Forces of Valor 85242
Higgins LCM(3) Landing Craft Diecast Model
US Army, Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944, w/3 Figures |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Higgins LCM(3) Landing Craft | | 8.25" | | 2.25" |
Built by Higgins Industries, the LCM3 Landing Craft could deliver a 30 ton tank---but was mainly used as a troop and cargo transport. They first saw action on Tarawa in 1943, but also delivered deadly cargo to the shores of the Mediterranean and North Atlantic during the Invasion of Normandy.
Originally developed by the British in 1920, the flat-bottom (LCM) Mechanized Landing Craft was constructed of steel and powered by two diesel engines, twin screws and rudders, which could be controlled from the pilothouse. These 'walled barges' were the link between the beach and the large transport ships that sat offshore. The LCMs' huge bow ramps dropped upon landing to allow men and equipment to "hit the beach" in an amphibious assault. One of the most famous uses of the LCM was during the Normandy landings on D-Day, June 6th 1944. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale Higgins LCM(3) Landing Craft is constructed almost entirely in plastic, which allows for maximum detailing such as that seen in the simulated welding seams and diamond plate top surface. The inside of the hull is exceptionally accurate, with separately applied life preservers, cargo securing rings, maintenance hatches with individual rivets and textured decking. The movable bow ramp has a diecast metal bow plate that snaps securely into place when closed. There are two movable 50 caliber machine guns next to the pilot house and a hand-painted figure at the controls. Twin rudders and screws can be seen on the underside of the model.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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