Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
This is the later tooling of this kit, which, having built the older version, I can say is worlds apart from its predecessor.
The detail is excellent and the fit is typical Tamiya.
Although I'm calling this complete, you may notice there is no steering wheel. I haven't lost it, it's just that I'm going to add a driver at some point and need the wheel removed to get him in.
The detail is excellent and the fit is typical Tamiya.
Although I'm calling this complete, you may notice there is no steering wheel. I haven't lost it, it's just that I'm going to add a driver at some point and need the wheel removed to get him in.
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Takom 1/35 M247 Sgt. York.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
That is soooooooo sweet.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Beautiful, and as you mention way better detail than their earlier release.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Very nicely done, this kit is going on my to buy list I think.
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Mark
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Thank you guys.
Mark, it's well worth picking up, the detail is excellent.
Mark, it's well worth picking up, the detail is excellent.
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Takom 1/35 M247 Sgt. York.
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I do like the old Schwimmy, I've built a couple of the old tool one but that is superb! not just the improved detail but the painting and weathering are spot on!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Another stunner from you Paddy, beautifully painted, weathered and photographed. I have this later kit in the stash myself. I think you and Mark (Titan) have set the bar so high with military vehicle builds, I daren't put one up now
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Cracking build and weathering.....very good indeed
Best wishes
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Schwimmwagen Type 166
Thank you very much, folks.
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Takom 1/35 M247 Sgt. York.
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That's a superb build. Outstanding
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