Airfix - 1/76 D-Day Operation Overlord Set - A50162A
Designed for advanced model enthusiasts, the Airfix Gift Set comes complete with the essential tools needed to start your modelling journey – including glue, acrylic paints, and brushes. Each piece in this 1:76 scale model is accurately proportioned to enhance your historical reconstruction. Engaging with Airfix's deep-rooted history, you'll explore the strategies and bravery involved in Operation Neptune, the sea invasion that changed the course of World War II.
Whether you're a seasoned modeller or just beginning, this D-Day Operation Overlord Set challenges you to delve deep into one of history's pivotal moments. Order yours today from Smartfox NZ and embark on a rewarding crafting adventure that honors the heroes of D-Day. Let each assembly of this model tell the story of courage, sacrifice, and triumph in the face of adversity.
Experience the pivotal moments of history with the Airfix 1/76 D-Day Operation Overlord Set (A50162A), meticulously crafted to bring the Normandy landings to life. This remarkable model set captures the essence of the June 6th, 1944, D-Day operation, where Allied forces staged a brave assault on the beaches of Normandy in a crucial mission of World War II. Featuring 410 detailed plastic pieces, this set includes an array of tanks, landing craft, trucks, soldiers, and a gun emplacement, enabling you to recreate the dramatic scenes of that day on a beautiful diorama base.
The operation codenamed Neptune involved air and naval strategies that paved the way for this monumental land invasion. With careful attention to detail, Airfix's set allows modellers to explore the strategies and valor of the Allied troops, particularly focusing on the challenging Omaha Beach landing, where American forces faced fierce resistance.
Perfect for advanced model enthusiasts, Airfix Gift Sets come complete with glue, acrylic paints, and brushes, making it easy for you to start building your historical masterpiece right away. The 1:76 scale ensures every element is proportionally accurate, giving the set a realistic perspective that enhances your modelling experience. Embark on a journey through history and create your version of D-Day’s Operation Overlord with the Airfix set - where history meets craft.
Order now from Smartfox NZ and relive one of the most significant military operations in history!
Early on the morning of June 6th 1944 the combined forces of the Allied armies landed on the Normandy beaches in Northern France in the most ambitious and important operation of the Second World War. With airborne troops already on the ground and fighting, the sea-borne element of the force began landing. This phase of the operation was codenamed Neptune and consisted of five invasion beaches, three British and Canadian (Sword, Gold and Juno) and two American beaches (Omaha and Utah). The landings themselves were preceded both by a powerful air attack and by a fierce naval artillery barrage from a vast armada of ships anchored off-shore.
The majority of the beaches were taken with casualties, but no severe losses, except for Omaha where the American troops were pinned down after the naval bombardment failed to destroy the German defences. But even this obstacle was overcome and once the beach-heads were secure, Allied troops and equipment were quickly brought ashore, ready to continue on and liberate the occupied countries of Western Europe and ultimately to defeat Germany and win the war.
This collection comes from the Normandy beach-head, with tanks, landing craft, trucks, a gun emplacement, soldiers and a diorama base to enable you to recreate this momentous day. Airfix Gift Sets are ideal for more advanced modellers and include glue, acrylic paints and brushes.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
60
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
34
How many pieces will be found in the box
410
Item Scale
1:76 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets
Sprues, decals, paints, glue & brush
Finish
Plastic
Number of Scheme options
1
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