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staff_Jim
Publisher
Joined: December 15, 2001
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Posted: Friday, January 02, 2009 - 01:00 PM UTC
Let's keep this ON-topic please. This is for discussing THE model and not who has the best tank. Also please don't feed trolls.
For those doing the trolling, your account status is but a click away from oblivion. You have been warned.
Jim
For those doing the trolling, your account status is but a click away from oblivion. You have been warned.
Jim
windmill
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 5 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 02:41 AM UTC
Has anyone seen any advertizing for this kit? I have not seen or heard anything. If it is supposed to released in this month, wouldn't there be some form of kit review, pictures or something on it.
I can't wait for it to come out. I hope it is accurate.
windmill
I can't wait for it to come out. I hope it is accurate.
windmill
juljon
Joined: March 10, 2008
KitMaker: 74 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 08:30 PM UTC
Hi All,
I am told by my hobby shop that the Merkava 4 supposed to be released this month.
It has been advertised on a Japanese website. The price around 32,400 yen which calculates to around £25- £30 sterling.
I have ordered one from my hobby shop and I wait that it will be forthcoming.
Juljon
I am told by my hobby shop that the Merkava 4 supposed to be released this month.
It has been advertised on a Japanese website. The price around 32,400 yen which calculates to around £25- £30 sterling.
I have ordered one from my hobby shop and I wait that it will be forthcoming.
Juljon
HazZaRd
Joined: May 25, 2006
KitMaker: 291 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 09:29 PM UTC
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 10:13 PM UTC
Blucop
Joined: January 03, 2005
KitMaker: 279 posts
Armorama: 262 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 12:36 AM UTC
Wow, talk about a timely release for this kit!
skeletondude
Joined: September 02, 2007
KitMaker: 129 posts
Armorama: 125 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 12:53 AM UTC
O BOY, O BOY, O BOY, O BOY, O BOY!!!!!!
I'm so happy right now!
I'm so happy right now!
ppawlak1
Joined: March 14, 2006
KitMaker: 1,973 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 02:31 PM UTC
Definately on the to do list 
Now if only I could find some stuff for the anti slip surfaces
Now if only I could find some stuff for the anti slip surfaces
CombatKrieg
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 517 posts
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Posted: Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 03:46 PM UTC
Hurray... It's all in Korean though, any translators around here?
Captin_Caveman_III
Joined: October 20, 2008
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 11:05 AM UTC
well I'm happy to inform you all that the new IDF Merkava Mk. IV should be released by Feb. 28th now that is the report at hlj. I have seen that the date was moved up to Mar some time but I'm still looking into that.
http://www.hlj.com/product/ACD13213
I must say that the kit images in that link look realy good. I must point out something about the kit or the lay out of the Mk IV's turret. The Mk. IV new turret is based on the LIC turret not the BAZ turret of the first version. On the BAZ turret there are two hatchies not one. But once the kit comes out any one that want's to add the 2nd halfround flat hach cover it will not be all that hard to add. It looks a lot like the the hatch on and Bradley M3A2 turret. I have photos of the two turrets from a over the top view give me some time and I'll be back and post them for you all to see the two.
http://www.hlj.com/product/ACD13213
I must say that the kit images in that link look realy good. I must point out something about the kit or the lay out of the Mk IV's turret. The Mk. IV new turret is based on the LIC turret not the BAZ turret of the first version. On the BAZ turret there are two hatchies not one. But once the kit comes out any one that want's to add the 2nd halfround flat hach cover it will not be all that hard to add. It looks a lot like the the hatch on and Bradley M3A2 turret. I have photos of the two turrets from a over the top view give me some time and I'll be back and post them for you all to see the two.
Kelley
Joined: November 21, 2002
KitMaker: 1,966 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 02:18 PM UTC
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well I'm happy to inform you all that the new IDF Merkava Mk. IV should be released by Feb. 28th now that is the report at hlj. I have seen that the date was moved up to Mar some time but I'm still looking into that.
http://www.hlj.com/product/ACD13213
I must say that the kit images in that link look realy good. I must point out something about the kit or the lay out of the Mk IV's turret. The Mk. IV new turret is based on the LIC turret not the BAZ turret of the first version. On the BAZ turret there are two hatchies not one. But once the kit comes out any one that want's to add the 2nd halfround flat hach cover it will not be all that hard to add. It looks a lot like the the hatch on and Bradley M3A2 turret. I have photos of the two turrets from a over the top view give me some time and I'll be back and post them for you all to see the two.
Hi Captin, did you see this thread?
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/132449&page=1
Hobbyeasy had the kit listed for a mid Febuary release (the 15th). Also a couple of small corrections, there is no BAZ turret, or LIC turret. BAZ is the designation for the Merk 3's newer FCS and has nothing to do with the modular armor pack used on the turret of the Merk 3 Dor Dalet, or the Merk 4. (by the way, the Mk 4 uses an upgraded BAZ FCS) The loaders hatch found on newer production Merk 4's was added mainly because the crews wanted one, it had nothing to do with the LIC mods. The loaders hatch has only been fitted to part of the fleet, you can still find many Merk 4's with just the commanders hatch like in the Academy kit. Taking a closer look at the sprues, the area of the turret where the loaders hatch would go is a separate piece, so Academy may release another one in the future with the loaders hatch and all the LIC mods
.Regards,
Mike
Captin_Caveman_III
Joined: October 20, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 02:59 AM UTC
Hay thanks for the links and info. 
You know you could just add the ex hatch your self. If the person has the skills to do so, any way I want one. To day I'm ordering the IDF Namer ARV from SQ-Squadron wich is based on the Mk IV or is it realy the Mk. III any way I'm going to build that here as well. I have no need to buy a book on it as there's so much info & photos online I think I may just be able to have a realy good project.
IDF Namer ARV First version and secend version.
An the resin kit:
These images are of the APC version, An also has bean called the Merkava Mk. IV BAZ Namer LIC.
You know you could just add the ex hatch your self. If the person has the skills to do so, any way I want one. To day I'm ordering the IDF Namer ARV from SQ-Squadron wich is based on the Mk IV or is it realy the Mk. III any way I'm going to build that here as well. I have no need to buy a book on it as there's so much info & photos online I think I may just be able to have a realy good project.IDF Namer ARV First version and secend version.
An the resin kit:
These images are of the APC version, An also has bean called the Merkava Mk. IV BAZ Namer LIC.
SEDimmick
Joined: March 15, 2002
KitMaker: 1,745 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 04:11 AM UTC
Its out in South Korea, and I placed an order for one off Ebay for a total of $37.50 with shipping to the States...
sparten
Joined: August 11, 2005
KitMaker: 28 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 09:08 AM UTC
Yipee i a at last, when is it gonna be available here in the uk? Any idea of a uk price? Do you think they might scale it down and release it in there 1/72 line up. Please Mr Acadamy.
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