Details
1:35 LCVP with U.S. INFANTRY - 28 figures
LCVP with U.S. INFANTRY
D-DAY SERIES - NORMANDY 1944/2014
100% NEW MOULDS
CONTAINS: 1 LANDING CRAFT, 3 CREW FIGURES AND 25 MULTIPOLE U.S. INFANTRY FIGURES
Developed by Higgins Industries of New Orleans on the basis of a flat-bottomed boat used in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP (Landing Craft, tworearVehicle and Personnel) took part in all the major amphibious operations ofSecond World War, in Europe and the Pacific. Its task was to shuttle back and forth between the big ships and the beaches, carrying up to thirty men, armed WO light vehicles and anything else that was needed. Genre two rear-mounted machine guns, it was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott petrolengine or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end of the Second WorldWar, the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of roles. It saw actionin Korea and Indochina and has also been adapted for civilian use all overthe world.
Decals for 8 versions
Suggested colors
F Light Green 4309AP F.S. 34230
Additional Information
Article No | ITA6524 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 6524 |
Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:35 |
Manufacturer | ITALERI |
Brand | HIGGINS INDUSTRIES |
Series | ITALERI - D-Day Series |
EAN | 8001283065245 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |