Wow! First there was no Bergepanthers worth building, and now TWO variants! Excitement builds! Really looking forward to a build review/comparison article this summer. In the mean time I'm really looking forward to getting my mitts on one of Meng's amazing-looking Ausf "A"s.

As well! I'm guessing that the Meng kit is the one that is using TMD's amazing Bergepanther conversion set. I am so looking forward to this kit and have been for years! Definitely the kit of the year for me.

I think the TAKOM kit is using the TMD Conversion.

Me bad...and embarrassed. But still want the kit.

Are you sure about that I just came from the TMD site and the Meng offering sure looks like the conversion set that Joe at TMD offered. Either way I am sure that both offerings are great, it is just that I wanted a styrene version of the TMD conversion that I have heard so much about.

It's the Takom one that uses Joe's design.

Some sprue shots posted here: LINK Can you guys confirm that the kit is based on TMD's resin conversion? Has anyone ordered one yet? James

The bergepanther-specific pieces are based on Joe's design, which he has confirmed in a couple of older threads. Incidentally both Takom kits are available from Amazon.com at less than $70 USD with free shipping.

Those are being drop-shipped by Sprue Brothers; you can get them on their website for even a little less depending on what shipping type you pick.