The old kit has them and I need a set for the tank I’m doing, makes no sense.
Well…that’s Tamiya for you! 
Let them know how you feel 
You mean the one from 9 years ago?
There’s a good chance that the vehicles covered by the kit markings didn’t have them. They includes parts to do particular examples, not every possible combination, so some stuff isn’t there.
KL
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Probably because per information on the Tamiya website the new kit is depicted based on extensive research at the Saumur Armored Museum in France. The Saumur Pz IV/70(A) seems to be vehicle the kit depicts.
The kit has photo-etched mesh Schürzen.
I’d rather have that in the box than the lame thick chucky plastic skirts like in the prior 2014 release.
FWIW - the string tow cables & non slide milded MG’s are irritating in the new Tamiya kits as well.
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