Eaglemoss 1:43 Military Vehicles EM0049
Volkswagen VW 166 Schwimmwagen Diecast Model
German Army |
| 1:43 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Volkswagen VW 166 Schwimmwagen | | 3.75" | | 1.5" |
The VW Type 128 and 166 Schwimmwagen (literally Floating/Swimming Car) were amphibious four-wheel drive off-roaders, used extensively by German ground forces during the Second World War. The Type 166 is the most numerous mass-produced amphibious car in history. It used the engine and mechanicals of the VW Type 86 four-wheel drive prototype of the Kubelwagen and the Type 87 four-wheel drive "Kubel/Beetle" Command Car, which in turn were based on the platform of the civilian Volkswagen Beetle.
The Schwimmwagen (Swimming Car) was an amphibious all-wheel-drive off-roaders, used extensively by the German Army. Porsche developed the Schwimmwagen's unitized body-tub structure, since the flat floorpan chassis of existing VW vehicles were unsuited for movement through water. When crossing water, a screw propeller could be lowered from the rear deck engine cover. Reversing was accomplished with the standard equipment paddle, or by shifting into reverse, which allowed the wheel-rotation to take the vehicle back. The front wheels doubled as rudders, so the steering wheel could be used on land and on water. Schwimmwagens were the most mass-produced amphibious car in history. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Eaglemoss Collections "1:43 Military Vehicles" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military vehicles in 1:43 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Eaglemoss Collections "1:43 Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
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