The Merkava is one of the coolest looking tanks in the world, and this model builder really knows how to bring the tank to life.

That sure looks like me :D

@christinenate5543

3 жыл бұрын

loL xD

@taxidriverxdscp4242

3 жыл бұрын

Bests looking tank I ever seen :D

Yes, this Tank has really a sci-fi feeling, and is really a beautiful beast 😆😆

Great build. Great looking model also.

well done again Andy, as usual, a superb job, and a great tutorial.

As always Andy, great build and video, thanks for sharing.

Great video. I live in Phoenix myself and I can't wait to come and visit your store.

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+PFMANN1 THANK YOU hope to see you soon

I just got this kit for my birthday and am planning to use your video to help me through its build since I know yours always turn out so well

This glue is one of my absolute favorites and i highly recommend using capillary action to glue parts together instead of the regular brush on and affix. The glue just evaporates that quickly!

I miss the classical music during the NATO black spraying.

Turned out very nice!

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+James Bednarz Thank you

I liked the little tutorial on the tracks, thanks!

Hi Andy, I just want to say thank you for your videos. I'm actually sitting here making a model for the first time in probably 20 years thanks to watching videos like yours.

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+RTPgardenguy thank you IM glad your having fun

awesome video n great work andy

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Gilbert Lathlin Thank you

Beautiful building + nice music as always~

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+张若鹏 Thank you

Another great Video, Cheers

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam K Thank you

A great video and a great job

Hi Andy, I would just like to say I enjoyed your build of the Merkava IV, I do like all the IDF armour and would like it if you would build more in the future. Cheers, Les

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Les Thiele Thank you Les

I recently discovered your videos and I wanted to tell you that they are very good! You very clearly show tips and techniques that any modeler should find useful. Probably the best and simplest instruction on basic painting and weathering I have seen. Well done! It appears you have spilled Tamiya liquid cement on your cutting pad several times, as I and I'm sure many others have! Surprising how a solid square bottle can tip so easily. The stuff is expensive and will stink up your whole workshop! I solved the problem by attaching a bottle to a small piece of thin aluminum plate, about 3" X 3", with 5 minute epoxy. As the cement runs low, I just pour more from a fresh bottle.

Like the pant mix will try it looks spot on

Great job Andy, another fine build. I just finished a hobby boss merkava mk. III . That was a fun build also.

hi Andy I like the way u painted that kit loos way cool gr8 job on the video to!!!

OMG this video is so awesome!! I just got this kit and this will help A LOT. BTW, keep the aircraft vids coming... can't wait.

Really enjoyed your video.....I've been looking for some techniques to build & weather my armor kits without spending too much time in the process and your methods gave me some great ideas!

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim L Thank you I'm glad you liked it.

love the vids!!

im really enjoying your vids and am learning lots ,,,, would love to make some more myself now .... i used to make models some time ago but i would have to change my paints as i think most of mine will be solid and they not tamiya .... you really got me wanting to build .... im a ww2 builder my self .... your work is just the best iv seen in a long time

I like how we all think of this as a modern tank when this version is like 44 years old as of 2023 👍🏻🇦🇺

メルカバ初期型35分の1はタミヤさんのキットのイメージでしたが、マーク2、3、4と瞬く間にアカデミーさんのキット化がはやかったです。作り方解説👍

nise model and very nise jobe

I'm a bit of an idf nut so enjoyed this one especially. Still staggered by the size of the mk4 turret compared to other merks. I have to say that I'm a fan of academy given their great value for money and tamiya like engineering. . If you enjoyed this one I can recommend their mk2d. You may want to add a few aftermarket bits, but even out of the box it is a nice kit. . Kutgw.

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Armour Empire Yes i built the Mk2 awhile back very nice

Great video Andy... I do love your IDF builds... nice one mate.

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Sheppard Thank you

Great stuff! I sure like the way you indicate the type of paints and ratios used. And now I know about Tamiya's TS-80 Flat Clear - thanks!

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+ThePicklepirate Thanks for watching

another excellent vid mate well done

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Smith Thank you

Nice build and nice video

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Kim Andersen Thank you I'm glad you liked it.

Looks like you have a soft spot for tanks. Anyway, excellent job as always.

Do some more modern builds please, great video

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

7 жыл бұрын

I am going to do a m1sep soon

One of my favorite armored modeling subjects. I personally like the vinyl tracks better than individual link. I can never seem to get them to look right.

Fantastic

great work!

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Александр Суворов Thank you

@user-xe1ht9ed2b

3 жыл бұрын

А зачем на финале покраске использовать XF-57?

I'm very particular about what tanks I build, I honestly have no interest in this vehicle but, Andy is a master so, I watch!

Love your work Andy! All your armor looks amazing and I love how you simplify a lot of the work. Can you do a tutorial on painting; particularly your airbrush you use, paints, thinner and ratios. I know you use mayo black as a primer/base coat, but are there exceptions? Thanks and keep up the great work!!!

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+mytdck1 Thank you, you could use any dark color for shadow , i like nato black for all kinds of stuff

Nice build

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+garryg69 Thank you

#loveMerkava

Great job. There's only one really decent hobby store down here in Tucson, and they don't do demos or videos. Thanks. Good music too, by the way. :)

Great

i love the intro

I want to see you build a TAKOM 1/35 AMX-13A

Interesting

Will you do the mirage IIIC in the background?

The Merkavas all look like something from a sci-fi movie.

@stormdesertstrike

4 жыл бұрын

Thos tanks remind me the Shaft from tanki online.

Thank you for the video! I want to ask if airbrush/thinner/compressor sells in Texas Hobbytown or whatever. Any clues? (I know it is not really realated to the vid but I am going to have a trip there soon while where I live does not have those stuff)

Ball and Chain armor-put a dot of white glue on eah ball. (I made knobs for handles in a 1/32 P-38 that way)

Great job Andy. Watching you has really helped me. Do you ship to Canada?

Quite funny seeing tamiya brand new quick set being shown in this video! 5 years ago I never even knew Academy done a mk4 I'm away to build the meng one with the trophy next! Your wheels will be very loose without the polly caps won't they? I now mix my own glue with half MBA and Tamiya extra thin it's just the perfect mix!

Hey Andy, great video. I'm just getting started with airbrushing. I have myself an Iwata Eclipse h-cs. and I was wondering what you're using? 2nd question, can I use black surface primer as well as a base coat instead of the Tamiya? Thanks!

Hey Andy, do you use gloss and mat sealants when washing or applying decals?

Hi Andy, Great build and Great model, I have a question for you, how did you seal the pigments? I Only see you brush them dry, is there anything else after?. Thanks a lot. David

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+dblmotok Hi no I don't seal them , its the last thing I do on the model

Great video tutorials sir , please build tamiya,s new amx13

Andy, not sure if you realize yet or not. The paint brand your using (Vallejo) is Spanish, pronounced: Ba-Yeāh-Ho. Meaning, old man. Love the Look, on these Merkava tanks. Would like to see some in a desert camo scheme. Base: desert sand With brown/black camo. W/gray or off white "stone" "highlights" Toned down with a sort of faded black "tiger stripe" streak effect overlay, angled front to back.

good job arn't the later Merk's more of a green colour? Cheers Mick

Do you sell the piece armed or should I arm it myself? excellent video!

Andy, our internet (satellite based up here in the Ontario's near north just outside of North Bay) has been down and had to have a part replaced so I am playing catch up! I just ordered this tank having done Academy's Merkava Mk III. Loved that kit. Just finished Trumpeter's T-67. Great subject matter. Kit had some warp issues. Reason I bring it up the kit recommended mixing Tamiya XF-51 (70%) with XF-55 (30%) Have you tried at that mix? Am interested in your opinion. I liked how it turned out, but is it accurate? Thanks as always for your time and your videos!!!

Hey Andy, I have a few questions. I'm in the process of finishing up the construction of the Merkaha MK 4 LIC Tank.. all that's left to do are the chains and balls... The questions are. 1. at what point in the painting did you assemble the lower and upper hulls? 2. Did you paint the whole tank first in black?.. then paint the IDF colours? 3. how did you glue the two halves together with the paint on? 4. did you spray a clear mat finish before applying the decals?

@graalsim1788

7 жыл бұрын

Randy Lallouz first you need black And after IDF

@randylallouz8596

7 жыл бұрын

Hi.. yes I was aware of that... my questions are more related to the final painting and assembly of the tank!

but andy, did you cut the 2 plastic halves and attached the pe? If done so, I think that they are not that flat...

cool build! how much does that airbrush cost?

Building a different model manufacturer, great! Tamiya and Dragon get a lot of press.

@erichhartmann1

8 жыл бұрын

Academy does make some great models as well!

Hiya, Tony. I've been watching a few of your vids - quite a few! - and had a thought - why not play music from the countries that you build the models from? Just a thought.....

on this kit can you get flexible tracks

Another great build. Thank you for sharing! How do you like Academy models? How are they compared to those by Tamiya or Dragon?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+BadKarmaPT they are every nice ,about as many parts as a tamiya

@BadKarmaPT

8 жыл бұрын

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters Thank you for your input Andy. That Merkava sure does look nice!

Is it necessary to use a surface primer before painting ?

@iryairya2008

5 жыл бұрын

Necessary. To check some defect, to strengthen the paint to last and to neutralize the plastic color. To make your color darker, use surfacer black. To make it brighter, use surfacer white. Grey is good for almost all colors.

@t1operator395

5 жыл бұрын

Ok thx

Merkav stronk tonk

I wanted to know which airbrush you are using

I am a novice to mid level building, i started model building a few months ago(almost a year) im looking for a model to build. Tamiya or academy, would this work? I dont want something too easy. The track curve part seems confusing and hard to me

Hi Andy love your vids. Can you build a JagdTiger from Tamyia. Im getting one soon and need an idea of how to do it

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+tannar riley i wil ltry soon, i have a few other ready to go

Could you please tell me the proportion of the paints you used on merkava. tanks

The idea that i used was the small round split shot fishing weights the 0.2 grams it worked a treat all you had to do was crimp them to the photo etch

Q: Checked out your web-site. I see the only model kits you offer for sale are all armor kits. Will you be offering planes and other kits later later? I see you have planes and car kits at the beginning of your build videos.

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+rocko112camaro Hi yes i do carry all those items in my store and will have them on my online store soon ,I put armor on first since that's what my youtube channel is mainly about. Thanks for watching

Hi Andy, sorry to bother you again. I have a problem. When you base coat with xf-69 (nato black), what if I can't get any? Like not a single jar in my entire city! What's my alternative? Thanks in advance!

hey does anyone know that the previous rubber merkava tracks or the meng metal tracks would fit on this academy merkava ?

can you get rubber tank tracks for this one

Hey, Andy, what airbrush you got there?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Mad Cow Rebel Hi its a iwata hpc

А зачем на финальном этапе покрывать краской XF-57Buff?

На пушке должно быть две полосы, это вторая дивизия. Стрела смотрит в право, значит на пушке должно быть две полоски.

What else can I use for the clear coat if I can't get Tamiya TS-80?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Jona Vucic Testors dull coat will work fine or any lacquer flat clear coat

@jonavucic1309

8 жыл бұрын

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters I think it's saddly not available in my country,but thanks for the reply.

Fun fact: In hl2 beta some of these tanks were to appear in game.

Can you show us how to paint the modern soldier figure?

Is it possible to use brush? Cuz i dont have airbrush

are the pocaps in the box if you buy it

Dont you ever spill the paint inside the brush? I lost a cap on my airbrush, and I tend to spill (not on the model, but on the floor etc).

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Luftangreifer Every once in awhile I do , usually when I over fill it

@Luftangreifer

8 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks for nice videos as always

Merkava IV the best tank in the world

@graalsim1788

7 жыл бұрын

Shilo Malul i need to argue With you because a1m2 Abrams Is a god of tanks too so you need to go on Wikipedia And look whos better but i think they are thesam+Isreal in in the centor of all the terrorrist country And USA give monety to israel so they Can defend for IsIs And othere poop so we Can say that merkava Is USA's too there you go you jest got 5% smarter

@graalsim1788

7 жыл бұрын

IS-2 no

@raikbarczynski6582

6 жыл бұрын

the leo is NOT the best tank as everyone says. it may look good on paper what that thing has but it never was used in combat. best tank is Merkava. for all the lost merkava in battle not a single crewman died. and for me the best tank is the one in wich i could survive a freaking 120 mil shell

@Dan81825

6 жыл бұрын

Raik Barczynski Thats simply not true. The Leopard 2 was and currently *is* used in combat... Neither in the Kosovo war, nor in the Afghanistan war, a single crew member died. There was only one Leopard taken out by a anti-tank mine in Afghanistan. All crew members survived. Currently in Syria, on the other hand, modern anti-tank missiles were able to destroy a few (less than 10) turkish Leopard 2A4... I don't know about any casualties though. They were all taken down in urban areas, which most MTBs arent made for. The Leopard2A7V has a more advanced armor and fewer weak areas so you can only speculate about its effectiveness

@threezus912

6 жыл бұрын

Raik Barczynski so the M1A2

What is the proportion of kaki and gray color to mix

How much is this kit worth ? Great video btw !

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Acrylic Maple its about $45

@acrylicmaple9801

8 жыл бұрын

ok Thanks ^^

@user-khorel97ps

8 жыл бұрын

+Acrylic Maple academy # t13227 is 26000 korean won. about 22$ in korea.

@acrylicmaple9801

8 жыл бұрын

Wow that's cheap. You got any links ?

@user-khorel97ps

8 жыл бұрын

+Acrylic Maple academy.co.kr if international delivery fare is added . price is rised. when the company acdemy exports their items. they impose price as about twice as the price they impose the same item in domestic market.

Hi Andy, I like your model building model kit vehicl military 1:35. I look mainly at the US and IDF Israel military vehicles. I see that you spray uniformly on the IDF Tamiya XF-49 + XF-66, 50%+50%. And regardless of the years / periods of idf wars. Magach 3 vs. Merkava IV. I use Tamiya Acryl. I tried this mix on the old wing. I airbrush surf matt black. I like the this mix. Did you come to this mix by testing and tracking photo idf vehicles over time? Now I'm going to build a Merkava II 1:35 Academy. I have Meng Merkava IV / Trophy, AFV Club Shot Gal Dalet + Magach 6B Gal, Dragon model Magach 3. And I'm looking and interesnt for me new IDF vehicl at Magach 6B Gal Batash (Meng TS-040?? Academy ) or Academy Magach 7C ..... So is this for you mix Tamiya good for IDF, no matter the vehicle type and date in action the IDF army ? Very thx. Edward, Czech Republic. I wish health and well-being.

Do you sell any paint online?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

7 жыл бұрын

No Im sorry we are stopping our online sales,

@stephenlawrence2813

7 жыл бұрын

Then I have to make the pilgrimage from Mesa to visit you! All of the hobby shops around here have dried up it seems.

Is it possible to try and build a Tiger Porsche Prototype tank model kit please?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+GamingWithJacob342 i wil ltry soon, i have a few other ready to go.

buenos días: consulta; para reposición de piezas dañadas de un MIG-29 ESCALA 1:48 en ACADEMY? alguna dirección te lo agradeceria

I'm disappointed the tracks are solid and not mobile to allow motion. Same goes for the suspension

no anti slip Andy ??

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+sekytwo The new kit has it on it , this one didn't.

Do you guys make digital gift certificates?

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Culkowsky Hi , no I'm sorry we don't

Nice vid but can you try airplanes like the spitfire Mk VB/trop

@AndysHobbyHeadquarters

8 жыл бұрын

+O Gold HI I might in the future.

@ogold9568

8 жыл бұрын

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters awesome thanks for making these videos, I am new to models and I am very grateful for your tips.