Gecko Models Military Figure & Landing Craft Set
US Rangers LC(A) with Grappling Hooks (1/35)
- 1/35 scale plastic model kit featuring detailed US Army Rangers
- Includes Landing Craft Assault (LC(A)) with interior and exterior details
- Depicts D-Day assault at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, 6 June 1944
- Figures posed in action with climbing gear, ropes, and grappling hooks
- Photo-etched parts for added realism and detailing
- Clear instructions and optional decals for accurate unit markings
- Perfect for diorama builders and WW2 collectors
- Unpainted and unassembled, glue and paints required
History:
On the morning of June 6th, 1944, US Army Rangers undertook one of the most daring and dangerous missions of D-Day—scaling the sheer cliffs of Pointe du Hoc under intense enemy fire. Their objective was to silence a German battery of 155mm guns believed to be threatening the Utah and Omaha beach landings. Transported in British-designed Landing Craft Assault (LC(A)), the Rangers braved rough seas, barbed wire, and enemy defences with determination and grit.
Equipped with grappling hooks, rope ladders, and sheer courage, the 2nd and 5th Ranger Battalions stormed the base of the cliffs and began their vertical assault. Despite heavy casualties, they succeeded in capturing and securing the position, which became one of the most iconic episodes of the Normandy landings.
This Gecko Models set brings this pivotal moment to life, offering a highly detailed LC(A) with interior fittings and a full complement of US Ranger figures mid-action. It’s a tribute to one of the most heroic chapters in modern military history, ideal for serious World War II modellers.
