Airfix Higgins LCVP | 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

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

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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:
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@muchasgracias6976 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, really enjoyed this one. You did a splendid job and I'll always enjoy a brush painted model. Thanks.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chrispacer4231 3 жыл бұрын

October 22nd 2020...as I commented on the review episode , I have this kit in my stash... I also have the AIRFIX LST with the SHERMAN... I’m sure you can fine crew members...enough said.... I REALLY LIKE YOUR CHOICE OF PAINTING AND MARKINGS... very colorful , different from the standard grey... looks like something that would be used for the raid at DEIPPE or SICILY ... if and when I build mine ...I will follow your technique.. if you don’t mind ... I’m saving this for future reference... another excellent job... and presentation... CHRIS from the USA

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris! By all means, I hope this video can give you some guidance for when you build yours :D

@johndungate482 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this post/ build- nice background theme; good editing and some model making hints. No stress..!! I think the result is very good- it's not about how big or complicated the model you build; it's the little bits that you do, to make it look good- dry brush here, some small details there, etc. I agree- it needs some figures to give it some ' movement' - possibly some of Airfix's figures from their soldier sets...? Anyway, very good...!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed this one :D

@vseglu9754 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Like the rust effect on it. And loving the weekly vids so keep it up

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@luislealsantos 3 жыл бұрын

I Remember the first kits build in your channel. Inspiring . Great work. I'm short in words about your excellent work. thank you for all have been shared with us.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's been quite a journey over the last 4 and a half years!

@simongee8928 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that in 60 years of making plastic kits, of the hundreds I've made even though it appears to be commonly recommended, not one has ever been washed and I've never had any issues with glue or paint adhering.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I think I only had problems once - but you could feel the plastic was really greasy. I don't wash all my kits as sometimes I can't really be bothered

@joealexzander7270 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online ?

@dustinfranco9201 2 жыл бұрын

@Joe Alexzander Flixportal xD

@joealexzander7270 2 жыл бұрын

@Dustin Franco thanks, I signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it !

@dustinfranco9201 2 жыл бұрын

@Joe Alexzander no problem =)

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build and review of a less commonly modelled vehicle. I especially like the Royal Navy scheme.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@douglasw.7864 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review Matt.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@petercomb8635 3 жыл бұрын

Good Build thank You

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@williamroberts8470 3 жыл бұрын

Great contrast. Love the blue.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Aardvarkdk1 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best models yet, Matt. Kudo's for that ! Especially like the effects (rust etc).

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@marsbar7099 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SteamRailPatreonR761VR 3 жыл бұрын

YOUR VOICE IS AMSR TO MY EARS THANKS AGAIN

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

thanks :D

@alessiodecarolis 3 жыл бұрын

About the missing figures, I remember the old Lct with the Sherman, it had 3 figures, but not Mgs

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, isn't that interesting

@danhudson4614 3 жыл бұрын

They actually would have had a 4 man crew including an engineer. The engineer was quite important. So it sucks a bit not to get them all included.

@TUIflyfan_123 3 жыл бұрын

Great model! I have used this channel to get better

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!

@decam5329 3 жыл бұрын

I read, or saw somewhere, that a soldier who went into battle in one of these said, "I don't know who this Higgins guy is, but he hates us." Not a great sea boat by all accounts.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I can imagine

@gleggett3817 3 жыл бұрын

Higgins didn't put a ramp on it initially - it had a pointed front. The first models were in British use from 1940 as the LCP(L) or "R-boat" and Commandos had to hop over the side. It wasn't until 1941 that a ramped version was demonstrated in the US.

@chrispacer4231 3 жыл бұрын

IT FLOATS... hit the beach... nice job ... COOL

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks!

@sandtable8091 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your work. Music doesn't add anything and is a bit intrusive but the tutorial is first class. I like the way you show errors that become apparent as you go along. Refreshing.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. I try to manage the music as best I can - after the intro it becomes more ambient than anything. I used to do build videos without any music at all, and although people would comment on how they liked that, sadly the videos did not have a big audience. Since adding music the audience has grown, clearly the people who want silent videos are more of a minority. I would do more videos like that in the future though if it really became an issue

@sandtable8091 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the music beginning and end, even through the video but fade out while you're talking. You've got good ideas and tips and it's always great to hear them properly. Keep up the good work

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandtable8091 ah, maybe it was just a little too loud in this one - I usually drop the audio levels but must have mixed this one a little differently

@SprueFascinationChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely build, Matt 👌

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite 3 жыл бұрын

A cracking build. Learnt a bit as well. Great video

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@LemmyCaution66 3 жыл бұрын

Nice LCVP Higgins boat. Always wanted to build one many years ago. But I could not find any way back then. The missing crew is a bit of a bummer Have a nice day 👋🌲🇧🇪

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I think there was a Heller version once upon a time . . . . Thanks for watching!

@adrianjarratt 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good kit for ease of construction - no flash and accurate molding. Certainly would benefit from crew figures as you mentioned. More kudos for the "will it float?" question...

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! I usually get asked by someone if my model boats float so thought I would answer it first this time :)

@Joesoe06 3 жыл бұрын

It looks very nice I especially like the rusty weathering gives it a realistic appearance

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ModellingWeekly 3 жыл бұрын

Looks epic! really love the little rust accents, they are perfect!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@panzerriff 3 жыл бұрын

Rust? I thought they were made of wood...

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@@panzerriff yea, mostly wood but with metal armour and fittings. I applied the rust streaks on those parts

@sandtable8091 3 жыл бұрын

I'd watch your stuff even if it was heavy metal. I'd just learn to hum along. Keep up the good work.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! :D

@johnashley-smith4987 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. This kit looks like a fun, easy " low impact" project. Perfect for a weekend project! Nice job. Crew figures would complete the model. Sad Airfix overlooked that fact. This kit seems a far cry from the ancient landing craft they used to do. I think I may get this for a diorama , thanks again!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'd be interested in seeing your diorama when it's finished!

@Ralle1968 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!👍

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@PiperStart 3 жыл бұрын

Nice model, good weathering and great topic.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build brother!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@valborchardt3596 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, that was really lovely and i do agree with you re figures. It just seems to complete a build if there are figures..... evertheless, its very nice. Take care as always

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@marcosgarcia4467 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!!!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@j.yde.n 3 жыл бұрын

good job on your Higgins Man! Such A shame that we did not see action from the new airbrush

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I built this kit back in 2019 so was way before I bought my airbrush . . . unless anyone can help me with time travel?

@downthethroatmodeling 3 жыл бұрын

The background and history is very informative. I will probably get this kit and refer back to this. I have been subscribed to you as Rick Turk but changed to this branded channel when I started posting my builds.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad to see another modeller has taken the YT plunge!

@RotweillerofJustice 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we could lobby Airfix to design and release a new set of 1/72 naval figures that would suit this and other craft? Gunners firing the .50 cal and coxswains for landing craft and gunners and officers for some other naval 1/72 scale ships would be nice. I know I’ve found it hard to find some decent crew figures for my Bluebell build.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think generally a number of newly tooled figures in a number of scales would be great!

@franktozier3184 3 жыл бұрын

Overall the finished kit looks nice

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pinki3733 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video from you

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't have to do much waiting, it's been out for over 4 months lol

@pinki3733 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes i know i haven't seen it yet though btw I made a channel about airfix because of you its called Charliebuildsairfix

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@@pinki3733 awesome!

@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels 3 жыл бұрын

great job on the LCVP Matt. I adore the weathering & dry brushing you added to it. After seeing how detailed it is...........I'm really tempted to get one & make a USMC one. Also I love the addition of segment titles to your build videos . I highly recommend keeping them in your future videos Matt. Plus from a fellow KZfaqr & Editor they make spot to fade in & out different background music tracks.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍. Yes, I think you'd be able to do a really good diorama out of these! Yeah, the segments do make it better for editing (and for adding chapters too)

@julianmhall 2 жыл бұрын

Easy for me to be wise after the fact. Maybe spray / brush the inside with the bulkheads / pieces dry fitted to mask areas you want to glue later? Like you do with aircraft masking the wheel wells by using wheels in the raised position. Then take out the bits to expose the areas you want to glue.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, it would have been easier than the way i painted it

@piotrekszczepanski5125 3 жыл бұрын

great build! I really like the look of the camo. Imo the boat looked slightly better with the insides grey, but the black looks awesome. Great job on the weathering too.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Humbrol 32 is a really dark grey (as asked for in the instructions) but it's almost black

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

u know that u are the only You Tuber who always give reply to our coment i like that

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Shame that not many more do reply :(

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes hmmmmm

@user-nc8qh1sv3k 3 жыл бұрын

nice!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tomp.214 3 жыл бұрын

wow it looks fabulous and I really like the rust on it. You've made it look so much bigger than it is with all the amazing details, great job. On another note I think I prefer the Revell glue over the Tamiya glue as I have tried both and have found that after a while it becomes hard to get the glue out of the bottle using the included brush in the tamiya glue, although the Revell glue still isn't perfect as I have had some problems with the glue not coming out the needle for the first time using fresh from the store. Can't wait to see your next video! :D

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I've had those exact problems! I find that if you put the lid back on the Revell Contacta straight away it prevents the cement from drying in the needle (if it does it becomes a pain to unclog it). But yes, the brush in the tamiya bottle is a little too small to reach the bottom, so when that happens I use an old paintbrush to get the cement out.

@tomp.214 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Hi, thanks for the suggestions I will use them next time as I'm just about out of glue and ready to get some more, hopefully I will be able to avoid these complications next time! :D

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomp.214 Fingers crossed

@dogeboi1996 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianartillery Жыл бұрын

I think this is an old Heller rebox - I got mine when Airfix released the Jeep and trailer kit, and the GMC CCKW 353 truck: both have extremely small crew figures - nearer 1/87 (HO) than 1/76 (OO). The figures on the Higgins boat are just as tiny. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice kit that goes well with the old Airfix LCM [III].

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

I know which one you mean, but this is indeed a newer Airfix own-tooled kit

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

ooo nice u have uploaded it hmm

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, finally here!

@rogueplastic 3 жыл бұрын

Now that you have an airbrush, there is no excuse not to use it. :-D It looks like a nice little kit. Buying extra crew for a landing party would make a great little diorama. I am far from being a river counter, but that painting and colours definitely need some extra research before one starts. Even the artwork shows that it's not just grey on the inside.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

The box artwork is completely grey on the inside - i painted this kit exactly as per the instructions, and the box artwork makes no indication of any colours. So if there is a failing here, it's on airfix's part. In order to build models you shouldn't have to do research, but I do in my videos to make things a little better. This is a review channel at the end of the day, and I have to make the decision to do or not do things so that people can make an unbiased choice based on my video whether they then go on and buy one for themselves. Also, i've had many requests to still hand paint models, so using an airbrush is going to be completely my choice depending on the kit i'm building

@rogueplastic 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Feels like you might have missunderstood me there a bit. Wasn't blaming you, or saying that you should have done more or less research. Modelling is an art and whether one wants to make the model as accurate as possible, or a complete opposite of the real thing is really up to that person. In the video it really looks like that the box art's upper part is a very different colour than the lower part of the internals. Maybe it was to represent the shadows, I don't know. For me it looked like it's different. And this is in no way me saying that you messed up, rather Airfix not being consistent with the box art and the paint instruction. Wouldn't be the first time, really. I understand the request for more brush painting. Many people don't have an airbrush out of financial, lack of free space or any other reasons. And all the big names here on youtube from PLASMO to Doog, use airbrush extensively. Using a brush seems to be secondary most of the time. I for one was chasing the golden way of paintbrushing to get the same effect as an airbrush. Never reached it. Which probebly contributed me losing all my mojo back in the day and putting the hobby away. Also the two techniques aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, they should come together and form an allience to get the best result possible. Now again, this is not about me bashing you not using an airbrush. By the end of the day it's your decision and I will respect that regardless of me saying that you should have used an airbrush for certain places or not.

@donhlohinec2242 3 жыл бұрын

Hi: I must have got all mine from the early issue because it came with 3 crew: 1 man for each mg position & 1 craft operator. The crew aren't the best not being crisp but passable. I also have a couple of the LST kits they also have 3 crew again passable.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have the Heller/Airfix 2004 tooling, which did indeed come with crew

@idofivethings6222 3 жыл бұрын

Got this kit for a d-day diorama

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@scalesmodellingmagic5883 3 жыл бұрын

I’m currently painting my airfix Sherman it recommends that I use Humbrol 159 khaki, what would be the tamyia equivalent to Humbrol 159 . (it’s not the tamyia khaki drab)

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

According to this chart www.humbrol.com/uk-en/media/Humbrol_Conversion_Chart.pdf there does not appear to be an exact humbrol to tamiya match for that particular colour. You may have to make a choice about what looks closest

@scalesmodellingmagic5883 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes some charts say that is tamyia XX-27 is that correct?

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@@scalesmodellingmagic5883 If the chart say that it is . . . . I don't have any more information than you i'm afraid

@scalesmodellingmagic5883 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes cheers thanks for the information I’ll have to find a suitable paint for it 🙂

@lizmurray5987 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya there Matt! I was just wondering when you are going to do another subscriber showcase? I have submitted mine and long to see you review.it

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Soon!

@thiruraj3866 3 жыл бұрын

This looks cool. I think it's a both

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@mohidh1954 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest you get a better compressor after maybe a year. These compressors might not last. Great video!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

hey can u pls make a diorama tutorial for tank model

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I will do one in the future

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes thnx it wll be helpful

@udorechner6846 Жыл бұрын

Very nice build but due to the lighting some colors looks only black especialy when applying the blue wavecamo... The black interieur of the boat looks wrong. A mid gray/navy gray would way better.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts - the paint used on the inside is a very dark grey rather than a pure black but as you say, the lighting and camera settings have made it look much darker

@franktozier3184 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe using an airbrush would have helped during construction

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, It probably would have - especially with all those little fiddly bits. Sadly though, I built this model about 10 months ago, which was about 9 months before I bought my airbrush

@lxtechmangood9503 3 жыл бұрын

Would have been better with the 3 or 4 crew members

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

yes!

@chard7599 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be 10 seconds in, messed it up and thrown it against the wall in protest

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

@lundai2361 2 жыл бұрын

I wil build it rc

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@lundai2361 2 жыл бұрын

I got tu du xps under the ship that it floats good becose i wil make it good eno enough that it can transport a car or tank or something

@kamalrex1 3 жыл бұрын

i have d day versıon.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@roselinerussell4928 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this because after 'Brexit' I am going to use one of these to raid France's northern coast, fill it up with wine, cheese and various European motor car parts and bring them back to Blighty...

@roselinerussell4928 3 жыл бұрын

What its only a scale model..! Blast Damn and ... Well Bad sportsmanship if you ask me..!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Probably wouldn't be too hard to make one if you have some wood and a saw . . .

@saabiqnazim1562 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes hahhaha it will be hard for us not for u lol