discussion Chariot of Fire- Meng Merkava IIID

[boatman]

THATS instresting Jakko no wonder its a thin turret an at that angle it should defleck any round comin off the tank turret thanks for info though
chris

 

[BigGreg]

YES YES YES.... the weathering..

 

[Guest]

at that angle it should defleck any round comin off the tank turret

The angle won’t help against HEAT rounds, though, and that’s why it’s all thin plates. They’re probably mounted flexibly so that they’ll move when they get hit, and so put more material in the way of the shaped-charge jet than a single, thick plate would.

 

[boatman]

The angle won’t help against HEAT rounds, though, and that’s why it’s all thin plates. They’re probably mounted flexibly so that they’ll move when they get hit, and so put more material in the way of the shaped-charge jet than a single, thick plate would.

YEA Jakko so like I said help to deflete any round incoming

 

[Road of Bones]

Evening all.

Spent tonight working with ground pastels to add a patina of dust to the beast, as well as some diesel soot around the exhaust grille. I scraped the tips of some yellow, pale cream and Indian red pastels and mixed the resulting pile of dust with a knife blade, before using a dry brush to work it around the side skirts and wheels, and a little over the top of the turret. I also made a tow cable, using the kit cable ends and a 150mm length of brass picture-hanging wire. The cable eyes needed hollowing out slightly to fit over the forward towing hooks, but that was not too difficult. I painted it in metallic grey, and then dusted it with the pastel dust mix, followed by a wash of IPA to blend and set the dust into the cable. Here’s how it looks now:


Starting to look the part now...
Thanks for looking chaps,

Alistair

 

[Steve Jones]

Lovely work with the pastels. From what I can see the tracks have come out particularly well also. Nearly there now my friend

 

[scottie3158]

Bones,
That is looking mighty fine mate.

 

[Road of Bones]

Steve, Scottie - thanks muchly gents!

The figures were completed, with the addition of a headphone wire on the left hand side of each helmet:


Here they are in place:

Calling this one done now! Here are a few shots of the result:

Thanks to everyone who looked in, left a like, and commented their support, advice and knowledge. It’s good to finish my first “proper” build here on SMF!

Now, what to build next?:thinking:

Alistair

 

[BattleshipBob]

Cracking build bones, superb to put it mildly!

On another note, what happened that great devonian??

 

[Guest]

Well, if you’re going to take detailling shortcuts like leaving off the spring-loaded clips and the plugs on the headphone cords, you might as well not bother building the model …

But seriously, I like the model a lot — very well-built and finished

 

[Road of Bones]

Bob- thanks sir! As for Smithy, your guess is as good as mine, though I have sent him a message on the other forum to see if I can get a response :fearful:

Jakko- you mean you can’t see the spring clip and jack plugs? I have to up my photo game, obviously...:tears-of-joy: Thanks for your support and input sir- glad you approve:thumb2:

 

[SimonT]

Very nice result Al :thumb2:

 

[boatman]

HI MR Bones a question please now that you've build this awesome tank an me not bein a tanky an don't know much about them why is there a gap in the rd wheels at the back ? as there is four wheels then a gap an then two why ? but I love this tank
chris

 

[Mr Bowcat]

I saw this and immediately started singing "I'm a little teapot". :tears-of-joy:

Alistair, this has been a seriously awesome build sir, fantastic job, she looks great. :thumb2:

 

[minitnkr]

Prolly due to front heavy (engine, fuel, gun) weight distribution Chris. Beautiful work Alistair. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

Another stunning build Alistair. The figures are the DB's. It's been a joy to watch this build come together. Well done sir!

 

[rtfoe]

Gee, I'm very late to the party Alistair and what a great build.:thumb2: You started when I was concentrating on getting my daughter ready for here semester in Sydney. Needless to say I missed quite a lot and it's been a fine read.

I can see why you like these Israeli tanks, awesome shapes and rugged...looking at their names they even sound like Gundams or Transformers. You sure showed some balls with chains attached there and foiled us with the track masking. The paint work didn't turn out slippery and the figures obviously reminded some of their "kindy" posing and song.

Details, mind boggling and finish superb. Glad you decided on joining here...been missing your builds.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Road of Bones]

Richard- I could tell you were working your way through the thread from my notifications feed! :smiling: Thank you for taking the time, and writing such a well-thought post of support. I’m glad I joined here too- it’s been great to see so many familiar names, and see some great modelling:thumb2:

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Alistair,

Kinda at a loss for words here...….Everything has come together so well and nothing is overdone in any way. Weathering is tight with a good dust coating and the figs are tops in their placing. It's all there and looking mighty fine!!!!

Ummm, if there is a fault to be found, I guess it would be that your balls are dragging on the rear deck. Just some of them though...…….

Bleib Gesund
Allen

 

[minitnkr]

I'm told it comes with age. PaulE