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 Manufacturer : TAMIYA  
 Scale : 1/35  
 Package size  480x290x100mm
 Size after completion  243mm
 Weight  730g
 Weight  730g
TAMIYA "German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track / FAMO" 1/35 Scale Military Miniature Series 
TMY-35239-j
3%-10% discount on purchasing price.
German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track/FAMO / TAMIYA Military Miniature Series No.239

About the German 18 Ton Heavy Half-Track / FAMO
In the wake of Blitzkrieg advances made by the Wehrmacht at the outbreak of WWII, the recovery of damaged or broken tanks from the battlefield proved relatively simple. After securing an area, reinforcing divisions could easily send inoperative vehicles back to the homeland for repair via railway.

However, in the seesaw battles with the British Army in North Africa and against the Russian Army on the Russian front, the quick replenishment of tank strength became an indispensable element of Wehrmacht battle strategy. The utilization of the 18 ton Heavy Half-Track "Famo" proved fundamental to this strategy.
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.

About the model
*1/35 plastic assembly kit of the largest half-track in the German Army.
*Overall Length: 243mm, Overall Width: 75mm.
*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.


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Images show fully painted and assembled model.
 
Highly detailed model captures the powerful form of the FAMO.
 
Complex suspension and track detail replicated, including large winch in center of assembly.
 
HL108 12 cylinder 270 h.p. engine replicated in great detail.
 
Engine can be assembled outside of chassis, offering interesting diorama possibilities.
 
Interior includes steering wheel and detailed dashboard and pedals.
 
Can be connected to Pzkw III, IV, Tiger I and other tanks for towing.
 
Storage doors can be assembled in open or closed positions, revealing tool drawers.

 
Realistic tow bar and rear assembly.
 
Eight figures of four variations included.
 
Separate track links are easy to assemble and offer striking realism.
 
 

Triple "Famo" Tank Towing
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. (1/35 scale scene at left measures about 1m 20cm in length)

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