{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-israeli-merkava-i-mbt","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 Israeli Merkava I MBT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ugs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-mast\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-eyebrow\"\u003eTamiya Military Miniature Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-title\"\u003e1\/35 Israeli Merkava I MBT\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003e1\/35 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/35 Israeli Merkava I Main Battle Tank Model Kit recreates Israel's first domestically developed main battle tank, featuring its distinctive front-mounted engine layout and 105mm main gun. The model captures the Merkava I's low-profile turret, angular armored hull, and unconventional configuration designed to prioritize crew protection. Detailed exterior components reproduce the vehicle's suspension, running gear, and battlefield equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a tank commander figure for placement in the turret hatch, adding a crew element to the completed model. The Merkava's recognizable silhouette and unique engineering make this kit an appealing subject for military model builders interested in Israeli armored vehicles and Cold War tank development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eSpec Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-hl\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M7 6l5 3 5-3M6 11h12M7 17l5-3 5 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eFront-Engine Hull Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eReproduces the Merkava's unconventional layout, with the engine positioned forward to prioritize crew protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4M12 18v4M2 12h4M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eDetailed 105mm Main Cannon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA precisely molded rifled cannon captures the Merkava I's primary armament for an accurate battle-ready display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3l7 3v6c0 4-3 7-7 9-4-2-7-5-7-9V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eTank Commander Figure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eAn included crew figure fits the turret hatch, adding a human element to the completed model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ugs-sub\"\u003eAlso featured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-flist\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLow-profile turret with angular armor design\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eReproduced suspension and road wheel assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDetailed track and running gear components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTurret-mounted machine gun details\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExterior storage compartments and equipment fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSuitable for Israeli military vehicle collections and dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eContents Manifest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-manifest\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 Israeli Merkava I Main Battle Tank Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTank commander figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTrack components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVehicle marking decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eData Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ugs-spec\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsraeli Merkava I Main Battle Tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Tank Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105mm main gun, front-engine configuration, commander figure, detailed turret and suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"ugs-more\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eMore info: Merkava I history and the Tamiya Military Miniature Series \u003cspan class=\"pl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"more-in\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Israeli Merkava I Main Battle Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Merkava I, also known as the Merkava Mk.1, was Israel's first domestically developed main battle tank. Development began during the 1970s under the leadership of Israeli military engineer Major General Israel Tal, with the goal of producing a tank suited to Israel's operational requirements. The Merkava entered service with the Israel Defense Forces in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eUnlike most contemporary main battle tanks, the Merkava placed its engine at the front of the hull. This arrangement provided an additional protective barrier for the crew and allowed the rear section of the vehicle to incorporate an access hatch and space for equipment, ammunition, or personnel under certain conditions. Crew survivability was a central consideration throughout the tank's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Merkava I was armed with a 105mm M68 rifled cannon and equipped with secondary machine guns for engaging infantry and lightly armored targets. It saw combat during the 1982 Lebanon War, where it operated against armored vehicles and anti-tank threats. Experience gained from its deployment contributed to the development of subsequent Merkava variants, including the Mk.2, Mk.3, and Mk.4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tamiya Military Miniature Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eTamiya's Military Miniature Series was established in 1968 and features an extensive collection of 1\/35 scale plastic model kits representing tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, military personnel, and battlefield equipment. The series covers subjects from World War II through the modern era, including vehicles operated by armed forces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe series combines historical military subjects with model kit engineering intended to accommodate different building experience levels. Its standardized scale also allows builders to combine vehicles, figures, and accessories from compatible sets when creating military collections and historical dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50689625686213,"sku":"TAM\/35127","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/35127_a__52603.webp?v=1791902851","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/tamiya-1-35-israeli-merkava-i-mbt","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}