ironman1945 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) Way back around 1968ish I remember visiting Simpson's in downtown Toronto, and going to the toy section which had a very large model section. Back then plastic models were like video games for kids today.. very popular. My friends and I bought/built them all the time. I distinctly remember looking for a 1/48 P-51B. But during my visit I spent a lot of time at a large sand table display that had a large RC Pzkpw Mk IV being driven around. So cool! I've finally started getting back to the childhood dream of having my own RC tanks. Have Tamiya's 1/16 M51, Tiger I, and Leopard 2 A6. I've also added an updated drive/recoil/sound/light system to Tamiya's 1/25 Panther A. So here we go, 1/16 M51! Lots in the box. Edited December 27, 2021 by ironman1945 TankBuster, Rick Griewski, Out2gtcha and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) First order of business. I intend to drive this all over in the muck, and am not super super concerned about accuracy. BUT... this kit has the wrong configuration for the engine deck and the engine access doors/exhausts at the rear. Also.... I really prefer the M4A1 cast hull. So I found a 1/16 M4A1 resin hull, and a replacement engine deck. Out with the razor saw, superglue and epoxy and away we go! Also I cut away the Tamiya kits fenders to use with the new resin hull. Edited December 27, 2021 by ironman1945 repeat photo BiggTim, dodgem37, RLWP and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 After some trial and error I managed to fit hardware that secures the hull to the chassis (of course its removable). And this is where it stands for now. Thank god the resin is nice and soft, sands easily with lots of water to keep resin dust down. Cheers, hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas. All the best for a Happy New Year! And stay safe out there! Dave/Ironman1945 RLWP, dodgem37, rafju and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 That’s a very impressive start! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Some excellent kitbashing going on with this project. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Awesome! I see "Oddball" with his loud speakers and paint shells.... Cheers and Happy New Year! Ron LSP_K2 and LSP_Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) This may be useful for your build: https://hobbylink.tv/m51-isherman-0612/ And this as well, the gun travel lock thats missing from the kit: https://www.shapeways.com/product/3Y3CA9RR8/1-16-scale-m51-sherman-travel-lock Edited December 28, 2021 by eoyguy LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman1945 Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 4 hours ago, eoyguy said: This may be useful for your build: https://hobbylink.tv/m51-isherman-0612/ And this as well, the gun travel lock thats missing from the kit: https://www.shapeways.com/product/3Y3CA9RR8/1-16-scale-m51-sherman-travel-lock Hey Eoyguy Yes, have seen the first link already, but really appreciate the Shapeways link. Was thinkin to scratchbuild it but hey if its avalible... Cheers! Dave/Ironman1939 eoyguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Just to clarify: initial M51s had the radial engine as the M4A1. The Cummings engine was installed after the M50 and M51 production start. However, the configuration you have chosen was used for most of the M51 service life. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 You lucky stiff! I want one of these in a major way, but it's just to dang expensive. I will live vicariously through your build. Kagemusha and LSP_Matt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigor Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 There is a rc tank company that has them cheaper for the life of me can't remember who getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnq Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 12/28/2021 at 1:49 PM, rigor said: There is a rc tank company that has them cheaper for the life of me can't remember who getting old Heng Long ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, cnq said: Heng Long ? Don't think so, the only 1/16 I have seen by anyone is Tamiya. There are several different Shermans by different RC companies, the closest to an M51 probably being either the Hooben M4A3 76 "Fury" (HVSS), or the Mato M4A1 76 (VVSS). I really do wish Tamiya would see fit to make more of their 1/16 RC tanks available as static kits. Edited January 1, 2022 by eoyguy GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Out of curiosity how fast do these rc go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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