{"product_id":"us-lvt-a-1-saipan-6870185","title":"US LVT(A)-1, Saipan (6870185)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis ready-made Artitec model reproduces the U.S. \u003cstrong\u003eLVT(A)-1\u003c\/strong\u003e amphibious armored vehicle as deployed during the Pacific island campaigns of World War II. Based on the LVT-2 amphibious tractor, the armored LVT(A)-1 was developed to provide heavier fire support during assault landings and featured an enclosed turret armed with a 37 mm gun along with additional machine-gun armament. Artitec specifically depicts this vehicle in a \u003cstrong\u003eSaipan\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is finished in a heavily weathered olive-drab\/green appearance with prominent U.S. white-star markings, blue recognition panels, the vehicle name \u003cstrong\u003e“BLOCK BUSTER”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and realistic rust and wear along the hull, fittings, and track system. Fine details include the turret-mounted 37 mm gun, rear machine-gun positions, open hatches, radio antenna, towing fittings, handrails, engine-deck details, and the LVT family’s distinctive exposed amphibious tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-Made 1:87 \/ HO scale Artitec model\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. Army LVT(A)-1 amphibious fire-support vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents a vehicle associated with the Battle of Saipan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad boat-shaped armored hull with exposed amphibious track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret armed with a 37 mm gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-mounted machine-gun positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed open hatches, antenna, handrails, towing fittings, and engine deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive-drab\/green finish with white U.S. star markings and blue recognition panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures “BLOCK BUSTER” vehicle markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy operational weathering with rust, wear, and track grime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for World War II Pacific Theater, amphibious-assault, and island-combat scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artitec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50162269126904,"sku":"6870185","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/2779\/4936\/files\/6870185_US_LVT_A1_Saipan_e_LR.jpg?v=1786892181","url":"https:\/\/usmodelshop.com\/products\/us-lvt-a-1-saipan-6870185","provider":"US Model Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}