To convert the new Italeri LVT 2 from US to British spec which changes do I need to make?

Change rear engine deck cover to late model.
Remove / replace the 50 cal with a Polsten.
Leave off armour plate from front of vision ports.

Anyother suggestions welcome. Also is there a crew interior conversion set available in 1/35th. Would an LVT 4 interior suit?
Thanks for any help.

Cheers
Kevin

Hi Kevin I was looking for British LVT 2s & found photos in concord British Tanks in NW europe Holland & germany i think Polstens were only fitted to LVT 4s but pictures of LVT2s with open windows & with armoured visor are in there weapons fitted appear to be Browning MGs but cannot see engine deck hope this helps Pat

Hello Pat,

I was beginning to think that only LVT 4's carried 20mm Polsten. The book you mention does show photos of LVT 2's and 4's. But if you have a closer look at the LVT 2 at the bottom of page 10, you can clearly see a gun mounting for a Polsten. Admittedly it looks to be an LVT 2(A) with roof hatches. But if there is one there must be more.

Cheers
Kevin

Well spotted I missed that Kevin I suppose you could cross kit with the LVT1A toproduce a 2a but most of the 2s ive seen appear to be operated by 5th Assault Engineer regiment possibly because they were first British unit to operate LVTs & the polsten equipped ones look great .Good luck cheers Pat

Thanks Pat,

I have had an LVT 1A sat on the shelf for ages. It looks as though it will be put to good use now.

Cheers
Kevin

Hi,

I'm bumping this thread because I am on the same boat (pun intended).

I have the Italeri kit and the new Resicast set with the Polsten gun and twin MG shields.

Any reference pics or drawings?

Thanks for your help!

Cheers,

Christophe

SECRET

HQ 33 Armd Bde

24 JAn 45

The following mods will be carrier out to all BUFFALOES..........

Fit Polsten 20mm guns to all LVT IIs
Fit 300 watt charging Set to all LVTs
Fit No 19 Wireless set to all LVTs
Fit second No 19 wirless set to all LVT IIs on Sqn HQ
Fit one .300 and one .500 Browning to All LVTs
Fit 4" smoke dischargers to All LVts

BUFFALOES will be painted Olive Drab... Four stenciles will be issued.

Loud Hailers are to be provided ....1 per sqn


The Op Plumder Technical instructions starte:

DD Carpets to be carried in LVTs
Provision of small explosive charge in LVTs in case they had to be sunk
Jeeps, Dingos and Universal Carriers, Weasels, A/B Bulldozer and 6pdr Anti Tank Gun to be Transposted in LVTs

The regiments were re-organised for the crossing with 38 LVTs ea

2 per Sqn HQ shown as not for loading

Six troops of six. Four troops all 6 x LVT IV - two troops of 3 x LVT II and 3 x LVT IV.

Some where but I can't find exactly where it mentiones the addition of unloading ramps for the 6pdrs which were to be carried in the well of the LVT.

With the new tracks available, the Polsten and MGs this is one for the build list.

Al

Thanks!

Still wondering if photos of those LVT-2s exist, somewhere...

Cheers,

Christophe