Takom 35th scale M29C weasel Arctic/Antarctic Expedition Vehicle…

Preview: Takom’s 35th scale M29CWeasel as Arctic/Antarctic Expedition Vehicle…

Kit No# 2193

1/35th scale

Two marking choices included

Link & length tracks included

Grey Injection moulded plastic + Photo-etch parts…

The Subject We look at the kit & these chilly Weasels in our preview…

Preview: Takom’s 35th scale M29C Weasel in Arctic/Antarctic Expedition Vehicle…

M29C Weasel in Arctic/Antarctic Expedition Vehicle

From Takom

Kit No# 2193

1/35th scale

Two marking choices included

Link & length tracks included

Grey Injection moulded plastic + Photo-etch parts…

The Subject: the M29C Weasel used in Artic & Antarctic regions:

The M29 Weasel is an WWII era designed all-purpose tracked vehicle used to supply frontline troops over difficult ground when wheeled vehicles were unable to be used. The M29C in Arctic has a modified cabin similar to the one included in this kit. The cabs of these vehicles were modified depending on the purpose. The M29 Weasel was produced by the Studebaker Company of Indiana, but not until the Norway project was abandoned. Two U.S. Navy M29 Weasel tracked vehicle on the Antarctic ice during Operation Highjump. The covers are simple canvas. The M29C included a bow and stern floatation compartment that increased freeboard while providing convenient extra storage. Twin rudders have improved the boat’s steering. The overall length increased by almost 16 feet when they were combined. In order to improve self-recovery, a capstan was added to the bow. A U.S. Navy Supply Convoy in Antarctica, led by an M29 Weasel.

After World War II, the majority of M29s was sold as surplus to resorts that offered winter sports. The majority of M29s were sold off as surplus, often to winter sports resorts, after the war. In the end, 25 Weasels were used to support this event. The Weasel may not have had a chance to shine at the VIII Winter Olympiad, but it has played a number of different roles in various theatres of operations around the globe. A U.S. Navy Photographer’s Mate taking a Motion Picture from an M29 Weasel during Operation Highjump in Antarctica. The canvas is still on this one. Norwegian Army, one of its last users of these aircrafts, used them often to pull ski troops from the British Army and Royal Marines up to speeds of 30mph. The M-29 weasels were used for exploring snowy areas, such as Antarctica. They are often painted in garish colors and fitted with hard-tops to protect them from the cold. Weasels floated if they broke the ice as they are amphibious. This new kit by Takom is:

This kits continues the M29 Weasel Series of Kits in 35th Scale. Clayton has built one in an

to show you how it goes together. You couldn’t possibly add much to that! You couldn’t possibly add much to that?

This art work gives us more details, as the kit includes two different marking options, link and length track, and photo-etch and clear parts.