Tamiya 24136 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle (1/24) – Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya 24136 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in 1:24 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for model building enthusiasts and fans of historical civilian vehicles. The model faithfully replicates one of the most iconic cars of the 20th century — the Volkswagen Beetle 1300, which debuted in the mid-1960s and quickly won the hearts of users around the globe.

Historical Information

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is a model that was used widely in Germany and exported virtually to all continents. Manufactured from 1966, it belonged to the third generation of the popular Volkswagen Type 1. The 1300 Beetle gained huge popularity thanks to its reliability, ease of maintenance, and iconic design. Around the world, it was used as both a family car and a utility vehicle in numerous special versions. The production and active use period of the Volkswagen 1300 falls within the 1960s and 1970s — a time of dynamic automotive development and social change, often associated with the hippie movement.

Model Features

• Scale: 1:24 — ideal for displaying distinct vehicle details
• Country of origin of the original: Germany
• Historical period: 1960s/70s, post-war times
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring durability and ease of processing
• The model's components allow you to replicate the body shape, characteristic bumpers, headlights, rims, as well as a richly detailed interior with a dashboard typical for the Volkswagen 1300
• No additions such as metal or resin parts — the model serves as a perfect base for your own custom modifications
• A detailed assembly instruction is included in the set

Product Category

This product falls under the "plastic model kits" category. The kit does not include glue or paints, allowing you to choose the color scheme and finish of the car according to your own preferences.

Who is it for?

I recommend the Tamiya 24136 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1/24 both to beginners and intermediate modelers — I would rate the difficulty at 2/5. The scale provides a comfortable working experience and lets you bring out details without using tiny accessories. A great choice for automotive enthusiasts, collectors of automotive culture icons, and fans of classic modeling projects.

An excellent choice for anyone who wants to have an authentically recreated model of the legendary Beetle in their collection!