RE: Tamyia panzer IV vs Panther question
I've got both PZ4 and a Panther. My PZ4 is much more reliable than my Panther. Still, others say the Panther works great. Maybe theirs do.
I can say this...Tamiya finally got the traverse right when they designed the PZ4. Robust and reliable traverse.
Of course if you IR battle them you'll have a medium vs. heavy...but that is another story.