Israeli Zelda Conversion (ESCI's M113)

Model crafted by Darryl Slight

Side view, click to view larger image! Rear view, click to view larger image!

 

Kit :  ESCI
Comments:  Darryl says he loves Israeli armor and just HAD to do this vehicle!  He first detailed the interior adding the side fuel tanks, driver's seat, radios, controls and panic handles.  Platoon leader's seat (on the other side of the vehicle's CO), ammo boxes, packs and rifles were also added.  Next the armor was added (which was a beautiful piece of resin work per Darryl).  He added the modified exhaust pipe and drilled it out.  He removed and added all his own handles to the vehicle.  The .50 caliber MG was replaced with a better one and a scratch-built MAG-58 was added.  Drilled out headlights.  Hatch detail, packs on top, and spare tracks added.  All markings were hand-painted.   This vehicle represents on in the Israeli army in 1982 during the invasion of Lebanon.


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