What's in the box? LCVP, Lindberg, 1/32

Before Italeri came up with a new large scale LCVP there was only Lindberg's in 1/32. Although it is not state of the art it isn't that bad, it can absolutely be more refined by an ordinary builder but going the Lindberg way to get a stunner is somewhat masochistic. By today's standards this is a toy but maybe you got it for nothing or you want to build the model you built a man's age ago, I say build it! There are 90 parts of light grey styrene; you'll have it built and painted in a weekend. Mark Gloor did a good job on his LCVP.

Single piece hull, inside.

Single piece hull, outside. The ribbed structure on the sides are complete and do not need any further assembly other than some small details.

Decals for one individual LCVP, printed paper sheet for signal flags.

A film: Flags of our Fathers

 

Flags of our Fathers, directed by Clint Eastwood


The story of three young men who fought on the beaches of Iwo Jima and one day found them selves not only to be alive but to be the most famous men of United States. Follow them and the other soldiers and officers as they prepare for and fight a bitter battle to capture one of the islands on the way to the Japanese mainland. This film is paired with Letters from Iwo Jima, also by Clint Eastwood. The two films show the opposite sides of the same particular battle. 


Recommended.

A book; The D-Day Companion

The D-Day Companion, edited by Jane Penrose, Osprey Publications


For a broad understanding of one of history's most important events The D-Day Companion is possibly the best bet. In thirteen essays all facets of the planning, execution and aftermath of the biggest combined operations event of all times are probed and dissected. You will not find many individual stories here. Emphasis is on the wide perspectives although a few personal accounts show the feelings and confusion from both attacker as well as defender. It's just a three days read and thus a perfect companion for the student or war gamer wishing to get an introduction to the Normandy landings and associated actions.


Much recommended.

A book; WW II US Landing Craft in action

WW II US Landing Craft in action, Al Adcock, Squadron/Signal publications

A fair introduction to the landing crafts and landing ships in US Navy use but do not expect to get fully educated or enlighted after having read this. The title says it all: hardly a word on British or French use of the oh so common materiel of an amphibious assault force. A supplement to other published matters but not really the one and only publication to lean on if you want to know more on this topic. What I do like is the number of line drawings and many photos of crafts and ships in action. The centre fold is great as it is showing three of the larger types in tropical camouflage schemes plus a number of the smaller ones.


Allright.