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PanzerArt Merk 1 Roadwheels any good?
HermannB
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Posted: Friday, October 03, 2014 - 09:38 PM UTC
Hi Gang,
I wonder if the Merkava 1 wheels from PanzerArt provide any advantage over the kits parts?
Thanks
H.-H.
junglejim
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Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 02:45 AM UTC
Hi Hans-Hermann,
I think so, finally had a chance to take some quick pics (slowly getting set up after our move). Note the hub detail and the added detail at the rear of the wheels. The center seam is representative of a new tire, but can be sanded down if one wishes.






I live in Planegg now, have to meet up some time!

Cheers,
Jim
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Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 03:20 AM UTC
Thanks for the pics Jim.

Bitskrieg is another option, albeit more expensive. Less cleanup and comes with painting masks though.

http://quickwheelstore.com/bitskrieg/1-35-bitskrieg-bk-038-mbt-merkava-mk-1-mk-2-resin-wheels-with-quickwheel-mask.html






Bitskrieg also have aftermarket sprockets and idler wheels availbable.

Cheers,

Christophe

junglejim
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Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 04:47 AM UTC
Aren't PanzerArt and BitsKrieg the same? I have the BitsKrieg ones actually. If I read their websites correctly, the PanzerArt set has the drive sprockets and idlers, while they are available separately in the BitsKrieg lineup.

Jim
HermannB
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Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 05:36 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
thanks for the information. I just orderd a set from Modellbau König. Howe long will you stay here in Germany? Are you interested in visiting Tag der Offenen Tür events of the Bundeswehr in 2015?
Cheers
H.-H.
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