Tamiya 35393 Schwimmwagen Type 166 Wide-Wheel 1/35 Display Model  [35393]

1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166 wide-wheel display kit

This 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit captures the German Schwimmwagen Type 166 with wide wheels, offered in Tamiya's 1/35 military range for static modelling and scale-accurate presentation.

The Schwimmwagen Type 166 was an amphibious light vehicle developed from the Kubelwagen chassis and used by German units during the Second World War. Its hull-shaped body and water propulsion system allowed it to operate across land and water for reconnaissance and light transport duties, featuring a compact layout with a rear engine and a folding soft top to adapt to different roles.

The kit places emphasis on external shape and the wide-wheel configuration. Assembly requires building multiple hull and suspension pieces, with particular focus on ensuring correct fit around the widened arches to recreate the version-specific silhouette. Painting and period-appropriate weathering are central to conveying hull texture and operational wear for display purposes.

An accurate 1/35 external rendition of the Schwimmwagen Type 166 wide-wheel variant, suitable for modellers seeking a historically informed display piece.