Meng 1/35 IDF Achzarit early version
The Achzarit (cruel female) is an IDF conversion of captured T-54/5s chassis to carry and protect troops in fire intense battle conditions.
Meng's Achzarit is a well-designed model that captures the ungainly lines of the troop carrier. The objective of my build was two-fold. First, to depict the appearance of the AFV under the dusty conditions of the training grounds in southern Israel. Second, to scratch build the equipment basket situated in the rear of the vehicle.
The fit of parts is very good. However, the kit's tracks are made of vinyl. The T-55 has a characteristic sag that requires individual track links set to properly replicate the position of the tracks. I wrongly assumed that the skirt would hide the non sag tension of the vinyl tracks.
Awesome job, Rafi! Fantastic painting and weathering!
Thank you Spiros!
Very nicely done, Rafi @blackmopane
As said by Spiros @fiveten, the paintwork and weathering looks really great.
Thank you John!
Boy, does that ever look like something out of a Mad Max Fury Road post-apocalyptic nightmare.
Great work, you usual attention to great weathering.
Thank you Tom!
Great looking build, Rafi.
Thank you Gary.
A beautiful ugly beast, Rafi.
Thank you George!
Excellent weathering and details,
Very well done ๐
Toda Allon.
Thatโs awesome,Rafi. I always assumed that all of those IDF converted APCs were based on Centurions. I learned something new.
Thank you John.
The same principle was applied to the Merkava tank called "Namer" (leopard.)
Wonderful work, Rafi! ๐ @blackmopane, And, an unusual vehicle as well! ๐
Thank you Gary!
Wow ! another Rafi IDF masterpiece , well done I love it.
Thank you Neil!