cobraman Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The model is a Dragon Type 2 Ka-Mi with floating pontoons. This is 1/72 scale. This is a small Japanese tank with a pontoon mounted on the front and the rear. These pontoons were made in compartments so if one was damaged it would still float. The pontoons could be released from the interior once the tank was on dry land. The diorama and base. The base is a small shadow box type that I bought at Hobby Lobby and then stained. I used Celuclay for the land area. Magic water was used to build up the water area. I tinted it before I poured it. After that I applied Vallejo water effects in the Mediterranean Blue color. That was followed by some detail painting with Vallejo Foam and Snow. Thanks for looking and as always comments pro or con are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Very nice! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 That's really nice! Tell me about "Magic Water." I've never heard of it. Is it some sort of resin or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks Harry, glad you like it. I was even happy with it ! It is a 2 part mix that can be tinted with oil based model paints. It is self leveling and dries in about 24 hours. No heating, no odor. Won't crack, won't yellow, won't shrink and won't bubble. I'm guessing it is some type of resin but can't find that info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Cool looking dio. I don't think I'd like to be assigned to one of those tanks. Doesn't look like it would survive small arms fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 That's why they made the pontoons in compartments. Some can be damaged but the tank will still float. I don't think I would care to have been in one however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Another great diorama Ray. Very nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Excellent, Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks gents. Needed a break from cars for a bit. Back to cars for awhile but I must admit these dioramas are a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 A most interesting subject, Ray. And a very nicely-constructed scene. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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