Just picked up the new Airfix LCVP Higgins Boat Landing Craft from Colpar Hobbies here in Denver. From previous posts, this is new mold in 1/72 (not 1/76) and it looks more Heller-ish than Airfix-ish to me. The kit includes 83 parts, 3 boat crew figures and THREAD for the bow ramp cables. Two marking options are included, PA 26-19 (Omaha Beach) or PA 33-4 (Utah Beach), both with a white diamond marking for the hull. Not bad for $4.98.
I rarely buy boat/ship models, but due to the recent D-Day 60th anniversary observances and "Saving Private Ryan", I had to have this historic craft.
Martin