A Magazine; Military in Scale, November 2010

The US Marine Shermans just keep on coming, like the Alvis Stalwart did before! This is an amazing build including a number of different kits and scratch built details. I had never heard about Iron Division (sorry!) who have made the upper hull for this conversion but googled it and found a number of Sherman products via Toadman's site.

What's in the Box? Schwimmwagen Tamiya, 1/48

Like all Tamiya's models in 1/48 the box top vehicle is portrayed in a realistic setting.

You get 35 pieces of sand coloured plastic, no figures. I think the wheels might have too round a shoulder, check your references on this. This is almost as detailed as the bigger sibling in 1/35 from Tamiya. You get a separate hood for the rear mounted engine but there is nothing to show if you keep it open. How about nicking this part from Bandai's model in same scale?

Clear glass and decals in a separate bag.

Still have this to build, might even do it in three colour camou for the sake of the challenge in this scale.

What's in the Box? Schwimmwagen Tamiya New, 1/35

The box art is a piece of perfection and very Tamiyan.

You get 59 pieces of sand brown plastic, some of them doubled as seats, lights, wheels etc. The driver is in 7 parts. This kit does not include a raised top but there is no need to hide all those beautiful parts in the tub. The kit is including an engine for you to show if you want.

A well detailed tub, a large piece of mesh and separate wind shield in a plastic bag.

The markings are clear and in register, just as expected from a new kit from Tamiya. Decals for three individual vehicles.

Well, guess there's not so much more to say. Found a fine review, photos and links on Hyperscale that might be of interest for you.

What's in the Box? Schwimmwagen Tamiya Old, 1/35

Classic Tamiya box art, not as sharp and well defined as today's but more arty.

Heavy plastic, simple weapons and tools. Just look at that horrible MG 38. Quite bit of work to straighten this one out.

Just look at that folding top, huaaagh! Better glue that erected one to the car instead, it doesn't look that bad does it? The tires have Continental written on them.

Three little men to man the vehicle.

Pennants and patches to put on the helmets and registration numbers of course. Wind shield, wiper and frame in one piece.

In total I'd say the wheels and folding top looks most convincing of all parts in this box.Yes, it's old. Yes, it's a classic. Yes, I'll give it a chance no matter what you say.