LVT Project - British Crew & 20mm Polsten Gun 181121

[Rubicon Models]

The resin stowage is excellent.  I really like the texturing, and the draping of the canvas looks very natural.
Are the crew going to be plastic or metal?

At the moment, any figures not included with plastic kits will be in metal.

We would like to "up" our sculpting to another level through feedback, training and experience.  Metal figures will enable us to come back later to improve existing sculpts and re-release them.  Another reason for the metal figures is that the sculptors don't have to care too much about mould release angles, they can freely express themselves with more natural poses and details.  When the time comes, we will start doing plastic figures in volume!

[Rubicon Models]

Not having time to post much lately because of everyone at the studio is busy finalising all related material for our Q3/18 releases.
Here is the preliminary decal sheet design for the LVT series.  The decal sheet is 1.5 bigger than our normal size sheets because of the size of the decals:



Enjoy!

[AmTrac1833]

Looking forward to adding some of these to the hobby desk!
Recommendation in regards to decals, I believe "BEAUTIFUL QUEENIE" should be in white and if there are corresponding stripes to that vehicle they should be blue (based on other vehicles in 5TH Landing Vehicle Tractor Battalion).  I've only seen the poor black and white photo of "BEAUTIFUL QUEENIE" which makes discerning color difficult however, there is original color footage of 5TH LVT Bn during Operation Detachment.  5TH LVT Bn was assigned Beaches Blue One and Blue Two, with the LVTs being painted accordingly.  For the assault however, Beaches Blue One and Blue Two were deemed fouled or unusable and thus 5TH LVT Bn landed on alternate beaches.
3RD LVT Bn assigned Beach Green
5TH LVT Bn assigned Beaches Blue One and Blue Two
10TH LVT Bn assigned Beaches Yellow One and Yellow Two
11TH LVT Bn assigned Beaches Red One and Red Two
2ND Armored Amphibian Bn - individual companies were assigned to support LVT Battalions.
Markings, beach or unit were not consistent across units. 

[Thorhorsemen]

My local gaming store Tactics in Perth WA just received a shipment of the ne LVT kits and they look great!

I would like to equip my LVTs with the Polsten Cannon, when are these options likely to be released?

[Rubicon Models]

Finally some British crew for our LVTs, first batch in a relaxing pose... drinking tea (what do you expect?)
Also the 20mm Polsten Gun, available separately.
























Enjoy!

[ultravanillasmurf]

New images are not displaying.
I can see the decal sheet, but not the British crew.

[Rubicon Models]

It is PHOTOBUCKET acting up again... really hate it but can't move all images elsewhere.

Is working now!  STILL DOWN!!

[ripley]

  No pictures visible to me .....love p bucket

[ultravanillasmurf]

I can see them now.

Nice.

Are the cargo pieces separate?

[Jimmy_P]

Love the British crew, almost tempting to start a British army solely to use them!

[ripley]

Very nice . I assume the figures and stowage are separate pieces ? Could really use those Brits in their winter gear in a diorama with a Firefly . Just have to remember where I saw the picture I have in mind to portray ... ( internet , book or  you tube vid ) 

[ultravanillasmurf]

Love the British crew, almost tempting to start a British army solely to use them!

Go on, you know you want to...

[Rubicon Models]

Are the cargo pieces separate?

Yes, they are!

[Thorhorsemen]

Any update on when these will be available?

I'm really looking forward to getting some for my Bolt Action Royal Marines.

[Rubicon Models]

Any update on when these will be available?

Should be Q1/19... really soon!