{"product_id":"9108-dragon-7257-lcm3-landing-craft-w29th-infantry-div-172","title":"Dragon 7257 LCM(3) Landing Craft w\/29th Infantry Div 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDragon 7257 LCM(3) Landing Craft w\/29th Infantry Div (1\/72) – Plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon 7257 LCM(3) Landing Craft w\/29th Infantry Div (1\/72)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced plastic model kit replicating the American LCM(3) landing craft complete with a set of 29th Infantry Division soldier figures. The model is produced in 1:72 scale, providing excellent fidelity to the proportions and details of the original, which was one of the most important means of transport on the World War II battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical background of the LCM(3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLCM(3)\u003c\/strong\u003e landing craft (Landing Craft, Mechanized) was widely used by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/strong\u003e and Allied forces during World War II. Designed to quickly transport tanks, vehicles, and infantry directly onto enemy beaches, it played a crucial role during Operation Overlord, the famous Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944. The 29th Infantry Division soldiers included in this set as realistic figures were among the first landing units during the Omaha Beach assault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA, Allies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1942–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normandy, D-Day, 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details and kit contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring all parts have precise casting and match real-life details, such as the deck, mechanized ramp, and transport handles. The kit also includes a set of 29th Infantry Division figures in dynamic poses, ideal for diorama scenes. This product does not include glue or paints, allowing modelers to choose accessories according to their preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh historical accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely reproduced floating unit components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional 1\/72 scale figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the Dragon 7257 LCM(3) Landing Craft model especially for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in World War II, historical reconstruction, and creating military dioramas. This model is an excellent choice for both individual display and as part of a larger setup. Rated by complexity, we recommend difficulty level \u003cstrong\u003e3 (medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e – assembly requires precision but is straightforward thanks to Dragon’s detailed instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719915393358,"sku":"DRA7257","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/30b11879e5dea64f7290aa4e703879c7.jpg?v=1755485577","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/9108-dragon-7257-lcm3-landing-craft-w29th-infantry-div-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}