{"product_id":"1-35-probuilt-u-s-lvt-4-water-buffalo-wwii-amphibious-tracked-vehicle","title":"1\/35 ProBuilt U.S. LVT-4 “Water Buffalo” – WWII Amphibious Tracked Vehicle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProfessionally assembled, painted and weathered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 U.S. LVT-4 Landing Vehicle Tracked “Water Buffalo”\u003c\/strong\u003e, built from the \u003cstrong\u003eAFV Club 1\/35 Early Type LVT-4 model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe LVT-4 was an amphibious tracked transport used extensively by U.S. forces during World War II, especially in Pacific amphibious operations. Its large open cargo compartment and rear loading ramp allowed troops, equipment and supplies to be carried directly from landing ships onto the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis completed model is finished in an olive drab combat scheme with realistic fading, edge wear, dirt and operational weathering. The distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eshark-mouth nose artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, white U.S. stars and \u003cstrong\u003eY-5 markings\u003c\/strong\u003e give the vehicle a particularly striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe model also includes a highly detailed open interior, allowing the transmission, driver compartment, seating and internal mechanical components to remain visible. The rear ramp can be displayed lowered, making it suitable as a centerpiece for a WWII Pacific landing or amphibious diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle: \u003cstrong\u003eLVT-4 Landing Vehicle Tracked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: \u003cstrong\u003eWater Buffalo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService: \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Forces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase kit: \u003cstrong\u003eAFV Club\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled and professionally painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied weathering and surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive Drab combat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShark-mouth nose markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. star markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed track system and suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed driver and transmission compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen troop\/cargo compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed internal mechanical components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple mounted machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear loading ramp displayed open\/lowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes the LVT-4 vehicle model only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe soldier figures shown in some reference photos are NOT included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDisplay base, scenery and any other accessories shown for presentation are also not included unless specifically stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efinished, professionally built display model\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause the model is individually hand-built, painted and weathered, small variations and handcrafted characteristics are part of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"eJOY__extension_root\" class=\"eJOY__extension_root_class\" style=\"all: unset;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49334457893034,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/4235\/0762\/files\/IMG_0254.jpg?v=1790358971","url":"https:\/\/www.probuiltmodels.com\/products\/1-35-probuilt-u-s-lvt-4-water-buffalo-wwii-amphibious-tracked-vehicle","provider":"ProBuiltModel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}