Trumpeter 1/72 LCAC

In relation to a potential load for this beast, Trumpeter makes a Type 90 in 1/72.

http://www.trumpeter-china.com/war513/products/en_message.asp?id=269

Mark, thanks for the reply.....I never knew that Stevens had a retail outlet!

I thought from the pics that I have seen of the LCAC that portions were in fact left natural aluminum, with some areas painted a few different shades of gray.

Thanks

Hello Firecaptain!

The Trumpeter LCAC is a great kit- I found it pretty much fell together.

I thought the rubber/vinyl? bladder would be a problem but it fit the hull perfectly.

I used Instant Jet C/A glue- working small sections at a time, then hitting them with accelerator. I got a good bond that is (so far) durable.

My LCAC is on display at AAA Hobbies (Stevens International) in Magnolia NJ. The guys even took it to display at their booth at the Chicago HobbyShow. When (and if) I finally figure out how to post pics I will send some.

As far as I know the entire craft is natural metal (aluminum?). Thats how I painted mine-with Krylon flat aluminum spray and then various shades of silver and aluminum Model Master enamels. Hpe this helps-

Mark

J.....thanks for the links and info......and yep it's BIG!

In most of the pics it looks like a large portion of this craft is natural dull aluminum, (which I would think would corrode in salt water).

Anyone know if portions of this craft are in fact left in a natural aluminum state?

Thanks 

sucker must be big! I was looking at the 1/144, on sale in Squadron this month.

some pics/info on the JMSDF version

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:LCAC_JMSDF_1.jpg

from Global Security:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/images/lcac2101_jmsdf-01.jpg.