Sep 06, 2025

Black Hawk Down – Capture of Arms Dealer, Somalia 1993

This 1:35 scale diorama recreates a dramatic moment from Operation in Mogadishu, Somalia, 1993, when U.S. Special Forces captured Somali arms dealer. The scene is part of the Black Hawk Down series, focusing on urban warfare, helicopter insertions, and vehicle interceptions during the conflict.

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🔹 Diorama Concept

The diorama depicts U.S. forces executing a coordinated mission:

MH-60L Black Hawk helicopters hovering above with crew and operators.
AH-6J Little Bird gunship providing close support at low altitude.
A civilian-style black SUV, carrying armed Somali crew, intercepted on a dirt road.
Ground textures, vegetation, and urban details enhance the realism of this tense operation.

🔹 Models Featured in the Diorama

🚁 MH-60L Black Hawk with Crews

Detailed cockpit and troop bay.
Includes gunners and operators posed at the doors.
Markings and weathering replicate combat service helicopters.

🚁 AH-6J Little Bird

Armed with rocket pods and miniguns.
Crew inside cockpit in combat gear.
Mounted in-flight with clear stand for dynamic effect.

🚙 Black SUV with Riders

Civilian vehicle modified to represent transport used in Mogadishu.
One African driver and one armed gunner passenger, both hand-painted.
Weathered effects for realism on dirt roads.

👥 Figures Included

U.S. Special Forces operators inside helicopters, ready for fast-rope or door-gun actions.
African driver and gunner in the SUV, representing Atto’s entourage.

📦 Preorder Information

Status: Preorder (limited run, handcrafted after order).
Estimated Shipping: [Insert timeline – e.g. ships within 3–4 weeks after order].
What’s Included: Diorama base, Helicopter models, SUV vehicle, and figures as shown.
Note: This is a finished ProBuilt diorama, not a kit. No assembly required.

📝 Conclusion (Call-to-Action)

This diorama captures the tension, speed, and precision of U.S. Special Operations during the Somalia conflict in 1993. Each element—helicopter, ground vehicle, and figures—was carefully built and painted to tell a historically inspired story.

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