On the Italeri LVT A4 (6396) what exactly are the "bubbles" on the top of both forward hatches? The kit says they're windows but all the pics I see of other A4's don't have these on them??? I can't find any good references for them. I would like to paint a Iwo Jima A4 so what ever would be accurate for that time. Thanks.

They were clear plastic bubbles over the periscopes on real early models.

So then I shouldn't use them for Iwo and try to find other hatches? If so where could I find just the hatches that I need without spending a lot of money? Thanks!

I'm not aware of any resin replacements.
As I do not have the kit, the best suggestion I can give is possibly shaving and sanding off the bubbles, and using one of the AM resin/plastic periscope sets.

Thanks dave. Can you suggest any of the AM periscopes? I don't even know where to begin lookling?

Hellbent, give me a few days to go through my stuff, we are short at work, and I've been working over time everyday.

hi call in at your local craft shop and ask to be shown the clear drops , they are perfect for the domes on the hatches , if mem serves me I used 6 mm dia and the are crystal clear , hope this helps cheers ian