Academy - 1/35 - Merkava MkIII

[bluriusz]

Hi everyone.

Just joined and wanted to show my latest work.

I used additional Eduards photoetched parts and chains and balls from Legend Productions.

Hope you like it, don't be afraid to criticize. Thanks!

[Ian M]

Welcome to the forum and what a build to introduce yourself with!

As for the criticism what is there to criticise ? Very nice indeed Blu.

Ian M

ps whats your real name, we are all on first name terms here.

[geegad]

And welcome from me and if this is what your going to bring to the table then i look forward to seeing more of your work....

Really nice build and weathering get building and get posting

Geegad

[Guest]

one criticism off me no b4 pics lol its brilliant and weathered real nice

mobear

[bluriusz]

Cheers for the comments.

My name is Bart. You know, like Simpson, Ay, Caramba! :>

I'm suprised you haven't noticed few mistakes.. I forgot about the ropes around the turret and antennas. It's fixed now, but had no energy to make the pictures again.

Currently working on Abrams w/ mine plow by Tamiya. Few extras added already

I have done Challenger II by Trumpeter, but this one is not worth showing. Overall pic -

[MORIARTY1177]

That's a sweet looking beast Bart, cracking build to introduce yourself with. I look forward to see more of your work.

Regards

Chris

[Guest]

yep, got to agree with the other guys,that is a seriously sweet looking model.

[homechild]

Welcome Bart, awesome build. I've been thinking about getting a Merkava myself but have too many kits in the stash at the moment.

How long have you been at the kit bashing?

[bluriusz]

@homechild: thanks Well, I've started long time ago as a teenager, but stopped at some point. I'm back in bussiness for about 2 years know. Have done couple of training 1/72 babies and finally attacked 1/35 scale. tbh I started all over again, completing tools, techniques etc.

[Ian M]

Well Bart if we are going to split hairs, a few antennae might finish it off.

Like the Challenger as well.

Ian M

[Guest]

Hey! I'm Bart as well. Model-work is fantastic. Pozdrawiam:cheesygrin:

[Guest]

A very good build. The Merkava is a smart looking tank. No criticisms, just a question from someone who likes tanks but doesnt know a great deal about them - whats the purpose of thechains and balls?

Keith

[homechild]

Hey Keith. I'm not that into tanks either but I was looking into this one as I think it's quite a slick looking tank. As far as I could pick up, the chains with the balls are to protect against anti-tank weapons aimed between the main body and the turret, I'm sure someone else could say if this is right or wrong.

[bluriusz]

Thanks for all replies.

The purpose of chains and balls is to prevent from remote explosives and other anti-tank weapons.

I'm gonna post my new build soon.

[Guest]

Nice, nice, nice, I like