For those interested, HobbyLink Japan is listing Tamiya's 1/35 scale Pershing in stock. I got one on order for $26.99

Gunnie

Amigo--I ordered one on their advanced sale. Think the price is a steal. Now, if Tamiya releases the hummer before the Fall, I will be amazed. I comfort myself by repeating "I have a few more to make in the meantime."
DJ

True, true, DJ. I'm happy with that price too - it is a steal! I've been on a pace to actually finish one model a month this year so far. That makes me pretty happy. The new Pershing will just fall into an open slot...

Gunnie

Gunnie--- my HLJ order for the Pershing went from "pending release" to "in stock" today. I bet that Baby will be in my hot hands by mid-July! I am thinking of placing her on the trailer of my DW if I can find an example that shows the vehicle carrying the tank.
DJ

DJ - the M15 Semi-Trailer was refurbished by Freuhauf and widened into the M15A1 model to carry tanks like the Pershing. Nearly every M15 was sent back to the factory and converted into the A1 to carry heavier & wider tanks like the Pershing.

Gunnie

Gunnie--danke
DJ

DJ, DES models offers a full resin kit (#053) of the M15A1. Here's a pic of it: M15A1 Trailor

Real models offers a conversion kit for the M15 (Tamiya's) to the M15A1. (kit # 35081) I don't know of it availability though.