AK Interactive AK4844 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 01 – Exclusive Modelling Album

AK Interactive AK4844 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 01 is a unique modelling album dedicated to enthusiasts of post-war and modern armored vehicle modeling, with particular emphasis on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) equipment. Issued in softcover with a whopping 114 pages, the album features texts in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a broad community of modellers from around the world.

This edition focuses on modeling and painting techniques for vehicles that played a key role in the history of the Israeli army. Among the models featured in the guide, you will find, among others:

• AML-90 DOOCHIFAT – a light armored vehicle used since the 1960s, widely exploited during the Arab-Israeli conflicts.
• M51 Sherman – an Israeli modernization of the American M4 Sherman tank, used during the Six-Day War and Yom Kippur War.
• Merkava Mk. 1 – the first model of the famous Israeli main battle tank, in service since the late 1970s and present during Middle Eastern conflicts.
• D9R – a heavy armored bulldozer used by the IDF for engineering tasks and mechanized operations in the 21st century.
• Shot-Cal Dalet, Nagmachon, Magach 7C Gimel – other notable Israeli combat and support vehicles extensively used from the wars after 1948 up to modern times.

The publication belongs to the "specialist modelling album" category and is an excellent source of inspiration for modellers in 1/35, 1/72, and 1/48 scales—the featured vehicles being among the most popular subjects among plastic and resin model manufacturers. The album includes insightful descriptions, high-quality model photos, practical workshop tips, and a dedicated tutorial: "how to create anti-slip texture"—learn how to create realistic anti-slip surfaces on armor, typical for IDF vehicles.

We recommend AK Interactive AK4844 TANKER SPECIAL IDF 01 to both beginner and advanced modellers (technique difficulty level: 3/5). It's a real mine of historical and workshop knowledge, especially useful for those interested in Middle Eastern combat realities and unique Israeli vehicles.