Taming the Weasel

From Takom

Kit No: 2167

1/35th scale

Driver included

Four marking choices included in this kit

Photo-etch included

Pt.I – Building the kit

M29 WeaselFrom TakomKit No: 2167

1/35th scale

Driver included

Four marking choices included in this kit

Photo-etch included

Pt.I – Building the kit

Taming the Weasel. Takom 1
/35th M29 scale Weasel

To state that the Weasel & I started off in the wrong direction is an understatement. It may be recalled that I reviewed the Takom kit released last year, where the reviewer thought the kit looked more like a pig. After the torture of the build, I was not motivated to finish the model. It was only a review and I was finished. So it sat in primer on my shelf. It taunted me daily. This is the colourscheme that I was trying to replicate in this build…

In todays video, I’ll take you through the steps I took to paint and weather the model in a muddy, snow style finish with a view of using some of these techniques on your own models. But ultimately, I had a thought about trying a new technique for an upcoming build but wanted to test it on something prior to committing to it, and this seemed be the perfect test bed.

This is the colourscheme that I was trying to replicate in this build…

In todays video I’ll take you through the steps I took to paint and weather the model in a muddy, snow style finish with the view that you can use some of the techniques on your own models.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfR1l1xV34kConclusionTakomIt’s a real shame this kit is such a difficult and tricky build, because the Weasel is one of those long-neglected subjects in the hobby, and the kit really should have been a must have in every armour modellers stash. The model looks good now that it’s been painted and weathered, and I can forgive the whole process. It was a little workhorse which played a major role in the Allied War effort. This kit was a semi-prepared build, so I briefly thought about getting the amphibious model to see if it could be improved. The urge to build the model quickly faded. Stay tuned for the next part coming soon…