ORIGINAL: firenick
I say build all the early Sherman and tank destroyer variants you like. That may inspire someone to come out with a true VVSS conversion set if they see that there is a market for them. I know there is a demand for it but actually seeing peoples scratch builds and the seriousness of thier work and desire for the kit may be what convinces such an undertaking.
Just my 2 cents,
Nick
Another 2 cents.
An operating VVSS conversion set was announced at
http://rctankhq.com/THQ/index.php?topic=94.0
At around the $400.00 for six bogies, idlers and sprockets this upgrade requires super build seriousness. Tracks are extra, the announcement stated.
I would not vote to give 9 laser tag hits to US Army Shermans or Allied tank destroyers. I would suggest that the Sherman's current laser tag 5 hits be dropped to 3 hits to better reflect their sad and courageous WWII loss rate. Seems a stretch (of WWII history) to rate a 75 or 76mm gunned Sherman a heavy tank.