I currently have the Tamiya M551 Sheridan and would like to add the rear bustle rack seen on some M551’s . Has anyone done this, are there any plans available? I am ok at scratchbuilding, not great. So any help is greatly appreciated. Pics are even better as are measurements. I know the Rye Field kit has it but I cannot afford it and already have the Tamiya kit.
Best,
Walter
Lost in Ohio
There were drawing on how to do it a long time ago in an issue of Finescale Modeler. I used it on one then, probably late ‘90s. Of course I can’t find it now.
There is also a 3D printed one from FC-Model-Trend.
I think I have heard about the FC printed one. I have not heard a lot of good things about their products..
So if anyone remembers the Finescale article, I would love to read it.
Later in the post @Petition2God gives you some measurements. I would recommend his parts as I have many of them but he is not printing currently. Not sure if he put the rack on cults3d.
I have the FC one in my stash, looks fine to me. Although I have heard of some folks who had uncured/not fully UV-cured prints from FC, I have several FC items that appear perfectly nice. I haven’t tested it on the Sheridan model though so I can’t speak to fit. I look forward to seeing your build!
I’ve got a few photos I took myself. It may take some time to dig them up.
Hi Walter,
Here’s what my 3D printed version looks like. I can still 3D print you one for purchase if you desire.
Reference photo
Basic attachment points
That 3D printed one I think that’s the way I’ll go.
Hello,
I really wish I had the extra money. Maybe having an upcoming medical procedure so money will be pretty tight for quite a while. But thank you so much for offering and for the help.
Thank you again,
Walter
Lost in Ohio
No worries. Your health first.
Oh this is the way to go. if James printed it, it will be outstanding.
