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X82d Pathfinder wrote:The tank wasn't a failure. It was typical of light armor which didn't have the defensive armor of medium and havey armor. We used them in the 82nd. The Army retired them in 1996. They could be air dropped. It often made me think of the Locust that was carried into combat in gliders.

I agree, after having read several publications on the Sheridan. A tank that could be air dropped to support otherwise lightly armed paratroopers was nothing to sneeze at! It's nice to have highly mobile armored artillery when you are surrounded!

I spoke with Natasha at the AAF Tank Museum an was told that last they heard the kit would be shipping around the 20th of this month.

Barry

I called Tamiya Headquarters.
The 56042 is not imported into the United States. It includes radio equipment.
The 56043 is as we're accustomed to with the full option kits.

UPDATE from AAF Tank Museum

As per their Tamiya rep these have not yet shipped from Tamiya Japan so at least another month before they arrive in the states or elsewhere.

I'll assume once you see them on eBay from Japan and Hong Kong sellers it will mean they are on their way via slow boat to the shores of drooling tank nerds.

This kit must be for millennials. Parts count is low. No tracks to assemble ( Sherman) Does this thing snap together too? <snicker>
We still had these when I was with the 82nd.

Just received my "pay up" notice from the AAF Tank Museum. They expect the Sheridans on Friday, should have it in my grubby hands next week.

Barry

Eastern Front wrote:Congrats Barry, now lets see you open up that build thread!!

Cheers!

Noooooo!!
He’s not allowed to open the box until that Abrams is done.
What if the home planet calls him before it’s done ????

Mine is paid up as well with AAF!

Maybe I get mine first since I am in Atlanta vs. Savannah we shall see!

My new Sheridan is showing as out for delivery today!!

I will post some in-box pics asap.

She's here!!!

no front flap packaging anymore, standard model type box.

I'm at work so more to come later.

You won!

My UPS usually does not arrive before 6PM.

Barry