John Hughes
Looks like it hasn't been released yet.

Jeff C. Autor
Thanks. It just seems strange that it isn't available for pre-order anywhere. I know companies announce kits and don't follow through on the manufacturing. I hope this one gets released. I have the Italeri and ADV/ Azimut AB41 kits. Both unbuilt. I really want the AB41 and AB40 from Lanmo Model. I definitely don't need them, but that won't stop me from buying them.

Herr Migraenz
Wait out a bit, the box art is in so we're pretty much guaranteed to see this in stores soon

Jeff C. Autor
Another kit that was announced and supposed to be released by Zimi Models, is the Beobachtungswagen auf Lorraine chassis. It was announced at the beginning of 2024. Still no kit.

Herr Migraenz
He-111 and B-17 were announced around that time by Border Model as well, yet we got box art for Heinkel only recently with nothing more to it. You know, a lot of things can be going on behind the lines. Zimi, AKA Panda Hobby, has been going through some commercial and managerial shenanigans which can explain the delays. Some models take longer due to extensive design and advisor aid, as it happened with Dragon and their tigers - they got literally one of the best "Tiger guys", David Byrden, to assist and it paid off rather massively (still no proper tracks though...). One of the worst examples would be Trumpeter's FAMO - 4 years between the initial announcement and the release of 2 FAMO VARIANTS - not the actual truck!

What I'm saying is, just gather your patience. As you know, our little (so little, my stash is about to spillover from box room into the living room, to my gal's undoubtedly immeasurable joy) hobby bears no haste, whether it's the build or anxious anticipation for another kit we are so eager to stuff into our ever bloating stashes. If I had to take a wild guess, this one should be available around august but don't quote me on that!

Jeff C. Autor
Thanks for your insight. You are correct. I have so many kits that I'll never build. I really do need to be more patient. I appreciate the feedback. Take care. My wife just stopped caring about the stash and started buying workout shoes for every workout outfit she has. She probably has as many shoes as I have kits. lol