Tamiya 35393 - 1/35 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (Wide Wheel Version) rear-engined amphibious light vehicle plastic model kit  [35393]

Tamiya 35393 - 1/35 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (Wide Wheel Version)

A 1/35 scale injection-molded plastic kit representing the German Schwimmwagen Type 166 in a wide-wheel configuration, positioned within Tamiya's 1/35 military series for static display and accurate scale reproduction.

The Schwimmwagen Type 166 was an amphibious light vehicle developed from the earlier Kubelwagen chassis for use by German forces during the Second World War. Its hull-shaped body and water-propulsion capability allowed reconnaissance and light transport across both land and water. The vehicle combined compact dimensions with a rear-mounted engine and a folding soft top for operational flexibility in varied terrain.

As a scale kit, the item focuses on exterior form and variant wheel fitment consistent with the wide-wheel designation. The assembly process requires multi-part construction of the hull, body panels, and suspension components. Fit and alignment around the wider wheel arches are central to reproducing the version-specific silhouette. Painting and finishing play a primary role in conveying the amphibious hull texture and period-correct weathering for display.

A detailed 1/35 representation of the Schwimmwagen Type 166 in a wide-wheel variant, intended for modelers seeking an accurate external reproduction and a period-appropriate display subject.