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Merkava MK1V LIC Dusted & Finished

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  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Merkava MK1V LIC Dusted & Finished
Posted by spacepacker on Friday, April 12, 2013 12:05 PM

Haven't got very far but it's a start.

I think the box art colour is too green, however; the build...

The belly armour was slightly warped and needed a lot of glue and clamps plus tape, but it is now on

The back of suspension arms have been 'cored out', unfortunately this will show when assembled, so I used some rod then filled with 'crack filler' ( DIY ) , then re-shaped. I have half of them done, It is taking quite a while

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I have put this up on other post's. looking for as much info' as I can get,

Q1..was the "Driod" ever fitted to these particular vehicles?

Q2..I believe the ammo cases on the 12.7 co-axial was larger than standard, to carry more rounds! Any info on this.  Was this also the case regards the 7.62 gun?

This will be a slow buildWhistling...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Friday, April 12, 2013 5:23 PM

Watching this as I have always liked the looks of the Merkava. Nice save on the springs!

Eric

 

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Friday, April 12, 2013 6:18 PM

Eric, thanks for your reply.

Do you have  any answers to my questions or any pics, need all the help I can get...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Friday, April 12, 2013 6:32 PM

Man I wish I did Kenny, unfortunately I don't really know anything about this vehicle Embarrassed

Eric

 

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:24 PM

LOVE this "spaceship tank"--what a neat design!

Good save on those springs, too---what an annoyance that they did that to them! In this day and age..?

Likewise, I wish I could help out on the info, but I haven't any good references on this latest model of the "Chariot".

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Sunday, April 14, 2013 5:51 PM

doog,thanks,,,actually I'm not getting much info on this, I can find builds of MK1V and they are all different?...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Sunday, April 14, 2013 6:03 PM

Hopefully someone will chime in soon. This place has always had a tendency to be slow on the weekends!

Eric

 

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 4:58 AM

Not a lot of progress, the rear of the fenders had a small 'warp' which would not allow the baskets to be fitted. This took quite a few Hot water treatment's to correct.

The baskets are just 'tacked' on, I will take them off to continue with the build. I know I will only knock them off.

The Tracks,,,I don't like the tracks and I am tempted to buy some AM tracks, unfortunately they seem to cost more than the whole kitCrying Any help or info on this?

Cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:23 AM

Nice to see this one making progress Kenny! Unfortunately you've discovered the hard truth about AM tracks. They aren't cheap!

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Friday, April 19, 2013 9:52 AM

Whatsup with those tracks? Are they link-n-length? Are they resin? They LOOK like they require some dexterity and patience!

Luckily you've got those nice big sideskirts to hide any "length" issues that may come up.

Keep pluggin'---it's getting there. :)

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Friday, April 19, 2013 6:41 PM

Whatsup with those tracks? Are they link-n-length? Are they resin? They LOOK like they require some dexterity and patience!

Yes doog, they are but plastic. What I don't like is where they join, its always a 'sharp' return and not a nice curve. it's because the 'length' is on the centre of the wheel. Hope that makes sense!...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, April 29, 2013 12:28 PM

looking good Kenny,nice job

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Monday, April 29, 2013 2:15 PM

Look great! Your etch work looks nice and clean as well! I am really digging this vehicle.

Eric

 

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Northern Virginia
Posted by ygmodeler4 on Monday, July 15, 2013 3:53 PM

Sorry to hear about these problems you've been having. Cats can really be a nuisance when they're not catching mice. From the pictures I can tell that it's a beautiful build and that you put a lot of time into it. I'm sure these setbacks won't detract from the finished product. Push through and I'm sure you'll do a great job!

-Josiah

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Friday, September 27, 2013 3:09 PM

OOPS, what did I not do...HELP...cheers....KennyAngry

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    March 2013
  • From: Puebla, Mexico
Posted by garzonh on Friday, September 27, 2013 4:41 PM

Lost the pics..

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    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Friday, September 27, 2013 6:38 PM

OK, It's fixed...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Friday, September 27, 2013 7:29 PM

That is one mean looking machine!! Awesome looking build and great save from the turret disaster. The finish is great, the dusting looks just right, and the added details in the bins like the Coke cartons just set it off.

Eric

 

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:11 AM

Wow, Kenny, I can't give high enough praise for taking a disaster and turning it into a shining triumph! This model came out just spectacularly--it has a dynamic look and finish. Really a triumph of patience and determination!

That cat would be....well, forget it; don't want to get into that, but cats and models go together about as well as babies and lawnmowers!

You should be able to dribble some really thin superglue down each individual chain, and as soon as you put it on, touch the end of a facial tissue to the bottom off it to draw off the excess, and the small amount of it remaining in between the links will "freeze" those chains in place so they stop clinking and moving. Just hit them with some Flat Clear afterward and you won't even be able to notice it. This way, you can stop worrying about those chains de-flaking if you transport this model to a contest somewhere--which you should, as it's a winner, no doubt!

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Saturday, September 28, 2013 5:40 PM

Eric, Thank you for your encouraging word.

Doog, I'm overwhelmed by such words from a Master.

No; I will not be entering into a competition. There are none near to me in fact there are no clubs either.

Some thing I would benefit from is to be able to meet other modelers and get some 'Hands on' advice/tuition. So for the time being I rely on these forums and people like you...cheers....Kenny

PS, where to get this thin glue, what is it called?

  • Member since
    March 2013
  • From: Puebla, Mexico
Posted by garzonh on Saturday, September 28, 2013 6:00 PM

Hey,

It looks fantastic!, dusty and mean.

The weathering looks nice and the color is perfectly blended. You can see the details.

Good job!

  • Member since
    November 2012
Posted by t-bolt on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:13 AM

what a beautiful build!

I really like the look of your weathering.

can you describe in more detail on how to do it?

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 9:29 AM

Nice work Kenny,hanging in there and overcoming big problems

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Thursday, October 3, 2013 8:04 AM

t-bolt,  all I have done,, some fading a pin wash in places and Dry brushed a lot of pastel chalk; then brushed off most of it. Just leaving the dust were I want.

I'm not very good at finishing so I am lucky it you think it looks OK...cheers....Kenny

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Thursday, October 3, 2013 8:07 AM

garzonh, I 'Blush'Embarrassed

Tojo, thank youToast...cheers....Kenny

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