Overview
The Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166 Wide Wheel Version (35393) is a highly detailed plastic model kit capturing one of WWII's most versatile vehicles. The Schwimmwagen was an amphibious adaptation of the Ferdinand Porsche-designed Kübelwagen, featuring a welded sheet metal monocoque body and a 1,130cc, 25hp air-cooled 4-cylinder engine capable of 80km/h on land and 10km/h in water.
This special wide wheel version recreates vehicles fitted with 200mm tires for improved off-road capability. Between late 1942 and Fall 1944, approximately 14,000 Schwimmwagens were produced, serving units from pioneer battalions to Fallschirmjäger paratroopers. Tamiya's precision molding captures every detail of this distinctive amphibious vehicle.
Key Features
- 1/35 scale plastic assembly model kit
- Integrated slide-molded boat-shaped underside for realism
- 200mm wide tires in multi-part construction for detailed tread patterns
- Realistic suspension and 4-cylinder engine depiction
- MG34 machine gun with holder
- Panzerfaust 30 anti-tank weapon
- Kar98k rifle mounted on crossbar
- Folding windshield with canvas cover option
- Driver and tanker officer figures included
- Repositionable three-blade rear propeller
Performance Benefits
- Exceptional Tamiya fit and engineering quality
- Authentic wide wheel configuration for unique appearance
- Multiple display options with included accessories
- Perfect for North Africa, Eastern Front, or Western Europe dioramas
- Nylon mesh included for engine room details
Usage Notes
Plastic model kit requiring assembly with model cement and finishing with model paints (sold separately). Recommended for experienced modelers ages 14 and up. Choose between covered or uncovered windshield and open or closed rear hood to show engine detail.
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/35
- Length: 113mm
- Width: 42mm
- Type: Plastic Assembly Model Kit
- Subject: WWII German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (Wide Wheel)
- Figures: 2 (driver and tanker officer)
- Item Number: 35393
What's Included
- Schwimmwagen Type 166 wide-wheel body components
- Interior and exterior detail parts
- MG34, Panzerfaust, and Kar98k weapons
- Driver and tanker officer figures
- Nylon mesh for engine intakes
- Decal sheet with Army (4 types) and Luftwaffe (2 types) markings
- Comprehensive instruction manual
Summary
The Tamiya Schwimmwagen Type 166 Wide Wheel Version is a standout addition for WWII collectors and diorama builders. The wide wheel configuration gives this model a distinctive silhouette that sets it apart in any collection.
