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Enhance your military vehicle models with premium resin 1/35 scale figures from CMK, the Czech Republic-based manufacturer renowned for exceptional sculpting quality and innovative resin casting techniques. This specialized collection features modern US Infantry from Operation Iraqi Freedom, contemporary US tankers, and the classic Vickers machine gun with authentic poses, period-correct equipment, crisp casting quality, and superior detail levels impossible to achieve through conventional plastic injection molding for discerning armor modelers.
CMK (Czech Master Kits) has established itself as a premier manufacturer of aftermarket resin figures and detail sets for military modeling, earning international recognition for exceptional sculpting quality, accurate subject research, and innovative resin casting techniques that deliver detail levels impossible to achieve through conventional plastic injection molding. Founded in the Czech Republic with deep roots in European modeling traditions, CMK combines artistic sculpting talent with meticulous historical research to create figures and accessories that elevate armor and aircraft models beyond stock kit limitations, providing discerning modelers with the authentic human elements and period-correct details that bring dioramas and displays to life.
CMK's Operation Iraqi Freedom infantry series captures American soldiers during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and subsequent operations, representing one of the most significant military campaigns of the early 21st century. These three complementary two-figure sets work together to create complete infantry squads with varied poses and equipment configurations that accurately reflect US Army and Marine Corps personnel during desert operations in the Middle East.
The US Infantry Freedom Iraq Part I introduces the series with two soldiers in authentic combat poses, wearing desert camouflage uniforms (DCU - Desert Camouflage Uniform) with the distinctive three-color desert pattern that became iconic during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The figures feature Interceptor body armor with SAPI (Small Arms Protective Insert) plates, the modular tactical vest system that replaced earlier ALICE gear, and period-correct load-bearing equipment configured for desert operations.
The US Infantry Freedom Iraq Part II continues the series with additional poses and equipment variations, allowing modelers to build diverse squad compositions. The figures wear PASGT (Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops) helmets or the newer ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet) that was being introduced during this period, accurately reflecting the transitional equipment state during 2003-2004 operations.
The US Infantry Freedom Iraq Part III completes the series with specialized roles including radio operators, squad leaders, or soldiers in security positions. Together, these six figures provide comprehensive coverage of US infantry squad composition, enabling modelers to create realistic dismounted patrol scenes, vehicle crew complements for Humvees and other tactical vehicles, or checkpoint and security scenarios that characterized urban operations in Iraq.
Each figure features authentic weapons including M4 carbines with various optical sights and accessories, M16A2 and M16A4 rifles, M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) for fire support, and M203 grenade launchers mounted under rifles. The equipment details include CamelBak hydration systems essential for desert operations, ammunition pouches and magazine carriers, radio equipment and antennas, first aid kits and individual equipment, and authentic desert boots and gloves.
The sculpting captures realistic fabric folds in the DCU uniforms showing how the material drapes and bunches under load-bearing equipment, authentic body armor fit and configuration, natural standing, walking, and tactical poses, detailed facial features with individual character, and proper weapon handling and carrying positions. These details ensure that the figures integrate seamlessly into dioramas depicting contemporary Middle Eastern operations, providing the essential human element for Abrams tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, Humvees, and other US military equipment from the Iraq War era.
The US Tankers Modern (2.5 Figures) set provides essential crew figures for contemporary American armored fighting vehicles, specifically designed for M1 Abrams tank models and other modern US armor. This specialized set features two full figures and one half-figure sculpted in the distinctive tanker coveralls (CVC - Combat Vehicle Crewman uniform) that immediately identify these as armored vehicle personnel rather than generic infantry troops.
The figures wear the characteristic tanker coveralls in tan or green depending on era and unit, CVC helmets (Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet) with integrated communications equipment, headset and microphone systems for inter-crew communication, and personal weapons including M9 pistols or M4 carbines. The poses capture the relaxed yet alert postures of experienced tank crews during operational pauses, maintenance activities, or pre-mission briefings, with details like hands gesturing during conversation, casual standing positions appropriate for crew rest, and authentic equipment placement on the coveralls.
The half-figure design is particularly valuable for armor modelers, allowing placement in open tank hatches where only the upper body remains visible. This approach maximizes realism while minimizing the need to detail lower body areas that won't be seen in typical display configurations. The half-figure can represent a tank commander scanning the horizon from the cupola, a loader preparing ammunition, or a gunner emerging from the turret, adding essential life and scale reference to armor models.
These tanker figures work perfectly with M1 Abrams models in all variants (M1, M1A1, M1A2, M1A2 SEP), M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicles, and other contemporary US armored vehicles. The figures can populate maintenance scenes showing crews performing daily checks, create command post scenarios with tank commanders coordinating operations, or add human scale to static armor displays demonstrating the size and presence of modern main battle tanks.
The Vickers Machine Gun (WWII Variant) represents CMK's attention to classic weapons systems and period-correct accessories that enhance historical dioramas. This detailed resin casting recreates the iconic British-designed water-cooled machine gun in its World War II configuration, complete with all the mechanical details and accessories that made the Vickers a reliable support weapon from World War I through the Korean War.
The Vickers machine gun served British and Commonwealth forces with distinction across multiple conflicts and theaters. Adopted in 1912 and serving until the 1960s in some armies, the Vickers earned legendary status for reliability, with documented instances of sustained fire for hours without malfunction when properly maintained and supplied with cooling water. The water-cooled barrel jacket, distinctive corrugated cooling fins, and robust tripod mount made the Vickers instantly recognizable on battlefields from the Western Front to the jungles of Burma.
CMK's resin casting captures the complete weapon system including the machine gun body with water jacket and cooling system, Mk IV tripod mount with elevation and traverse mechanisms, ammunition box with belt feed system, condensing can for water vapor recovery, spare parts and tools, and all mechanical details including sights, cocking handle, and feed mechanism. The casting quality preserves fine details like the corrugated water jacket texture, tripod adjustment mechanisms, ammunition belt links, and mounting hardware that bring authenticity to the weapon system.
This accessory works perfectly with British Commonwealth infantry figures from multiple manufacturers, creating defensive positions and weapons emplacements, adding authentic period firepower to trench warfare dioramas, representing support weapons in infantry company displays, or creating weapons training and maintenance scenes. The Vickers served in conflicts including World War I Western Front and other theaters, World War II across all British Commonwealth operations, Korean War with British and Commonwealth forces, and various colonial conflicts through the 1950s and 1960s.
Modelers can use the Vickers to create compelling scenarios including defensive positions with sandbag emplacements, weapons pits in trench systems, vehicle-mounted configurations on armored cars and carriers, training scenes with instructors and students, or maintenance and cleaning activities showing the weapon's mechanical complexity. The water-cooled design and substantial tripod mount make the Vickers a visually distinctive element that immediately establishes period and nationality in historical dioramas.
CMK resin figures distinguish themselves through superior casting quality that preserves the sculptor's original detail without the compromises inherent in plastic injection molding. The resin material allows for undercuts, fine details, and delicate elements impossible to achieve in conventional plastic kits, resulting in figures with exceptional sculpting that captures natural body proportions and anatomy, realistic fabric folds showing how uniforms drape and bunch, authentic equipment placement and configuration, detailed facial features with individual character and expression, crisp detail preservation in buckles, straps, weapon details, and insignia, and minimal cleanup required with few mold lines or flash.
The resin material offers significant advantages for figure modelers including acceptance of all hobby paints without special preparation or priming, easy modification and customization through cutting, drilling, and sanding, stable base for advanced painting techniques, minimal shrinkage or warping during curing, and excellent detail retention even in thin sections like straps and weapon slings. These properties make CMK resin figures ideal for modelers seeking to showcase advanced painting skills or create customized poses and configurations.
CMK resin figures provide excellent surfaces for advanced figure painting techniques. The material accepts acrylics, enamels, and oils equally well, allowing modelers to employ sophisticated finishing methods including layered skin tone painting with highlights and shadows, authentic uniform color variations and fading, equipment weathering showing use and wear, leather and fabric texture differentiation, metallic finishes on weapons and equipment, and realistic hair and facial hair painting.
The crisp detail preservation supports techniques like pin washing to emphasize folds and details, dry brushing to highlight raised areas and textures, oil paint rendering for subtle color transitions, pigment weathering for dust and dirt accumulation, and realistic eye painting with proper iris and pupil detail. The figures' quality sculpting rewards careful painting, with well-defined facial features, equipment details, and uniform elements that respond beautifully to skilled brushwork.
All CMK 1/35 scale figures integrate seamlessly with the broader 1/35 scale modeling ecosystem. These figures work perfectly alongside vehicles, buildings, and terrain from multiple manufacturers, creating realistic military scenes and historical vignettes. Combine CMK figures with vehicles from various manufacturers for crew and infantry displays, pair with other figure manufacturers for diverse poses and nationalities, integrate with terrain accessories and buildings for complete dioramas, or use with weapons and equipment sets for enhanced realism.
The Operation Iraqi Freedom infantry figures work particularly well with modern US military vehicles including M1 Abrams tanks, M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicles, Humvees in various configurations, Stryker wheeled combat vehicles, and MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles. The tanker figures complement any modern US armor model, while the Vickers machine gun enhances British Commonwealth vehicle and infantry displays from WWI through the 1950s.
CMK's commitment to accuracy is evident in their attention to period-correct uniform details and configurations, authentic equipment and weapons for specific time periods, accurate insignia and markings where applicable, realistic poses based on photographic reference, and appropriate accessories and personal equipment. This research ensures that figures integrate authentically into historical dioramas, providing educational value alongside modeling enjoyment.
The Operation Iraqi Freedom figures accurately represent the transitional equipment period of 2003-2004 when older PASGT helmets coexisted with newer ACH helmets, ALICE gear was being replaced by MOLLE systems, and desert camouflage uniforms were standard before the later adoption of digital camouflage patterns. This attention to temporal accuracy allows modelers to create period-specific displays that accurately represent particular phases of the Iraq War.
Resin figures offer excellent customization potential for modelers seeking unique poses or configurations. The material can be easily cut with razor saws or hobby knives, drilled for pinning and repositioning, sanded to modify contours and details, filled with putty for major modifications, and combined with parts from other figures for custom poses. This flexibility enables advanced modelers to create one-of-a-kind figures representing specific individuals, unique poses, or specialized equipment configurations not available in commercial figure sets.
CMK's figure offerings complement their extensive aftermarket parts catalog, allowing modelers to source both figures and vehicle detail sets from a single manufacturer known for quality and accuracy. Explore 1/35 CMK Aftermarket Parts for vehicle detail sets, engine sets, and accessories that enhance armor models to the same standard as these premium figures.
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CMK resin figures deliver premium quality with exceptional sculpting, crisp casting, and accurate research at competitive price points for resin figure sets. The superior detail and minimal cleanup required provide excellent value compared to lower-quality resin figures that require extensive preparation. The figures' compatibility with standard modeling paints and techniques makes them accessible to modelers at various skill levels, while the detail quality satisfies experienced figure painters seeking subjects worthy of advanced techniques.
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