| The real thing, the track of a Merkava Mk.
III |
Front side of the Cromwell Models
track |
The rear side of the track |
Notice the difference in width
between the Cromwell track and the Academy Merkava Mk. II track |
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| General comments: |
The Academy tracks are absolutely useless for the Mk.
III, even if you want to build the prototype, and should always be
replaced, as they are (correct) tracks for the Merkava Mk. II. This is another of the major errors in the Academy kit. My only
reservation regarding the Cromwell Models tracks are the moulding
material. The resin is not moulded as sharp as metal could have been
moulded. Other than that, they are good value for money at £ 14.50 (Oct.
´00). I have yet to put them together, so I have no comments on how
easy they are to build. The shape of the track is 100%, as can be seen
when comparing the photos above. Regarding the size, then they look
right. I don't know the actual width of the real track, but it can be
seen,
when comparing photos of the Mk. II track, and the Mk. III track, that
the Mk. III track is somewhat wider than the Mk. II track. The Cromwell
tracks reflect this difference.
The picture of the real Merkava Mk. III
track is from the Verlinden Warmachines N. 11 Merkava Mk. II/III.
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