Hobby Master 1:48 Ground Power Series HG1501 Volkswagen VW 166 Schwimmwagen Diecast Model German Army, Russia, March 1944 |
1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Volkswagen VW 166 Schwimmwagen | | 3.25" | | 1.25" |
The Gross Deutschland (Greater Germany) Division was an elite German combat unit that spent late 1943 fighting a withdrawal from the eastern Ukraine. The Division was sent from hot spot to hot spot trying trying to strengthen German positions against advancing Soviet forces. Because of this constant movement to help other units the Gross Deutschland earned the nickname "die Feuerwehr" (the Fire Brigade). Early in March 1944 the Soviets launched major assaults forcing the Germans and Gross Deutschland further westward and by the end of March 1944 found itself well into Romania.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Schwimmwagen hull is constructed almost entirely in diecast metal and bristling with fine scale details such as delicate head-lights and front and side mount bumpers. The sparse interior features scale driver controls, a pad-printed instrument panel and simulated wooden plank floorboards. One of the most notable features is the screw propeller mechanism that pivots down to engage the gearbox assembly. Additional features include a separately applied spare tire up front, a side mounted shovel and ore and top mounted engine muffler at the rear.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:48 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Selected opening hatches.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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