Great Models Webstore is listing it as a reissue from Tamiya. I had heard Tamiya was putting it out again. Here is the GreatModels site: http://www.greatmodels.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=tam35161
It is a good starting point, but a crude kit with a lot of molded on details such as tools and tow cable. These can be cut off and new ones added and it can come out looking great. Here is mine:
I too have heard about the forthcoming AFV Club M42. I hope it comes out soon. It would be a great kit based on their great M41 Walker Bulldog model..
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