Tamiya 35224 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (1/35)

The Tamiya 35224 German Schwimmwagen Type 166 model is a high-quality plastic assembly kit representing the legendary German off-road amphibious vehicle from World War II. This vehicle, designated Type 166, was one of the most popular Schwimmwagen models used by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units on all fronts of the conflict between 1942 and 1945. It featured a unique design that allowed it to move efficiently both on roads, rough terrain, and on water—thanks to a propeller mounted at the rear. The Schwimmwagen proved to be excellent during reconnaissance operations, transport tasks, and as a support vehicle for river landings and crossing difficult terrain on the Eastern Front, in Italy, or North Africa.

The Tamiya model of the German Schwimmwagen stands out with details characteristic of this military amphibian: precisely recreated hull structure, a detailed replica of the cabin interior, driver’s cockpit, and exterior equipment like the folding canvas top, tools, or spare wheel. The model is accurately reproduced in 1:35 scale, which means the finished model is about 113 mm long, corresponding to the actual dimensions of the vehicle.

• Historical period: World War II (years 1942-1945)
• Users: Germany (Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Materials: high-quality plastic, clear plastic parts, water-slide decal sheet
• Included in the kit: full set of parts, clear elements (windows), decals with markings, assembly instructions
• No resin or metal accessories in the basic kit
• Dimensions – finished model: length 113 mm

Tamiya 35224 is a model we confidently recommend to intermediate and advanced military modelers – it is perfect for enthusiasts of World War II vehicles and historical diorama reconstructions. The build difficulty is rated at 2/5 – Tamiya’s instructions and the part fit guarantee an enjoyable assembly process and a satisfying final result. It’s an excellent choice both as a standalone display item and as part of a larger modeling composition. Thanks to its perfect detailing, the model will delight any military history fan and admirer of German engineering from the 1940s.