LVT-4 scratchbuild

[AJWW2]

just started building a 1:18 LVT-4 the other day. Using an AFV Club 1/35 kit and photoshop-scaled schematics as guides.

All Styrene so far, just getting the shape down. This is my first real scratchbuilding project.

I was inspired by watching HBO’s The Pacific, highly recommended.

I have some ideas about the unique track links, possible 3D printing, could get costly, not sure yet.

[grockwood]

Neat project. Looks good so far. The Marines have been needing something like that for some time.

Now that I think about it, a member named Red did a LVT of some type.

[dannyc]

Neat project. Looks good so far. The Marines have been needing something like that for some time.

Now that I think about it, a member named Red did a LVT of some type.

yes red did quite a few and IIRC a Jap tank and sherman flamethrower tank. last I recall he was having a Kid and dropped off the radar

[AJWW2]

RED’s stuff was amazing, unfortunately his picture hosting service expired or something so all his old photos aren’t viewable.

[grunt1]

Awesome project idea. I can help with the tracks and other odd bits like brackets or hatch covers if it would help you. LMK

[Eddy10440]

Awesome project!

[normandy]

Thats looking great, the tracks are unique as is the landing craft.
Very cool choice for a custom build!!

[AJWW2]

Awesome project idea. I can help with the tracks and other odd bits like brackets or hatch covers if it would help you. LMK

Thanks grunt I appreciate the offer, once I get further along with it I will figure out what I need.

[AJWW2]

Test fitting some marines, specs say it held 24

[pickelhaube]

Nice start .

Yes the tracks and running gear will be the challange
But if you cheat and make it as a traveling in water dio, you can get out of making them.