Airfix 1/72 Higgins LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Model Kit A02340. The Landing Craft, Vehi...Airfix 1/72 Higgins LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Model Kit A02340. The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was one of the most vital pieces of Allied naval equipment of the Second World War. Used not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France, but also throughout American naval operations in the Pacific, proving to be particularly useful during the operations at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. With a shallow draught and full-width bow ramp it was able to offload its cargo and leave the beach in just 3 to 4 minutes. Technical Specifications: Skill: 2/4 (Intermediate), Completed Model Length: 145mm, Completed Model Width: 45mm, Flying Hours: 1, Number of Parts: 47. Construction and painting required. Paints, glues and brushes not included. Skill Level 2 (where 1 is for beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). Model Dimensions: L 145mm x W 22mm. No of parts: 47. Paint and Glue NOT included.
Airfix 1/72 Higgins LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel Model Kit A02340. The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was one of the most vital pieces of Allied naval equipment of the Second World War. Used not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France, but also throughout American naval operations in the Pacific, proving to be particularly useful during the operations at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. With a shallow draught and full-width bow ramp it was able to offload its cargo and leave the beach in just 3 to 4 minutes. Technical Specifications: Skill: 2/4 (Intermediate), Completed Model Length: 145mm, Completed Model Width: 45mm, Flying Hours: 1, Number of Parts: 47. Construction and painting required. Paints, glues and brushes not included. Skill Level 2 (where 1 is for beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). Model Dimensions: L 145mm x W 22mm. No of parts: 47. Paint and Glue NOT included.