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Manufacturer : TAMIYA  
Scale : 1/35  
Package size  480x295x100mm
Size after completion  640mm
Weight  1310g
TAMIYA "German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track Famo and Tank Transporter Sd.Ah.116" 1/35 Scale Military Miniature Series 
TMY-35246-j

3%-10% discount on purchasing price.
German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track Famo and Tank Transporter Sd.Ah.116 / TAMIYA Military Miniature Series No.246

About the German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track Famo and Tank Transporter Sd.Ah.116
As World War II progressed, the vehicles used on the battlefields became larger and larger. When these mammoth machines broke down or became damaged, the task of bringing them back from the front lines was not an easy one.

This need was especially felt by the German Wehrmacht, who were fighting on a wide range of battlegrounds: from the scorching desert of N. Africa to the railroad lacking plains of Russia. Bringing damaged vehicles back from these difficult conditions was indispensable to replenishing fighting strength to the army. The German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track "FAMO" and Tank Transporter Sd.Ah.116 was one of the vehicles that contributed to this task. Including all variations, over 2500 18ton half-tracks were produced by the end of the WWII. One of the major types was the tank recovery half-track, which was a mighty towing vehicle equipped with two rows of seats and a flatbed in back for the storage of equipment such as a draw-bar and spare wire rope. Tool storage compartments were found on each of the outer sides of the flatbed. In addition, the underside of a vehicle was equipped with a winch. Its powerplant was a Maybach HL 108 12-cylinder engine, which put out 270hp. Tank transporting was conducted by either direct towing with a draw bar, or by loading the tank atop a massive trailer. Officially known as "Sd.Ah.116", the Type 116 Trailer connected with the 18ton heavy half track, which allowed for the transportation of 22-23 ton class tanks such as the Pz.Kpfw.III, Pz.Kpfw.IV and other heavy artillery.

About the Model
  • After the impressive debut of the FAMO kit, Tamiya began to receive many requests for variations. Among the several types of FAMO to appear during WWII, the most frequently requested was the Sd.Ah.116 trailer-towing version.
  • Stretching over 640mm, Tamiya's new beast-of-burden is 50mm longer than the Dragon Wagon and is the longest kit in the MM series.
  • The massive trailer unit consists of both the front and the rear wheeled pieces on either ends of the long platform piece.
  • Real rubber tires for heightened realism.
  • This kit features ample metal and metal plated parts for various accessory pieces such as a chain for fixing the tank in tow to the platform.
  • This kit brings back the eight figures of four poses included in the original "FAMO" kit, plus four all new figures of three poses acting out a tank loading scene at the rear of the trailer.

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640mm Overall Length!!

Out-stretching even the 1/35 U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter DRAGON WAGON (ITEM 35230), this kit is impressive in both size and intricacy of detail. Tamiya invites you to enjoy both mammoth vehicles and compare how WWII Germany and the U.S. tackled the dire need of tank recovery and repair!
 
The trailer of the Tank Transporter Sd.Ah.116 was suspended between two bogies, the rear of which was equipped with a separate steering mechanism. This model offers a great insight into the construction and operation of German's giant beast-of-burden.
 
 
 
No details were left out in the design of the massive German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track Famo. The tracks, suspension, and Maybach HL 108 12-cylinder engine have been recreated with outstanding realism.
 
Complex connection between front bogie and platform offers makes for an enjoyable modelling challenge.
 
Ramps on front of platform can be lifted to accommodate larger tanks. Try modelling any number of tank-loading scenes!
 
Steering of front bogie is made possible by towing bar connected to four wheels via metal rods. Steering of rear bogie is also possible. Tires are made of real rubber for maximum realism.
 
Rear bogie is removable from model even after assembly is complete. This bogie features a cloth covering and is equipped with a steering system to safely guide the trailer when turning. Authentic recreation includes driver's step with storage compartments.
 

This kit boasts 12 figures of natural expression such as repairmen, tank crewmen, driver, and more. Modeller is free to create any number of fascinating vehicle-loading dioramas.

 
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