The kit could of benefited from a track building jig offered in some of the more modern tank kits, but I survived. This was really a benefit for me because it is the 1st tank build I accomplished that did not utilize rubberized single rubber band tank tracks. Each individual track link did not require any other parts you just needed to connect the individual tracks to each other in a very conventional manner. One aspect I really appreciated from MENG is despite the tracks being an individual link assembly each link was already cut from the parts trees and bagged separately. I had an easier time with this build then I have had with some of the more complex Dragon armor kits. Some of the assemblies are very fragile and you must be very strategic regarding what you can attach during the build and what needs to be delayed and attached later in the process to avoid damage. It is more just a feature of its complex shape, design, and high detail. Some of the assemblies were a bit challenging but it is not a result of any fault in kit design. It is just that futuristic looking!ĭespite the high parts count and complex engineering the fit was good with no real issues encountered. I think this war machine looks like it is fighting when it is standing still, and to me, looks like it would be more at home on the latest Star-Wars set then the middle-east desert. It has a real novel design concept with the biggest difference over other more common tanks is it'sfront mounted engine. During this research I discovered that the tank's performance is as good as it looks. Prior to building this tank I did not know much about it but during the build I performed a good amount of research. When the new company MENG offered a 1/35 Merkava Mk.3D as a newer release I just had to have it. I am a real fan of IDF military equipment, especially their main battle tanks.
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