Photos - 1/35 LCVP Tribute Build to MMM2C Robert "Bob" Bashline USS Geneva APA-86

Thanks so much for the references.  I passed them along to my wife's cousin.  I'm sure they'll be excited to see it and maybe visit.

Dave

Weebles, that is a fine effort, and I am sure it is a blessing to the family. It especially touches my heart because some twelve years ago I made a WACO glider for my father who was a glider infantryman in the 101st Airborne.

My father passed away on Jan 10th of this year, and I recently recovered the glider which he apparently dropped at some point. I am currently restoring it and making a mini display diorama depicting it disembarking its crew on a field in southern France. It is heart wrenching! Thanks for sharing your tribute.

Earlier in this thread I mentioned the restoration of an LCVP at the North Carolina Maritime Museum.  That project has now been completed.  On March 6, 2009, the boat was handed back to her owner, the First Division Museum of Wheaton, Illinois:  http://www.ncmaritimemuseum.org/special%20events/LCVP_lecture.htm .

That museum is now in the process of installing the boat in an exhibit, which is to be officially opened in a ceremony on June 6:  http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/events/schedule/dday_anniversary.aspx .

What a great way to honor one of our vets.

You have a salute from me and I am sure other vets who see this tribute to your wives uncle.

Thanks for sharing with us.

that is an EXCELLENT build and done for the best of reasons. the thing that surprises me is that when we (USS OZBOURN stole a lvcvp it had a black bottom ) the thing is i believe that some of the attack transport captains did want them painted . the ship we appropriated her from was used as a target in a gunnery exercise. the flag then took over the little boat when we went to wespac .

Thanks for the feedback everyone.  That tail shot I took isn't representative of the actual model.  I need to do that one over.  Lighting is key! 

Jtilley - Thanks for the information on the LCVP build.  If I make it back there I'll be sure to check it out.  The D-Day museum in New Orleans also has a restored LCVP on display.  They all seem to have their slight differences from boat to boat. 

Thanks again

Dave

Very nice!

Beautiful model and an excellent presentation.  The insignia on the baseboard is a particularly nice, and individual, touch.

My father was an assistant boat group commander on board an attack transport (U.S.S. Bollinger, APA 234) in 1945.  He told me lots of stories about LCVPs - and helped me with the old Lindberg kit (which actually wasn't bad for its age - but obviously far outclassed by the Italeri one).  And I built a model of the Bollinger (based on the old Revell Randall/Montrose kit) as a Christmas present for him.

Those who are interested in such things, and live within driving distance of Beaufort, North Carolina, might want to visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum's boat restoration shop.  The guys there are working on the restoration of a genuine LCVP.  (At least they were the last time I heard.  It would be a good idea to phone ahead before making the trip.)

Now that is one fine looking model, and a very fitting tribute any way you slice it. Well done.

Well done! I'm sure your wife's family appreciates the effort to honor his service with such a well crafted model.