ORIGINAL: Panther F
Duane, I guess it's all how you look at it. The Tamiya kit you have to buy ($$ wise that is) all at once. A conversion project you can pick and choose the parts along the way (leave out or re-use the HL units or gearbox) and you might pick up a deal here and there on something not quite new but not used. Plus the fact it might be a tank Tamiya doesn't make is more along the lines I was addressing.
I know all the prices and where to get 'em so I won't go there. I just think it's a cheaper route in the end with a low investment starting out.
My opinion.
- Jeff
I see where your going but not sure I totally agree. For me when I peace meal a project a part at a time I end up paying way more because I end up paying shipping and handling for each part that I buy. 10 parts worth $200 ends up costing me $300 because I end up paying $10 S&H for each item instead of $10 for all.
I usually end up doing it a part at a time for my more expensive projects because it's the only way I can afford it, even though it ends up costing way more.
Perry