Hi all, I require some input. Between Tamiya's Pershing and Tiger I, which would you choose to keep a Sherman company? Please rate them on the following factors

1) Ease of build
2) Off road ability
3) Ease of maintenance
4) Special features (if any)

I am leaning towards the Tiger because of its history but those overlapping wheels worry me. Do they collect a lot of muck if I drive it through thick grass?
My Sherman is great for bashing through grass. It traps a twig or leaf every now and then but the entire wheel/track assembly is very easy to clean.

M26 tiger ones and king tigers ...I hate the tracks and all the road wheels always cause problems!

1) Ease of build - Tiger wins although Pershing is a better build
2) Off road ability - Tiger wins but no Pershing problems
3) Ease of maintenance - Tiger hands down
4) Special features (if any) - Pershing has lights controlled by radio

Unless driving in snow, I would not worry about interleaved wheels too much!

I agree with Eric, the Tiger I is an easier build and easier to get the batteries in and out of than the Pershing. I have both (although I have the Strumtiger) but haven't had a single problem with either.

Both are solid, quality kits and are the next step as far as difficulty in building from the Sherman.


Jeff

I agree, Tiger I.