U-20 Course

Veteran's ambush

Richard.Li zi qiu

This 1/144 scale diorama depicts a sudden ambush in a war-torn urban environment. A Veteran Zaku II attacks an RX-78 mobile suit from the shadows, capturing the tension and tactical nature of close-quarters urban combat. The scene combines dynamic poses, rich weathering effects, and a richly layered narrative to create a brutal battlefield atmosphere.
Key Features and Techniques

Lighting Modification: LED lights mounted on the Zaku and Gundam enhance realism and visual focus.

Color Modulation and Shading: Front-to-back shading is applied to all mobile suits and environmental elements, enhancing depth of field and contrast.

Custom Details: Sculpted panel lines and mechanical details have been added to both mobile suits for greater refinement.

Component Modification: Weapons, backpacks, and armor components have been customized to make them more aggressive and combat-ready.

Heavy Weathering: Extensive battle damage and field wear are simulated using flaking, drybrush, and paint techniques.

Oil Washes and Stripes: Enamel-based washes and stripes are applied to armor, vehicles, and buildings for enhanced realism.

Urban Diorama Construction: Ruined buildings constructed from scratch, featuring aged posters, rust, grime, and structural decay.

Scale Backgrounds: Painted and weathered 1/144 scale vehicles, pedestrians, and a Type 61 tank add narrative and a sense of scale.

Ground Effects: Rubble, cracked pavement, dirt, and overgrown grass are created using textured pastes and pigments.

Environmental Storytelling: Poses and layouts convey a sense of surprise, movement, and veteran-level tactical maneuvering.

From the mobile suits to the finest environmental details, every element has been meticulously crafted to reflect the wear, tension, and narrative depth of enduring an ambush on a shattered battlefield.