RE: Tamiya IS2
It's supposed to be a great kit, but I think the price is killing sales. A grand is a tough nut to crack. I can justify a lot of hobby related expenses, I can even talk myself into the occassional large outlay like the Tammy Pz IV, but there's something about the $1000 plateau for a 1/16 plastic kit that just crosses the line for me personally.
I also think the weight class is working against it. Aren't heavies a liability in big battles?