Dragon Military Models 1/35 IDF Magach 3 w/ERA Kit
After previously releasing a Magach 1/2 tank, Dragon proceeded to offer a Magach 3 as part of their Six-Day War series. Now another kit is available, a Magach 3 fitted with explosive reactive armor (ERA). Combat experience revealed the vulnerability of Israeli tanks to anti-tank guided missiles like the Soviet AT-3 Sagger, as well as to RPG-7s. It was clear that better protection was required, and Rafael developed the Blazer add-on ERA for several tank types. Blazer consisted of modular protective elements that contained inserts filled with an explosive compound to disrupt incoming HEAT projectiles. Blazer, a first-generation ERA, typically added about 1 ton to the Magach 3’s weight.
This 1/35 scale kit inherits excellent features from the existing Magach 3 model, but it has been suitably modified to represent an IDF version fitted with ERA. This means the tank has a completely new and appealing look compared to the standard Magach 3. The ERA blocks on the hull and the turret are accurately replicated. There are other brand new parts too. For example, there is a new machine gun with ammunition box and a new commander’s cupola. Additionally, there’s a generous selection of photo-etched parts for delicate elements such as tool brackets and tow cable brackets, plus the tank uses one-piece tracks made from DS for added convenience. The 105mm main gun’s weatherproof mantlet cover is also made from DS to ensure maximum realism. This is an incredibly detailed kit of the Magach 3, and the ERA suite provides a fascinating look for this Israeli tank.
This 1/35 scale kit inherits excellent features from the existing Magach 3 model, but it has been suitably modified to represent an IDF version fitted with ERA. This means the tank has a completely new and appealing look compared to the standard Magach 3. The ERA blocks on the hull and the turret are accurately replicated. There are other brand new parts too. For example, there is a new machine gun with ammunition box and a new commander’s cupola. Additionally, there’s a generous selection of photo-etched parts for delicate elements such as tool brackets and tow cable brackets, plus the tank uses one-piece tracks made from DS for added convenience. The 105mm main gun’s weatherproof mantlet cover is also made from DS to ensure maximum realism. This is an incredibly detailed kit of the Magach 3, and the ERA suite provides a fascinating look for this Israeli tank.
- Multiple individual ERA modules correctly mounted on tank, turret and hull
- Commander's cupola accurately reproduced
- Mantlet-mounted .50-cal MG has new gun mount
- New commander's 7.62mm MG and ammo box mounted on cupola
- True-to-scale turret stowage basket provided
- New 60mm mortar barrel positioned on turret side
- True-to-Scale turret stowage basket provided
- Photo-etched bracket used to mount spare track links
- New oil storage box mounted on rear of right-hand fender
- Rear plate on lower hull accurately represents Magach 3
- Gun barrel travel lock can be shown in travel or combat modes
- New tow cables with photo-etched brackets
- One-piece slide-molded upper and lower hulls with delicate detail
- Rear hull and engine deck produced with excellent level of detail
- Hull rear with authentic engine grill and molded-on latch handles
- Suspension system formed from multiple parts
- Casting numbers molded on hull
- Front vision ports including crystal-clear parts
- Sprockets and road wheels assembled from multiple parts
- Detailed one-piece DS tracks
- Waterslide decals
- Illustrated instructions
- 1st Platoon Commander, 2nd Company, 1967
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