Takom 2078 1/35 Israeli Main Battle Tank Merkava I Model Kit Steam Loco - 2-6-0 Free rolling trucks with metal

Free rolling trucks with metal wheels

various updates have been applied

Constant Voltage Bright LED Headlights

Flat Top Water/Oil Tank -- Kit - Scale Height 60' 18

and the rest is history

Takom 2078 1/35 Israeli Main Battle Tank Merkava I Model Kit Steam Loco - 2-6-0 Free rolling trucks with metalTakom 2078 1 35 Israeli Main Battle Tank Merkava I Model Kit The Merkava (Hebrew for "chariot") was the main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces in the late 70's and through the 80's. The tank began development in 1973 and entered official service in 1978. Four main variants of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The name "Merkava" was derived from the IDF's initial development program name.