If I can get this kit for a reasonable price, I will buy it... Normally I am moaning everytime when a Tiger kit was announced (enough is enough), but this one is an exception to me. Recently I sold my old ITALERI "Bergetiger". I will pass the RF kit, because the DML one has Zimmerit, Magic Tracks and pe parts. Btw: the ACADEMY Pz.Kpfw.35(t) is a completely new mold - a very nice kit! TAM used the old CMK thing.

Today, I will buy the RMF over Dragon and not think twice about it, clearly RMF is the better kit. I've built two of the tiger RMF kits, they are superior to dragon in every way. But let the talking heads speak!!

Philip, could you explain why I am just a "talking head" while you are, presumably, a full human being? It's like you're putting me down. You expect me to disagree with you, so you describe me as a "talking head", to devalue me, to discredit what I will say. David

Well, you're right about one thing; I disagree with you. In fact, I think you're either trolling or deluded. Superior in EVERY way? Let's take "accuracy". That is one way to compare them. RMF made several basic accuracy errors in their kits. They got it wrong where Dragon got it right. I have made lists of these errors; http://tiger1.info/kits.html I'd like to hear from you, what was your opinion based on? David

Uh, where have they done a Bergepanzer version before? Honestly, some of y'all make me shake my head in wonder. German armor not your thing? Bully. But for those of us who like German subjects, this strikes me a a very innovative use of their existing molds. Which helps keep companies in business, 'cause everyone is always complaining about how expensive kits have gotten. Give it a rest, guys. If it's not your cup of tea, don't drink it. [/quote] +1

Not being a big Tiger fan, I'll display my ignorance of such things by asking these few questions, just because I'm curious: 1) Didn't CMK (CZECH MODEL KITS, no relation to the present-day CZECH MODEL, which specializes in limited-run 1/48 Aircraft), market a 1/35 "Bergetiger" about 20 years ago using the ITALERI Tiger I as a base kit? (RE-BOX!!!) 2) I'm not sure on this, but did CMK manufacture their "Bergetiger" with Zimmerit molded onto the pertinent parts? [/quote] The CMK Berge Tiger was based on the Tamiya Tiger I. The Italeri Berge Tiger had the zimmerit in add-on plates. Both are better left in the mists of time.

The main purpose of this vehicle was TANK RECOVERYING. Look at the towing bar. They were usually equipped with recovery vehicle like Famo tractor, Bergepanther and so on. Tiger tank was very big and heavy tank. And fuel efficiency was very very law. Then the function of demolition charge layer was very small function of this vehicle. Why Germany made this vehicle mainly to lay down a demolition charge? To protect vehicle and crew from the blowing of demolition? No it could not protect crew handling the crane outside of the vehicle safely.

They could place a demolition charge using the crane, then go inside the vehicle, then detonate it. Or drive away. This vehicle was converted in the field from a damaged Tiger. It was not designed in Germany and there was no choice of chassis. David

Not being a big Tiger fan, I'll display my ignorance of such things by asking these few questions, just because I'm curious: 1) Didn't CMK (CZECH MODEL KITS, no relation to the present-day CZECH MODEL, which specializes in limited-run 1/48 Aircraft), market a 1/35 "Bergetiger" about 20 years ago using the ITALERI Tiger I as a base kit? (RE-BOX!!!) 2) I'm not sure on this, but did CMK manufacture their "Bergetiger" with Zimmerit molded onto the pertinent parts? [/quote] The CMK Berge Tiger was based on the Tamiya Tiger I. The Italeri Berge Tiger had the zimmerit in add-on plates. Both are better left in the mists of time.[/quote] Thanks for clarifying! AGREE, I'd rather have the DRAGON Tiger Is over any other, not that I need any more of them...