Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen T166 WW # 35393
The Schwimmwagen Type 166 was a German amphibious light vehicle developed during the Second World War, combining off-road mobility with full waterborne capability.
Based on components from the Volkswagen Kübelwagen, it was powered by a rear-mounted engine and featured a lightweight, watertight hull that allowed it to operate effectively on land and water.
Designed primarily for reconnaissance and liaison duties, the Schwimmwagen was equipped with selectable four-wheel drive and a fold-down propeller for propulsion in water, giving it exceptional versatility in difficult terrain such as rivers, marshes, and coastal areas.
Its compact size and reliability made it especially valuable on the Eastern Front, where poor roads and river crossings were common.
Produced in significant numbers, the Schwimmwagen Type 166 remains the most mass-produced amphibious vehicle in history.
Its unique design and distinctive appearance make it an iconic example of German wartime engineering and a highly popular subject for World War II historians and scale modellers alike.


| SKU | TAM35393 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tamiya |
| Scale | 1/35 |
| EAN | 4950344353934 |
| Short Description | Item 35224 1/35 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (featuring narrow tyres) has been a strong-selling kit since 1998. Now, we are delighted to welcome the release of a Schwimmwagen kit with wide tyres, additional equipment such as MG34 machine gun and new two figures. Criss-crossed by rivers and dotted with wetlands, European geography poses significant military challenges and led the German Wehrmacht to develop the Schwimmwagen, an amphibious vehicle based upon the Ferdinand Porsche-designed Kübelwagen. With a 4-cylinder gasoline engine capable of 25hp, the Schwimmwagen featured the 80km/h top speed on ground. The rear three-bladed screw propeller was lowered manually using a rod and provided water speed up to 10km/ h. While paucity of materials meant many Schwimmwagens used 133mm tyres, those with wider 200mm tyres enjoyed superior off-road performance. About the Model |
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