1:72 USMC Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) An amphibious landing craft (LCAC) is a high-speed, fully amphibious inshore craft capable of carrying 60-75 tons of payload. It is used to transport weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel from the ship to the shore and across the beach. The advantages of landing ships on an air cushion are numerous. They can carry heavy payloads, such as the M-1 tank, at high speeds. Their payload and speed mean more forces reach shore in less time with shorter inter-flight intervals. The air cushion allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world's coastline, compared to only 17 percent of conventional amphibious ships. Scale 1:72 Item Type Static Kit Length: 372 mm Width: 198.6 mm Height: 95 mm A total of 338 parts Photo-engraved details 1 pc Total sprues 9 sprues, lower hull, deck and cushion Paint Schemes US Marine Corps, LCAC Hull - One-piece hull with full deck made of four-way sliding molds -The cargo deck hatch is clearly reproduced - One-piece pillow Package Contents: A set of polystyrene plastic models, an exact detailed copy of the real model. Assembly instructions and stickers are included (water-based stickers). The model is delivered disassembled and unpainted, it requires glue and paints for finishing. Unless stated on the box, the kit does not contain paints, glue or brushes. Additional products: You can find the necessary paints and sprays, adhesives and softeners for stickers, primers, fillers and fillers, tools, brushes in the sculpting materials. For further detailing, you can find various photoetched and resin parts.
