LVT (A) 1 (no.2) Littletankman

[littletankman]

Hi Ive started a LVT A 1 1:16 RC model . Its from Nicks plans and Im not claiming the glory for this as its his idea .

[littletankman]

I too have experimented with the best way to fit the suspension . Im also looking into the Sherman by mato for the tracks ( Nicks idea) . This picture shows the ply top and a cardboard mock up of the supurstructor which Im aiming to make from styrene . And all the hatches will hopefully open. I need to make the turret yet to but havent thought into that yet .

[nickmow]

Nice one Andy, Looks like your getting there, thanks for all the support and ideas mate. Invasions on !

[littletankman]

Hi mate , thanks it sure is .

Andy

[littletankman]

I have made the suporstructor from styrene . Ive made four hatches open but the front facing one fixed .To stop water getting in , I hope

[grim_marmazet]

Thats looking excellent Andy! It's going to be a big bugger! lol I cant wait to see this roll in and out of the water.

How were they powered in the water? Did they have propellers?

Cheers,
Rik

[littletankman]

Hi Rik , Thanks its about the length of a Panther including the barrel and a bit wider. There was no propellors . They had scoops on the tracks , so with the tracks moving they moved through the water and then up the beach .



Andy

ps You can see we have a big job making these

[littletankman]

Hi Ive re made the front roof section . As i wasnt 100% happy with the hatches .

Andy

[nickmow]

To be Honest Andy at one point I did consider fitting a wee propeller at the rear some how. However this wouldnt be in the spirit of the LVT now would it LOL. One thing I did learn from some of the photos you sent me. The outer flat portion of the upper hull is actually very thin, Which I suppose accounts for the ribs along the sides. Its curved round at the sides which gives the impression of a thicker sheet of metal. However Im not going to fret too much about this ! Cracking job so far mate
Nick

[littletankman]

Ive had a go at the .30 cal. MG posts . I used a small contanior for the hole and the lid with the top cut out for the MG ring . This is all experimental as the shield s just a quick knock up with a bluetacked on 1:18 .30 cal. But it looks reasonable , but when I get the .30 cal.s I will make a brass mount so they can elevate and rotate.