Trumpeter 1/35 00418 U.S. Army in Iraq 2005

Details of Trumpeter 00418 1/35 U.S. Army in Iraq 2005

Basic Specifications

• Item No.: Trumpeter 00418
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: U.S. Army Infantry Figures, Iraq 2005
• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required
• Parts Count: 82 pieces
• Total Sprues: 6 plastic sprues
• No photo‑etched parts included
• Package Weight: approx 165 g
• Contains total 5 figures with modern combat poses
• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included

Kit Contents

• 5 U.S. Army infantry figure parts depicting soldiers deployed in Iraq circa 2005
• Accurate combat uniform, body armour and tactical gear components
• Individual firearms, helmets and communication accessory parts
• Diorama small accessories to match Middle East battlefield scene
• Paper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance

Kit Features

• Carefully sculpted modern U.S. military uniforms, tactical vests and body armour details
• Natural dynamic combat poses recreating patrol and alert status in Iraqi urban environments
• Matches perfectly with 1/35 modern U.S. military vehicle kits for diorama building
• Moderate part quantity for easy assembly, fine texture on fabric folds and equipment
• Great for modern military scene construction, figure painting and military model collection

Recommended Skill Level

• Suitable for modern military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors
• Moderate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing

Historical Background

• In the early 2000s, large numbers of U.S. Army troops were deployed to Iraq for stability and combat operations.
• By 2005, U.S. ground forces mainly carried out urban patrol, security missions and counter-insurgency tasks across Iraqi cities.
• Soldiers were equipped with the latest generation of combat uniforms, tactical vests and modern individual weapons to adapt to urban guerrilla warfare.
• Urban patrol, vehicle escort and building search were the most frequent daily combat missions for frontline U.S. infantry at that time.
• This figure set reproduces U.S. army infantry in typical operational states during the Iraq conflict in 2005.

Full-Set Figure Characteristics (U.S. Army in Iraq 2005)

• Main Uniform: Desert camouflage combat uniform, OTV body armour, combat helmet
• Main Equipment: US standard assault rifles, tactical pouches, radio sets and eye protection
• Combat Feature: Urban counter-insurgency, street patrol and area security missions
• Application Scenario: Middle East urban battlefield diorama, modern US military vehicle matching scenes