Meng 1/35 Merkava MK.3 BAZ

[Gav0909]

Its only £25 from Lucky Model, goes to £38 with P&P.

Looking good mate.

[NovYank]

Great build so far man!! Can't wait to say more.

My only question is are you going to put an anti-slip surface on this tank?

[DC87]

Yes I certainly will, I haven't decided whether to use Russ' technique or just sand and PVA.

[NovYank]

Here's a video of someone doing the sand technique. Hope it helps!!

[russ2471]

I think with this build Dc I'd be tempted to do the stipple and glue technique purely because your gonna be constantly handling this model showing off your insane interior and I don't think the sand and glue method would stand up to it IMHO

[Gav0909]

That saying Russ, on the Merkava the anti-slip is much more prominent than on the Challengers so in this case I think fine sand would actually give a better effect. Because if you want the same very rough effect with the stippling you run the risk of stippling for too long and getting lots of strings. I have had to pull quite a few off bits of my model from over zealous stippling!

[NovYank]

Here's the same video of Juan building the Meng Merkava without the mine roller. This guy does explain how to do the sand technique. Also a bunch more useful stuff. Best of luck with the build!!!

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