USMC LVTH-6A1 Vietnam Theater - Marine Corps Fire Support from Sea to Shore

The LVTH-6A1 was an amphibious assault vehicle developed to provide direct artillery support for United States Marine Corps operations during the Vietnam War. Designed to land with the first assault waves, the LVTH-6A1 combined the mobility of an amphibious tracked vehicle with the firepower of a 105mm howitzer, allowing Marine units to bring immediate indirect and direct fire support ashore without waiting for conventional artillery deployment.

Based on the LVTP series chassis, the LVTH-6A1 was intended to operate in coastal environments, riverine terrain, and soft ground where traditional artillery systems struggled to keep pace with advancing infantry. Its enclosed turret mounted the 105mm howitzer, supported by secondary machine guns, providing suppressive fire, bunker reduction capability, and rapid response fire missions in support of ground forces.

Only 210 vehicles were produced, and while the LVTH-6A1 was never a glamorous machine, it filled a critical niche during amphibious and near-shore operations. For this build, the vehicle is depicted in Vietnam-era service, finished with restrained weathering using acrylics, oils, and pigments to reflect hard use in a humid, abrasive environment. The goal was to portray a working vehicle - functional, worn, and purposeful - rather than a pristine display piece.

155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer G6 Rhino - Long-Range Artillery Built for the African Battlefield

The G6 Rhino is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed for the South African National Defence Force, designed to deliver long-range artillery fire while operating independently across vast, hostile terrain. Unlike tracked artillery systems intended for European battlefields, the G6 was purpose-built for long-distance mobility, survivability, and sustained operations in open environments where infrastructure and support were limited.

Mounted on a large six-wheeled armored chassis, the G6 combines strategic mobility with heavy firepower. Stabilizing hydraulic spades at the front and rear anchor the vehicle during firing, allowing it to deliver accurate artillery fire while remaining capable of rapid displacement. The 155mm gun is capable of firing high-explosive rounds at ranges exceeding 40 miles, with a sustained rate of fire of approximately two to four rounds per minute, emphasizing reach and precision over sheer volume.

For this build, the emphasis was placed on portraying the G6 as a hard-used, operational vehicle rather than a factory-fresh example. Finished in acrylics with restrained use of weathering, the model reflects the dust, heat, and wear associated with extended operations in arid environments. The intent was to capture the G6 Rhino as it was designed to be used - distant, deliberate, and devastatingly effective.