Small Military Vehicle Dr. Porsche, who had recognized the potential as an amphibious vehicle of the 82 type Cubel Wagen from the beginning, in November 1940, in September 1940, a ship hull form prototype car Schwim Wagen 128 type.After receiving the results of various tests, in the summer of 1941 I completed Shimbimwagen 166 type, a high performance four-seater small amphibious car which shortened the wheel base to 2,000 mm. It is equipped with a 25 horsepower air-cooled 4 cylinder 1,130 cc engine, and it can also drive a four-wheel drive with four forward speeds and one reverse speed, and a four-wheel drive with ultra low speed gear, with a maximum speed of 80 km / h.
Shubim Wagen was able to run at 10 km / h by manually lowering the screws of three blades and connecting it with the crankshaft.Shimbim Wagen 166 models were able to run at 14,000 from 1942 to 1944 Over It was mainly used for reconnaissance and communication on all front lines by armed guards, descent soldiers, engineer troops etc. It gathered the confidence of the soldier from the excellent amphibious performance and the high running performance by 4 wheel drive.
This is a plastic model assembly kit for amphibious cars in Germany 82 mm in overall length, delicate finish that condenses detail expression approaching a large model to 1/48 size Easy to assemble with few parts The interior is also finished with a three-dimensional feeling such as floor-like shape and sheet in the room. Two markings are included.
Glue and Paint required to Assemble!