1/72 Scale WWII US Army LCVP Higgins Landing Craft - Gunner & Crew Set | R-Supply Store

This 1/72 scale resin model kit from R-Supply Store recreates the iconic LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), popularly known as the "Higgins Boat." Used extensively by the US Army and Navy during the Normandy landings and Pacific campaigns, this set includes both the vessel and a comprehensive 8-figure crew.

The kit is highly detailed to reflect the mechanical and operational reality of amphibious assaults:

• Complete Vessel Model: Features a high-fidelity 1/72 scale LCVP hull, including the front ramp, interior ribbing, rear steering station, and propeller/rudder assembly.

• Armed Deck Stations: Includes two armoured machine gun tubs located at the stern, each equipped with a .30 calibre machine gun and a seated gunner figure.

• 8-Figure Action Crew:

  • Machine Gunners: Two figures seated and actively Manning the rear anti-aircraft/infantry support guns.

  • Command & Navigation: Includes a coxswain at the helm and officers/NCOs positioned along the deck to coordinate the landing.

  • Deck Crew: Additional figures posed to handle the landing operations within the craft's bay.

• Authentic Life Gear: Each figure is depicted wearing period-correct US military life preservers (Mae West style) over their standard field uniforms and M1 helmets.

• Premium Tan Resin Casting: The high-quality resin material ensures sharp detail on naval components like the steering wheel, ramp cables, and the structural rivets of the hull.