D-day Landing Crafts (1 Viewer)

[JPB]

I believe that Figarti should release some boats scale 1/30, that could be used for the beaches of Normandy... Something long overdue in the toysoldier releases.

 

[nasirkasmani]

in that case Figarti should also release the German bunker with MG42 crew.

 

[JPB]

in that case Figarti should also release the German bunker with MG42 crew.

Why not?

Two or even three differtent bunkers scale 1/30 would be a great add-on for every WWII normandy collector

JP

 

[sv288]

Those would be excellent.

 

[Col. Hesler]

Since Figarti has already come out with an S-boat and v weapons, there is really no limit on thoughts for new sets, except maybe a 1/32 scale model of France.

 

[6th Wisconsin]

I agree!!! I just bought a Conte LCVP, and it blends ok with K&C 1/30 scale figures, but the figures in the boat are much smaller. This would be a good seller for Figarti.

 

[nasirkasmani]

Since Figarti has already come out with an S-boat and v weapons, there is really no limit on thoughts for new sets, except maybe a 1/32 scale model of France.

Too big.

Maybe a diorama of Omaha beach, with landing crafts, tank traps, MG42 bunkers, medics and Americanas.

 

[JPB]

Small summary:

we need some 1/30 landing crafts for both soldiers and vehicles!

JP

 

[sceic2]

LCI(L) (Landing Craft Infantry, Large)
LCT MK5 (Landing Craft Tank, Mark 5)
LCT(A) (Landing Craft Tank, Auxilary)
LCT (ships data drawing)

 

[sceic2]

LSM Landing Ship Medium
LSM (Ship data drawing)
LSM(R) Landing Ship Medium, Rocket
LCP Landing Craft Personnel

 

[OzDigger]

Yes, I think they may be a tad big for my shelf in 1/30 scale

 

[sceic2]

LCR (Landing Craft Raft)
LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel)
LCT MK6 (Landing Craft Tank Mark 6)
LCT MK6 (Ships data drawing)

 

[sceic2]

Yes, I think they may be a tad big for my shelf in 1/30 scale

Well, maybe no and maybe yes.

A typical LCM would be about 3 1/2 foot by 1 foot. The Figarti German E-Boat comes to mind.

An LCP, LCR or and LCVP (large but manageable for displays or dioramas) would work very nicely.

There were several other landing craft types/classes in WWII. The LST, LSD, LCC, AKA, LKA, APA, LPA, etc. all would be much larger than any of those I posted. There are more smaller types/classes but the vast majority are varients of the posted types/classes.

 

[OzDigger]

Well, maybe no and maybe yes.

A typical LCM would be about 3 1/2 foot by 1 foot. The Figarti German E-Boat comes to mind.

An LCP, LCR or and LCVP (large but manageable for displays or dioramas) would work very nicely.

There were several other landing craft types/classes in WWII. The LST, LSD, LCC, AKA, LKA, APA, LPA, etc. all would be much larger than any of those I posted. There are more smaller types/classes but the vast majority are varients of the posted types/classes.

I was referring to the Landing Ships (LSM) you had pictured

But I agree that the smaller Landing Crafts would be ideal in model form.

 

[JPB]

I'm so happy you all agree!

JP

 

[Col. Hesler]

I'm so happy you all agree!

JP

Yes, landing crafts is one of the missing parts of a D-Day dio.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Well, Rick and the Figarti team already have dome some amazing Amtraks for the Pacific Theater, so who not a Higgins Boat or a floating tank for D-Day? I actually went and spent the $450 for one of the Honour Bound Gold Series Snorkel Shermans, so I would love to see a true floating Sherman with the Duplex Drive and the canvas skirts!

 

[nasirkasmani]

Well, Rick and the Figarti team already have dome some amazing Amtraks for the Pacific Theater, so who not a Higgins Boat or a floating tank for D-Day? I actually went and spent the $450 for one of the Honour Bound Gold Series Snorkel Shermans, so I would love to see a true floating Sherman with the Duplex Drive and the canvas skirts!

throw in a MG bunker and we all can play D-day! (except Omaha - No Sherman safely landed at that stretch of beach during the attack)

 

[JPB]

Well, Rick and the Figarti team already have dome some amazing Amtraks for the Pacific Theater, so who not a Higgins Boat or a floating tank for D-Day? I actually went and spent the $450 for one of the Honour Bound Gold Series Snorkel Shermans, so I would love to see a true floating Sherman with the Duplex Drive and the canvas skirts!

Would be great for an invasion of Italy Diorama!

JP

 

[HAWKEYE]

I Just Boarded Lst-325 This Morning In Moline Illinois On The Mississippi River. This Bought Was Beautiful And Took Part In The Landings At Sicily, Salerno, Anzio And D-day And Is Fully Restored. It's Home Base Is In Southern Indiana On The Ohio River. Figarti Could Study This Bought Which Would Make An Awesome Model