What's in the box? Schwimmwagen Nitto, 1/76

Box top is showing all contents as Schwimmwagen, BMW motor cycle with side car, PAK anti tank gun and eight soldiers. Photo on upper right hand corner is showing diorama
potential.
  

Some 40 parts makes up the little Schwimmwagen and driver figure.



A few figures and PAK anti tank gun.

BMW, sidecar and riders.

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.

Walk Around; VW Schwimmwagen

 Photos of Volkswagen Schwimmwagen at the Arsenalen museum in Sweden. The Swedish newspaper DN have an article and a video showing the vehicle in action.

What's in the box? Italeri Schwimmwagen, 1/35

Italeri's Schwimmwagen is not of the most recent date, I remember it being built by a much younger self a quarter of a century ago or so. It is not only the molds that are being recycled but also the box art, showing an odd assembly of people having a chat in the mud.

The kit is molded in light grey and you get 74pieces of plastic in all. Of these a good 19 are for the three figures. The lower part of the vehicle is split vertically, a very unusual way of construction for a Schwimmwagen kit. The cast is rather nice and not so bad as one might believe for such an old kit. Twin seats in front and a sofa in the back. Another unusual detail is the inclusion of a raised canvas roof as an option. Propeller and semi circular guard is in one piece. This piece is not too bad although it is a bit chunky, a bit of sanding and scraping might cure this. Open up the ventilation in the rear and replace the net and you will get a fairly decent model for an acceptable price.

A bit stocky and heavily cast but one might find the female interesting as she's quite unusual as a figure.

Decals are a bit bright but a coat of mud may change this.

Half a dozen steps will take you through the build. You get three different colours to choose from; grey, grey and grey.

Cutemobile. The backside illustrations really brings out the non aggressive but practical profile of this little car. Did I mention grey?

This is a simple kit but do not let yourself be fooled by this. Good building and painting ability will bring out its best. Add a bit of home made detailing and extras and you have a winner.