On this auspicious date, with hopes it will give its members some
extra luck, I've created as new group for people who are looking to
restore their venerable non-DMD tanks.

Yes, there is now a haven for Tamiya 1/16 Leopard and Gepard tank
owners: (and NOT just the RC ones, understand?)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LaGRa/

It will be open to all, provided basic manners/ethics are observed,
and no grudges will be observed. Everyone gets a clean slate from day
one. That said, all will be moderated for a few months to insure the
spammers do not take over (*wince*) and to assist me in management
I'm asking Wild Willy Loewer to co-moderate it with me.

I hope to host a place where people can make sure their spares for
these kits get a good home. I also hope to show Mr. Tamiya that many
of us really do wish to keep these beasties alive, and home to show
him that re-releasing the out-of-stock parts is the right decision -
you make it, we'll BUY it!

PS : If you have any special contact with Mr. Tamiya or the company
he founded, I'd like to talk to you about Leopard/Gepard model
history and documentation, please?

WhiteWolf McBride
past owner of Leopard & Gepard,
current owner of three Leopards.