Manu-Military Posted May 1, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2021 Hi all, This is my attempt at building from scratch an early LVT-2 as used on the Normandy beaches during D-Day. Only the tracks as shown on the last picture while adjusting the length are 3D printed. Thanks for looking to thoses who got lost here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 1, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 1, 2021 Another terrific 1/16 modeling project, thanks for sharing! May I ask which 3D printer you are using? Looking forward to see the next steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted May 2, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2021 Looking great! I love to watch your builds. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 2, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2021 That is incredible work. But all your models are fantastic pieces of art. Thank you for the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 2, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2021 Never knew these were used during D-Day, in normandy, Did all to beaches use them? Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted May 2, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2021 Beautiful work! Here's a timely article on a LTV-2 recently dug up in England! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/huge-us-amphibious-tank-craft-from-world-war-ii-discovered-buried-30-feet-underground-in-an-english-field/ar-BB1ghy6e?li=BBnb7Kz Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted May 3, 2021 Thank you all for your appreciation! 14 hours ago, BILL THE PATCH said: Never knew these were used during D-Day, in normandy, Did all to beaches use them? Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk As far as the researchers learned, only two LVT-2 had been used on a very limited timelapse both on Omaha and Utah within the 459th amphibious truck company alon side with and mainly DUKWs. These two LVT's are very famous here on this side of the water since and for an unknown reason they remained abandoned on Utah after the events. They stayed here for decades before being ruined down by the elements. Only one could have been salvaged eventhough in a very desparate state and have been through an extensive rebuilding process and is now part of the Utah Beach museum exhibits. 14 hours ago, bertmedals said: Beautiful work! Here's a timely article on a LTV-2 recently dug up in England! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/huge-us-amphibious-tank-craft-from-world-war-ii-discovered-buried-30-feet-underground-in-an-english-field/ar-BB1ghy6e?li=BBnb7Kz Dennis Dennis, This is not an LVT-2 but rather a LVT-4. Easily recognisable by its rear ramp and armored cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 5, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2021 Hey M-M, thanks for the history on the LVT-2's at Normandy. I didn't know that they were used and rightly so considering only 2 were actually used. Not like the numerous LVT's that were used in countless amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater. But this looks like another masterful project in the making. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 5, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 5, 2021 A marvelous talent. How big is that thing over 30” long? Will you put figures in it? Where do you display such large pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted May 6, 2021 10 hours ago, ArtyScout said: Hey M-M, thanks for the history on the LVT-2's at Normandy. I didn't know that they were used and rightly so considering only 2 were actually used. Not like the numerous LVT's that were used in countless amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater. But this looks like another masterful project in the making. Semper Fi. Manny Thank you very much for your comments! IIRC, the Military thought the LVT's wouldn't have been of no use in Normandy because of the nature of the landings themselves and the landscape. They privileged the use of LCVP instead. The fact of using only two LVT's was more to check this theory than a real need that was brilliantly fulfilled by the DUKW. 9 hours ago, manayunkman said: A marvelous talent. How big is that thing over 30” long? Will you put figures in it? Where do you display such large pieces? The length is 48 cm. I'm thinking of putting a GI in the cargo bay but still have to find a suitable figurine which isn't that easy in this scale as the offering in a relaxed attitude non combattant soldier is rather poor. I have a room full of bookcases to store my over 800 books and finished models in showcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 6, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2021 Looking forward to the finished product. Any chance of seeing pictures of how your models are displayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1903 Posted May 6, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2021 I would guess that the suspension parts are resin cast ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted May 7, 2021 13 hours ago, manayunkman said: Looking forward to the finished product. Any chance of seeing pictures of how your models are displayed? Here you go mate: scratch built French 1940 era Renault AMR 35, ZT1 (13,2mm), ZT2 & ZT3 types, scratch built M8 & M10 trailers, 3D printed 75mm howitzer & 81mm mortar, scratch built M3A4 handcart, Tamiya Kubelwagen, Eduard Schwimmwagen & Xion Kettenkrad with scratch built interior. 3D printed model 81 Huffman bike (G-519), Trumpeter M16 MGMC, Tamiya M26 Pershing & a lot of room for future models. Killer Sherman M4A2 with Takom Japanese tankette type 94 (late), M4 Sherman (generic build with a lot of scratch), Abram's Thunderbolt VII M4A3 HVSS Sherman, scratch built conversion MkV based on the Verlinden's MkIV, Aoshima Harley Davidson 18F, Azimut Renault FT, scratch built Ford T ambulance (kellner body), sc ratch built MkVIII (still wip), scratch built Ford 3 ton tank, scratch built Christie T3 1931 medium tank, Verlinden M3 Stuart, spare room, Franklin Mint 1/24 scale M4A3 HVSS Sherman put on a 1/1 scale Sherman rear hull ventilator, M70 sight, M6 periscope & a 1/4 scale metal Thompson smg. I think you've got them all. Sorry for the over turned photos, this is the joy of internet, I still don't know how to get them right. Still on the bench : 1931 Ford A staff car, LVT-2 and a looooooooot of Shermans. 9 hours ago, m1903 said: I would guess that the suspension parts are resin cast ? You guessed it right. As you can in the first photos, I built from scratch a master of it all and had it cast in resin by a friend of mine. Apart the 3D tracks, everything else is built from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted May 7, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 7, 2021 Manu-Military, WOW!!! I am speechless! Amazing models! Does it take months to complete one? Do you spend more time researching or building? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 7, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 7, 2021 I turned the pictures for you - A fantastic display, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 7, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 7, 2021 Thanks for the pictures. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 8, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 8, 2021 Great display of models. I need to get display cases in different sizes for my dioramas. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted May 8, 2021 Thanks everyone for your comments! 19 hours ago, cutiger83 said: Manu-Military, WOW!!! I am speechless! Amazing models! Does it take months to complete one? Do you spend more time researching or building? ...Kat I'm working on it for the last four months but only 4 to 5 hours a day and yes, I spend a lot of time researching documentation. I for instance used for this build all the available TM's and SNL's for Amtracs, did some complementary photos of the one exhibited in Saumur's tank museum, have the modeling books and drawings from David Harper and Chris Hughes walkarounds plus the usual internet finds. But most of it all, what decided me to make this one is both to have found the 3D printed tracks and the right model to depict : as said, this one will be one of the two used on the Normandy beaches. This is possible thanks to this contemporary color footage where it is clearly identified and the chance to have the bible: Unit Serial Numbers from the First U.S. Army Build-Up Priority Tables, D-Day +1 through D-Day +14 by Ben Major / Lois Montbertrand in which the 459th amphibious Truck company is listed. I have even noticed by watching it again that the LVT sports its unit markings at the rear. this can be clearly seen at 0:16 if you already know what the unit is. here 17 hours ago, Proud Kraut said: I turned the pictures for you - A fantastic display, thanks for sharing! Ah! thank you for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted July 19, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm unearthing this post as I eventually found some time and suitable will to go on with this beast. Not that much though, I'm still struggling with the cab which is a hell of a nightmare and I finally ended the water deflectors. I also added the mg rail. Thanks for looking and... stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 19, 2022 Share #20 Posted July 19, 2022 Great to see an update of this modeling project. Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted July 20, 2022 Share #21 Posted July 20, 2022 Looking great! I love to see your builds. Your scratch building skills are amazing. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted August 1, 2022 Hi! Thank you for your kind words. Here's a small update as the very first layer of paint is now laid. There's of course still a lot to do, so en route to the weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 1, 2022 Share #23 Posted August 1, 2022 Thanks for posting an update. Now it has a real metal look, very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted August 2, 2022 Share #24 Posted August 2, 2022 That model is amazing! 1/16 scale is a challenge too because it's so big! Did you have to make extra internal framework to support the model from the inside out? Genuinely impressed. LVT's are big vehicles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsaguy007 Posted August 4, 2022 Share #25 Posted August 4, 2022 great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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