![]() The molded antiskid texture on upper surfaces looks scale correct. The upper hull built up quickly without any real hiccups as most of the parts seemingly fell into place. The links in my sample were marred by flash and ejection marks that needed to be removed for the tracks to assemble properly. Designed to be working with the suspension, each link comprises two parts. The individual-link tracks presented the kit’s biggest challenge. Unfortunately, most of this terrific detail won’t be visible after the skirts are fitted. The kit’s parts, including slide-molded springs, provide for a convincing working suspension. The Merkava’s suspension is a neat combination of torsion bars and external springs. The seams on the hull virtually disappear with many components joining along welds seams. Despite the relatively high parts count, the kit builds rather quickly. Meng’s Mark IVM packs in the details, including crisp, slide-molded machine-gun barrels and perfectly formed V-shaped belly armor. The latest tanks, Mk.IVMs, are fitted with the Trophy active protection system that can intercept incoming rockets and missiles. Since then, the design has undergone several updates leading to the Mk.IV with enhanced protection and modular armor for quick repairs. All hatches can be built open or closed cement-free workable tracks are easy to assemble the engine and interiors of driver’s cabin are perfectly reproduced sponsons of the Mk.V male tank are precisely represented.Israel’s current main battle tank, the Merkava, (chariot in Hebrew) entered service in 1979. This 1/35 scale British Heavy Tank Mk.V Male model kit realistically replicates the tank’s riveted rhomboid hull. Mk.V tanks were first used in the Battle of Hamel in 1918, when they contributed to a successful assault by Australian units on the German lines. The Mk.V tank (male) was fitted with two 57mm QF six-pounders and four Hotchkiss Mk.I machine guns. The tank was powered by a 150hp Ricardo 6 cylinder in-line petrol engine and could drive continuously for 10 hours. Thanks to the epicyclic gearbox, only one driver was needed to drive the new tank. This vehicle was 8.05m long, 3.91m wide and 29t heavy. It kept the unique rhomboid shape of Mark series tanks and it’s also the last mass production version. The British Mk.V heavy tank (male) was an upgrade version of the Mk.IV tank. ![]()
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