UK LVT-4 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) “Slough” (6870159)

This ready-made Artitec model recreates the British LVT-4 amphibious tracked vehicle “Slough” in highly detailed 1:87 HO scale. The model features the LVT-4’s distinctive open troop and cargo compartment, broad tracked running gear, rear loading-ramp detail, armored driver’s position, radio antenna, and four mounted machine guns. Artitec introduced item 6870159 as a ready-made HO model in 2017.

The dark olive drab finish is enhanced with restrained dust, wear, rust-colored accents, and realistic weathering along the tracks and lower hull. Prominent markings include the hand-painted “SLOUGH” name, vehicle number 29, red 5 markings, hull registration, and the red 67 unit marking at the rear. The documented markings identify “Slough” with 5 Troop, C Squadron, 11th Royal Tank Regiment.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
• British Army LVT-4 amphibious tracked troop and cargo carrier named “Slough”
• Broad boat-shaped hull with armored forward driver’s cab, open troop compartment, and rear loading ramp
• Detailed open interior with raised side walls, troop seating, deck floor, interior structures, and rear access area
• Four separately mounted machine guns positioned around the upper hull and troop compartment
• Long radio antenna, armored vision ports, handrails, lifting loops, towing fittings, and deck-mounted equipment
• Full-length amphibious tracks with prominent paddle-style grousers, detailed sprockets, idlers, and running gear
• Dark olive drab finish with vehicle number 29, red 5 markings, hull registration, and red 67 unit marking identifying 5 Troop, C Squadron, 11th Royal Tank Regiment
• Operational weathering with faded paint, dust, grime, rust-colored accents, worn edges, and weathered tracks
• Ideal for World War II, British Army, amphibious landings, troop transport, logistics, and armored-assault scenes
• Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.