1:35 American landing vehicle tracked LVT-4 Water Buffalo (ETO) 1:35

1:35 American landing vehicle tracked LVT-4 Water Buffalo (ETO)

New PE sheet – Gluable tracks

GLUABLE RUBBER TRACKS - PHOTO-ETCHED - DECALS FOR 5 VERSIONS

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The L.V.T. tracked vehicles (an acronym for Landing Vehicle Tracked) were developed to equip the United States armed forces, including the Army and the Marine Corps, with a suitable vehicle for amphibious operations capable of providing a good level of protection. Often known as "Amtrac," they were widely used in the Pacific theater against Japanese forces, as well as in the European theater during the last year of the war. The LVT-4, in particular, represented a significant improvement over previous versions. With the redesign, the engine was relocated to a central position, freeing up the rear of the vehicle for the addition of a ramp that allowed for the rapid loading and unloading of light vehicles or small-caliber artillery pieces to support landing troops. It was the most successful version with the highest number of vehicles produced.

SKILL: 3

Model Dim.: 22,8 cm

Box Dim.: 373 x 241 x 60 mm

Suggested colors

F Black 4768AP | F.S. 37038

F Flat Rubber 4861AP | F.S. 26081

MF Gun Metal 4681AP | F.S. 37200

F Olive Drab US Army 4728AP | F.S. 34084

MF Steel 4679AP | F.S. 37178

Decals for 5 versions