by Massimo D'Antilio
1/35 Amtank LVT(A)-4 USMC Iwo Jima, Yellow Beach 2, 1945 (Italeri)
The model, with a three-tone camouflage, represents a LVT(A)4 of Marines used in the landing on Iwo Jima, WWII.
The model was converted to RC with electric motors, but can be exposed correctly on static exhibitions. It 'can perform the same operations as the real means. Moves on land and in water using the tracks. The only electronics in this model is the receiver, all other controls have been homemade with mechanisms operated by servos.
All identification plate were made with an airbrush, with home-made masks with homemade photoetching. The identification number was taken from a real picture of this half on Iwo Jima
Was not used any particular purchased aftermarket. the cal machine guns. .50 And .30 were made with a lathe DIY, handles with brass wire.
Have been replaced periscopes kit (incorrect facts bubble) with other scratchbuild with plasticard. The tow cable was made with copper wire diameter of 0.3mm and were homemade hooks.
