{"product_id":"trumpeter-00102-1-144-lcm-3-vehicle-landing-craft","title":"Trumpeter 00102 1\/144 LCM-3 Vehicle Landing Craft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 00102 1\/144 LCM‑3 Vehicle Landing Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: Trumpeter 00102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: US Navy WWII LCM‑3 Landing Craft Mechanized (Vehicle Landing Craft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted Dimensions: Length 106 mm, Width 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts Count: 48 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo photo‑etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Weight: approx 105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures, glue, paints and tools NOT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hull with open bow ramp and deck structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed wheelhouse and control console parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller and rudder assembly for realistic stern detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck armament parts (two .50 caliber machine guns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for typical US Navy WWII landing craft marking schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual with step‑by‑step assembly guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate 1\/144 scale reproduction of the iconic WWII LCM‑3 landing craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful hull lines, open bow ramp, and deck layout matching real vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate part count for clean, straightforward assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for amphibious landing dioramas, wargames, and naval collection display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale‑appropriate fine details preserved without overcomplicating building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Skill Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for naval modelers, diorama makers, and WWII military enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner to intermediate skill level friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass‑produced primarily by Higgins Industries, designed to deliver tanks, trucks, artillery, and troops directly onto defended beaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaw extensive action in the Mediterranean, Normandy, Pacific island campaigns, and other major amphibious operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of carrying a 30‑ton tank or 60 fully equipped infantrymen, critical to Allied amphibious doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull‑Size Vehicle Specifications (LCM‑3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 15.24 m (50 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam: 4.27 m (14 ft 1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft: 0.91–1.22 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement: 23 tons (empty), 52 tons (loaded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayload: 1×30‑ton tank \/ 60 troops \/ 27,200 kg cargo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerplant: Twin diesel engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 8–11 knots (loaded\/empty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament: 2×.50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew: 4–6 personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48975896150270,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1.jpg?v=1789610499","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-00102-1-144-lcm-3-vehicle-landing-craft","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}