1/35 scale plastic kit of the German Army's largest WWII half-track, the 18 ton Famo, with eight figures and tank towing drawbar.

Key Features

• 1/35 scale kit of the largest half-track in the German Army
• Fully detailed engine can be displayed with side panels removed
• Steerable front wheels with synthetic rubber tires
• Eight figures in four variations included
• Tank towing drawbar included for diorama possibilities

Overview

When a tank became inoperative, the Recovery Platoons were informed of the condition of both the tank and the surrounding road surface. Tanks such as Pz.Kpfw.III and Pz.Kpfw.IV could be towed by a single 18 ton heavy half-track, but heavy tanks such as the Tiger I or Panther required three or more towing vehicles. In that case, about 5m of wire rope was used to link each of the half-tracks together. Except for emergency situations, a draw-bar was used for the tank/half-track linkage instead of wire rope. After the linkage was complete, a commander and signalman boarded the lead half-track, directing the other half-tracks by a series of hand signals.

The proposal for the development of the Wehrmacht half-tracks was first made in 1932. Originally, three half-tracks, designated by their towing capability (5 ton, 8 ton and 12 ton) were designed, until 1936, when a light 3 ton vehicle and a heavy 18 ton vehicle, the largest one in the Wehrmacht, were also added. The 18 ton half-track was mainly developed for the towing of 21cm and 24cm artillery howitzer and of course for tank recovery. It could also be used for the transport of over 30 troops.

The FAMO was the largest half-track in the German army. Combine with the Panzer III, IV, Tiger I and Panther for a variety of diorama possibilities.

Features

• 1/35 plastic assembly kit of the largest half-track in the German Army
• Highly detailed model captures the size and tank-towing power of the FAMO
• Realistic treads and suspension
• Synthetic rubber front tires and steerable front wheels for maximum realism
• Rear gate and storage doors can be assembled in the open or closed position
• Tank towing drawbar included
• Can be assembled with or without engine side panels, revealing fully detailed engine
• Engine can be assembled outside of FAMO
• Eight figures (four variations) included

Specifications

• Scale: 1/35
• Overall Length: 243mm
• Overall Width: 75mm

Included Items

• 1x Plastic model kit
• 8x Figures (four variations)
• 1x Tank towing drawbar

Required Items

• Paints (not included)
• Modelling glue
• Modelling tools