by Tony Neville
22. June 2009 17:02
Hi Guys
Here goes with my first direct K&C review................the new DD107 LCA Landing Craft.
Starting with the Box............even before you get to the model the Box is really good. A great picture box with a display of various K&C models on. Then there are a couple of really nice pictures of the D-Day landings themselves showing the Landing craft in action.
Now whats inside the box??
The Landing craft itself is a Polystone and metal mix model in the same material as the tanks. All sections of the Landing Craft are non moving except for the front Ramp door which is designed to be down. (the point of action of this model is at the beach, giving reason for the ramp to be up) The Landing craft look so good i picked it up and had a good look around it. its amazing from every angel.
The rope / wire to the back of the craft is real string and is flxible making for a real effect look.
The Royal naval figures are in action as the cox'n steers the boys as close to the action as he can without grouding the craft, the gunner trys to clear a path as they exit. The figures, as you can come to expect from King & Country are very high quality and make for a realistic look to the craft. Just look at the pictures on the box to see how realistic the action is.
A great sized LCA to start with as it is small enough to fit in most dioramas and shelves but big enough to give some great effect. The craft is 16.5" long (42cm) long by 4.5" (11.5cm) wide and has a green baze base to stop the craft from scratching your dining room table or mantal piece!! i am sure the wife wont mind.
you can also hear in Andys own words about the Base on Toy Soldier TV www.toysoldiertv.com or here is the direct link to the film itself :-
http://www.toysoldiertv.com/videoview.asp?hd=0&vid=167&upid=11
Here at King & Country UK we have had in a large number of the landing craft and only today we sent most of them out this is going to prove a great King & Country model and a must have............in my opinion.
Add your comments to this blog if you have got the Landing craft and share your views. Or by all means use this section of the K&C UK Blog to ask questions about the item.
