ORIGINAL: Generaljumbo
2,
(Being a newbie myself and with little disposable income I've been able to pick up 2 new Non S&S for less than the price of a single S&S tank. I also enjoy the modelling side, but as the Heng Longs are prebuilt the only way to meet this need and to create the tank/toy i want is to upgrade them both. I'm really enjoying the process and avidly read the posts to try and get the best kit. Recently a thread has started about the gear boxes this is great for me as that's what I'll be looking for soon and any info is an advantage.)
See now this is EXACTLY why HL should continue to make the non-S&S versions. Plus I can imagine that it must be quite fun to upgrade them (one word ELMod*).
I vote 1, but mainly for the better speed control. I would certainly buy a non-S&S version for parts. I've spent way to much on this new hobby though so I'm hoping HL release some Non S&S Panzer IVs for me to snap up and upgrade.
*or is it too? hmm...