BEN - I'm hoping they come out with more LVT's myself. Even though the one I'm doing is a re box maybe it is a sign that more will come? There is also the new kit from AFV Club so we will see if it leads to more? I want 1/35 though.
CARL - Very nice job with the turret I really like the texture and the way you were able to mold the side shell hatch is beautiful.
DEATTILIO - Both LVT's are looking great The lower headlights did come out nice. I plan on working on the headlights for mine today. It's nice to see the top put on both of the LVT's. The added armor and the MG ring is also a nice touch. Question: On the (A)4, top port sponson, is that the bilge pump outlet? That is on all the armored variants but on the LVT 4 the bilge outlet comes out of the bow "bumper", is that correct? Those videos do make me feel better now, Thanks!
Thanks also for the scan of the PE sheet. I had almost ordered that one and I now wish I had. Instead I got the Trakz LVTA2 detail set and was hoping to use the shields from that. Will not though, not pleased with the shields at all. They are way to small in overall size and they will not fit a .50 MG. They are rather thick also. May use your scan to see if I can fabricate something? Here is a pic of the Trakz set:
I usually scratch my added details so I may still try to make some shields? I will use the fire extinguisher and headlights. Will save the rest and see if the parts will work for the other LVT kits. Were should the extinguisher be located / mounted?
BILL - Thanks, good to hear you like the paint
ANDY - Will look into work schedule and see about a New Orleans trip. We just went last week which is one reason for my lack of presence here.
The LVT 4 build has been at a snails pace This is mainly due to the Fruil tracks and waiting for markings. The tracks have to be put on before I can attach the top and I wanted to do some weathering before the tracks were in the way. Before any weathering had wanted to put on the decals on the sponsons but I am still waiting for them. Will not even use the "A43" anymore because of the painting problems but had also ordered a set of yellow stenciled numbers and letters. Have now assigned the LVT to Yellow Beach 2 and it wears the two yellow beach bars. It has been over a week now and I am tired of waiting for the decals so believe I will go ahead and put the tracks on so that I can continue construction. Will have to weather at the end with the tracks in the way. I like to have everything weathered normally without the tracks being in the way.
Glad all of you like how she looks now. It really helps! This has been the most frustrating model I've ever built! It's not the kit, it is pretty good. It's me with all the paint problems, ordering AM that I don't like, and the waiting. It is frustrating to say the least. Several times it has come close to being smashed but instead I walked away. Have never experienced this problem with my other builds but I am determined to get this one too the finish line, no matter what!!!