Hello all,

I just picked up the Meng Merkava 3D Late LIC. I was wondering if anyone is or has built the kit. I didn't see any reviews on it. The one I have has the individual link tracks and the extra parts for the late version.....

I am currently buildinh the Baz kit and also have the D LIC kit.

I used the individual link tracks on the Baz. Make sure to count them, mine came with 16 links short, so I had to use some links from the extra supplied in the Hobby Boss Merkava 3 kit.

The turret needs lot of dry fits and attention during assembly. the same goes for the engine deck.

The turret and rear hull baskets are decent, Legend makes a great set but assembling the chain and balls hanging beneath the turret bustle rack requires a lot of concentration and patience.

The gun barrel needs careful alignment between the parts. Filling and sanding seem hard to avoid though.

The suspension arms are a bit tricky, try some dry fitting before gluing.

The clear parts supplied are excellent and provide a very realistic look.

The commander's cupola of the D LIC needs careful asssembly too.

The smoke grenade launchers need to have wiring attached and require filling and sanding on the sides.

The commander's machine gun assembly is a bit tricky.

The sideskirts are given as a single piece while they should be attached to their attachment points in pairs.

That is all I can think of right now.

How do you plan to do the antiskid surface?

Very carefully lol. Not to sure yet. I have a mixture made already from use on my Canadian Leo's

Was thinking about giving the VMS anti slip system a go on it...

I built the 3D from meng. very nice kit no real issues with the build. I did replace the tracks with Spade Ace metal tracks.

Ok...so I counted the track links up. I have the kit recommended 106/side and ten left over...so I should be good lol.

Also been working on the turret...test fit...clean...test fit....

I will post pictures when I can...