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LCM-3
Submitted by Paul Millers.

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This is a 1/16th scale model of  a Landing Craft Mechanical 3 (or LCM3) . It was the landing craft most associated with the Normandy landings. I only took a few pictures of the build, but I think they give a flavour of the quality of the kits components and a method of construction that may well be a first in our hobby. The kit was produced by Speedline Models and made it’s debut at the International Model Boat Show 2011. This particular model is the 3rd one off the production line from an initial batch of 24, the first two going for reviews in the model boat magazines. While this particular landing craft was not the first to get its bottom wet, according to Adrian Gosling, the owner of Speedline Models, he thought it was the first to sail, and function correctly both on the water and beached with the gate down, by remote control. The hull is GRP and has the buckled panels, a feature of the welding process in it’s manufacture. The fabricated structural parts are from ABS and acrylic sheet, laser cut for accuracy. All the fittings are resin castings and the general mechanics, power train support, steering system and keel are made from brass etch, The 0.5 Browning machine guns also have sheet brass stands and shields. The M16 half track came from Howes Models and is radio controlled. Adrian has a more detailed description of the craft, and there are some more build photos on his website at: www.speedlinemodels.com     


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