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A German based hobby supplier we had not yet reported on here, SSN Modellbau, is releasing two new amphibious landing craft.

The Landing Craft, Personnel (Large) (LCP(L)) was the first purpose-build landing craft to be acquired by the US Marine Corps. That was followed by The Landing Craft, Personnel (Ramp) -(LCP(R)) to solve the biggest problem with the basic LCP(L) – the difficulties encountered in disembarking over the sides of the craft. These boats were the first in a series of designs that culminated in the LCVP, one of the most important Allied weapons of the Second World War.

These are resin pieces with PE detail for the guns, rudders, ramps and what appears to be a ship's wheel.

No release data has yet been set (they are listed as 'On Approach') or details of how many boats will be provided in each set. Once those details become available we will post them here.

In the mean time, take a look at the SSN Modellbau site and the products they offer. They have an English translation option to view their site. The sell products that they make themselves as well as acting as a retail site for other manufacturers.