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Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam (Editor): Tanks & AFV in the Iron Swords War Through the Lens of a Company Commander. Special Edition 1 48,00 €

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:15:05 +0200

This is the first book in the ongoing "IDF Armor Series" that deals with an actual war and actual combat operations. The urban conflict in Gaza is currently being fought at close range and in built-up areas. This form of warfare traditionally negates any advantage one side has over the other in terms of armoured vehicles, artillery or air support. The IDF has many years of experience in urban warfare, which they call "LASHAB". The modern IDF soldier is fully trained in this type of conflict and is a force to be reckoned with. This book is truly unique. The images in it come directly from the perspective of an IDF company commander. It gives us an unbiased insight into the actual combat, the soldiers and the machines involved in this ongoing conflict.

Mass, Michael/O´Brien, Adam: IDF Land Forces Spearhead. Modern AFV of the IDF - Special Edition 48,00 €

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:50:06 +0200

The book covers the entire current family of tanks and APCs of the IDF and includes special articles and photo albums: Article A: Mantak - The Merkava Program Directorate; Article B - The Merkava tank generations; Article C - End of multi tank model fleet. Photo albums: Merkava Mk. 4M; Namer family; Namer infantry and trophy; Namer Combat Engineers Carpet with the adapter; Namer maintenance; Namer Command; Proving ground photos; Eitan 8x8 newly rolled-out APC.

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Tanks & AFV in the Iron Swords War. Special Edition 2: Namer, Puma, Achzarit, Eitan & D9 in Action 48,00 €

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:20:05 +0200

The book deals with the various armoured combat vehicles used during the Gaza War, such as the Puma, Achzarit, Eitan, Namer, Humvee and the mighty D9 bulldozer "Doobi'". The book also includes a chapter on model making, in which artist Adam O'Brien explains the different shades of colour when building an IDF tank or armoured fighting vehicle.

Tanker Techniques Magazine. IDF Special. Volume 2 19,95 €

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:09 +0200

This special edition of Tanker magazine is focused on the Israeli Defence Forces armoured vehicles. It is an excellent step-by-step guide on creating realistic miniatures of IDF AFVs in 1:35 scale. Our goal is to provide artistic inspiration and necessary guidance for your future projects. This is the second volume of the two that will feature the most iconic tanks and armoured vehicles of the Israeli Defence Forces. Prepared in strict collaboration with Michael Mass from "Desert Eagle Publishing". Content: "Achzarit" (Rubén González Hernández); AMX-13/75 (Lucas Zaro); "Magach" 6B Gal Batash (Oscar Ebrí Casola); M113 "Chata'p" (Jesús Ramón); "Merkava" Siman 2 (José María Illa); "Nun-Nun" M325 (Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek); IDF Tanker (Calvin Tan); M109A2 "Doher" (Kristof Pulinckx).

This is the second of a total of two volumes in which the best-known battle tanks and armoured vehicles of the Israeli armed forces are presented. The work was created in close cooperation with the author Michael Mass from "Desert Eagle Publishing", where he himself maintains a series of illustrated works on the armoured vehicles of the Israeli army. The content: "Achzarit" (Rubén González Hernández); AMX-13/75 (Lucas Zaro); "Magach" 6B Gal Batash (Oscar Ebrí Casola); M113 "Chata'p" (Jesús Ramón); "Merkava" Siman 2 (José María Illa); "Nun-Nun" M325 (Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek); IDF Tanker (Calvin Tan); M109A2 "Doher" (Kristof Pulinckx).

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Merkava Siman 4/4M. Merkava Mk4 in IDF Service. Teil 4 48,00 €

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:09 +0200

Volume 30 of the "IDF Armor" series. The Merkava Siman 4 or 4M is already the fourth derivative of the Israeli Merkava (Chariot) main battle tank programme and the latest version of this armoured vehicle. Very richly illustrated with colour photos, some colour vehicle profiles as well as sketches, this work shows the Merkava Siman 4 or 4M in service with the Israeli Defence Forces, presents soldiers in service on this vehicle and offers detailed tour photos covering virtually all areas of this vehicle.

The photos shown in the booklet are all from 2019/2020.

Special Utility Merkava tanks 42,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:14 +0200

Book deals with the Merkava 2, 3 and 4 for special utilities.

The Merkava derivatives covered in the book are:
- Ofeq 2 command vehicle on Merkava 2 hull
- Ofeq 2 with refueling unit on Urdan back trail "Goor"
- Ofeq 3 in command vehicle on Merkava 3 hull
- Ofeq 3 in Action
- Pereg 1, Generic AFV platform on Merkava 3 hull, in action
- Merkava Mk. 4 AVLB Bridge Layer.

All are new platforms that never widely presented for the IDF modeler or the armor enthusiast

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Namer Heavy IFV. Namer IFV in IDF Service 48,00 €

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:25:06 +0200

The subject is the IDF heavy APC "Namer" (Leopard in Hebrew) the well-known APC in service with the IDF for 13 years. The book includes 108 pages (instead of 84 pages) and is richly illustrated with colour photos of the armoured vehicle.

Lenzin, Marc/Bühler, Stefan: Die israelische Panzerwaffe. Geschichte, Technik, Einsätze 34,90 €

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:10:04 +0200

The Israeli tank weapon, created immediately after the founding of the State of Israel and strengthened in the First Arab-Israeli War of 1948/49, is one of the best in the world. Marc Lenzin and Stefan Bühler explain the history of the Israeli tank weapon in a captivating way, based on current research, from its founding to decisive tank offensives during the Suez Crisis in 1956, the Six-Day War in 1967, the October War in 1973, the invasion of Lebanon in 1982, and the operations in the Gaza Strip today.

All active and historical battle tanks of the IDF are described. Extensive illustrations and maps round off this unique work.

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Merkava Siman 2D. Merkava Mk 2 in IDF Service. Part 3 42,95 €

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:05:05 +0200

Volume 32 in the "IDF Armor Series". Illustrated with many colozur photos, this is a detailed description of the Merkava Simam 2D, one of the Main Battle Tanks of the Israeli Defence Forces.

Armor in the Storm. Israeli Military Operations 2000-2005. Volume 1 17,95 €

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:12 +0200

This is the inaugural volume of our reference book on the Israeli Defense Forces, focusing on the period from 2000 to 2005. This volume includes images from the IDF's military operations in Gaza and Israel. The book showcases a collection of compelling photographs, making it an ideal visual reference for modelers and military enthusiasts alike.

Overview of the vehicles and weapon systems shown in the individual chapters: "Merkava", "Magach", "Nagmachon", "Puma", "Achzarait", M113, M109 "Doher", Caterpillar D9L, D9N and D9R, "Patriot" air defence system and jeeps.

Mass, Michael/O´Brian, Adam: Jeeps Tank Hunters. M151 & Landrovers in IDF Service. Part 1 48,00 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:50:10 +0200

The Orev "Crow" units and vehicles of the IDF presented in this book describe the TOW missile launchers carried on the famous M151A2 "Mutt" and the less know agile and strong "Wooden Leg" Landrover of the Maglan (Ibis Bird) unit. This book follows on from DEP-16 that showcased the HMMWV (Hummer) TOW launcher. This book contains more than 190 colour photogtraphs, specially presented for the military enthusiast and the IDF tank and AFV modeller.

M151 Scout. - Japas
M151 "Orev" (crow) Tow
M151 "Orev" missiles carrier
Landrover Wooden Leg of Maglan (Ibis bird) with Tow
Landrover Wooden Leg with "wild Flower" Spike

Tanker Techniques Magazine. IDF Special. Issue 1 18,95 €

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:09 +0200

This special edition of Tanker magazine is focused on the Israeli Defence Forces armoured vehicles. It is an excellent step-by-step guide on creating realistic miniatures of IDF AFVs in 1:35 scale. Our goal is to provide artistic inspiration and necessary guidance for your future projects. This is the first volume of the two that will feature the most iconic tanks and armoured vehicles of the Israeli Defence Forces. Prepared in strict collaboration with Michael Mass from "Desert Eagle Publishing". Content: The IDF Modelling Era; AML-90 Doochifat (Abilo Pineiro Grajera); M51 Sherman (Kristof Pulinckx); Merkava Mk. 1 (Kristof Pulinckx); D9R (John Murphy); Shot-Cal Dalet (Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek) Nagmachon (Martin Red Kovác); Magach 7C Gimel (Lucas Zaro); How to create anti-slip Texture.

This is the first of two volumes presenting the best-known battle tanks and armoured vehicles of the Israeli armed forces. The work was produced in close cooperation with the author Michael Mass from "Desert Eagle Publishing", where he himself maintains a series of illustrated works on the armoured vehicles of the Israeli army. The contents: The IDF Modelling Era; AML-90 Doochifat (Abilo Pineiro Grajera); M51 Sherman (Kristof Pulinckx); Merkava Mk. 1 (Kristof Pulinckx); D9R (John Murphy); Shot-Cal Dalet (Lukasz Orczyc-Musialek) Nagmachon (Martin Red Kovác); Magach 7C Gimel (Lucas Zaro); How to create anti-slip Texture.

Mass, Michael/O´Brien, Adam: Magach 7 IDF Patton M60. Magach 7 & 7 Gimel in the IDF Service. Teil 2 48,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:31 +0200

Booklet 33 of the "IDF Armor Series". A richly illustrated booklet on the Israeli battle tanks Magach 7 and Magach 7 Gimel. The development history of the "Magach" tank family, colour photos of the tank in combat and in normal army service. Comprehensive photo tour around the entire vehicle with all details. Photographs of the interior and illustration of the tactical signs.

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: IDF Land Forces Spearhead 48,00 €

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:25:05 +0200

The book presents a selection of modern armoured vehicles used by the Israeli army, illustrated with colour photographs: Merkava Mk. 4 Barak in action; Merkava Mk. 4M in action; Namer 1 and Namer 2 MTU in previously unpublished photographs; Namera Combat Engineers; Namer ARV in action; Eitan 8X8 Heavy APC series production. All photos are in colour and have never been published before. They show heavily used tanks and armoured combat vehicles from recent battles in the Gaza Strip. The book has been compiled with military enthusiasts and model builders in mind.

Mass, M./O'Brian, A.: Zelda M113. Zelda M113 in IDF Service. Part 1: Fitters 42,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:40:07 +0200

Desert Eagle Publishing, is honored to bring this series to modelers and
armor enthusiasts who will revel in a treasure trove of more than 220
one-of-a kind photographs and charts of the M113 Zelda APC in IDF service.
This book, with its 84 pages, includes many mini chapters describing
different sub versions in each chapter. We wish the reader and the IDF
fan full enjoyment and happy modeling.

Mass, M./O'Brian, A.: Zelda M113. Zelda M113 in IDF Service. Teil 2: Command & Medevac 42,95 €

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:45:04 +0200

Volume 18 of the "IDF Armor Series". Featuring the "Zelda" M113 infantry fighting vehicle, the booklet shows the Israeli version of the American M113A1 or M113A2. In this second part, the focus is on the command and medical versions of the "Zelda". More than 200 predominantly colour photos document practically all areas of the vehicle, including the interior. Mission or task-specific modifications to the vehicle are also shown by the illustrations in the booklet. The booklet leaves practically nothing to be desired for modellers and vehicle enthusiasts.

Manasherob, Robert: Israeli God's Chariots. Volume 2: Merkava Siman 1 Tanks in IDF Service 47,95 €

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:35:07 +0200

The new book is book number 28 (SMBK-28) from "Sabinga Martin Publications" and the Volume 2 deals with Merkava 1 tank in the early 1980's. Authored by Dr. Robert Manasherob, a world recognized expert on Israeli military vehicles, this volume contains detailed descriptions of the design, developments, operation and history of early Merkava 1 tank in IDF.

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Half Track Wrecks. Special Halftracks used by the IDF. Part 3 42,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:55:10 +0200

Vehicle wrecks of the Israeli army, as they can be found today in various military scrap yards in Israel. With the help of numerous colour photos, the booklet shows various wrecks and decommissioned models of half-track vehicles of the Israeli army, including the types "Bambino", "Eyal" and "Hatzit". The vehicle wrecks presented here offer a wealth of details that usually remain hidden in well-maintained and properly serviced vehicles.

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Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Magach 6A/B. IDF Patton M60A1. M60A1 in IDF Service. Part 3 42,95 €

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:45:04 +0200

This book is perfect for the modelers who build the new Magic 6B Gal Batas from Meng, the Magic 6Bet from AFV Club, and many others. The Book contains: Acquisition of the first long turreted Pattons; The 600th Brigade goes to war; The story of tank 817831; Acquisition - The "Brown Deals"; Magach 6B - Peace for Galilee operation; Magach 6B Gal; Magach 6B Gal Details; Magach 6B Gal Wrecks; Magach 6B Gal Batash; Patton M60A3 TTS - Magach 6 Gimel; Patton M60A1 AVLB - Magach Tagash; Insignia.

The book goes on to describe the deployment of the "Magach" 6A/B during Operation "Peace for Galilee". Further sections show the most important structural and technical details of the "Magach" 6B Gal and the 6B Gal Batash as well as photographs of wrecks of the 6B Gal. The concluding sections are devoted to the "Magach" 6 Gimel and "Magach" Tagash variants as well as the paint schemes and insignia used on the aforementioned vehicles.

Mass, Michael/O'Brien, Adam: Merkava Siman 3D. Merkava Siman 3D in IDF Service. Teil 3 42,95 €

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:55:06 +0200

The Merkava Siman (MK) is the 3rd derivative in the Merkava (Chariot) Israeli Main Battle Tank program and the latest version of this tank family. This volume includes: Introduction; A Tank named GOD; In Action; General Views; Man and Machine; Weapons; Suspension; Insignia; Battering Ram; Instructors Chair; 188 of 188 A commanders Tank; Power Pack.