ITALERI 1/35 LCM 3 50 FT Landing Craft Mint

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New factory sealed Mint. ITALERI 1/35 LCM 3 50FT LANDING CRAFT with 3 crew and 6 U.S.soldiers. 1/35 Scale. Part #6436. This landing craft was used extensively by US and British navies during the Second World War to transport wheeled vehicles , lightweight armour and materials (weighing up to 30 tons) from ship to shore. Over 8000 LCM model 3 landing craft were produced, being built in numerous shipyards in the USA from 1942 up to the end of the conflict. It would later be used by western allies of the United States up until the 1980s. 157 parts in grey styrene (LCM & crew) plus 134 parts in grey styrene (infantry figures) plus two sprues of weapons; 2 spools of thread; markings for Pacific and D-Day vessels . Options include positionable hatches for the engine room and the wheel house. The loading ramp is hinged to permit raising and lowering after construction. Handy extras include two life preservers, a tyre, fuel drums, bumpers and various grapplng devices. Two rolls of twine - one grey and one tan - are also supplied to rig the gate and the bumpers. Three US Navy crew figures are a very useful addition. Two of the figures man the .50 cal guns, while one pilots the boat. Decals are supplied for Pacific and D-Day LCMs. In addition to specific markings suggestions in the instructions, the decals have generic numbers to permit read more