LAV-25 Reconnaissance vehicle (USMC)

The LAV-25 is a light armoured amphibious vehicle used by the USMC.  This is a detailed 1:100 design suitable for resin or filament printers, with separate versions for each.

The Light Armoured Vehicle is an 8x8 variant of the MOWAG Piranha I, license-produced by General Motors of Canada for the US Marine Corps.  It closely follows the overall layout of the Swiss Piranhas, as do the 6x6 Canadian armed forces models, such as the Grizzly (separate model available).  In the USMC it is used as a fighting vehicle for reconnaissance roles, raiding and screening operations, where its mobility can best be exploited. Dismounted scouts are supported by the firepower of the vehicle.  This is a model of the base version fitted with the 25mm Bushmaster chain gun in a turret.

Other variants are available as separate designs, which will include mortar, air defence, anti-tank, logistic and recovery variants.

The model is a well detailed design, provided in two versions, one for resin printing, which is integrated with its wheels.  Variants in both hollow and solid versions are provided to suit personal preferences. A second solid hull is provided without wheels for printing on fdm systems, with the wheels provided as a separate file.  In both cases the turret is provided as a separate solid item.

In further testing it has become clear that some of the handles on the model are not adequately fixed to the hull.  Updated versions of the hull files have been posted to address this deficiency.

The product is offered for personal, non-commercial use.  Derivative designs for personal use may be generated, but neither the original nor derivatives may be shared with others.  Attribution of the design is requested should printed models be exhibited or otherwise shared.  Models printed from this design or derivatives may not be sold commercially.