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    Trumpeter 00102 1/144 LCM-3 Vehicle Landing Craft

    Trumpeter 00102 1/144 LCM-3 Vehicle Landing Craft

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    Details of Trumpeter 00102 1/144 LCM‑3 Vehicle Landing Craft

    Basic Specifications

    • Item No.: Trumpeter 00102
    • Scale: 1/144
    • Subject: US Navy WWII LCM‑3 Landing Craft Mechanized (Vehicle Landing Craft)
    • Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
    • Completed Dimensions: Length 106 mm, Width 30 mm
    • Parts Count: 48 pieces
    • No photo‑etched parts included
    • Package Weight: approx 105 g
    • Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

    Kit Contents

    • Full hull with open bow ramp and deck structure
    • Detailed wheelhouse and control console parts
    • Propeller and rudder assembly for realistic stern detail
    • Deck armament parts (two .50 caliber machine guns)
    • Decals for typical US Navy WWII landing craft marking schemes
    • Instruction manual with step‑by‑step assembly guide

    Kit Features

    • Accurate 1/144 scale reproduction of the iconic WWII LCM‑3 landing craft
    • Faithful hull lines, open bow ramp, and deck layout matching real vessel
    • Moderate part count for clean, straightforward assembly
    • Ideal for amphibious landing dioramas, wargames, and naval collection display
    • Scale‑appropriate fine details preserved without overcomplicating building

    Recommended Skill Level

    • Suitable for naval modelers, diorama makers, and WWII military enthusiasts
    • Beginner to intermediate skill level friendly

    Historical Background

    • The LCM‑3 (Landing Craft Mechanized Mark 3) was the standard workhorse vehicle landing craft of the U.S. Navy and Allied forces during World War II
    • Mass‑produced primarily by Higgins Industries, designed to deliver tanks, trucks, artillery, and troops directly onto defended beaches
    • Saw extensive action in the Mediterranean, Normandy, Pacific island campaigns, and other major amphibious operations
    • Capable of carrying a 30‑ton tank or 60 fully equipped infantrymen, critical to Allied amphibious doctrine

    Full‑Size Vehicle Specifications (LCM‑3)

    • Length: 15.24 m (50 ft)
    • Beam: 4.27 m (14 ft 1 in)
    • Draft: 0.91–1.22 m
    • Displacement: 23 tons (empty), 52 tons (loaded)
    • Payload: 1×30‑ton tank / 60 troops / 27,200 kg cargo
    • Powerplant: Twin diesel engines
    • Speed: 8–11 knots (loaded/empty)
    • Armament: 2×.50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine guns
    • Crew: 4–6 personnel

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