Davilovick Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Dear comrades... This is my first AFV model after a lot of aircrafts 😇, I really enjoyed with the heavy weathering process. In that case, this is the awesome Takom 1/35 model kit, with MasterClub metal tracks. This is my second attempt to build a Merkava, the first one was in 2000 with a poor Trumpeter kit when I was a teenager that was abandoned by me after several frustrations 🙃. Here is a full Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmRtfzCx Edited October 15, 2020 by Davilovick 51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I like it a LOT. Modern vehicles is not my thing, but I have a soft spot for Merkava tanks. Yours is superbly done. Worn, weathered and dusty look is very natural. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 That is outstanding!👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Excellent work. The Merkava always looks very purposeful n my view & you’ve captured it perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Superb work. Love the weathering 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Excellent work David, and very nicely presented. What did you use for the anti slip coating? Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davilovick Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, diablo rsv said: Excellent work David, and very nicely presented. What did you use for the anti slip coating? Wayne I used the VMS Hull Tex: https://www.vms-supplies.com/vms-hull-tex Is easy to apply and the result is very strong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Wow, like real... Great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerlehr46 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Stunning Merky.Always liked the Mark 1 and 2.Must get one of these sometime.Seen them on e.bay but not in u.k. Great work. Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Fabulous all round finish and complimented by great photos. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Wonderful job !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That is very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Excellent model and superbly realistic weathering Do you mind me asking what base colour you used? Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davilovick Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Excellent model and superbly realistic weathering Do you mind me asking what base colour you used? Rob Thanks! I've used the Real IDF Sinai Grey 82 by Ammo: https://www.migjimenez.com/en/acrylic-colors/1092-real-idf-sinai-grey-82.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That's a classy looking model. I like the way that it's been weathered......not OTT. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Great Merkava! Nice pics! Looks realistic! 👍 Edited October 20, 2020 by IGKent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Verynice indeed! Iam corrently build the same one (the second armour after aviation), but Academy kit. But my one is without antislip coat (I try to get it with a PVAand baking soda) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Wow!! Very impressive modelling and finishing! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Fantastic result with a superb finish. As John @Bullbasket says, weathering is spot on. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 This is really beautiful, lovely paintwork and weathering, an absolute superb model, well done... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mippie Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 This is fantastic. If I may ask, how did you get the lovely looking dust effect on the weathering? Mipps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davilovick Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 21:44, Mippie said: This is fantastic. If I may ask, how did you get the lovely looking dust effect on the weathering? Mipps Hi Mippie In that case I applied the pigments on desired areas with a brush like a wash (pigment mixed with VMS Universal Weathering Carrier), when it dries, remove the excess with a cotton swab, and when everything is ok, I've applied a Pigment Fixer of Ammo Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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