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Here is my entry for the D-Day 75 Anniversary competition I’ll be building the LCVP Landing Craft with US Infantry by Italeri with 1:35 Eduard Photoetch Etched parts Developed by Higgins Industries of New Orleans on the basis of a flatbottomedboat used in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP (Landing Craft,Vehicle and Personnel) took part in all the major amphibious operations ofSecond World War, in Europe and the Pacific. Its task was to shuttle backand forth between the big ships and the beaches, carrying up to thirty men,light vehicles and anything else that was needed. Generally armed with tworear-mounted machine guns, it was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott petrolengine or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end of the Second WorldWar the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of roles. It saw actionin Korea and Indochina and has also been adapted for civilian use all overthe world. Markwarren attached the following image(s):
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Nice choice and can’t wait to see what you do with this 
Good luck in the D-Day 75 competition 
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Good to see another entry, and a really great choice of kit!
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Another great idea for a dio and good luck in the comp Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A nice choice of subject, good luck with the competition.
Graeme
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Look forward to seeing your entry come together, am sure it'll be a great success.... Good luck with the competition..... Regards Alan
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Kev the Modeller wrote:Nice choice of kit Mark, should make a fabulous diorama. Will you be having it ramp down on the beach or en route to the beach?
Good luck with your entry.
Kev  Hi Kev So far I’m going with them en route to the beach. Choppy sea scene.
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That's a good looking choice. Good luck with the entry.
Malc.
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Markwarren wrote:
Hi Kev
So far I’m going with them en route to the beach. Choppy sea scene.
Sounds good Mark. Having seen what you did with your 'Pod Racer' dio I've no doubt that you will make an excellent and realistic job of the choppy sea and the dio in general.
Looking forward to your diary and good luck in the competition.
Kev Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Joined the forum to see how this build goes - I used to love building model kits ~15 years ago, but haven't made the time for a very long while.
I bought this exact kit ~6 mons ago and have yet to really start in anger (making time...!). Work, family and moving house means there's no way I'll be done by June to enter, but I'd love to see how the experts do things, so I'll be following this with great interest (and envy!) Good look!
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So, I've finally received the kit today. Just waiting for the etched brass extras which was ordered the same day as the kit. The model arrived today from Italy, whilst still waiting for the etched brass which is being send from this country.
Looks like I'm going to have fun with the infantry.
More soonMarkwarren attached the following image(s):
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At least the figures are 1/35 and not 1/72! 
Looks a lovely kit, now get going!
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Think you might need a bit of a production line going there Mark Looks very interesting
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Looks like you're in for a barrel load of fun with that little lot.... .. Look forward to seeing you apply your skills on this one.... Regards Alan
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The LCVP is going to look very busy with all those figures., look forward to watching this build progress
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Hi look forward to seeing this progress, cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Thanks guys for all your comments. Lets get started. I have received the Eduard PE details that goes with this kit to bring out the detail a little. Made a start on the model, before I give it a primer coat. Lots of PE still to fit. More soon. Markwarren attached the following image(s):
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