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LVT 4 and 105mm Howitzer

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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 08:34 AM UTC

George Stray shares photos and build details of his LVT-4 "Mack the Knife" being prepared to ferry a 105mm Howitzer across some water.

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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 12:07 PM UTC

Now that's the way to load-up an LVT! Very nice work George!

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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 04:10 PM UTC

Hi George .. I've got this kit sitting on the corner of my desk ..your work is very inspirational... Have you any in progress pictures ? The pictures are so small here ,I can't really see all the cool stuff you did to it .
Fantastic job sir ..congrats!

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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 04:51 PM UTC

wow that looks great..

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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2015 - 09:36 PM UTC

Excellent all the way around, including the concept.

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Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 01:04 AM UTC

Great stuff George. Really love the finish, everything has a convincing amount of wear and tear. Coffee mug a v. nice touch as well!

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Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 01:28 AM UTC

Lots to admire there George - great build and display!

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Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 04:13 AM UTC

Thanks for all of the feedback you guys! I don't have any in-progress photos as I just got a decent iPad with a better camera. Models I start from this point will have some in-progress shots. Thanks again! George

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Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 05:10 PM UTC

Very cool subject and excellent executed all over. It would be a rather large target on the battlefield though.
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Posted: Monday, March 09, 2015 - 07:20 PM UTC

Hi Jacob, thanks for the feedback. I agree. Pretty much a moving house on tracks. I like your LVT and the engine compartment looks sweet.

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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 02:33 AM UTC

Where were you hiding this one? I don't think you ever brought it to the monthly...

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015 - 11:22 PM UTC

Hi George

Your build and finishes look great.

I'm going to do one as well one day to add to my LVT collection.

Check out my web page if you get a chance.
http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/scratch-builder/library/?sort=6&page=1

Did you see this new kit it is just like the black and white photo you posted.
http://militarymodels.co.nz/2015/01/30/coming-in-2015-from-ding-hao-lvt-4-with-105mm-howitzer-m1/

Cheers,

Ralph

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 08:55 AM UTC

Hi Mech! Thanks a bunch. You're page is awesome and I am really impressed with your scratch building abilities. Thanks for sharing that. Funny thing, I just saw the Ding Hao kit! I like the stone lion they give you. Thanks again for sharing your webpage.