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olifant
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by olifant » Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:42 pm
This is my first custom post.
I received a BMC LVT from MG-42 in trade and while on vacation decided to improve the thing. I removed the plastic between the tracks and side hull, added a front hatch, tow cable and antennae and painted her up. I did not have any 1/32 scale stars so I had to hand paint them; I figure most are done in the field by hand anyway.
Below are side, front, rear, top views and one shows a Calliope Sherman I had done a few years ago (poorly) for scale. I really like this piece and urge those who enjoy this to pick one up. They can be had for $10-12 on line; FETCO toys has them available. I am thinking of picking up another to do an LVT with the 37MM Stuart turret.
Hope you enjoy.
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MG-42
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by MG-42 » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:45 pm
* "Nice job you did on it Steve , glad you were happy with it too." *
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RED
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by RED » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:22 pm
Hey brother!!!Nice work---I built afew LVTs a while back so its good to see someone else is doing so custom work to one!!!
I built a LVT A2 with a M5A1 STUART turret in 1:18 out of wood!!! Cant wait to see yours when you are done!!!!
Here is the old post If you want to check it out!!!---RED---
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olifant
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by olifant » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:08 pm
Thanks Red, I knew you would like this! Your work was part of the inspiration for this. Semper Fi!
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VMF115
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by VMF115 » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:11 pm
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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conteaddict
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by conteaddict » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:30 pm
very nice. the calliope (sp) looks great too.
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Jagdpanther
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by Jagdpanther » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:56 am
Nice!
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STUKA
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by STUKA » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:14 pm
nice work
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