Italeri 0313 1/35 Schwimmwagen Model Kit - Off-road Recon Replica  [IT-0313S]

Scale profile: Italeri 1/35 Schwimmwagen kit

The Italeri 1/35 Schwimmwagen model reproduces the small amphibious vehicle that combined light construction with water capability. Based on the Volkswagen 82 design and guided by Ferdinand Porsche's concepts, the real Schwimmwagen could be manually handled across soft ground and shallow streams. This kit presents those design traits in a compact 1/35 package for modellers.

Operational history and why modellers pick it

Used mainly for reconnaissance and liaison where water crossings were common, the Schwimmwagen answered the need for nimble, amphibious transport following early WWII campaigns. Model builders favour this subject because it offers interesting lines and a practical size for detailed weathering and small diorama layouts.

How it builds and how to display it

The kit assembles into a faithful representation of the vehicle, rewarding careful construction and paintwork. Finished models work well in mixed vehicle displays or as focal points in compact battlefield scenes, highlighting the Schwimmwagen's distinctive wheel arches and hull shape.