Gecko Models 1/35 Scale Diorama Accessory Set

60/70s Saigon Fruit & Vegetable Market Stall Set

• 1/35 scale diorama accessory set recreating a Saigon street market
• Includes traditional wooden market stall with canopy structure
• Comes with crates, baskets, woven trays, and tables
• Detailed resin and plastic parts representing various fruits and vegetables
• Optional signage and market decor included for customisation
• Perfect backdrop for urban civilian or military scenes from 1960s–70s Vietnam
• Unpainted kit, assembly and painting required

History:

During the 1960s and 70s, bustling street markets were a defining feature of daily life in cities across South Vietnam, especially in Saigon. Local vendors operated stalls filled with tropical fruits, leafy greens, root vegetables, and spices. These stalls were often family-run, passed down through generations, and served as vital hubs for the community’s food supply and social interaction.

Markets were characterised by their woven baskets, wooden crates, and colourful displays laid out under makeshift canvas awnings or bamboo frames. Against the backdrop of wartime upheaval, these markets remained remarkably resilient and culturally vibrant, embodying the everyday rhythm of Vietnamese life. This set captures that essence, allowing modellers to bring a civilian touch of authenticity to any Vietnam-era diorama or urban street scene.