Tamiya 1/24 Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Model Kit HC-28101
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-28101
Expected 1st December 2026
Request Stock NotificationFinance options available at checkout.
Description
Tamiya 1/24 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Red & White (Clic Loc), part number HC-28101, is a 1/24 scale plastic model kit of the 23-window Samba microbus. This snap-together kit needs no cement and the parts are moulded in colour, so no painting is needed for the red lower body and white upper body. With around half the parts of Tamiya's 1/24 Sports Car Series kits, it can be assembled in about two hours.
The Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) first appeared in March 1950, based on the Volkswagen Beetle. Its boxy yet curved body housed an air-cooled four-cylinder engine at the rear, while the Samba version featured a canvas roof, flat floor and twin side doors. This model recreates the vehicle's distinctive exterior, along with an interior made from a single part that includes the driver's seat and bench seats. The front wheels are steerable, adding a movable feature to the completed display model.
Features
The kit contains 71 parts across nine sprues, moulded in seven colours with clear parts included. Metal-plated parts are supplied for details including the frames, side mirrors, wheel centre caps, front and tail light frames, and Volkswagen emblem. Clear red and clear orange parts are used for the taillights, while included stickers represent details such as window frames and meters. The newly designed instructions combine assembly tips, illustrations and background information about the original vehicle.
Specifications
- Scale: 1/24
- Length: 178 mm
- Width: 77 mm
- Height: 80 mm
- Parts: 71
- Sprues: 9
Recommended Tools
Side cutters, tweezers and a modelling knife are recommended for removing and handling the model parts during assembly.
- Side cutters
- Tweezers
- Modelling knife
Secured by Stripe
Specifications
As the very first model in the Clic Loc 1/24 Car Models, we are delighted to announce releases of 1/24 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) in two colour variations - red/white (Item 28101) and blue/white (Item 28102)! Parts are moulded in the right colour, so you do not have to paint! Also, the number of parts is about half of that of 1/24 Sports Car Series kits. Each kit can be finished in about two hours!
March 1950 saw the debut of the Volkswagen Type 2 which took the much-loved Volkswagen Beetle as a base. An air-cooled 4-cylinder engine capable of 44hp was employed at the rear of the boxy yet curved body. One of the most popular among the wealth of its variations was the “Samba” microbus, which had a 23-window version encircled by windows and employing a canvas roof. It accommodated 9 adults and was notable for its flat floor and twin side doors. The Type 2 (T1) was produced until 1967, and ever since has enjoyed massive popularity the world over.
About the Model
- This is a 1/24 scale plastic model snap-together assembly kit (no cement needed) of the famed “Samba” model of the Volkswagen Type 2 with 23 windows
- Length: 178mm, width: 77mm, height: 80mm
- The boxy yet curved form is captured in style
- The interior - not only driver seat but also bench seats - is recreated by one part
- Features steerable front wheels
- 71 parts and 9 sprues (7 colours & clear) in total
- No painting needed:
- Red lower and white upper body parts (Item 28101)
- Blue lower and white upper body parts (Item 28102)
- Metal plated parts for sections such as frames, side mirrors, wheel centre caps, front and tail light frames and VW emblem
- Clear red upper parts and clear orange lower parts for taillights
- Stickers are included for sections such as window frames and meters
- Packaging is newly designed for this series, and has the finished model picture in actual size
- New packaging size (290x190x92mm) - box thickness will differ from model to model
- Instruction manual is also newly designed for this series:
- Assembly tech tips
- Background story about the actual car
- Perspective diagram to show interesting points in the actual car
- Assembly steps with less written explanation and mainly illustrations
Recommended Tools
- Side cutters
- Tweezers
- Modelling knife
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-28101
- Barcode: 4950344281015
- Scale: 1:24
Delivery & Returns
Standard Shipping
£3.95 to most of the UK
Express Shipping
£6.95 to most of the UK
Worldwide Shipping
Available at checkout
Customer Reviews
No specific product reviews yet, why not write one?Questions & Answers
For more in depth queries, please contact us.















