1:48 German Schwimmwagen Type 166
Item #32506

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. Featuringa 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.

Suggested Paint Colors

TS-3 - Dark Yellow
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown