MV Lenses
Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII


The MV brand of lenses are used by many modelers to replace head and tail lights. Sometimes this is as simple as replacing the clear plastic lens cover provided with some kits. Other times, one needs to hollow out the kit headlight with a Dremel. The results are generally worthwhile unless you cover your vehicle with a lot of mud or dust, obscuring the replacement lens.

This is an incomplete list of MV lens numbers for particular kits. Drop me a line if you know of others. MV lenses are sold by many online dealers as well as hobby stores (check the railroad section).

VehicleManufacturerLens #Quantity
M3 LeeTamiya1162 headlights
M3 Stuart Academy212 headlights
M4A3 ShermanTamiya1163 headlights and
spotlight
M4 ShermanItaleri1162 headlights
M4A3E8 ShermanTamiya4092 headlights
M5A1 StuartTamiya1162 headlights
M8 GMC Tamiya1162 headlights
M10 Tank DestroyerAcademy/AVF Club 1162 headlights
M18 HellcatAcademy/AFV Club 1092 headlights
M32 Tank Recovery VehicleItaleri

116
109

2 headlights
1 spotlight

M35 Prime MoverAFV Club1162 headlights
M36 Tank DestroyerAcademy/Italeri1162 headlights
Harley-Davidson MotorcycleTamiya/Italeri1281 headlights
Willys JeepTamiya/Italeri

116
220

2 headlights
6 reflectors
6x6 2 1/2 Ton Cargo TruckTamiya1732 headlights
Dodge WC54 AmbulanceItaleri212 headlights
    

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Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII © Timothy S. Streeter