AK Interactive AK4845 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 02 – Exclusive Scale Modelling Guide to Armored Vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces

Category: Modelling Book / Scale Modelling Guide
Publisher: AK Interactive

If you are a scale modelling enthusiast and want to create realistic 1/35 scale replicas of IDF armored vehicles, AK Interactive AK4845 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 02 is a perfect match for your expectations. The book was developed by the renowned AK Interactive brand in collaboration with esteemed expert Michael Mass of Desert Eagle Publishing. The guide consists of 112 pages and comes in an attractive soft cover, making it an excellent handy manual for both beginners and advanced modellers alike.

Content Overview:
The guide focuses on the most iconic tanks and armored personnel carriers used by the Israel Defense Forces, from the post-WWII period, through the Cold War, up to the present day. Inside you will find comprehensive step-by-step articles showcasing the construction and painting of vehicles such as:

• ACHZARIT – a heavy armored personnel carrier based on the Soviet T-55, in use since the 1980s.
• AMX-13/75 – a French light tank used by Israel from the 1950s through the 1970s, including during the Suez Crisis and Six-Day War.
• Magach 6B Gal Batash – an upgraded version of the American M60 in service since the 1980s, especially during the conflicts in Lebanon.
• M113 Chata’p – a popular armored personnel carrier widely used from the 1960s to the present.
• Merkava Siman 2 – the second generation of Israel's flagship main battle tank, in service since the 1980s.
• Nun-Nun M325 – a light transport truck based on American components, used in many Middle Eastern conflicts.
• M109A2 DOHER – the Israeli version of the self-propelled howitzer, in operation since the 1990s.

All projects are presented in 1/35 scale. Each chapter features unique photographs, detailed descriptions of modelling techniques, tips on weathering and painting, working with various materials (plastic, resin, photo-etched parts), as well as inspiration for creating dioramas.

Why is it worth it?
AK Interactive AK4845 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 02 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of IDF vehicles and elevate their scale modelling skills. The book is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers, but thanks to the extensive documentation, it also serves as inspiration for ambitious beginners.
Difficulty level: 3/5