Although the DML AIM is a nice kit......without a doubt!    And worth buying....By all means...

I wouldn't built it as my first tank!  Way over engineered for a new-bee.

The Tamiya M1A2 OIF  is a much "tamer" beast to handle! I can guaranty your satisfaction!  Being a Tamiya

Kit first of all....  And not over complicated....  A nice Ice breaker...

Either kits are good...  But leaps n bounds differences in its engineering  the DML isn't for the fainth of heart.   Good for a second or third AFV....

What ever you decide is totally up to you!    Either way we will be behind you....

Best of luck with your project!

Norm.