Tamiya 1/24 Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Samba Model Kit

Recreate one of Volkswagen’s most recognisable vehicles with this Tamiya 1/24 scale Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Samba plastic model kit. Part of the Clic Loc 1/24 Car Models series, this snap-together kit is designed for straightforward assembly without cement, while the parts are moulded in the required colours so painting is not needed.

The model depicts the famous 23-window Samba version of the Volkswagen Type 2 T1, which made its debut in March 1950. Based on the Volkswagen Beetle, the Type 2 featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine. The Samba microbus became one of its best-known variations, with its distinctive arrangement of windows, canvas roof, flat floor and twin side doors.

Detailed 1/24 Scale Recreation

At 178mm long, 77mm wide and 80mm high, the finished model captures the T1’s distinctive boxy yet curved body shape. The lower body is moulded in red with a white upper body, creating the characteristic two-tone appearance without requiring paint.

• 1/24 scale Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Samba plastic model kit
• Snap-together assembly with no cement needed
• Red lower and white upper body parts
• 23-window Samba body style
• 71 parts across 9 sprues in 7 colours plus clear parts
• Steerable front wheels
• One-piece interior recreating the driver’s seat and bench seats
• Metal-plated parts for selected exterior details
• Clear red and clear orange parts for the taillights
• Stickers for details including window frames and meters

Pre-Coloured Parts and Detailed Finishing

Metal-plated components are provided for details including the frames, side mirrors, wheel centre caps, front and tail light frames and VW emblem. Clear coloured parts recreate the taillights, while the included stickers provide further detail for areas such as the window frames and meters.

The newly designed instruction manual uses mainly illustrated assembly steps and also includes assembly technique tips, background information about the real vehicle and a perspective diagram highlighting points of interest. Tamiya states that the kit can be completed in about two hours, making this an appealing project for modellers looking for a detailed Volkswagen subject with a simplified assembly format.

Recommended tools for assembly are side cutters, tweezers and a modelling knife. The kit forms part of Tamiya’s range of 1/24 plastic kits.