Sunday, October 03, 2010

AAVC7A1 "Dixie Route" Command Amtrac with UGWS






US Marine Expeditionary Force Assault Amphibian Vehicle Command Model 7A1 (AAVC7A1) or Command Amtrac. Upward chevron and numeral markings indicate "A" Company and 1st Platoon. Camouflaged in desert tan for Middle East/Africa theater deployments. US Confederate naval jack on bow deflector, vehicle name "Dixie Rout", and Shield-Sword-Star nose art reference crew members from US "Deep South" regions.


Model Collectible : $300 USD ( model + display base )
Ship Cost : $25 UPS domestic parcel flat rate ( tracking + customer delivery signature )
Payment : via Paypal
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AAVC7A1 is command version of AAVP7A1 with UGWS (Upgunned Weapons Station) turret for close-in defense. Amtrac serves as long-distance radio command rely station among senior and lower combat echelons ( 6 radio masts ). 1.35 model scratch-built with bolt-on applique armor, 6 radio antennae & stowage equipment, mooring ropes, custom design / printed decals. Custom designed model display base with USMC seal and model caption included.





Flag on Amtrac bow deflector is Confederate Naval Jack from American Civil War era. In modern era, flag is commonly mis-identified as American Confederacy Flag from the 1860s Civil War era. This flag was common seen among US combat planes and armored vehicles from WW2 - Korean War - Vietnam War - up to mid-1970s. In general, flag represents historical and cultural lineage of American citizens from so-called "Deep South" regions. Flag shown here on model as mere decorative purposes since bow deflector offered a prominent "colors" display.




Amtrac crew positions customized with bravado slogans for Driver "DOC HOLIDAY", Commander "DE OUTLAW", UGWS turret gunner "BANG !" + "DAMAGE INC" and Phoencian Eyes on turret edge. Rear access door/ramp with "Go Go Dancer" silhouette + US Star in black.



As with common USMC bravado, outline of a "Go Go Dancer" decorates rear access ramp / door, next to large unit Chevron / Number indicating "A" Company and 1st Platoon.





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