]

Nicely done Andy, thank you for Everything you Do for the Hobby, God Bless All

[@kalbs89]

Such a huge improvement over the Tamiya original kit. Looks like a must have for me.

[@joeym6730]

Great video Andy! Thank you for showing the entire build process. The kit looks great I will be picking one up for sure!Your paint job looks amazing!

[@Frank-rh7vh]

Perfect works - well done !!! Hat off, Sir !!! Thank you! Best greetings, Frank

[@arthurmarinelli9418]

I had a chance to ride on the 551 a few times in the early 70s, during the winter that engine deck was a welcome place to park, but got way too hot, feet started sweating in your boots, but a nice ride after many miles of walking

[@malcolmbolton1473]

I remember building the airfix 1/76 scale Sheridan tank kit as a kid back in the 70's,a cool looking tank indeed,great work andy as always,a credit too you,well done

[@Marc-ty5mk]

That looks very nice. Thanks for the build up.

[@thomasglintborg1687]

A great build Andy - thanks for all the tips

[@Custerd1]

The new kit has a lot more detail than I remember when I built the remote control (wired) kit way back in the ‘70s.

[@Mr9Guns]

Man Tamiya keeps knocking it out of the park with these new kits!

[@Yak_yak]

Another excellent job Andy! 4:43 In Japan, metal barrel and photo-etched parts for engine grills will be released in this Winter.(I don't know when in other country) Greetings from Japan.

[@vortexmodeling]

Interesting to see Tamiya armor kit molded in light grey, reminded my of Dragon and Trumpeter kits. Thanks for the video!

[@robbo1068]

Great job, Andy. Really enjoyed watching the build and agree...the rust is a pretty good imitation of the red dust. I live in Australia and know what the red dust of the outback looks like and you have done it justice!

[@ctscalemodellinguk]

Just building this, thanks for the tutorial 👍

[@dr.bimbambula]

this tank looks amazing

[@vasili1207]

Some say Andys spare box is full of tamiya figures.

[@vasili1207]

@Dack Hacksaw without the meat it's just metal 😊

[@typehere6689]

MEAT IS CHEAP SAVE THE METAL

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Andy, well you have completed another great build, I have been waiting for a better M551, and now it is nearly here. I have tried the black/white scheme but tend to be heavy handed with the main colour, but getting better. Thanks for the great video. Cheers mate, Les

[@ernesto4588]

One of my favorite tanks in the works:)

[@ralphhitchensjr.9633]

I have the Tamiya Sheridan from the early 70's. Took them a long time for a new version.

[@mtw56or]

Crewed on one in the CAV back in 1974-76 1/2 ACR B troop 3rd herd Toujours Pret

[@daveshick9376]

Could you explain what the "window" is in the front deck piece that Andy mentions he will have to mask. I am building the kit, and it seems to be a window to nowhere, just the metal deck underneath. Google images don't show it clearly, but do seem to have glass reflection there. Thanks

[@mtw56or]

@@daveshick9376 that was so the driver could see out when swimming the track. The surf board folds out and up.

[@davidwallace6811]

Love it, looks a great kit

[@russische-roemeen740]

Really Nice going to pick this up when it comes out

[@pieter1272]

I was waiting for this model

[@MrAlumni72]

I understand not wanting to go too crazy with the weathering or mud, which is cool - but I was thinking, if you were going to go whole-hog and maybe even create a diorama, since this tank operated in jungle environments a lot, maybe combine the reddish mud with some (scale) long grass from the swampier areas. If they are too busy to clear out the mud, they're too busy to clear out the undergrowth that gets stuck in it as well. :-) And of course, another job well done!

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@TheBlues95]

Hi Andy, I'm going to build this kit soon. Watching your videos made me buy a lot of kits from Tamiya. Tamiya should pay you!!

[@outdoors_review]

Wow... a nother wild white box, lets get a closer look

[@richardtallent8175]

Great video, & nice looking kit. As far as photo etched parts go, Eduard,& others are probably going to produce some.Thanks.

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Hi Andy, Great tips and build as usual. Great model. Thanks for all the info. Oh if only you were my brother the kits we could build

[@josemachuca1283]

another awesome model Andy !!!!

[@brucerobinson7295]

Hi Andy it seems every video has some great tips on how to do things like the way you go thru the box and show all the parts I had read your Stuart late production I had ordered one I must have got the initial run because it both English and Japaniese instructions your reviews are great especialy when you point out any trouble spots forward is forarmed keep up the good work looking forward to your next review till then Have a nice day Bruce

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you Bruce

[@kallyy3471]

The m551 sheridan is my favorite tank

[@keithTCU]

Outstanding!

[@alessiodecarolis]

Interesting kit, this is really superior to the older one.

[@danielkonrad1444]

I bought the same tamiya glue, only to replicate the noise you make when dipping the brush in.

[@iagmscalemodelling3401]

Andy do not be scared of painting figures

[@xx6aesthetic9xx47]

Been looking for one of those ever since I got the squadron book about it.

[@AirbrusherStudio]

Im really like the Sheridan , very cute looking turret :D

[@juanpedromoralesvieyra3757]

Great work as usual Andy. But i think an airplane or a car or other kind of model from time to time would be nice

[@sonicimperium]

Another build!

[@waynecoulter6761]

Just a heads up... The Sheridan armor was ALUMINUM... Remember, this was an Airborne Tank, meant to be flown in and dropped from C-130 and C-141 Cargo Aircraft so Rust would not be much of a factor... HOWEVER, Vietnam was known for its red dust and mud...

[@thekenjistream8683]

Yep. But is it the whole tank ? Cause if I'm right some parts were reinforced with stronger metal

[@jg300ascout1]

The hull was aluminum.....the turret was steel.

[@--X--]

You mean "aluminium"? :)

[@--X--]

@Nobody Knows The material isn't country specified, so "aluminium" :P

[@--X--]

@Nobody Knows The main material it's made of isn't, so "aluminium".

[@hgbarnes1584]

Nice review Andy. A touch short, but I guess you're busy. Thank you.

[@jonchristtmass6306]

Great kit would have loved to have seen the figures and how they fitted

[@rapscallion3506]

You had me at rifled barrel.

[@lawrencereid9375]

Andy, NICE JOB (as always)! Your rust wash in spots is good to represent the red earth and dust that covered EVERYTHING in service in Vietnam including our GIs! Rusting per se on the Sheridan would not be pronounced on the hull which was made from aluminum in the interest of weight-saving for air drop capability. Also, the chain link fencing anti RPG screen up front would not show much rust as it was galvanized. Agree wholeheartedly on your decision to omit the screening on the engine covers. Wait for the photoetch like you said. Thanks for an advance good look at a really good kit.

[@basilj3949]

I hope this will bring some nice Vietnam era figures ! Great video!

[@andrewjackson3761]

You won't know how good the figure with the tank are till you buy

[@samuelpearce2817]

Hey andy, love your videos, i tend to watch them whenever ive got a moment to spare, i was just curious, do you intend to do any more kitbashing anytime soon?, Best regards from Britain

[@mohammedal-bader2323]

Hello! You keep doing a great job.. Tanks! Will you please do some soldiers figures..

[@brianfoley4328]

Last time commented I lamented my newest addiction...shifting from ships to armor and that I had purchased three kits...up to six now .....

[@ethan5354]

I made Academy's Gulf War Sheridan a while back, it'll be interesting to see how this compares to it

[@jamestucker3769]

Hi Andy, awesome build! I just ordered the kit. Thanks for doing what you do! I am now planning painting it, I was wondering why you chose to use Mission Models MMP 026 Olive Drab instead of Tamiya's XF-62 Olive Drab?

[@MT-pk6mt]

Already got one on pre order as well as the metal barrel and photo etch for the panels and basket, great build by the way keep em comin. Also would like to know what tweezers you use?

[@capt.skipper8469]

I found this on my M41 instructions, but the older kit.

[@joeshmoe9978]

Probably will be expensive, with the accessories pack, but so much better than Academy.

[@justinrogers1630]

building this kit now with the tamiya detail up set.. i noticed you did some rust streaks? these were aluminum hulls..

[@danielnolan9904]

Great job Andy. Have you done any race cars and given them an after race weathering? I have a Tamiya 1/12 312T I thought I could give a go with. I've never done any weathering. I would love to see your take on something like that. Keep up the great work

[@talex001]

Andy, you must buy Tamiya nato black by the 55 gallon drum!

[@mattf3623]

Very nice! What is your typical mix ratio for MMP paints? You use the recommended ratios and PSI?

[@brantmorrison3704]

Were you anticipating something sized like the M-22 Locust? That was a small tank at only 7 or so tons. Back in the 1970s and 80s I got to see a couple of Sheridans on military bases/museums. Aberdeen had one and the other was at Ft. Knox or maybe, Ft. Riley. Compared to an M-60, they were a bit smaller, but definitely not miniatures. Overall, they were more "streamlined" in appearance compared to the M-48 or M-60. Though they were clearly tanks, I thought they looked like something that would be at home on the set of "Lost in Space".

[@tpbbuzzelli1327]

Sweet

[@larryscarafile7309]

this one will be added to the collection

[@JJ-cf7nb]

Can you tell us what brand of tweezers you use. Those look really nice for small pieces.

[@gaustadtpanzer3606]

Well done! I am super EXCITED to get this kit! I do have a question though. How do you apply the white around the Gun Barrel? I know it's a decal but how do you apply it? Wouldn't it be too soft to lay on itself? I have a bunch of World War II tanks with tank kill markers and I'm not sure how to apply them properly without them sliding around on each other. Any help would be great!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Overall, quite happy with the moulding/detail and seems to go together really well (it is Tamiya, afterall) but is it too much to ask for a little PE? Another excellent video, thanks Andy!

[@Jonay1990]

Forgot to take your mask off the fold down windshield/splash shield - I guess I know why - you glued it down before painting and it would have revealed a bright grey area of plastic that wouldn't have paint under it. Also that .50Cal needs to be aftermarket/modded with drilled out muzzle and vents - being the very top of the model and quite pronounced it draws a lot of eye contact and really needs to be top of the game. Excellent paint and weathering on this one - forgot your chipping/scratch step but it doesnt matter - it's straight out the factory! ;)

[@steeltoe3138]

Andy, Have you looked at the RYE field kit on M551?

[@victorm316]

Hi Andy. Have you ever painted the whole body olive grab green. Then lighten a mix of olive drab. And spray in between lines instead of doing the NATO black and white? I hope you understand what i'm saying

[@redgreen09]

looking good thare like em see as post new vid

[@mangomonkey386]

Yayayay!

[@j3v167]

Hello Andy. For Tamiya's clear coat in the small bottle, what ration of thinner to clear coat do you use?

[@CaptSpeirsB744]

You put rust streaks on an aluminum hull?

[@kevspss]

A lot of the tank crews used the grease gun up into the 80’s.

[@76erMC]

The olive drap was way darker. Check reference photos.

[@reidvanderwerff4515]

Just workin the the MG, and I’m having a rough time painting the belt Any tips?

[@jimi71smw]

looks great, i still have the old tamiya sheridan in my stash... not a fan of over engineering... the six parts to make one ammo box is a bit excessive imho

[@stevemahalko1720]

Hey Andy ! Please build a ...I think its a Dragon or Academy...early version of a M-7 PRIEST ! It's a 105mm howitzer on a Sherman chassy. Really nice. BUT I don't think you've ever did one. Thanks.

[@craigyurkovich7013]

Next build can you do a b-25 j 1/48 scale from revell

[@joe1168]

Do you spray clear coat with a spray can or through air brush

[@thepulle4722]

But the question is; does the Sheridan turret fit on the Walker Bulldog hull?

[@alexscolavino1566]

Hi Andy great video as usual I was wondering if you can tell me the to brushes airbrush is that you use the names of them I would like to purchased at least one of them the start off can you please tell me the name thank you

[@GTfour01]

Considering the rust on the hull, I don't have to tell you this tank has an aluminum hull, do I ? Great build, by the way. 👍🏻

[@carmium]

Andy, m'lad, you are a terrific presenter and editor, which I can't say about most how-to people on the interweb. But a tiny quibble: Accident = Ak-sih-dent Access = Ak-sess Accelerate = Ak-sell-er-ate Right? So: Accessories = Ak-sess-or-eez 8-D Love your vids!

[@oddballsok]

n-oh; sji-IT

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

cup--oh-la, not coopah-lah, de-kal, not dekkal

[@carmium]

@Dack Hacksaw Canada: DECK-als USA: DEE-cals Original word: de-CAL-co-MAY-nee-ah. Seriously. I built a kit when I was a kid that actually referred to the decalcomanias. So either two syllable version is an improvement to me!

[@erwincoplo6305]

I have a question. Before wheatering you uses enamel thinner on it. Did you airbrush it over the vehicle and does the thinner not eat your paint?

[@VonDrinkoften]

That's a great looking kit and nicely built, painted and weathered as usual Andy, but I do have my concerns regarding the mesh that's included in this sample kit. This is the same rubbish that you get given in many of Tamiya's older releases such as the 1/35 20mm half-track Flakvierling and is absolute crap! I can only hope that Tamiya use common sense and provide photo-etch mesh instead as is the norm now from Trumpeter, Hobby Boss and Meng etc and not stoop to charging an absurdly steep price for it as an aftermarket accessory as they have been guilty of doing in the past. The metal barrel I can live without, but the photo-etch mesh is a must have and I won't be purchasing this one with out it I'm afraid. Thanks again for another solid review.

[@user-ef4jd6to2j]

Oh!!! T49! T49!!!

[@mikeboucard8535]

What brand of model would you recommend for a beginner ..? I want to build a 1/35 tank and want to start easy then more complicated ( I assume the lower the number of parts kits are easier .? )

[@AFV85]

Never seen a 50 cal with the handle actually moulded on the back of it before! Might be better than the separate peice you sometimes be just that slight careless with n snapping when sanding haha!

[@CANADIANSCOTTYFD3S]

The tracks on the Sheridan’s are supposed to be aluminum shine not black steel I believe even the road wheels are to. To confirm look at any picture of a m551 Sheridan

[@bbrockRailFan]

Andy I have tried using the Tamyia glue and found it to not be very adhesive at first. How are you getting it to be so tacky? Why dont you just use the Hobby Extra Thick superglue instead? Andy could you answer this question. I have spoken to some other modelers and they have the same issue,

[@user-td9pk7bz6k]

軽戦車の最終形態？カッケー👍

[@MrBMBuilder]

Another nice build Andy, stop fluffing around and put a figure in one of your tanks :) it doesn't have to be great or perfect just throw one in there. Keep up the good work

[@BunnyUK]

MrBMBuilder - yes just glue a figure together and put it on the tank so we get an idea of scale

[@alechiquito]

Hello! I would like you to make a video about painted figures in 1/35. Greetings from Argentina!

[@rickbarg3980]

The first shariden came out in the 70s