I was wondering the same thing about the Jagdpanther.

While Dragon's previous kit #6393 was labeled a 'Late Production' JP, the kit used the G1 hull. Same thing with #6494 that is the pre-zimmed version of the Late JP G1. This JP is on the G2 hull so could be considered a 'Final' JP in that regard. Differences won't be huge but they are there. HTH!

To retiredyank. Indeed, all the model outfits are jacking up their prices. The cost of petrolium based products, I suppose. I understand about budgeting, my friend but other costs draw my shekles away from hje hobby towards other things like food and utilities. Oh well, it could be worse until one of my novels takes off.

Interesting news! So, hopefully better figs are in the future. These early war German Eastern Front "mix n match" sets are seriously making it hard for even a big DML German fanboy like myself to defend. RSO- this will be the best one. Sd.kfz 10- finally a tilt! Jagdpanther-nice for a final version for defending the Reich, I'm more interested in that M10! We need one from D very badly! M103-Cool but I wish another manufacturer would satisfy post war markets and leave D to focus on more WW2 nationalities. Mike and Matt, I hear what you guys are saying. I poured my soul and finances into college and career planning to evade student loans. It took me 7 years to get my BS and MA and as a result I was only able to afford 1 large DML kit a year and 2-3 figure kits at most. Although I missed out on the social experiences and fun, I hit the jackpot in my first career job out of school and I'm now extremely lucky and set at 27. I still have that super tight budget mentality though and I think that's why we are all the way we are..this is our passion and we spend our hard earned money this way instead of on other unhealthy money pits. This is why I have a hard time being labeled a nerd for staying at home building on a Saturday night such as this, instead of going downtown to drink flavored poison at some meat market bar dance club. Perspective is priceless Cheers everyone! Now, go build something incredible.

Thank you Mr. Plunk, I'm a fan. Your clear and concise Sd.kfz.250 build is the reason I now have a decent version of my own favorite vehicle on the shelf.

I'm ready for another RSO (after building the Italeri kit) and this one with the cover looks HAWT! I just need a canvas cover for the Steyr Tractor now. Jeff

Looking forward to getting an M103. Have wanted one for years. Maybe Dragon will do the raised deck A2, in the future.

I'm just looking forward to the Tiger 1 Late with crew in 1/72

Glad to hear a build of mine helped you out!