Any opinons on the kits quality?
Is there any thing else out there to recommend in a similar subject?
Thinking of a dio with a beached 1/72 something or other.
These old Airfix kits are actually 1/76 scale and from the 60s and 70s. A few of Airfix’s latest kits are true 1/72 scale (the ones they distribute with Heller like the WB Jeep, LCVP, and CCKW 2½ ton truck).
Didn’t ESCI also had a set of 1/72 scale diorama, including the base (D-day), vehicles and figures?
Yes, Esci did a set as did AMT/Ertl, which used Esci kits and accessories with vacuformed bases. MPC did the vacuformed base sets as well but used Airfix 1/76 scale items.
Dragon does a 1/72 scale LCM3 with a beach scene and several GIs and beach obstacles as well. It is probably the easiest of the above kits to find. I think it came out in late 2004 and should still be readily available. The LCM is not as nice as Trumpeter’s, but includes a clear acetate display base.
Speaking of Esci, after they went out of business, did any other company re-boxed esci’s products and currently selling them on market?
Yes, Italeri has most of their molds and has reissued many of them.
Buy it and if all else fails keep it for spare parts.
Hooya!