AIRFIX INCOMING 2014: D-DAY 70th ANNIVERSARY NEW-TOOL KITS
2014 looks like being a vintage year for Airfix, with a range of new-release and new-tool subjects in various scales. Here we look at some kits designed to partner with the D-Day landings that commenced on June 6, 1944. New-tool D-Day kits include the 1:72 scale Jeep, Trailer and 75mm Howitzer trio (below). Scaled to fit with the expansive Airfix range to this scale, the Jeep will fit nicely with dozens of aircraft, including a new-tool Douglas Dakota, also due for 2014 release. The D-Day Assault grouping (header pic) is a real bonus for diorama enthusiasts, with Jeep, Landing Craft and troops all included in the box. As usual with these combo sets, paints (12), brushes (2) and a tube of polystyrene cement are included, as is the D-Day logo adorning the box. The box-art looks pretty impressive, too. The new-tool (above) Higgins LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) reflects the importance of this craft, of which more than 20,000 were made. Each LCVP (scale plans below) could carry 3...