{"product_id":"45174-meng-model-ts-044-israel-main-battle-tank-magach-6b-gal-135","title":"Meng Model TS-044 Israel Main Battle Tank Magach 6B GAL 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMeng Model TS-044 Israel Main Battle Tank Magach 6B GAL 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Meng Model TS-044 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the Israeli main battle tank \u003cstrong\u003eMagach 6B GAL\u003c\/strong\u003e in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. The kit allows for a faithful recreation of one of the most distinctive and modernized variants of the Magach series tanks, which served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) since the 1980s.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Magach 6B GAL tank is an Israeli modification of the American Patton M60A1 tank. After the experiences of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel upgraded the acquired tanks by introducing, among other things, the \u003cstrong\u003eGAL\u003c\/strong\u003e fire control system, ERA Blazer reactive armor, and new communications and radio systems. Tanks in this version took part, among others, in Lebanon (1982) and served in every IDF armored ground forces unit up to the turn of the 1990s\/2000s (period: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War and contemporary times\u003c\/strong\u003e).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Meng Model kit stand out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e – an excellent balance of detail and size, ideal for collectors of armored vehicles and Middle East-inspired dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel based on original plans and photos – a very high level of detail, featuring the characteristic Israeli modifications of the tank (e.g., GAL system).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade from high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts included – provide realistic details such as handles, small covers, and meshes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes precise undercarriage details, reactive armor imitations, clear markings, and optional extras from bonus sprues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMovable suspension and wheels allow for realistic posing of the model on a diorama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct intended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate and advanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires precision and familiarity with working with photo-etched parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category and Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This is a \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e that will perfectly complement the collection of Middle Eastern military enthusiasts and fans of Israeli military technology. The kit is especially recommended for those passionate about armored vehicle history from the Cold War period, as well as those building dioramas and realistic 1\/35 scale tank collections. It allows for both instruction-based assembly and customization based on archival IDF photos.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eModel construction difficulty: 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The kit does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meng Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722654011726,"sku":"MGTS044","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/844983b068430b744e6a403a085854fd.jpg?v=1755543140","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/45174-meng-model-ts-044-israel-main-battle-tank-magach-6b-gal-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}