Border Models 1/35 Merkava Mk.2D - 2024 Tool Box Opening

It's here! This won the poll for what tank I would build next, after the Panzer 4. Let's take a look inside the box.
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[@septiccalling8341]

This will be a great series, right up my alley.......... I like a Merkava; it's a tasty bit o' kit.
Do your magic, guv'nor!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you buddy!! I can't wait to get at it. Cheers

[@oakenarbor2046]

John, Excellent opening. Really appreciate the careful documentation. Looking forward to your progress and suggestions. Best regards.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you so much for watching, yeah can't wait to start this one. Just washed the plastic this morning :)

[@paulygonn7949]

Thank you for the unboxing insight. I’ve never built a border model kit before but I think this will be my first. I’m going to order this tomorrow. Look forward to your build!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah it will be my first Border model as well. Can't wait to get to it. Thanks for watching - cheers

[@Marshal976]

Thanks for this, it's been on my radar since it was announced. I'll definitely be adding it to my collection.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Excellent, I was excited to see this when announced. I built the Tamiya one in the mid 80s. Kit looks fantastic. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi John, This looks like a great kit. I'll be looking forward to seeing it built. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Absolutely Jeff and thanks for watching. Should be a neat build. Cheers

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I think you'll love it John. The plastic and detail are awesome. The manual appears a little better but tread carefully looking out for misnumbered parts and non called out parts. They certainly are a great kit manufacturer, I think Border could easily become one of the best manufacturers out there?

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thanks for watching Nigel. And thanks for the heads up on the instructions I'll take caution. I'm blown away at first sight. Cheers

[@davidchin350]

Very nice tank kit with interior. Surface detail looks excellent. Look forward to the completed tank and interior.😊

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you David, yeah looks a great kit there. Thanks for watching buddy. Cheers

[@TheScaleModeler]

I thought this looked like a good kit when I featured it. Just had to have a look 😊 thanks taking the time to make a good unboxing video. I’ll look forward to seeing the build 👍

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Thank you Jim! I appreciate you watching, and looks a great kit can't wait. Cheers

[@WayneWelly]

Theres a ton of display options for this tank so you can still see all the details and that engine looks amazing to build

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Excellent Wayne yeah I will try to leave as much open and exposed as possible. Cheers

[@lindseysbuilds9635]

Very nice kit

[@nickbutler7935]

It does baffle me. Such fine details and great moulding but the kit is let down by the two piece barrel. Anyway, thanks for the review, I'm sure the kit is going to keep you very busy. Cheers from the U.K.

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Hiya Nick, thanks for watching. Yeah, it would have made it perfect, oh well. We'll see how that barrel builds up. Cheers!

[@danmeehan1390]

Nice review John. Looks like I'll be opening my wallet again, lol

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Haha Dan, oooops! Looks an amazing kit. Cheers buddy.

[@danmeehan1390]

@@johnalecsscalemodeling Ordered. Only $88.00 (Canadian)