LVT-4 Water Buffalo (ETO)

The L.V.T. (abbreviation for Landing Vehicle Tracked) tracked vehicles were developed to provide the US forces, consisting of the Army and Marine Corps, with a suitable vehicle for amphibious operations with a good level of protection. Often known as "Amtrac", they were used extensively in the Pacific Theater against the Japanese forces, but also in the European Theater during the last year of the war.
The LVT-4 in particular represented a significant improvement over the earlier versions.
The redesign moved the engine to the center, freeing up the rear of the vehicle for the installation of a ramp that allowed for rapid loading and unloading of light vehicles or small artillery pieces to support the landing troops.
It was the most successful version with the highest number of vehicles produced.

Plastic model kit
 

• 5 marking options
• Photo-etched parts included

Scale 1:35

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included