Airfix A02340 Higgins LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) 1/72

Classic Kit A02340 - Higgins LCVP (1:72) is a 1/72-scale plastic model kit from Airfix. It is suitable for building a collector's model, a display piece, or a themed diorama.

Military model kit

Manufacturer’s Information

Military model kit. Scale: 1:72; 17.2 cm. Package contents: 47 parts to assemble.

Information about the original:
The landing craft known as the LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), or Higgins boat, was one of the most important components of Allied naval equipment during World War II. It rendered tremendous service to the Allies not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France, but also during U.S. naval operations in the Pacific, where it proved particularly effective during missions in Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Thanks to its shallow draft and wide bow ramp, this boat was able to unload its entire cargo and push off from the shore again in just 3 to 4 minutes.

Color Scheme (Required Colors):
A - Higgins LCVP, Royal Navy, Normandy, June 1944 - 33, 34, 70, 96, 32
B - Higgins LCVP, U.S. Navy, Normandy, June 1944 - 33, 32, 145

Model Details:
Scale: 1:72
Number of parts: 47
Length: 172 mm
Width: 45 mm
Difficulty: 1
Flying Hours Points: 1

Recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Warning: Choking hazard! This product contains small parts. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE!

Assembly Recommendations

• Use a suitable model glue to glue the parts together.
• We recommend model paints and fine brushes to finish the model.
• Model-making tools are useful for precise finishing of the parts.