Landing Craft Mechanical Mk. III - LCM(3) with Full Hull

Landing Craft Mechanical Mk. III - LCM(3) with Full Hull

In early 1942 the US Navy requested designs for a larger craft than the existing LCVP capable of landing a light tank. Higgins Industries responded with the LCM2, building the prototype in only 60 hours! 3,400 were built before being superseded by the LCM3 which could carry a 30ton tank, although in practice their usual task was to carry troops (up to 120) or cargo (up to 60,000 Lbs.) to the beach head. First seeing action in November 1943 at Tarawa, and in every subsequent "island hopping" operation across the Pacific, they also saw combat in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic theatres, as well as in the Korean war. They were also used by the British who usually dispensed with the two .50cal. MGs fitted to the US vessels. This model comes with a keel, rudders, propellors, etc but is also available as a waterline model as LCM3W. Unlike the plastic kit manufacturers, we have produced an accurately scaled model of this craft which we believe to be the most accurate to date, even reproducing the ever present "oil canning" effect so prevalent in all the photographs of this craft. Both British and American crew are available as sets FIG069 and Fig070 respectively. Decals are available from stock. See our Decal Section for illustrations. See more 1/76 Landing Craft in the Accurate Armour section and in the Milicast Premiere Range British section.

  • SKU: LC003/1 LCM3
  • £38.99
 
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In early 1942 the US Navy requested designs for a larger craft than the existing LCVP capable of landing a light tank. Higgins Industries responded with the LCM2, building the prototype in only 60 hours! 3,400 were built before being superseded by the LCM3 which could carry a 30ton tank, although in practice their usual task was to carry troops (up to 120) or cargo (up to 60,000 Lbs.) to the beach head. First seeing action in November 1943 at Tarawa, and in every subsequent "island hopping" operation across the Pacific, they also saw combat in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic theatres, as well as in the Korean war. They were also used by the British who usually dispensed with the two .50cal. MGs fitted to the US vessels. This model comes with a keel, rudders, propellors, etc but is also available as a waterline model as LCM3W. Unlike the plastic kit manufacturers, we have produced an accurately scaled model of this craft which we believe to be the most accurate to date, even reproducing the ever present "oil canning" effect so prevalent in all the photographs of this craft. Both British and American crew are available as sets FIG069 and Fig070 respectively. Decals are available from stock. See our Decal Section for illustrations. See more 1/76 Landing Craft in the Accurate Armour section and in the Milicast Premiere Range British section.

    • SKU
      LC003/1 LCM3
    • Weight
      0.2 g
  • Unit of Sale
    Single Unit
  • Assembly Status
    Unassembled Kit
  • Scale
    1:76
  • Age Level
    17 Years & Up
  • Skill Level
    3 – Intermediate
  • Theme
    Militaria

We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.

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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.

Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.

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