GECKO LARC-V UPDATED BY DAS WERK

The early version of this amphibious hauler can now be built courtesy of Das Werk, which adds new parts and decals to Gecko Models’ original 1/35 kit. CHRIS CLIFFORD investigates.

GECKO LARC-V UPDATED BY DAS WERK

Three versions of the 1950s-designed LARC-V have been released by Gecko Models since 2021. They depict the ‘Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo 5 ton’, which has an aluminium hull and although created in the US, it’s been used by various countries… and it’s still in service.

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