Hello could you please find for me a model kit.
The model is Tamiya's M551 sheridan in 1/35 scale. A moterised version
would be prefferd is possible.
I am not fussed by the condition of the kit as lond as all the parts
are included (nothing is missing) & the model has not been started to
be built.
The kit must be of an Tamiya M551 sheridan & of no other maker. 

The M551 sheridan was an american light airborne infantry tank & was
the last such made by the american army.

Please keep me informed of all results found.

Hello allynick,

I'm happy to report that I have found three kits listed online plus
one on eBay (in France). Number one below specifies "motorized".

1) Happy Hobby Shop 
414-461-6013 fax 414-461-6045
hobby@happyhobby.com

M551 SHERIDAN U.S. Tank 1957130031
1/35 Scale Military Miniature
Its Motorized
Easy to Assemble
Cement and Paint required to Assemble    
http://www.happyhobby.com/hobb_html/tamiya-military.htm

2) Skyway Model Shop:
12615 Renton Ave S. Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 772-1211
Skyway@nwlink.com

M551 Sheridan Tamiya $40.00 MT131:
http://www.skywaymodel.com/armor_35th_1.html

3) www.discountmodels.com
Michigan
Toll Free Ordering: 1-800-728-5054

TAM 89541  	U.S.M-551 SHERIDAN  	1/35  	
http://www.discountmodels.com/tamiya_page_6.htm

4) eBay: Boite US tank M551 Sheridan 1/35 Tamiya:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3167983268&category=56389

Additional Links:

DATA SHEET: M551 SHERIDAN LIGHT TANK
http://www.nasog.net/datasheets/armour/tanks/M551_Sheridan_Light_Tank.htm

COLOR SCHEME: M-551 Sheridan
http://www.jpsmodell.de/dc/shemes/usarmy76.htm

PHOTO:
http://www.mainbattletanks.czweb.org/Tanky/m551.htm

US M551 Sheridan Tank
Photos of various M551 Sheridans from Fort Dix.
http://community.webshots.com/album/32772403spmTQm

New Jersey Artificial Reef Materials - Tanks
M-551 "Sheridan" light tank / reconnaissance vehicle
hull length: 20 ft, weight 18 tons
http://www.njscuba.net/reefs/materials.html

"The mediocre 1970's vintage plastic miniatures were joined by an
all-resin effort from Team Jaguar. Frankly, there is no comparison
between the Jaguar effort and the early Tamiya and Academy model kits.
Although pricey, I quickly shelved my Tamiya project and turned to the
Jaguar kit. To supplement this effort, I'd also use the Technical
Manual TM 9-2350-230-12 dated June 1986, on the Sheridan."
http://www.guntruck.com/M551Sheridan.html

BOOKS:

1) INSIDE THE GREAT TANKS by Halberstadt. 1997. 
Close-up color details of classic tanks and AFVís. Matilda, White
Scout Car, M2A1 and M16 Halftracks, M5A1 Stuart, M4A1 Sherman,
Jagdpanzer Hetzer, T-34\85, m37 HMC, T55, M60A1/A3 Patton, M551
Sheridan, T72, M1 Abrams. $39.95
http://www.lastsquare.com/BookCatalog/wwiiarmor.html

Used copy: $17
INSIDE THE GREAT TANKS:
Close-Up Details of Classic Tanks and AFVs in Colour Photographs
<http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=208964602>

2) Sheridan : A History of the American Light Tank, Volume 2
by R.P. Hunnicutt 
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/089141570X/rmsg/103-1566594-0646239

I hope I've been able to find a suitable kit for you. If you have any
questions or if you need further assistance, please post a
clarification request before closing/rating my answer. I've made
enquiries to all four sellers by email to confirm availability but
given that emailing can take time, I've decided to post my answer
instead of waiting, to give you the opportunity to phone them (start
by mentioning that your friend already emailed today, to help avoid
confusion).

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used:

"M551 Sheridan Tamiya"
Tamiya's M551 sheridan
M 551 Sheridan  Tamiya
M551 Sheridan motorized
tam "M551 Sheridan"

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Clarification of Answer by hummer-ga on 07 Jan 2004 11:14 PST

Hi allynick,

Here is today's update. 

Unfortunately, Happy Hobby Shop no longer has the item.

eBay: his email is in French but roughly translated:

The model is 30 years old but all the parts are present and in a bunch.
Postage to the US is 13 Euros (US$16.50) but parcels take a very long
time to pass through customs for parcels from France.

I replied to his email to ask how much Airmail would cost to the US
and if the model is "motorized". I'll let you know when he replies.

That is all for now,
hummer

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Clarification of Answer by hummer-ga on 09 Jan 2004 13:37 PST

Hi allynick. I received another reply from the eBay fellow. He said
the price he quoted of 13 euros is for priority post. He did not
answer my question regarding motorized. Would you like me to ask him
again (or ask about anything else) or can you manage some French?
Unfortunately, there have been three bids on it already with almost
five days to go. hummer