Type 2 Ka-Mi floating tank hitting land.

[cobraman]

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.

[Agent G]

Very nice!

G

[Harry P.]

That's really nice!

Tell me about "Magic Water." I've never heard of it. Is it some sort of resin or what?

[cobraman]

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.

[Jim B]

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.

[cobraman]

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.

[slusher]

Another great diorama Ray. Very nice work....

[Danno]

Excellent, Ray!!

[cobraman]

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.

[charlie8575]

A most interesting subject, Ray. And a very nicely-constructed scene.

Charlie Larkin

[cobraman]

Thanks Charlie.