The amphibious all-rounder. Tamiya's 1/35 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 recreates the 4WD floating car that earned soldiers' trust on bad roads and rivers alike — with the crisp detail and legendary fit Tamiya is known for.
At a glance
- Type: 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit
- Subject: German Schwimmwagen Type 166
- Skill: paint and cement required (sold separately)
Highlights
- Slide-moulded hull-shaped body for a realistic finish
- Moveable windshield and lowerable screw to depict a fording scene
- Air-cooled four-cylinder engine and detailed interior included
- Folded canvas roof and a driver figure
A genuinely characterful subject and a rewarding, feature-packed build.
A rewarding 1/35 scale build. Paint and cement sold separately. Pairs perfectly with Tamiya figures, paints and the wider scale-model range.




