Armorama :: Merkava Mk.3

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Merkava Mk.3_Meng

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
Joined: December 27, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 08:04 PM UTC

Hi guys! Some photos of my model, built in 2018. Enjoy watching.

BroadSky

Hessen, Germany
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 09:11 PM UTC

Hello Vladimir!

This must be the new Israeli "WOW" ("Wonder on Wheels")?

ABSOLUTELY FANTSTIC!

How long did it take to get this far? Will you (please!) leave it this way or do you want to hide all this work under a couple of coats of paint!?

What's your next project or do you need a break?

Greetings,

Mark

Maki

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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 09:19 PM UTC

Amazing! It would almost be a shame to paint this beauty.

Well done,
Mario

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
Joined: December 27, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 10:12 PM UTC

Mark, Mario - Thanks!
The model is ready and painted. More than 1 year was spent on manufacturing. Several photos of the finished model. To be continued...

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GTDeath13

Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: June 12, 2015
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:04 PM UTC

That is alot of hard work, but the end result is well worth the effort. Great model and crafmanship!!!

Is that voyager photoetch or some other company's?

What did you use for the antiskid?

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:11 PM UTC

...and some close ups:

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:19 PM UTC

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:22 PM UTC

Thanks, Nikos!
All that used on the model:

Meng - TS-001.
Et-Model - E35-158
Et-Model - E35-163
Et-Model - EA35-087
Magic Model - MM35-154
VMS - Hull Tex Anti-slip texture + Flexy 5k CA (cement)
MasterClub - bolts and rivets
Eureka XXL - ER-3511
BitsKrieg - BK-048
AdlersNest - ANM-35038

Maki

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Croatia Hrvatska
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:31 PM UTC

Incredible work, one of the best Merkavas I've seen.

Wow!
Mario

ReluctantRenegade

Wien, Austria
Joined: March 09, 2016
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:37 PM UTC

Holy cow! Mighty impressive! With a different backdrop, some of those photos could be easily mistaken for the real thing...

GTDeath13

Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2019 - 11:57 PM UTC

This is the best detail work I have seen on a Merkava ever...

Armorsmith

Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 09, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 12:23 AM UTC

Incredible PE work. Simply amazing attention to detail. Fantastic painting and weathering. One of the most impressive builds I've seen.

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 03:39 AM UTC

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Incredible work, one of the best Merkavas I've seen.

Wow!
Mario

Thanks,Mario!

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 03:41 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Holy cow! Mighty impressive! With a different backdrop, some of those photos could be easily mistaken for the real thing...

Thanks!!🤝

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 03:41 AM UTC

Quoted Text

This is the best detail work I have seen on a Merkava ever...

Thanks!!!🤝

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 03:42 AM UTC

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Incredible PE work. Simply amazing attention to detail. Fantastic painting and weathering. One of the most impressive builds I've seen.

Thanks!!!🤝

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 03:47 AM UTC

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Hello Vladimir!

This must be the new Israeli "WOW" ("Wonder on Wheels")?

ABSOLUTELY FANTSTIC!

How long did it take to get this far? Will you (please!) leave it this way or do you want to hide all this work under a couple of coats of paint!?

What's your next project or do you need a break?

Greetings,

Mark

Mark, I am currently making a model M1A2 TUSK1 (RFM). A few photos,
But this is a separate topic.🙂🙂🙂

TopSmith

Washington, United States
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 05:59 AM UTC

This sets the bar pretty high.
Can you tell more about the non slip texture? It looks great and really complements the PE. Who did you get it from and how did you apply it?

bob_gs

Homyelrskaya, Belarus
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Posted: Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 06:12 AM UTC

Quoted Text

This sets the bar pretty high.
Can you tell more about the non slip texture? It looks great and really complements the PE. Who did you get it from and how did you apply it?

https://www.vms-supplies.com/vms-hull-tex

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