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Academy Merkava 4 lower hull question
jwest21
Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 03:43 AM UTC
There is a plug for a circular hole in the bottom of the Academy 35th Merkava 4 hull. Is this just to fill a motorization hole or does it represent some sort of hatch. I wanted to check before I puffier it over. Thanks.
Skoob101
Joined: March 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hello,
I recently built this kit, and I filled it. From my knowledge, it doesn't represent anything, but I could be wrong. The hatch is located at the very back. Hope this helps.
I recently built this kit, and I filled it. From my knowledge, it doesn't represent anything, but I could be wrong. The hatch is located at the very back. Hope this helps.
Kelley
Joined: November 21, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 07:29 AM UTC
Yep, it's just a motorization hole, putty away!
Mike
Mike
jwest21
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 07:51 AM UTC
Great...thanks.
Captin_Caveman_III
Joined: October 20, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 10:54 AM UTC
Yes once again it is just for a small push button switch. Fill er in. Now on the New Merkava Mk.IV LIC kit., that same hole and plug will be there but the kit will come with it's belly armour to cover that spot. 
Orangebarrelman
Joined: October 31, 2009
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2010 - 11:08 AM UTC
I don't think it's a 'motorization hole' I think it is the location of the 'sprue' that attaches the tub to the mold. Seems to be a common 'feature' of the Academy molding style
Orangebarrelman
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Posted: Friday, October 08, 2010 - 01:46 PM UTC
I stand corrected, I took a closer look at my Merk IV and up at the front are motor mounts - but as far as I can tell the hull glues together and not a push together with the posts and 'grommets' that old kits had. So if you do motorize it how would you change batteries?
Igor_Opr
Joined: December 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 12:23 AM UTC
The new Merkava IV LIC from Academy: http://model-forum.ucoz.ru/_fr/1/0639625.jpg
You will pay attention - antislip.
You will pay attention - antislip.
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 01:43 AM UTC
Quoted Text
The new Merkava IV LIC from Academy: http://model-forum.ucoz.ru/_fr/1/0639625.jpg
You will pay attention - antislip.
Nice... Is there a projected release date or is it already out?
Thanks, "Q"
redcap
Joined: November 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 01:52 AM UTC
Irrespective of the 'hole' issue, shouldn't the Merk IV have a large slab of belly armour that they missed on this kit? I THINK it was included with the 'Legends' resin kit so I wonder why Academy ( so I'm told) missed this?
As such, the hole will get covered up anyway if one scratch builds the missing belly armour.
Gary
As such, the hole will get covered up anyway if one scratch builds the missing belly armour.
Gary
Igor_Opr
Joined: December 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 04:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThe new Merkava IV LIC from Academy: http://model-forum.ucoz.ru/_fr/1/0639625.jpg
You will pay attention - antislip.
Nice... Is there a projected release date or is it already out?
Thanks, "Q"
An output of this set is December of this year.
junglejim
Joined: February 18, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 06:41 AM UTC
I think the belly armour is there (that's what the large shackles are holding up on the front and rear tow hooks). Just that it seems to be glued right to the hull, it should be spaced out a bit.
Jim
Jim
IDFPaul
Joined: April 01, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 12:15 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Irrespective of the 'hole' issue, shouldn't the Merk IV have a large slab of belly armour that they missed on this kit? I THINK it was included with the 'Legends' resin kit so I wonder why Academy ( so I'm told) missed this?
As such, the hole will get covered up anyway if one scratch builds the missing belly armour.
Gary
Not all Merkavas have the extra belly armour. It is a portion of the LIC fitment, although as with all things IDF it can also be found on some non LIC tanks. Other Merkava marks also are fitted with extra belly armour as well.
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