I am planning a 1/72-scale diorama incorporating a Challenger 2 passing an abandoned car on a street in an Iraqi town during the 2003 conflict.
What would be an appropriate civilian vehicle for this setting? I am not aware of any kits, but perhaps there are diecast models that would fit in with this scale. I initially thought of Oxford Diecast, but these are scaled at 1/76, and clearly too small. Any thoughts?
Paul
I’m not going to be super helpful with make/models but there were minivans all over the place. I seem to recall they were Kias, which would make them Carnivals.
There were also tons of Kia Bongo trucks.
You probably couldn’t go wrong with 1990’s Toyota Corollas. I seem to think that’s what many of the orange and white taxis were.
Apache26,
Thanks for that useful information. Actually, I have opted for a BMW; evidently, these were quite common in Iraq at that time, and I have found a suitable diecast model that can be weathered and slightly damaged to replicate an abandoned vehicle at the roadside.
Paul
IDAP Technologies has released a 3D-printed Toyota Land-Cruiser
https://www.super-hobby.fr/products/Pickup-Toyota-land-Cruiser-pickup.html
and EMP3D makes a Toyota Hilux
I’m not sure both of the kits above include clear parts though…
Cararama/Hongwell has a wide range of “1/72 scale” diecast cars but you better check the actual scale of the model you’re looking for…
There’s even a '57 Bel Air from Kitahara (if you’re not on a budget…)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/376856534377
Cheaper option from Cararama
H.P.
