Older Tamiya kits?

The tamiya panzer II are also nice kits that can be found at hobby lobby. As for paint chipping I was once told the secret is right when you think just a little more will do STOP! Anymore and it will be over done good luck in your future builds.

Panzer Madness

Yep. Upon closer inspection I'll leave it alone, (the Tiger), and repair the diorama base. Too much work will have to go into it better spent on a newer kit with better details. Anyone has a suggestion as to what kit best reflects the first tigers from '43? (BTW, I havent built anything since 2009). 

 

This site has good information about the Tiger I model kits http://tiger1.info/kits.html

Thanks! Much important info here...

The older Semovente is a nice kit, but definitely needs AM tracks. I also wish it had clear lenses for the lights.

tigerman

The older Semovente is a nice kit, but definitely needs AM tracks. I also wish it had clear lenses for the lights.

 

The tracks were the weak point in most of Tamiya's older kits; since they were designed to be motorized, the inner surface was smooth with only token guide teeth detail. Especially the smaller tank kits. Plus we weren't as concerned with accuracy back in the 1970s. They were awesome kits at the time!

tigerman

The older Semovente is a nice kit, but definitely needs AM tracks. I also wish it had clear lenses for the lights.

 

get the re issue. They updated the tracks (link and length I believe) and crew figures...