LSSC Open Engine Bay Conversion Kit – 1/35 (Dragon 3301)

This conversion set upgrades the Dragon LSSC “Nam Series” kit (#3301) with a fully detailed engine bay and refined interior components, enabling an accurate open-compartment configuration. Designed for builders seeking greater structural realism, the set replaces simplified kit areas with precision 3D-designed resin parts developed specifically for the LSSC hull layout.

Engineered to integrate with Dragon tooling, this is a focused structural enhancement intended to elevate historical accuracy and display depth.

Designed for

• Dragon LSSC “Nam Series” – Kit No. 3301

Kit Contents

• Engine bay sidewalls and compartment framing

• Detailed engine assembly

• Radar unit

• Cabin interior enhancements

• Associated structural fittings

• Select diorama accessories

• Illustrated assembly instructions

The Light SEAL Support Craft (LSSC) was developed for U.S. Navy SEAL operations in Vietnam, entering service in the late 1960s. Designed for high-speed riverine operations, the craft supported reconnaissance, interdiction and direct-action missions in confined waterways. The engine compartment was central to maintenance and operational readiness in the harsh delta environment.

This conversion allows the modeller to represent the LSSC in a maintenance, preparation or operational setting with the engine bay exposed — a configuration consistent with in-theatre servicing and mission turnaround.

Diorama idea -

• Vietnam War riverine dioramas

• U.S. Navy SEAL operational scenes

• Dockside or maintenance displays

• Interior-focused showcase builds