By: Austin Kennedy

Manufacturer(s): Trumpeter

Modifications: I added the blast shields from sheet styrene, along with the DUKE antenna from styrene rod and tubing. The winch, concertina wire and antennas are made from metal wire. I drilled out the tip of the barrel of the .50 on top. I swapped out the weapons on the figures with OKB Grigorov weapons, added tape slings, and made slight changes in the figures' poses.

After-market parts: Eduard M1126 Detail and Slat Armor PE sets, Blackdog Stryker Stowage set, Goffy Model US Iraq War equipment set, and Real Model water box.

Description: The building is HQ-72 with a sidewalk that I made from styrofoam and mosaic tiles upon which I poured plaster. The figures are modified Caeser Miniatures painted with Vallejo. The stryker is painted with Tamiya Nato Green and weathered with a few thin washes of Vallejo Iraqi Sand. The diorama is based in Iraq. Another thing to notes is the graffiti tags on the wall. I made my own stencils from paper and sprayed to make a mini-tag.