1/35 SCALE GERMAN SCHWIMMWAGEN TYPE 166 (WIDE WHEEL VERSION)

Length: 113 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

The trusty Schwimmwagen served WWII German forces with distinction, taking on tricky off-road surfaces and even water obstacles in style. It had a welded sheet metal monocoque body and a 1,130 cc, 25 hp air-cooled 4-cylinder engine that it could get 80 km/h out of on land, and 10 km/h in the water. When fitted with wide wheels, it was even more capable off-road, and some Schwimmwagens even had MG34 machine guns. Between the end of 1942 and Fall 1944, some 14,000 Schwimmwagens rolled off the production lines, and they were sent to a variety of locations with a range of briefs, from pioneer units to Fallschirmjager paratroopers. Its superlative adaptability made it a vital cog in the German war effort.

About the Model

This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 113mm, width: 42mm. ★Features an integrated slide molded recreation of the boat shaped underside, for realism and a rewarding assembly process. ★ Realistic depictions of the suspension and engine. ★200 mm wide tires are multi-part recreations, adding even more detail to your model. ★Parts are included to recreate MG34 machine guns and their holders, a folded down windshield with canvas cover, Kar98k rifle and Panzerfaust anti-tank weapon. ★Comes with driver and tanker officer figures.

With its watertight hull-shaped body and 200 mm wheels, the Schwimmwagen was highly capable on land and sea.
The three-bladed rear screw is recreated with accuracy. It can be repositioned after completion of the model.
The compact 4-person interior is rendered in style. Choose covered or uncovered windshield, and whether to place small arms in the cross bar behind the front seat.
Separate parts are used for hull-side shovel, oar and more. Assembling the model with the rear hood open lets you admire the 4-cylinder engine within.

Compare the wide wheel Schwimmwagen with its 133 mm wheel cousin.
Driver and tanker figures add further life to the model.
Tires are 5-part recreations, allowing precise recreation of the tread pattern.
Decals are included to recreate vehicle markings and license plates for army (4 types) and Luftwaffe (2 types) vehicles, as well as Panzerfaust details, rank insignia and more. Mesh is included for engine room intakes and outlets.