Friday, February 17, 2012 - 06:15 AM UTC
Meng has a new release that should appeal to all of those interested in Israeli armour in 1/35th scale. Take a look inside for details.
Meng has released a 1/35 scale Merkava Mk.3D Early and supplied us with some of the details of this new model.


• Accurate appearance with precise reproduction of complex turret construction and screws.

• Two options for drivers hatch which can be opened or closed as on the real vehicle

• Exact reproduction of the idler wheel with lightening holes.

• Alternative rubber rim road wheels or all steel wheel included

• Accurately designed assembly tracks

• Precise reproduction of tie downs on turret rear

• Clear parts for tank lights and periscopes

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Great news indeed! Thanks Darren
FEB 17, 2012 - 10:16 AM
It was a while since I bought anything in 1/35, but I'm not going to miss this one... it is my favorite Merkava variant. I wonder how will they deal with plastic ball & chain. Mario
FEB 17, 2012 - 06:55 PM
Yeah, it's mine too. If Meng finds a way to mass-produce already assembled Ball and chain for a Merkava, I nominate them for kit of the year hands down. I don't know why I dislike making my own so much, but I'd rather clean 2-3 runs of indy-link track or build a Tauro A7V kit than do those damned fiddly chain and ball parts! With Meng doing this and a T-90 with cast turret if I find out they are coming out with a T-80BV/U/UD I'm going to fly to their factory to bring them cookies. . . Matt
FEB 18, 2012 - 03:12 AM
With or without the ball and chain, I'll be buying one of these if it's accurate.
FEB 18, 2012 - 03:32 AM
It was made in cooperation with Desert Eagle Publishing (Michael Mass et al) so I think Meng had really good photos and measurements... We'll see how they did their job soon. Mario
FEB 18, 2012 - 04:59 AM
I just ordered it at LINK at a good price i paid US backs 58 included delivery in 7-11 days ,i m waiting it for buy some metal etched, cross the finger
MAY 21, 2012 - 07:34 PM
No antislip but interesting full plastic balls and chains parts. That one will rejoin my stash too.
MAY 22, 2012 - 12:49 AM
There are already a number of Merkava kits available so I'm a bit surprised they didn't go for something like the Namer. Maybe eventually...
MAY 22, 2012 - 07:20 PM
Yes there are a number of Merk kits available, but there are no accurate kits in plastic of the Merk 3, much less the 3D. The Academy Merk 3, which was based on a proto-type, is now old and has quite a few errors. From everything I'm seeing and hearing this kit is a corker, and hopefully if it sells well Meng will continue the line. The word is they are already working on another kit with imput from Desert Eagle (no idea what though) who knows, we may get a Namer down the road. Cheers, Mike
MAY 22, 2012 - 11:54 PM
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