I can picture the diorama;
A Ratte surfacing amongst a surprised RN costal flotilla. Giant kelp draped across it's guns and a surprised whale shark stranded atop it's turret...
Or a giant shark's mouth painted on the tank.

Anyway.........one week to go before a contest. Will I make it? Spray painting two model tanks today, as well as painting smaller parts. I am really looking forward to the awards being offered at this contest:
Best of Show trophy, plus 5 lbs. of italian sausage.

Veterans Best of Show trophy, plus 5 lbs. of italian sausage.

(Buns, ketchup, onions, and green peppers not included. Darn! )

The contest is held at a VA center, so the Veterans get to nominate/vote a model for Veterans Best of Show, while the regular Best of Show is voted upon by the regular model contest judges.