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  • Official Tamiya 1/16 Scale US M551 Sheridan Full Option Medium Tank Kit Thread

    1/16 Scale US M551 Sheridan Medium Tank Full Option by Tamiya - KIT - TAM56043

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    Version Info: This tank is in "KIT" form and requires your own 4 Channel radio, receiver, ESC, charger and battery to run. (See Requires below for information).

    This massive Tamiya R/C replica recreates the shape of the rather unique M551 Sheridan in 1/16 scale. The M551 was designed as airdrop capable armor with wading capabilities, a key concept as the U.S. took on the role of global policeman post-WWII. With an aluminum hull and rolled steel turret, it weighed just 15 tons, but had impressive firepower in the shape of the M81 152mm gun/launcher, which could fire standard rounds and MGM-51 Shillelagh missiles. The M551 was in service with active units from 1968 to 1996 and saw action in the jungles of Vietnam.

    Realistic Firing Action

    Main gun firing action is one of the most impressive features of this model. When firing, muzzle flashes, speaker roars and recoil gearbox retracts gun barrel, then slowly returns it to standard position.
    340 Degree Turret Rotation

    The turret can be rotated approximately 340 degrees. The gun barrel can be controlled within a 20 degree range. The moving speed can be controlled by transmitter stick.
    Independent Suspension

    Independent suspension is damped by torsion bar springs, just like the full size M551. Combined with pre-assembled track, they provide smooth, exciting and realistic maneuverability, even on rough terrain.
    Exceptional Realism

    The tank commander figure is recreated with realistic detail. This model also recreates distinctive features of the M551 such as cylindrical commander's cupola, smoke dischargers, turret w/pistol port, air cleaner, equipment and texture of armor plates.
    Features:
    • Die cast components for suspension arms, sprocket wheels, idler arms and more offer excellent durability
    • Utilizes an aluminum gun barrel for superb accuracy
    • Offers a full range of movement: forward and reverse, a variety of turns, turret rotation and gun elevation
    • Suspension features a coil spring for each of the 10 suspension arms, giving the model excellent mobility
    • Firing of the main gun is accompanied by an LED flash, realistic recoil, and vehicle kickback
    • Machine gun produces LED flashes when fired
    • Authentic engine and firing sounds were recorded from a full-size vehicle and are coordinated with model actions
    • Large speaker in the model ensures rich sound
    • Turret upper section is secured by magnets, allowing hassle-free access to the electronics within
    • A plethora of lights are recreated, including the turret front searchlight. They can be operated via transmitter
    • Assembled link type tracks have elastomer recreations of the rubber pads for an authentic look
    Includes:
    • Tamiya US M551 Sheridan Full Option 1/16 Scale Medium Tank - KIT
    • 7255252 Multi-Function Control Unit
    • Complete instruction manual
    Requires:Product Specifications:

    AGE LEVEL: 14 and up
    SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
    BUILD TIME: 1 Hour

    Scale 1:16
    Length 40.8cm / 16.0in
    Width 17.7cm / 6.9in
    Height 18.6cm / 7.3in
    Weight N/A
    Body Material ABS Plastic
    Chassis Material ABS Plastic
    Track Material Metal
    Motors Two 380 motors (28x37mm)
    Bearings Metal Bushings
    Gearbox Gear Material Metal
    Adjustable Gear Ratio Fixed
    Differential Type Gear
    Suspension Type Idler Arm
    Sprocket Metal
    Road Wheels Metal
    Idler Wheel Metal
    Adjustable Idler No
    Turret Rotation 320 Degrees
    Lights Yes
    Sound Yes
    Exhaust Effect Yes
    IR Battle Ready Yes
    Airsoft BB Launch Yes, 6mm
    Track Recoil Yes
    Cannon Barrel Recoil Yes
    Required Battery 2S 7.4V - 3S 11.1V LiPo Battery (required)
    Required Radio 4+ Channel (required)
    Skill Level Beginner
    Build Time 1 Hour
    Recommended Environment Indoor / Outdoor
    My YouTube RC videos:
    https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

  • #2
    There is a lot of information here that is completely wrong about the Tamiya M551 Sheridan. It seems to have been recycled from information posted on Heng Long tanks. Tamiya tanks are VERY different animals.

    The most glaring is “build time” of 1 hour. There is no way even the most experienced model/RC builder could piece together almost 1000 parts in an hour and have a working model.

    The turret is not 340 it is a 360 turret.

    The DMD11 is not rated for 11v (12v+ peak 3c Lipo ) so using a 3 cell Lipo will most likely fry a very expensive DMD control system. Tamiya clearly in the manual only recommends 7.2v NiMh batteries be used.

    Skill Level “beginner” ??? Not by a long shot. Intermediate sure, but beginning no way.

    It also does not have an “airsoft” feature.

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    • #3
      Thank you for pointing that information out. It appears the information was inadvertently taken from Heng Long. I will update.
      My YouTube RC videos:
      https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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