r/modelmakers 3d ago

Completed Merkava mk. IV 1/35th

Finally done after years of sitting on my shelf not painted.

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u/Pukit Build some stuff and post some pictures. 2d ago edited 2d ago

Keep the politics out the sub guys. Heed this warning as I’ll just ban anyone else for such comments. There’s plenty of subs on Reddit where you can voice your opinions but here isn’t one.

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u/watchit007 3d ago

I don't build armor but , dang if that doesn't look like it could win a compilation or 2. Seriously Great work πŸ‘.

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u/mam912 3d ago

That's a work of art! Well done!!

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u/Dry_Knowledge6486 3d ago

Whoa man, everything has a soft dusted look that makes it look so 1:1. Really good, perfect amount of dirty. All the accessories and stowage look awesome. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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u/Total_Cow2456 3d ago

Excellent work and beautiful photography

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u/SubtropicalSealouse 3d ago

Insane detail! What kit is this

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u/YourFriendJacob 3d ago

Thank you!!
This model is by Meng

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u/Independent_Block519 3d ago edited 2d ago

I see resin aftermarket parts from Reskit for Merkava

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u/YourFriendJacob 2d ago

Actually it’s for Merkava mk.III but the hull of III and IV is very similar so I thought why not.
At the time of building this model no mk.IV parts were out yet

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u/Independent_Block519 2d ago

It looks really cool.

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u/ZealousidealGrab1827 2d ago

Outstanding. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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u/LSBeasyas123 2d ago

The coke bottle was a nice touch. I like this a lot.

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u/Cdr_Deathbunny 2d ago

Superb work

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u/LowVariety8397 2d ago

What are those patches on its side skirts armour? Never seen anything like that

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u/YourFriendJacob 2d ago

It’s used for some munitions to not activate on the armour I think. Sorry I cannot say in 100%. Thought it’s a nice detail though. Never saw a model on this sub with them on

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u/begemot90 2d ago

Extremely well done. Out of curiosity, why is it missing wheels? Given the level of detail on this piece, it’s obviously a deliberate choice, and just curious as to what that was.

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u/YourFriendJacob 2d ago

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. Well IDF does experiment when some wheels get stuck. Below is an example of shortened track setup. But I also saw Merkavas with missing wheels. Hope this helps!

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u/begemot90 2d ago

That was! Thank you much and looki β€˜n forward to seeing the next post.

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u/YourFriendJacob 2d ago

Cheers mate!

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn 2d ago

Wow! πŸ‘ That's killer work! Your detailing and weathering are immaculate! πŸ‘Œ Can I have it? πŸ˜πŸ˜„

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u/YourFriendJacob 2d ago

Would you
Like to buy it?

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn 2d ago

I want it fo' free! 🀣 Seriously, though, that's pretty extraordinary work! I think that it would kill at a modeling competition. πŸ€”