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Wood Carving an Amphibious Car: Type 166 Schwimmwagen (Part 1)

Welcome back to a massive new project on the Woodworking Art channel! 🪵✨ Today, we are starting the journey of carving a true WWII legend – the German amphibious vehicle, the VW Type 166 Schwimmwagen. Because of its unique boat-like hull and incredibly intricate mechanical details, I’ve decided to split this build into a multi-part series so you can enjoy the pure, uncut ASMR craftsmanship without rushing. In this Part 1, watch how a solid block of wood is measured, cut, and chiseled into the iconic waterproof chassis of this "swimming car." ⚠️ PART 2 IS COMING SOON! The final assembly (wheels, seats, steering, windshield, the iconic rear water propeller) and the final polish will be in the next video. The amphibious beast is taking shape! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon 🔔 so you don't miss the final masterpiece! ► FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES & CUSTOM ORDERS: If you want to purchase our wooden car models or have any custom orders, please contact us via email: 📧 [email protected] ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 - Wood preparation and drawing dimensions 00:23 - Band saw cutting the basic shape 00:51 - Hand-chiseling the exterior block 02:30 - Drilling and hollowing out the interior 04:09 - Shaping the iconic boat-like hull curves 07:13 - Routing the wheel arches and front details 08:27 - Chiseling fine details on the body 09:24 - Drilling holes for the axles 10:29 - Part 1 Final Result & Sneak Peek ► About the vehicle: The Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimmwagen (literally "swimming car") is an extreme off-road amphibious vehicle used extensively by German ground forces during WWII. It is recognized as the most mass-produced amphibious car in history! If you love this video, please drop a LIKE and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Thank you for your amazing support! ❤️ #WoodworkingArt #WoodCarving #Schwimmwagen #AmphibiousCar #Woodworking #ASMR #WoodenCar