Hobby Boss Merkava Mk IV

letsgobrowns82

letsgobrowns82

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So here is my first attempt at an armor kit. I've been wanting to try my hand at this and finally did. I have to say this kit was awesome. Everything about it. All the parts fit well together and there was minimal flash on them. It was just a blast to build. I also really enjoyed the weathering. Im a total noob at it and learned what I know from youtube videos but I had fun doing it and am happy with the results. I have to say I am hooked on armor kits now for sure and cant wait to start a new one so I can learn some more weathering techniques.

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Hey man, I am working on my first armor build now. I hope it comes out half as good as your Merk!!! HOLY CRAP that is a nice finish!
 
adampolo13 said:
Hey man, I am working on my first armor build now. I hope it comes out half as good as your Merk!!! HOLY CRAP that is a nice finish!
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Thanks a lot man. I checked out your Abrams, your off to a good start. I have that kit sitting in my closet. Its definitely a beast but I cant wait to tackle it.
 
adampolo13 said:
If you build the Abrams next I'll build the Merkava next. Deal? hahaha
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Its on my list but I already started Tamiya's M60A1. I also want to order the TUSK II kit for the Abrams. Seeing the pics of your build is making me really anxious to start it early though lol.
 
Super Job! Great finish. The hanging chain and balls look really good, they couldn't have been easy to place.
 
Rentar1 said:
Super Job! Great finish. The hanging chain and balls look really good, they couldn't have been easy to place.
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Thanks a lot! No the chain and ball parts really tested my patience. When I ordered the kit I also ordered Verlinden's 1/35 tow chain thinking I would use it in a diorama of some sort but I ended up using that for the kit instead of the chain they give you. I would recommend this for anyone building this kit. The Verlinden chain links are slightly larger and much more workable than what is supplied with the kit. I think for me that made all the difference but it still took about 10 hours or so to do that.
 
Least it isn't the crappy plastic chain, with the 2 part ball on the end of the chain like the Academy kits are.

Got one of these on the shelf....very nicely detailed kit, thanks for showing us yours...very nice!
 
Elm City Hobbies said:
Least it isn't the crappy plastic chain, with the 2 part ball on the end of the chain like the Academy kits are.

Got one of these on the shelf....very nicely detailed kit, thanks for showing us yours...very nice!
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Sigh....guess I'll be seeing you soon. LOL
 
Thanks everyone for the comments and encouragement. Definitely go pick this kit up if you were thinking about it.
 
schweinhund227 said:
:eek:. Nice Beast! Been looking at them in my LHS but never took one home! Maybe I need to change that?

Great job!
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Thanks! Your M1A1 SEP was one of the reasons I wanted to try my hand at armor. That is an amazing model.
 

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