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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
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 113mm, width: 42mm
The form of the Schwimmwagen Type 66 with wide tyres is faithfully captured in style based on extensive research of the actual vehicle
Features realistic depictions of suspension and 4-cylinder petrol engine
Newly moulded C parts realistically recreate the following features: 200mm wide tyres (tyres are split into pieces to recreate tyre patterns), wheels, MG34 machine gun, Panzerfaust 30 (anti-tank weapon) and Kar.98k rifle fixed to crossbar, windshield with or without cover, and other equipment
Position canteens and helmet as you wish
Two new figures (one driver and one officer) are included
Decals depict four German Army and two German Air Force number plates, and badges of cap, sleeve and collar
Please kindly note that we will keep selling Item 35224 1/35 German Schwimmwagen Type 166