discussion Merkava Mk IV LIC Started way back in history

[Mickc1440]

looks good lookin tank Mick i love the shape an every thing about it what country has her in service ?
chris

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking fine in her new clothes Mick.

 

[Guest]

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

Here’s look inside the real thing, which also explains some of the more unusual features of the Merkava:

 

[Airborne01]

It’s the main battle tank of the IDF Israeli Defence Force, bit more trivia, it’s name is Hebrew for chariot

Did you say Carrot - wow, that's one aggressive looking vegetable!

 

[Mickc1440]

Here’s look inside the real thing, which also explains some of the more unusual features of the Merkava:

Thanks for posting that, very interesting. There can’t be many, if any, other tanks that have a back door for access

 

[Airborne01]

Thanks for posting that, very interesting. There can’t be many, if any, other tanks that have a back door for access

Does 'Ontos' count as a tank I wonder ...?

 

[Mickc1440]

Finally this one can proudly sit in the shelf. Calling it a day as it’s been around so long. Just finished with some desert dust as it sits waiting for a crew to come and arm it and load their gear.

 

[boatman]

LOVELY model Mick i love the looks of this tank an the lovely turret an if i had to be in a tank in a wartime snenerio than this is the tank id like best as that very low turret hopefully will deflect rounds from hitting the tank well designed i think
chris

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice job Mick. Really looks the part.

 

[Mickc1440]

LOVELY model Mick i love the looks of this tank an the lovely turret an if i had to be in a tank in a wartime snenerio than this is the tank id like best as that very low turret hopefully will deflect rounds from hitting the tank well designed i think
chris

It certainly has a very futuristic look and also the ability to carry troops onboard

 

[Mark1]

Lovely job,looks good. :thumb2:

 

[scottie3158]

Mick,
You should be well happy with that mate, that is a cracking result.

 

[rtfoe]

Great looking Merkava Mick. Looks the part and I'd like to have one. I have the earlier mark by Tamiya.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[adt70hk]

Great work Mick and definitely one of the world's more unusual AFVs

Very well done indeed.

Andrew

 

[Guest]

that very low turret hopefully will deflect rounds from hitting the tank

I’d hate to disappoint you, but …

 

[Steve Jones]

Well worth the wait Mick. Great work my friend

 

[Allen Dewire]

Great to see this baby at the finish line Mick. Looks like a mean machine for sure! Your fine job makes me want to break out my Nagmatron APC and finish it for Pete's GB too.

Prost
Allen (Ret.)