Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-18 ZELDA M113 PART 2 – monograph for modelers and IDF enthusiasts

Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-18 ZELDA M113 PART 2 is a specialist monograph published by the renowned Israeli publisher Desert Eagle Publishing, which has been supporting modelers and military reenactors for years by providing the highest quality reference materials. The book was prepared by renowned experts, Michael Mass and Adam O’Brien, who specialize in Armored Fighting Vehicles of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The entire publication is available in English.

Edition theme – ZELDA M113 in IDF service

This volume comprehensively documents the famous Israeli armored personnel carrier ZELDA, a locally modified version of the American M113. This tracked carrier has been used by Israel since the late 1960s up to the present day, with its most intense usage during the Yom Kippur War, Lebanon conflicts, and operations in the occupied territories. Advanced Israeli upgrades to the vehicle, including additional armor, active protection systems, and equipment for other combat roles, ensured that the ZELDA family remained the backbone of IDF APCs for over five decades.

Contents and use of the monograph

• Detailed photographs of the ZELDA vehicle, including unique shots of details and the crew compartment interior
• Close-ups of Israeli modifications, armament, protection systems, and crew equipment
• Examples of paint schemes and markings, useful for building models in 1/35 and 1/72 scale
• Historical background of the ZELDA’s development, documenting real combat use in Middle Eastern conflicts
• Summaries of specialist vehicle versions, for example ambulances, technical support vehicles, or command vehicles

Product features

• High-quality printing on glossy paper
• Dozens of pages richly illustrated with color photographs and drawings
• Hardcover binding providing durability to the publication
• Category: modeling literature – thematic monograph

Who do we recommend it for?

An ideal item both for experienced plastic modelers building IDF vehicles in 1/35 scale, as well as for military historians and collectors. Especially recommended for those who wish to accurately replicate details of Israeli vehicles and are searching for high-quality reference materials. The difficulty level of using the publication is rated as 2/5 – the materials are clear and organized, also suitable for intermediate modelers.

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The monograph Desert Eagle Publishing DEP-18 ZELDA M113 PART 2 is an indispensable source of knowledge for any modeler building models of Israeli military vehicles, providing insight into the unique features of the legendary ZELDA armored personnel carrier from the era of Arab-Israeli conflicts and the present day.