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Schwimmwagen Type 166
Scout/Staff Car
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | |
| Manufactured by: | Volkswagen |
| Crew: | 2-4 |
| Armament: | 7.92mm MG 34 or 42 Machine Gun |
| Engine: | 4 Cylinder Gasoline |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Amphibious; Used mostly as staff/command vehicle, but used in the reconnaissance role at times. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos (1998 War & Peace Show - Beltring, UK) | Erik Johansen - South Shields, Tyne & Wear UK |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos | The German Bundesarchiv |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos - George S. Patton Museum: Ft. Knox, KY USA | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos Taken at the 2005 War & Peace Show - Beltring, UK and 2005 Military Vehicle Show - Kemble, UK | Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK |
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Schwimmwagen Photos |
Jeroen Visschers - Netherlands |
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Alan Wise Collection |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Pkw.K2s Schwimmwagen Type 166 - Hyperscale Resource Guide No. 1 | Brett Green's Hyperscale |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos | Uralt-VW.de Website |
| Pkw.K2s Schwimmwagen Type 166 Photos | Panzer DB |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
|
Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen: A Visual History of the German Army's
Multi-Purpose Vehicles (Ampersand Group, Inc.) Review at WarWheels by Chuck Aleshire |
David Doyle |
| Kubelwagen Typ 82: From the Military Beetle to the Amphibious Schwimmwagen (Tankograd Publishing) | Dr. H.G. Mayer-Stein |
| Modeler's Special Edition: Guide to the Kubelwagen | Military Miniatures In Review |
| Modeling Soft-Skinned Military Vehicles | Osprey Publications |
"Porsche's Masterpiece" (January 2018 Issue of Classic
Military Vehicle Magazine) |
Karl Ludvigsen |
| Schwimmwagen in Detail | Wings and Wheels |
| Schwimmwagen Kfz 2 K2's | Rossa Graph |
| "Sink or Schwimm" (January 2016 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) | Piotr Mariusz Radomski |
| VW at War Vol.1 - Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen & other Special Vehicles | Schiffer Publications |
| VW at War Vol.2 - Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen | Schiffer Publications |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Fuel Truck and Schwimmwagen Kits | Academy | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit | Eduard | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit | Frog | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit(?38037) | Fujimi | 1/76 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit (76057) | Fujimi | 1/76 | Injection Molded Plastic; Reissue |
| Schwimmwagen and Kettenkraftrad Kits | Hasegawa | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Pkw. K2s Schwimmwagen Type 166 Model Kit (H35001) | Hero Hobby Kits (New Company) | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. New Tooled? |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit | Italeri | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Schwimmwagen Sondertyp 129 Remote-Controlled Amphibious Drone (1942) with RI-502 Rocket Boosters Model Kit (LW35225) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit (35224) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Newer Tooled. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit (Old Tool) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic; Older Release. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Kit | Tamiya | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (35080) | Aber | 1/35 | For New Tool Tamiya Kit |
| Schwimmwagen Tire and Wheel Set | ADV/Azimut | 1/35 | |
|
Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen and Kettenkrad Instruments
and Placard Set (AR35313); |
Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Dry Transfer Decals |
|
Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen and Kettenkrad Instruments
and Placard Set (AR35520); |
Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Waterslide Decals. |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Common Wheel Rim (BK-055) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Off Road Wheel Rim (BK-057) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Schwimmwagen Wide Type Wheel Rim (BK-056) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen Spare Common Off-road (Tread Type 2) Wheel set (BK-058) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Schwimmwagen Accessory/Stowage Set (T48031) | Black Dog | 1/48 | Resin; For the Tamiya kit; |
| Schwimmwagen Accessories Set- Ardennes 1944 (35158) | D-Day Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin and card stock; For the Tamiya Kit |
|
Schwimmwagen (Extended) Tilt/Roof Cover (D-050) |
Decal Star |
1/35 |
Resin. |
|
Schwimmwagen Wide Wheel Set (DW30001) |
DEF Model |
1/35 |
Resin; For Tamiya Model Kit. |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Wheel Set -2 (DW30038) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Schwimmwagen Type 166 Canvas Top (DM35065) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin. For Tamiya Model Kit. |
|
Schwimmwagen Detail Set (DT35-070) |
D-Toys |
1/35 |
Multi-Media; For newer tooled Tamiya Kit |
|
Schwimmwagen Mirrors (357123) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Tamiya Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (35378) | Eduard | 1/35 | For New Tool Tamiya Kit |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (35526) | Eduard | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit. |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (48501) | Eduard | 1/48 | |
| Schwimmwagen Wheel Mask Set | Eduard | 1/48 | |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (HLU35026) | Hauler | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Newer Mold Tamiya Kits |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (48009) | Hauler | 1/48 | |
| Schwimmwagen Cross Country Wheel Set (16008) | Hussar Productions | 1/16 | |
| Schwimmwagen Cross Country Wheel Set (35073) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin |
| VW Schwimmwagen Snow Rollers (LW35201) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin; For Any Model Kit. |
| Schwimmwagen Accessory Set (MAC01) | Mantis Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Kit |
| Schwimmwagen Canvas Top (MAC07) | Mantis Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Kit |
| Schwimmwagen Stowage Set | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| Schwimmwagen Wheel Set | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| Schwimmwagen Offroad Wheels (RE35-266) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin |
| "Jenny's" Clamp for Softskins (P35V-010) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass. |
| Rifle Rack Set for Softskins (P35V-009) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass. |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (P35-088) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass; For the "newer" Tamiya Kit |
| Schwimmwagen Wheels & Spare: Off-Road Tread Pattern 1 (QWX-035) | Quick Wheel | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Schwimmwagen Wheels & Spare: Off-Road Tread Pattern 2 (QWX-037) | Quick Wheel | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Schwimmwagen Update Set | Royal Model | 1/35 | |
| "Hungarian Military Passenger Cars" Decal Sheet (includes photo etched parts) (D35001) | SBS Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for multiple vehicles including Schwimmwagen. |
| Schwimmwagen Wheel Set (SKP251) | SKP Model | 1/35 | Resin. |
| "Balkan WW2 #3: German Anti-Partisan Operations” (35-C1272) | Star-Decals | 1/35 | Decals; Includes markings for the Schwimmwagen. |
| "Captured Cars in Polish Service" Decal Set (35D19) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for Kubelwagen, Mercedes 170, Opel Olympia, Fiat Topolino/Simca 5CV, Schwimmwagen and Steyr 1500 vehicles |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (35D32) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound and possibly the Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (48D15) | Toro Model | 1/48 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound, Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| Schwimmwagen Canvas Top (0099) | Trakz | 1/35 | |
| Schwimmwagen Accessory Set (0100) | Trakz | 1/35 | |
| Schwimmwagen Update Set | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 | |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (PE35220) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass; For Tamiya #35224 Model Kit. |
| Schwimmwagen Detail Set (35002) | X-acto | 1/35 | I'm not sure which kit this is for. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
 Schwimmwagen Type
166 Model Photos |
John Boyton - Essex, UK |
