Coffee Break

 You will have to take a real hard look at this one to figure it out. The model is the MENG Namer kit which a group of us have been working on together. The figures are also MENG. Since we were all doing the same kit though it comes with options for 3 different versions, I opted to use the figures in an appropriate set diorama.

The Namer is an Israeli made Heavy Armored Personnel Carrier based on the Merkava IV Chassis. It is the  highest protected APC made so far. As you can see the vehicle is huge with a crew of 3 and a capacity for a full squad of 8 infantry which exit from a ramp in the rear.

Though the kit is very well detailed a few bits were added for effect. I used Fiber Optic line and wire wrap to make the bent antennae and tied down using EZ Line.

The flags were just reduced sized prints from the internet. Those are on K & S wire. I threw in some plastic and resin stowage strapped onto the grab bars with strips of tape.

The table and chairs etc were from a MINIART set. I added some resin bits and a printed map and pin up. The sandbag an wall bits were from old Verlinden plaster diorama sets. Groundwork was a combination of yard dirt and gravel mixed with some Hudson & Allen debris,

The focus group will  bring in our Namer builds to the Feb meeting for the club inspection.

Vince B.