WWII U.S. and Allies, Higgins LCVP, (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel)

Trident, 87065. Resin, 1/87 Scale Unassembled Kit.

The landing craft, vehicle, personnel or Higgins boat was a landing craft used extensively by the Allied forces in amphibious landings in World War II. Typically constructed from plywood, this shallow-draft, barge-like boat could ferry a roughly platoon-sized complement of 36 men to shore at 9 knots.

 This model kit contains about 30 resin parts. Instructions included. Paint and glue are not included but can be purchased separately. This is a full hull model. It is not a waterline model.

    The factory photos may show it as a fully assembled and painted model. 

      Some photos may not be of actual models. Photos may show them in real life use.  

      Assembly required. This item is an unassembled and unpainted resin model.   

      These models are comparable to the 1/87 scale Roco / Herpa Minitanks. They are the same size/scale. 

             This model is for collectors and model makers from 14 years and older. It is not a toy.

            We carry in stock everything you need to finish your kit including tools, paint spray guns, adhesives / glue, paints acrylic and oil base, decals and many reference and modeling books.