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  • Greg_147
    • Feb 2014
    • 345

    #1

    1/144 - 'Bridgehead' - Iraq 2003

    Hi all,

    I've finished work on my 1/144 diorama set, and hopefully have done it some justice! It depicts two T-72s of the Iraqi Army in 2003 guarding a bridge over a canal.

    One of the vehicles is dug in, while a soldier behind it inspects supplies and a newly delivered DShK machine-gun. A soldier rests in a sandbag emplacement, and on the bridge, a second T-72 has arrived, waiting to be let across. A civilian has approached, and a third soldier is telling him that he'll need to wait for them to finish before he himself is allowed to pass.

    Overall this was a fun build! The trickiest part was the water, and getting it to set within the dome shape. There were a few leakages. The kit also came with about 6 other soldiers, but on close inspection these turned out to be US troops, so I had no need for them on this one. Also, it came with 4 palm trees, but I don't think I could have made these work. So here we are! Enjoy!

    Many thanks,
    Greg

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  • NickT
    • Apr 2019
    • 194

    #2
    At such a small scale I think you've done a fantastic job - never seen these before.

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    • Jim R
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 15650
      • Jim
      • Shropshire

      #3
      Hi Greg
      That is excellent. You can certainly get a lot in the space at this scale although it must be a strain on the eyes.
      Jim

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      • spanner570
        SMF Supporters
        • May 2009
        • 15378

        #4
        Great build, Greg.
        I'm very impressed by the amount of detail and also one heck of a lot to look at.
        Very nice indeed.

        Ron

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        • Gern
          SMF Supporters
          • May 2009
          • 9211

          #5
          That's excellent work in such a tiny scale!

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          • papa 695
            Moderator
            • May 2011
            • 22769

            #6
            Fantastic work

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            • Greg_147
              • Feb 2014
              • 345

              #7
              Thank you all. They really are interesting little kits, so if you see them come up on eBay, I'd highly recommend giving them a go!

              Greg

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              • minitnkr
                Charter Rabble member
                • Apr 2018
                • 7510
                • Paul
                • Dayton, OH USA

                #8
                The civilian added just the right splash of color. Well done dio. PaulE

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                • adt70hk
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Sep 2019
                  • 10400

                  #9
                  Love it!!

                  Very well done!!

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                  • Mini Me
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jun 2018
                    • 10711

                    #10
                    Well executed and a beautiful result...Hat's off to the lead tank driver, He's threaded a needle in crossing that bridge without disturbing a brick.:thumb2: Rick H.

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                    • Greg_147
                      • Feb 2014
                      • 345

                      #11
                      Thank you for the comments all! I think I'll go back to a comparatively large scale for the time being.....1/72 :smiling5:

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