LCVP Higgins Boat WWII Historical Ship Model Start Price USD 299.95 Current Price USD 299.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Scottsdale, AZ See more about 'LCVP Higgins Boat WWII Historical Ship Model' Description LCVP Higgins Boat WWII Historical Ship Model Hand-carved and Hand-Painted Mahogany Ship Model LCVP Higgins Boat World War II Model Ship:   The LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), or also called as the “Higgins Boat”, a landing craft mostly used during the World War II. The “Higgins Boat” was named after Andrew Jackson Higgins who designed and invented it. The LCVP was actually a modification of the Higgins Industries 'Eureka' boat, the Navy version of which was the LCPL (Landing Craft Personnel Large).   LCVP was basically constructed from plywood. This shallow-draft, barge-like boat could ferry a platoon-sized complement of 36 fully armed men (max load is 8,100 lbs) at 9 knots (17 km/h), or a 6,000 pound Jeep, and other equipment and supplies essential to amphibious operations. Men generally entered the boat by climbing down a cargo net hung from the side of their troop transport; they exited by charging down the boat's bow ramp.   It was these boats that made the D-Day landings at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and hundreds of lesser-known places possible. Without Higgins' uniquely designed craft there could not have been a mass landing of troops and material on European shores or on the beaches of the Pacific islands, at least not without a tremendously higher rate of Allied casualties. More than 20,000 were built, by Higgins Industries and licensees. Few Higgins Boats are displayed at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans.     Model #: MBLCVPT Scale: 1/24Span: 18.75"Length: 5.75"   Modelworks LLC: Hand-crafted Museum Quality Display Ship Models Modelworks has been producing the world’s finest collection of hand-made and hand-painted model ships for over 20 years. Our ship models come mounted on a solid wood base and boast some of the finest craftsmanship money can buy. Our model boat craftsmen work tirelessly on the finest details of your model. Each creation offers truly amazing quality that will have you admiring your boat model every time you lay eyes on it. We want to make you something that you can treasure. You'll want to display your ship model with pride for everyone to see! Our shipwrights, using original blueprints, spent hundreds of hours completing the process of carving, painting, rigging and hand-making the fittings that transformed a mahogany block into this beautiful masterpiece. Unmatched Satisfaction Guarantee and Warranty We believe in 100% customer satisfaction. Every model we sell is shipped with a full 30 day money back guarantee, no questions asked. Unlike any of our competitors, we offer a 1 year guarantee against any manufacturer defects. In the unlikely event this occurs, simply give us a call to receive a return authorization number. We will either repair or replace the model at no charge. Our offices and warehouse are located in the United States. Shipping & Packaging Each ship model is professionally packaged in a wood crate to ensure that your model arrives safely. All ship models are shipped via Federal Express International Economy. Click HERE for international, P.O. Box, A.P.O. addresses, Alaska, Hawaii and USPS shipping rates. Why Buy our Models? Read Comments from previous customers or see our Feedback. Our models are accurate, larger, and far more detailed than others offered elsewhere on eBay. They are brand new first quality models with no defects. We have been in business for over 20 years and have over 35,000 satisfied customers. Our quality control team, comprised of former military and civilian pilots, oversee the entire production process. Each inspector ensures uncompromising standards at each stage; from the moment the chisel first creases the wood, until the beautifully finished model is packed in its foam fitted shipping case. Our models are the finest available anywhere, guaranteed! Custom Models with your Markings and Paint Schemes Available! We can make ANY model with ANY paint scheme completely to your specifications. With over 17 years of experience, you can be assured of a spectacular one-of-a-kind model that you will be proud to display. Simply send us an e-mail at: kimberly@precisionmodelworks.com for more information. We have over 1,000 different models in stock ready for immediate delivery, and new models arriving daily. Our eBay Store offers a superb collection of models including civil aviation, airline, NASA, WW I, WW II; Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Iraqi Freedom eras. Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.0.200.0 Place a Bid!