Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-27 ARV & WRECKERS IN IDF SERVICE – PART 1 is a unique monograph aimed at all enthusiasts of historical modeling, professional modelers, and military aficionados interested in specialized vehicles from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This publication, prepared by renowned authors Michael Mass and Adam O’Brian, serves as a comprehensive source of knowledge on Israeli recovery and rescue vehicles based on tank platforms, making it an excellent reference material for diorama creators and military historians alike.

Detailed contents:

• The book focuses on specialized vehicles built on the basis of iconic IDF armored platforms such as the Sherman, Centurion, Puma, and Merkava.
• It features detailed technical descriptions, archival and contemporary photographs, as well as high-quality illustrations of ARVs (Armoured Recovery Vehicles) and wreckers used during various conflicts.
• The monograph covers a broad period—from World War II, through the Cold War, up to the present day—showing the evolution of Israeli rescue vehicles up to the latest designs.
• You will find examples of these vehicles being used in Israeli-Arab conflicts, including the Yom Kippur War, the Six-Day War, and peacekeeping operations in the Middle East.

Product specification:

• Category: specialized/modeling literature for dioramas and armored vehicles
• Edition: softcover, 84 pages
• Format: 21.4 cm x 27.6 cm – a convenient and readable size for modelers
• Language: English
• Rich photographic documentation (color photos, technical illustrations)

Who do we recommend it for? This publication is especially useful for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of historical reconstructions of IDF vehicles. Beginners will also find inspiring visual material and technical knowledge here. It is an ideal resource for replicating details and modifying models in 1/35, 1/48, or other popular scales of armor and military vehicles.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – broad accessibility and ease of use for modelers and military history enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-27 ARV & WRECKERS IN IDF SERVICE – PART 1 is a must-have for those who value historical accuracy and rich technical documentation of Israel Defense Forces specialist vehicles.