1/35 Purple Heart - US Marines on Saipan

Hi guys,

My next diorama is a Pacific Theatre one, again focusing on USMC and a Japanese tank, this time a Ha-Go. It is based on a few reference pictures which I will combine.

This is the same tank pictured at a later date but the background was modified at some stage for some reason. By chance I came across the other above pictures of it afterwards.

I am currently working on the FineMolds Type 95 Ha-Go destroyed interior. This is the interior of the Type 95.

There are also these great videos for reference…
Why the Type 95 Ha-Go Is Unlike Any Tank We’ve Worked On - YouTube
The WWII Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank (TOUR)

And this is my rendition of it mashed up so far as it took a hit on the right side next to the exhaust pipe entry. Quite a bit can be seen due the internal explosion popping the turret and several hatches. The front hatches above the braking system etc are closed and the extreme rear can’t be seen.

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Interesting, looks convincing so far. I’ll be following your progress.

Dave

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Hi Dave,
Thanks, yeah, bit of a grey blob at the moment but should look better with some colour…
Cheers,
Jeremy

Nice work so far !!!

Dam , looks like they aint puttin the candy back in that pinata .

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