Merkava Mk4 (Israeli MBT)

This is a 1:100 model of the Israeli Merkava Mk4 MBT in versions suitable for both resin and fdm printers.  The vehicle was Israel's principal battle tank for many years, having superseded the Mk3, offering improved armour and capabilities.

The Merkava Mk4 entered service in 2004, with over 600 being built.  It is highly digitised, including an advanced fire control system and external cameras to improve the crew's situational awareness, linked to a battlefield management system.

The model is offered in two versions, one for fdm printing, with separate hull and suspension (suspension made solid where possible to ease printing), and one for resin printers, offered in solid and hollow variants.  The turret is common for both, but an additional hollowed variant is also included.  A separately printable assembly provides the characteristic ball and chain rear turret lower armour.  A common separate front 50cal MG model is also provided, but may prove challenging to print.

The product is offered for personal, non-commercial use.  Derivative designs for personal use may be generated, but neither the original nor derivatives may be shared with others.  Attribution of the design is requested should printed models be exhibited or otherwise shared.  Models printed from this design or derivatives may not be sold commercially.