Eduard 36280 Merkava IID armour shields Academy – Complete 1:35 Scale Armour Shield Set

The Eduard 36280 Merkava IID armour shields set is a specialized accessory dedicated to the 1:35 scale Merkava IID tank model by Academy. This product is created by the renowned Czech modelling accessory manufacturer, Eduard, known worldwide for its high-quality photo-etched upgrades and detail sets for plastic model kits.

Precision Detailing and Top Quality

The set elements are crafted from thin brass sheets using the photo-etching process, enabling the creation of highly realistic, richly detailed reactive armour shields and additional protective plates characteristic of the Israeli Merkava Mk IID tank. The modular and geometric shapes of the plates faithfully reproduce the original shield layout, significantly enhancing the model’s realism when displayed on a diorama or at a model contest exhibition.

Historical Background – Merkava IID

The Israeli Merkava Mk IID tank belongs to the second generation of this armoured vehicle family, introduced into service with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, during the Cold War and Middle Eastern asymmetric conflicts. The tank was widely used during the "Peace for Galilee" operation and in numerous counterinsurgency actions by the Israeli armed forces, earning a reputation as one of the best-protected MBTs in the world, thanks in part to its innovative modular armour system.

• Scale: 1:35 – set designed for Academy model kit
• Country of use: Israel
• Material: Brass sheet – photo-etched parts
• Category: Photo-etched detail set for plastic model kit
• Period of use: 1980s and 1990s, Cold War, contemporary times
• Historical use: Wars and operations of the Israeli armed forces

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

This product is recommended for advanced modellers and military enthusiasts seeking the highest level of detail for Israeli tank models. Assembly difficulty is rated 4/5 – experience working with photo-etched parts and precise tools is required. The set is suitable both for collectors building dioramas and for competition model exhibitors for whom realism and detail perfection are the top priorities.