Voyager Model PEA288 IDF Merkava Mk.3D MBT chains (For MENG TS-001) 1/35

Voyager Model PEA288 is an upgrade set dedicated to the 1/35 Merkava Mk.3D MBT model by MENG (catalog number TS-001). This product was created for advanced personalization of the popular Israeli Merkava Mk.3D tank, raising the model’s realism and detail to a level far beyond the standard options of plastic kits. The accessory consists of precisely cut metal (photo-etched) elements, allowing you to achieve a true-to-scale appearance and authentic replication down to the smallest details.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Israel
• Period of use: Modern times (the Merkava Mk.3D was introduced at the end of the 1990s and continues to serve with the Israeli Armed Forces to this day)
• Material: Photo-etched metal sheet
• Intended for: Exclusively for the MENG TS-001 model, and does not include a plastic vehicle model

The Voyager Model PEA288 set includes a full set of links to accurately recreate the ball-and-chain armor mounted on the rear turret section of the Merkava Mk.3D, which protects turret rotation from shaped charge projectiles and provides extra defense against anti-tank grenades. The original Israeli Merkava Mk.3D tank has been used in numerous military operations—for example, during the conflict in southern Lebanon, operations in the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank—highlighting its modern use on challenging battlefields.

The use of minute, photo-etched metal links makes the PEA288 set a perfect choice for modelers aiming for maximum realism and elevating the prestige of their workbench. Installation requires precision and experience; therefore, it is recommended primarily for advanced and intermediate modelers building Israeli tank dioramas. With a difficulty level rated at 4/5, it’s an ideal addition for those seeking a challenge and aspiring to raise their model to a professional standard.

• Category: Modeling accessory / Photo-etched metal upgrade set
• Recommended for: Advanced modelers who appreciate realism and detail
• Difficulty: 4/5

Choose Voyager Model PEA288 and take your Merkava Mk.3D model to a new level of detail, precision, and historical accuracy!