Pripyat fire truck and firefighters - Chernobyl diorama (ICM 1/35 scale model)

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Anonymous heroes of this disaster, you made a really simple and effective diorama in memory of those who risk their life at this time.*

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. There's a very poignant memorial to the Chernobyl firefighters in the current Chernobyl village which reads "To those who saved the world from nuclear disaster". Very true indeed.

[@NanatsukiBenio]

@@ModelNerd 1st to fight were fire crews of Lt Volodimir Pravik & Lt Victor Kibenok both were 23 years old both died two weeks later (Pravik's pumper was AC-40 130(ZIL 130 single rear axle but it has the body of AC30 Cistern with model 40 pump inside (field mod) Kibenok's Chemical Pumper was AC-40 (AC stands for AutoCistern Model 40) Ural 475 equipped with "Soap Cannon" as people called it. Kibenok's fire engine was filled with radiation and it has one axle damaged so liquidators tried to evacuate that pumper but they could not because of radiation overdosed body of the car itself so they tried to tow it but the truck did not wanted to move. finally they buried it nearby. the truck went to the grave after it's crew passed away. people cried over that truck the same way they cried over firefighters who arrived on it.... sad story but fact

[@septiccalling8341]

Really nice build. Emotive too with that little scenario at the end and sobering to think that the firefighters depicted would almost certainly be dead within days.....

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, very sobering. Depending on the figures you read, some of those firefighters would have received fatal doses before they had the chance to really think about it - within minutes in many cases.

[@dadtype2339]

Greetings from North Carolina USA! Ret. Firefighter (Capt/medic) here, very nice job. The tubes ontop, I didn't see anyone answer this, but those are to do a hard siphon, still in use today along with more flexible hoses. If there was a body of water around and your apparatus (Fire Engine) was low on water, or a Tender (Water truck/Tanker) was late, held up, broke down what have you, a series of those tubes would be linked together and then placed on INTAKE to the pump to either siphon directly (out to the hose[s]), refill drop tanks, or to resupply for whatever or whenever the need for that blessed H20 was short in supply, but in high demand. Water ways, flood controls Lakes, hell I've done a swimming pool before. But again, thank you and awesome build!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! That's really useful to know - that makes a lot of sense now. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@dadtype2339]

@@ModelNerd not to bother you thank you for the reply and I too do modeling and have really enjoyed your channel to that end I've subscribed rang the bell and I thumbs up everything! You do really good work my friend! Looking forward to more!

[@NanatsukiBenio]

two tips, bumper was always Black or repainted white, stripes on bonnet were slimmer, (saw real pumpers thousands of times) and that audio brought me to tears.......... my dad was there in 1986......................... chemical disasters and warfare unit Lieutenant (got Lt.Colonel after the mission) passed away at 49 due to problems with health caused by radiation. R.I.P dad.... and yes GREAT JOB ON THAT ONE!! MEMORY OF THOSE GUYS WILL LIVE FOREVER! those firemen in their early 20s saved millions of lives. Thanks for this vid man!

[@ModelNerd]

I'm sorry to hear that - thank you for your comment.

[@NanatsukiBenio]

@@ModelNerd No problem, your model is absolutely great! :) I'm happy to see people enjoying the hobby and remembering the past in this form :) I also plan to build this kit. fun fact! fire fighter figures were released 1st in this kit before official separate release (but in the box they do have separated instruction manual if i recall correctly) uniforms and equipment is amazing as well! had to own fire helmet like this and even fire hose haha

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Great build. That disaster made a lot of heroes. Watch the mini series “Chernobyl”. It was excellent.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, a great show - and absolutely chilling in places.

[@Goblin-Voblin]

Good job. But in the 2nd fire station in Pripyat 04.26.1986, there was no firetruck based on the ZIL-131. The guard of Vladimir Kibenok's sentry went out on two fire trucks AC-40 (Ural-375 and ZIL-130).Well, ICM made a mix of early and late production

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for the info. I'm glad you enjoyed the build

[@pineapplesand556ers]

I read a book about Chernobyl last year and couldn’t believe the plant kept in operation until December of 2000. Great work, sir.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, a couple of the other reactors were running for quite a while. Thanks for watching mate

[@allanrichards6448]

A nice kit and the setting was great. I've built the ICM 1/32 Tigermoth and the decals in that were difficult to handle too.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Allan. That Tigermoth looks like an interesting kit. Unfortunately (well, not really unfortunately) I will be moving overseas in the summer, and it's starting to affect my thinking in terms of models I buy and build ("Will this get smashed up in my shipping?"). Unfortunately the answer to that is invariably "yes".....

[@kyleSD70MAC]

Great on this, the rubble looks pretty real. Nice touch with the phone conversation at the end.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

This is a nice build man, I really enjoy the detail in the rubble. Figures turned out awesome too!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - glad you liked it!

[@markfergerson2145]

Fine execution of what looks like a really well made kit. Utterly bone chilling to think of being there, looking down and seeing one of those graphite blocks and thinking "O,h I'm dead. Still have to fight the fire though."

[@ModelNerd]

Absolutely. Those first responders and the later liquidators ("bio-robots") who had to go up on the roof...

[@davidcole8268]

Enjoyable, you almost made me want to build this! I wouldn't attempt a diorama, but would be inclined to weather the truck more. It's an inspired subject and the history is still eerily tangible.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks David. Yes, I think you're right - my version is a bit clean and a bit toy-like. It's very hard not to rust these to hell and make them look like a post-Chernobyl wreck.

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

Nice work! The truck looks really real!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@thomashaupt79]

This kind of fire truck was also used in East Germany. Rewind back to 85 Summer. On the last day in the Kindergarten we slept there and had a nice big Bonefire. As it was time to go to bed this Truck rolled up and put the fire out. The best part was we where driving around with it through the village. Great childhood memories. Funny where models can take us in our minds. I will never forget the roar of the engine when the pump went on.

[@ModelNerd]

That's a cool story - great memories!

[@LodewijkVrije]

the pipes on the roof is what they presumably stored flexible hoses in. carrying them rolled up, in these handy to carry metal frames. is really a modern thing. so the hoses that fit in those pipes is pretty much all you have. possibly the wider pipes carry longer hoses folded up. whilst the smaller pipes have a unfolded short section of hose.

[@ModelNerd]

Sounds like you're right - thanks for the info 🙂

[@normanlong2191]

Lovely Build thank you for posting !

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you like it!

[@AL3NOD1]

I was just looking at this model set Quite the Convenience Nice Build The ending Really immersed it

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, fellow Nerd! :)

[@thecrowsnesthobbies8650]

The hard pipe on top are call suction hose there used for sucking water out of standing tanks of water there a hard rubber with wire coil inside to keep it from collapsing

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Wow , that's a great project and very detailed with many accesories . The work at the assembling and painting this fire engine from Chernobyl desaster in 1986 , is fantastic and I like the final result . Thank you for sharing this great video ! 🏆👏👏👏👍🥇🌷

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Ovidiu!

[@lesthiele4921]

Gooc Morning Sir, that was a fantastic build and diorama build, many thanks for sharing, hope you are keeping safe and well in these crazy times, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Les. Yes, crazy times indeed. Stay safe.

[@calumclark1719]

That is bloody brilliant. really impressed with the detail with the fireman and the chaos of the ruble

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Calum, I appreciate that

[@RimsModels]

Stunning build there my friend very detailed love the back ground top job stay safe 👍🙏

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate, I appreciate that

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Fantastic diorama with the Firetruck and with the firecrew ...The work is so fantastic and very detailed at the assembling and painting this great truck with the crew !👏👏👏🏆🥇👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate :)

[@K29B08L19A92D]

Enjoyed the build! Always look forward to your uploads 😁

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@scottroberts7875]

have been awaiting this "different " and most intriguing build.. And you have achieved wizardry with detail and an extremely comprehensive overview of this most terrible event... thanks as always , for a few build tips along the way.. ATVB. Scott Somerset

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Scott, I appreciate that.

[@greedlike]

Beautiful

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robbo1068]

Excellent build and a great story....an atmospheric and chilling ending as well. The truck itself looks like a fun build and the figures an added bonus...ICM has done a good job with this model (apart from the minor issues of fit etc). Grand work and a pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Robbo. Yes, I really like the way companies like ICM and Miniart are going for less common subjects - it makes a lot of sense.

[@epicforger12345]

Ahh I wanted to get this kit I really like how they include a background too

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, I think ICM do this for their other Chernobyl inspired kits too. It's a nice extra.

[@MrPolicekarim]

great build mate!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks!

[@genosse_dyatlov3349]

If it doesn't taste like metal, it has turned out to be a very good model ;D

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate :)

[@LRBerry]

That was a great build. Well done.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you, Lee

[@josecesar8657]

Beautiful work

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very nice job on the build. Just to fill in your knowledge base that part that runs through the hole in the box to the pump is a P.T.O. (power take off) shaft which from the looks of it allows that truck to do "pump and roll" meaning it can apply water from the hoses or the top mount water cannons while the truck slowly drives down the road. Also I am guessing the tubes mounted of the roof are "hard suction hoses" which allow the truck to draw water from a pond, river or other static water supply. Agin you did a great job on the truck and the figures

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Tom - that makes a lot of sense. Really useful info, cheers.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

@@ModelNerd I had18 years on the job. My heart goes out to the firefighters who responded to that call, talk about going into the unknown.

[@rogernichols8150]

Great 👍 video and built 👌 👏 👍 please keep them coming 🙏

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Roger - I'll do my best!

[@maverick1013]

Excellent work, not easy thing to do a Chernobyl diorama but u depicted it very well here,a nice tribute to truly heroic men

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that.

[@mixererunio1757]

Great build as usual. I was thinking about building this model. I think I'll give it a try.

[@ModelNerd]

It's a bit expensive, but a nice kit

[@sebastianosterman5056]

Wow! Super nice build :) 🙌

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! 😁

[@BrushQuill]

A gorgeous build, as with many of the commwnts, a event and heroes that shouldn't be forgotten.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate. Couldn't agree more with those sentiments.

[@JamesJones-of8hl]

I have this kit. Now I am inspired to build it....the paint scheme is why I hesitated. I just wasn't sure how to mask it.

[@ModelNerd]

Yep, white first worked well here. Have fun!

[@DonGregorioYJack]

good job as always. Greetings from Spain.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@marekant7776]

I've been waiting for this. Let's get down to watching 😎

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Marek. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@marekant7776]

Model Nerd excellent build. Is this kit based on some particular scene/event?

[@ModelNerd]

The fire truck is a generic fire truck of the 1970s and 1980s USSR I believe, and I guess the firefighters are pretty standard from that era too. But the decals for the fire engine are specifically from Pripyat. I believe the fire truck is available separately with different decals. And of course, the the artwork backdrop is pretty specific :)

[@philRminiatures]

Evocative and wonderful job... 👍👍👍😍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Phil

[@Cool782-x2w]

Wow. It's amazing !!!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jantimmer5558]

Great stuff

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Jan

[@bobsempletankgaming4342]

Yes

[@ricks69z28]

Now that’s different and cool . Rick 🤓✌️

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Rick

[@xjr13john]

Awesome diorama of an unusual subject, I think perhaps there should be water on the ground? maybe??

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, that's a good idea for sure. I forgot about that.

[@danielsteele2217]

Can you try a modern tank? Something like the Abrams or the challenger

[@ModelNerd]

Hi Daniel. I was considering doing an Abrams as part of the zombie diorama recently, but eventually decided against it. I would like to do something from Desert Storm eventually. I have to admit that I have no idea about modern armour though, so need to do some research (and does Desert Storm even count as modern?!).

[@danielsteele2217]

@@ModelNerd sorry it’s a bit off topic, but where do you get the foam for a diorama base?

[@ModelNerd]

I bought it at a local art store, but you can get it at DIY stores too.

[@der_fuxs]

@@ModelNerd I do consider everything after ww2 as modern😅 Desert Storm is a really interesting topic in my opinion, always want to build an AMX30 B but still pushing it away... Anyway, I really like this firetruck scene a lot, also the presentation is awesome! It actually made me sweat out of my eyes... I do recommend the 2019 HBO series Chernobyl. It is very entertaining to watch, here and there a little too much and not that realistic, but in the end it is an entertainment product and not a documentary. Greetings!

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, it's a great series. Very interesting and very (visually) accurate. Have you seen the director's podcast on KZbin? There is one episode for every TV episode and it he goes into detail about the research steps he took.

[@c123bthunderpig]

Amazing diorama , the firefighters were my favorite, however, the entire build could be considered one of your most historically significant diromas you've built because of its impact on the world and continued hazard. The cost of building the sarcophagus has run into approximately 3.5 billion Euros, the recent addition will last about 100 years, however the area will stay contaminated for the next 4 billion years - about the time the Sun reaches its end of life - so you and your subscribers will be fine 😎- thanks for sharing this very creative look at a very important event in history. BTW the voice over at the end of the video were very effective.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, it's incredible how much money and effort went into both the first "temporary" enclosure and then the more recent sarcophagus, and yet how relatively short-lived they will be. I went to Chernobyl back in 2011 (I think) - before the new containment was in place - and you could see the birds flying in and out of the gaps in the concrete. Crazy stuff.

[@paulhennessy5627]

OK, another one I wouldn't have even thought about, but whatching this... I'm trying to make holes in the stash and failing miserably.

[@ModelNerd]

Haha - you know you love it! :)

[@paulhennessy5627]

@@ModelNerd if my kids go hungry I know who I'm blaming 🤓

[@panzer-meister]

It's very nice and interesting diorama. also, it's very nice that provided as 1/35 scale. Anyway, it's disaster.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@ЕвгенийР-у5р]

еще бы воду вытекающую сделать )

[@lehagusev583]

Ситуация конечно кошмарная... Но работа очень хорошая!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Leha. Yes, a terrible situation. I guess, if I think about it, many of the situations of my models are terrible (war, etc).

[@nirvana30776]

Amazing as always 🙌🏻 how long it took to u to complete all this mate?

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. I'm not sure in terms of number of hours to be honest - I've been working on it for about a month now, on and off, alongside other projects.

[@nirvana30776]

@@ModelNerd great to see ur new works mate 🙌🏻 was thinking to get icm Chernobyl #3 kit for myself☺️

[@carlwhitfield5463]

Hi can I ask what brand and number red you used please

[@ModelNerd]

Hi Carl. It was Tamiya acrylic, XF-7.

[@carlwhitfield5463]

@@ModelNerd cheers bud... got this kit all build up and trying to decide which red to go with.. looking good

[@AlexM28107]

It's fire truck Zil-131

[@sockysock1502]

Can you try the Revell Harrier 1 32 I am doing it at the moment

[@ModelNerd]

I wasn't aware of that kit, but I do like a good Harrier. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of space for large kits at the moment (and I will be moving overseas in a few months), but hopefully then I will have a more permanent base and more space for kits like that :)

[@smashitashi6591]

Is this with glue build

[@ModelNerd]

Hi - yes, it's built with glue.

[@panagiotisrokas187]

Complete catastrophy in Chernobyl 36 years ago.

[@ModelNerd]

Indeed. To be honest I'd quite like to revisit this model and redo the painting and weathering. It's a bit too clean.

[@panagiotisrokas187]

@@ModelNerd You are the best modelist. Da, da and da again i'm jogging bro.

[@panagiotisrokas187]

@@ModelNerd i like so much the voices from fire department in pripyat. Looks like a ghosts.

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, very haunting voices

[@panagiotisrokas187]

@@ModelNerd tell me my bro. What is the beep beep in the end in your video.

[@savchukviktor579]

А де дядько з куском граніта в руках?)

[@ModelNerd]

Graphite is on the floor :)

[@savchukviktor579]

@@ModelNerd та я побачив вже як відео подивився), дякую гарно вийшло👍

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm.

[@savchukviktor579]

Пожарники худые очень какие то) при СССР люди жили лучьше соответственно и питались лучше) не реалистично как то)

[@MVeminor7]

Nice complete build - vehicle, figures and a diorama. Thanks for sharing your vision with us

[@ModelNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it