LAV-M Mortar Carrier (USMC)

The LAV-M is the 81mm mortar carrier within the USMC Light Armoured Vehicle range.  This is a detailed 1:100 model in two versions, one for resin and one for filament printing.

The LAV-M is an all-terrain, all-weather mortar carrying vehicle with night capabilities. It provides indirect fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces within the USMC; providing high explosive area fire, covering smoke and illumination for first line-units. It is air transportable with little preparation on the C-130, C-141, C-5 and CH-53E. The vehicle carries 5 ready and 94 stowed 81mm bombs as well as 200 ready rounds and 800 stowed rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The base plate and bipod for ground mounted mortar is stowed on the back of the vehicle. The LAV-M can be made fully amphibious within 3 minutes.

The model is a well detailed design, provided in two versions, one for resin printing, which is integrated with its wheels, in both open and closed mortar hatch condition.  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 mortar is provided as a separate item.   A separate strengthened 50 cal MG is provided for fitting if desired.

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.