hobbyboss merkav MKIV

[geegad]

so i started the first real modern vehicle a bit strange its a right beast compared to WWII armour here are a few pics

one of the rear stowage bins was warped so ive got some filling to do as you can see

thanks for looking in

 

[mobear]

love the bells to keep the flies off,watched this tank in operation whilst working in israel years ago,one domineering tank,will watch from afar

mobear

 

[geegad]

love the bells to keep the flies off,watched this tank in operation whilst working in israel years ago,one domineering tank,will watch from afarmobear

i bet that was i it was even more impressive in real life.. i would really like to see one up close im going to bovington in sep i hope they have one but i think its to new to be there

 

[Ian M]

Looks good John. Modern Tanks are rather larger than their WWII grandparents. I have a M5 Honey, parked next to a Challenger II which dwarfs it. lol.

A nice build and will look forward to the paint.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

It looks good John i did the MK1 from Tamiya for the Modern armour GB, this one looks a lot better kit. I take it the gun barrel can go up and down, it was fixed on the Tamiya. Did the PE come with the kit ? Looking forward to the paint job

 

[mossiepilot]

Great looking tank John, nicely built.

I'll look forward to seeing it painted.

Tony.

 

[Polux]

I'm a Merkava fan! And 'Geegad' fan too !I will look this one with interest.

It's a perfect tank for the weathering and mud.

Have fun with it mate!

Polux

 

[bluriusz]

Nice one. Are those balls and chains already made or you need to make them from 4 different pieces?

 

[CDW]

I like the look of this John, be nice to see it in all it's spendor when you've done your thing )

 

[Harry Labanville]

delicate work on the balls

 

[spanner570]

That's one brute of a tank John, I'm sure you'll do the painting and weathering justice.

Ron

 

[geegad]

cheers lads for all your kind words..and the balls are a ball ache to do they give you a length the chain and then you cut it to length..then fix the chain to the ball and bingo

 

[geegad]

cheers ron i will give my best shot..

 

[geegad]

just a quick update got all the guns built so many small parts its daft...

 

[geegad]

got the base coat on here are a few pics

cheers for looking in lads

 

[mobear]

the beast of israel is looking awesome,nice job

mobear

 

[geegad]

cheers mo ive enjoyed working with modern Armour

 

[Sky Raider]

Nice John, you going to add a wash to it?.

Andy

 

[Polux]

This is looking fantastic John. Love the color you paint in it.

Cheers

Polux

 

[geegad]

cheers andy and polux there are a few things that i missed didn't notice them till i seen the photos