US LVT(A)-2 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) Iwo Jima (6870162)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces the armored Landing Vehicle Tracked LVT(A)-2 as deployed during the fighting on Iwo Jima. Its unmistakable amphibious design is captured through the broad boat-shaped hull, armored forward cab, exposed upper track runs, sloping bow, and large open troop compartment. Artitec produces the model in 1:87 HO scale using hand-painted resin with fine photo-etched details.

The vehicle is finished in a weathered three-color camouflage scheme combining sand, olive green, and reddish-brown areas. Yellow “A20” vehicle markings and paired red recognition stripes appear across the bow, hull sides, and rear. Additional details include three pintle-mounted machine guns, a long radio antenna, cab vision ports, handrails, rear grilles, a detailed open interior, and individually rendered track components. Dust, grime, faded paint, and track wear give the model the appearance of a vehicle operating in the harsh conditions of the Pacific campaign.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  
• U.S. Army LVT(A)-2 armored amphibious troop carrier representing a vehicle used during the fighting on Iwo Jima
• Broad boat-shaped hull with sloping bow, armored forward cab, side pontoons, and exposed upper track runs
• Large open troop compartment with central drivetrain housing, interior fittings, raised side walls, and rear access area
• Three pintle-mounted machine guns positioned around the troop compartment for all-around defensive fire
• Long radio antenna, armored cab vision ports, handrails, lifting loops, rear engine grilles, towing fittings, and deck details
• Full-length amphibious tracks with prominent paddle-style grousers, detailed sprockets, idlers, and running gear
• Sand, olive green, and reddish-brown Pacific Theater camouflage with yellow A20 vehicle markings and red recognition stripes across the bow, hull sides, and rear
• Heavy operational weathering with faded paint, dust, grime, rust staining, worn edges, and weathered tracks
• Ideal for World War II, Iwo Jima, Pacific Theater, U.S. Army, amphibious-assault, troop-transport, and island-combat 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.