Academy 13429 1/72 Merkava Mk.III Military Scale Kit  [AC-13429]

Overview of Academy 13429 1/72 Merkava Mk.III Scale Tank Kit

The Academy 1/72 Merkava Mk.III kit provides scale modellers with a compact project that reflects the distinctive lines of Israel's main battle tank. With a focus on the tank's silhouette and defensive features, this kit is suited to hobbyists interested in military subjects and historical modelling.

Design Background and Combat Role

Coming into service in the late 1980s, the Merkava Mk.III introduced upgrades aimed at protecting the crew and improving battlefield survivability. The full-size tank's 120mm smoothbore gun and reinforced armour are aspects the kit hints at through its scaled detailing.

Construction Tips and Display Potential

Parts are engineered to offer a predictable assembly experience, helping builders achieve neat joins and realistic contours. The turret and track detail reward careful assembly and painting, and the finished model makes a compact but convincing exhibit on a shelf or in a diorama.