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Item No:32506
1/48 Military Miniature Series No.6
1/48 SCALE GERMAN SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166
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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.
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.
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Example of model fully painted and marked. Paints used: TS-3 Dark Yellow, XF-61 Dark green, XF-64 Red brown
Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-61 DARK GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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ITEM No.0XF64
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Information is current as of November 30, 2004. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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