GERMAN SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166

Length: 82 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

About the Schwimmwagen
Designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the amphibious Schwimmwagen was used by the German land forces, paratroopers and engineering corps during WWII, fulfilling both reconnaissance and liaison duties. Capable of both 2 and 4 wheel drive, the Schwimmwagen was widely respected for its ability to maneuver on a variety of difficult terrain. Featuring a high-set exhaust pipe and a rear mounted 25hp air-cooled 4-cylinder 1,130cc engine, the Schwimmwagen could reach top speeds of up to 80km/h on land and 10km/h in water. Propelled in the water by a screw propeller, which was easily raised above the rear engine deck when driven on dry land, steering whilst in the water was done just like on land, using the front wheels as rudders. Mass-produced from 1942, 14,276 type 166 Schwimmwagen were produced by the end of 1944.
About the Model
★1/48 scale replica of the Schwimmwagen Type 166 featuring 1/35 Military Miniature series detail. Overall length: 82mm, Overall width: 29mm. ★High-quality interior detailing including dashboard, seats and transparent parts for window. ★Screw propeller can be assembled in the up or down position. ★Set includes decals for 2 different markings.

Tamiya 1/48 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit - 32506 Manual Download

SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166 Front

SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166 Top

SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166 Grey

 

SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166 Decals

 

 

SKU 32506-000
Barcode # 4950344325061
Brand Tamiya
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.160m
Shipping Height 0.050m
Shipping Length 0.260m
Shipping Cubic 0.002080000m3

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