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ESCI 8323 ISRAELI MERKAVA MEDIUM MAIN BATTLE TANK 1:72 PLASTIC KIT FUN - $20 (Brooklyn, NY)

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make / manufacturer: ESCI 8323
model name / number: Israeli MBT Medium Tank 1:72
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Overview
The ESCI 1:72 Merkava Medium Main Battle Tank kit represents the Israeli Army’s Merkava Mk. I, the first production version of Israel’s iconic indigenous main battle tank. Originally introduced into service in 1979, the Merkava was designed around a unique battlefield philosophy emphasizing crew survivability, battlefield repairability, and adaptability to Middle Eastern combat conditions. This kit offers modelers the opportunity to build a historically significant armored vehicle in a compact and collectible scale.

Scale & Subject
• Scale: 1:72
• Vehicle: Israeli Merkava Mk. I Medium/Main Battle Tank
• Era: Late 1970s–early 1980s, including service during the Lebanon War

The 1:72 scale is popular among armor modelers for its balance of display size, detail, and suitability for dioramas or wargaming collections.

Kit Contents
• Injection-molded plastic parts molded in classic ESCI style
• Detailed hull and turret with correct Merkava Mk. I proportions
• Main gun, machine guns, and external fittings
• Plastic link-and-length style tracks typical of ESCI armor kits
• Decal sheet with Israeli Defense Forces markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions
The model is supplied unpainted and requires assembly with standard plastic model cement and paints.

Design & Build Characteristics
• This kit originates from vintage ESCI tooling and reflects the molding technology of its era:
• Surface detail is clean and accurate, with some molded-on features
• Suspension units and road wheels are simplified for ease of assembly
• Tracks are solid plastic and lack interior detail, typical of older 1:72 kits

These characteristics make the model suitable for intermediate builders, while experienced modelers may choose to enhance detail with weathering, scratch-built additions, or aftermarket parts.

Historical Background
The Merkava Mk. I was the first tank designed and produced entirely in Israel. Its most distinctive feature is the front-mounted engine, which provides additional protection for the crew. The tank also includes a rear access hatch and internal space for ammunition or evacuating wounded soldiers. The Merkava Mk. I saw combat service during the 1982 Lebanon War, establishing the foundation for later Merkava variants.

Collector’s Note
ESCI armor kits are well regarded among collectors for their accurate shapes and nostalgic value. Kit number 8323 is particularly appreciated by fans of modern Middle Eastern military vehicles and classic 1:72 scale armor. Original or sealed examples are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage plastic model kits.

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