Description: Revell, 1/144 scale, Detailed plastic display model kit, U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium (early), Pacific 1944. Landing Ships of the LSM-Class (Landing Ship Medium) were used from the middle of 1944 by the U.S. Navy in the fight against Japan in the Pacific. Totalling more than 550 ships they were the main component of the amphibious forces for landing troops and vehicles on enemy beaches. The loading capacity of a LSM roughly corresponded to a mechanized platoon. The steel hull had nine watertight bulkheads. With an anchor located at the stern, the ships could withdraw from the beach without assistance. Armor plating protected the superstructures against small arms fire. The early LSM were mostly equipped with six 20-mm Oerlikon guns for self defence. The open-top cargo area encompassed almost the entire length of the ship and was at maximum 7.9 m (26 ft.) wide. By the end of the war, nine ships were lost mainly due to kamikaze attacks. After the end of World War 2 some ships went into service with allies armed forces. In 1958 NATO partners Germany received three LSM and two LSM(R). **This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. Glue, model paints, and other basic modeling tools are additionally required** Includes Detailed pictorial assembly and painting instructions, Decal sheet (waterslide). Model features- highly detailed model; two-piece hull; detailed propulsion system; movable rudder; detailed transport deck; movable front hatches and ramp; 6 authentic 20mm Oerlikon cannons; 6 life-rafts; 3 M4 Sherman Main Battle Tanks; 3 M8 Greyhound Scout Cars; 3 CCKW 353 Trucks; and display stand. Decals include sets for four ships; U.S. Navy- LSM-14, LSM-133, LSM-201, LSM-210 When fully assembled, this 1/144 scale model measures- Length: 443mm. New in box, still factory sealed. Box is in good condition as seen in photos. **Last seven photos are of completed models, professionally done, off of the internet for reference only** Item No: 05123 International Buyers - Please Note :Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility.Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.If the parcel is delayed at your country customs, it's not the sellers responsibility.
Price: 60 USD
Location: Henderson, Nevada
End Time: 2024-11-04T17:15:14.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Revell
Type: Model Kit
Model: Revell 05123
Theme: Militaria
Scale: 1:144
Set Includes: Ship
Featured Refinements: LSM
Features: Kit
MPN: Does Not Apply
Material: Plastic
