{"product_id":"52065-dragon-7516-lcm3-m4a1-sherman-wdeep-wading-kit-172","title":"Dragon 7516 LCM(3) + M4A1 Sherman w\/Deep Wading Kit 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDragon 7516 LCM(3) + M4A1 Sherman w\/Deep Wading Kit 1\/72 – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7516 LCM(3) + M4A1 Sherman w\/Deep Wading Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e model kit in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of both armored vehicle models and naval landing craft. This set offers a unique opportunity to recreate a historically authentic scenario of an Allied landing from \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kit includes a finely detailed American M4A1 Sherman medium tank with the unique Deep Wading Kit, enabling river crossings or landings from a vessel, as well as the renowned LCM(3) (Landing Craft Mechanized Mk3), which was used by Allied forces during the Normandy landings, in Sicily, and during the campaign in Italy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eLCM(3)\u003c\/strong\u003e was widely used by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e (USA) and Allied forces during the most important amphibious operations of World War II. It was designed to transport tanks, vehicles, and infantry directly onto the shoreline. The M4A1 Sherman, equipped with the \u003cem\u003eDeep Wading Kit\u003c\/em\u003e, could leave the craft independently and cross shallow waters, which was crucial during the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944 (D-Day).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUsers: \u003cstrong\u003eUSA and Allies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes components to build the Sherman M4A1 tank + LCM(3) landing craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeparate details, realistic armor textures, accurately replicated grips and air vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransparent parts for windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumerous small accessories to emphasize diorama realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend this kit for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7516 LCM(3) + M4A1 Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e model is an attractive choice for intermediate and experienced modelers, military technology enthusiasts, World War II aficionados, and collectors of naval landing equipment. This kit will work excellently both as a standalone display and as part of a larger historical diorama.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Due to the abundance of small details and assembly complexity, this kit is rated as \u003cstrong\u003elevel 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Order the \u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7516 LCM(3) + M4A1 Sherman w\/Deep Wading Kit 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e model kit and enrich your collection with a unique set depicting authentic Allied landing operations from World War II!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723041001806,"sku":"DRA7516","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/68ecbfc15fa2f751108f81dc9927cfd2.jpg?v=1755551116","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/52065-dragon-7516-lcm3-m4a1-sherman-wdeep-wading-kit-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}