Volkswagen Thing 1:50 Scale 3D Printed Toy Model

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Collapsible top stores in the back so you can display an open or closed vehicle.
- Working hood opens to show a spare tire, giving your model real detail and function.
- Windshield folds flat onto the hood so you can pose your car however you want.
- 1:50 scale size fits on shelves, desks, or display cases without taking up much space.
You get a miniature Volkswagen Thing that actually works like the real thing. Every moving part folds and functions, so building and playing with your model stays fun.
This 1:50 scale kit model captures the classic look of the Type 181. The collapsible soft top slides into the back storage area. Pop open the hood to see the spare tire tucked inside. The windshield collapses down flat against the hood. All the moving parts work smoothly, so you can reconfigure your model again and again.
Printed on demand from the US, this toy brings the iconic Volkswagen Thing to life in your hands.
6.4k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Pekonimato. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design