Airfix Higgins LCVP | 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Full Build & Review

The landing craft, vehicle, personnel, or LCVP was designed by Andrew Higgins and based on boats used in swamp and marshy areas. Usually constructed from plywood to save weight and cost, but with steel armour in key places, it was capable of ferrying 36 soldiers to shore at about 9 knots. Or alternatively, a jeep with a reduced capacity for personnel. The benefit of the shallow draft of the vessel, along with the front loading ramp meant that it saw use in many landing operations in various theatres of World War 2 following its introduction to service in 1942. Join me in this video as I build and review the 1/72 scale Higgins LCVP from Airfix. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Products used 01:45 Preparing the model 02:11 Construction 06:58 Painting 11:08 Finishing touches 18:02 Review 15:37 Kit Stats 16:50 Conclusion Airfix Higgins LCVP Unboxing video:    • Airfix Higgins LCVP - 1/72 Scale Plastic M...   Please consider pledging your support to help keep the channel growing from strength to strength. Find out what's in-store and how to unlock additional perks here:   / modelminutes   If you like what I do, why not buy me a coffee over at http://ko-fi.com/modelminutes Come join the live conversation over at Discord, chat to other modellers in real time!   / discord   If you want to buy any of the kits i've built or recommend - take a look here (it helps support the channel): https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modelmi... Subscribe with notifications on to help support the channel!    / modelminutes   Merch! https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/model-... Let's get social!   / modelminutes     / modelminutes     / modelminutes   This video is intended for adult scale model enthusiasts. Model Minutes holds no responsibility for any accidents, damage or injury that could occur as a result of attempting to replicate any steps depicted in this video. All music used from the YouTube audio library. #Airfix #LCVP #Model #modelkit #scalemodel #modelboat