Was about to choose (another said my son) Panther from MENG that had interlocking tracks after watching a video. Never dome either a Meng or a King Tiger before so listened and acted. Great kit with tons of detail, parts, options, photo-etch, even tried the zimmerit decals which were fantastic and easy. Absolutely loved this kit but still not a keen fan of solid track. YES there is the best jig I have ever used to connect them in correct shape but there is always a tiny mismatch with those last two track pieces that adds a buckle or kink in an obvious place.
Thoroughly recommend both Meng and this kit. Now to find that Meng with working track links to see a whole difference.