Check-Point - Iraq 2003 - 1/35 scale

Model of an armed American soldier standing near a Hummer at a checkpoint in IraqPencil drawing of an armed soldier surrounded by multilingual stop signs at a checkpointMilitary models of a checkpoint: a truck, a Humvee, soldiers, and figurines in front of a brick wall

This diorama was created to showcase the M923 "Bigfoot," which was built in another tutorial here...

Two "Hummer" vehicles, a Mercedes 190, and 16 figurines will round out the display...

Academy model kit of the M998 gun truck with American soldiers in combat

The first vehicle is a finely detailed model from the "Academy" brand. The wheels fit well and are the right size, unlike the early kits produced by other brands, in particular...

Beige military vehicle model with a machine gun, currently being assembled on a cutting matLes plaques de blindage ont été surélevées...

Model of an armored military Humvee with a machine gun at an Iraqi checkpointLa peinture est réalisée en deux tons déjà mentionnés dans d'autres tutoriels sur les véhicules de la guerre du Golfe...

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Military vehicle model currently being assembled, featuring a detailed interior and body parts on a cutting matLe second "Hummer" est une ancienne maquette "Tamiya" déjà peinte dont on a ajouté des accessoires dont une radio et un nouveau toit...

The trunk was cut open...

Green military armored vehicle model under construction, featuring a machine gun and equipment, on a cutting matUn nouveau tourelleau est posé. Le bouclier de la mitrailleuse est créé en carte plastique...

Another view...

Top view of a model of an armored vehicle loaded with crates, bags, and weaponsUne vue avant la pose du toit montrant tous les accessoires peints et collés...

Model of an open military Humvee with bags, ammunition, and equipment loaded in the backAutre vue. On distingue la radio au niveau du tableau de bord...

Model of a camouflaged military Humvee with a turret-mounted machine gun on a checkpoint dioramaLe modèle terminé et en place...

Aged gray model car body and separate chassis on a green cutting matLa Mercedes 190 a été fabriquée en carte plastique à l'échelle 1/35ème par JOSH...

 

Before painting the body, we'll cover all the glass areas with the excellent masking product "Masking Magic."

PLEASE NOTE that it is becoming common practice for product manufacturers to reduce the amounts of ingredients in their products. In this case, by almost a third!

But the price doesn't go down any because of that! It's practically a rip-off!

 

 

 

Gray model car with blue masking fluid applied to the windows; a bottle of Maskol next to itIn short, the product dries in two hours and can be cut with a utility knife. This is useful for airplane cockpit frames...

The vehicle is in place. Wheels have been added, along with a few details such as the lights, door handles, and grille...

 The rear corner of the fire was deliberately damaged...

The figurines

Miniatures of armed soldiers with a dog and a civilian at a checkpoint; currently being paintedSome of the figurines. Some of them have been slightly modified...

Sheet of decals featuring U.S. military insignia and ranks, including emblems, flags, and Arabic inscriptionsDes décals sont utilisés ici : à gauche : plaques arabes de la Mercedes et insignes de division des soldats, carte de press du cameraman...

On the right: American flags sewn onto the sleeves...

 

The Setting

Model of a crenellated brick wall on a polystyrene base with sandy ground and a fence under constructionAn extruded polystyrene panel glued to a wooden panel—then we add the sidewalks and some old, modified decorative elements...

The protective covers—made of concrete and plastic—come from a kit by the Meng brand. Note that a mold is included for making additional ones out of plaster...

Diorama of a military checkpoint featuring a truck, a Humvee, and other vehicles in front of a fortified wallLes différents modèles sont positionnés...

Model of a military truck with a soldier and a machine gun at an urban checkpointLe "Big-Foot" est collé sur sa base avec de la colle à bois...

1/35 Decal Sheet: Iraqi Signs and Flags for Checkpoints, STOP Signs, and Bilingual WarningsLa planche de decals qui va servir pour les différents panneaux du check-point...

Diorama of a military checkpoint in Iraq, featuring soldiers inspecting a blue car near a HumveeLes figurines sont mises en place après peinture, la scénette est terminée...

Diorama of a military checkpoint in Iraq featuring armored vehicles, soldiers, and figurines in front of a fortified wall

 

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