Higgins LCVP Airfix 1:72 Scale Model Kit

This 1:72 Scale model of the Higgins LCVP allows you to add a crucial piece of Allied naval history from the Second World War to your collection. With 47 components, this skill level 2 kit reaches a length of 145mm when assembled. Designed for hobbyists aged 8 and up, this plastic model depicts the Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) - a vessel with a shallow draught and a wide bow ramp, vital for Allied amphibious missions. Utilised in Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France, the LCVP was also extensively used in American naval operations in the Pacific, particularly during the Okinawa and Iwo Jima campaigns. Its capability to unload cargo and retreat from the shore in just 3 to 4 minutes made it one of the war's key naval assets.

Key Features:

• 1:72 Scale model measuring 145mm in length
• 47 plastic pieces for detailed assembly
• Skill level 2 - suitable for modellers aged 8 and above
• Authentic representation of the iconic D-Day landing craft
• Distinctive full-width bow ramp accurately reproduced

What's Inside:

• Sprues & decals