I finished another one of these awesome little kits just in time to find out that Hobby Lobby has not only restocked the Sherman, but also now has the King Tiger I and Pzkpfw V Panther in stock. Each one is $12.99. Use the 40% off coupon to get $5.20 off (making them $7.80 ea.). The Tiger I has a smaller parts count than the Sherman, and the Panther has less than both, but they are still so much fun to build!
At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised. I’m already seeing conversion kits being made for these tanks (https://sisolders.wordpress.com/tag/m4-sherman-world-war-toons/). I think they’re gaining a bit of popularity. I’m hoping that HL stocks a few more - I think there are 10 different tanks now.
and an aluminum barrel, check to see if Fruils make a set of individual metal tracks. LOL!
Kind of reminds me when Tamiya started making 1/48 scale armor again. They were designed for the casual modeler to have a nice display piece. Then the aftermarket jumped in and you can now make these simple weekend kits into highly detailed scale models.
I might see if there’s any interest sometime early next year. I’d thought about an ‘egg’ plane GB for Easter a few times but wasn’t sure there’d be enough interest. Maybe this and the ‘egg’ planes together plus random silly ideas like ‘Rommel’s Rod’ would be the trick.
