Tamiya made 1/35 GERMAN 18TON HEAVY HALF-TRACK 'FAMO' (35239) Trucks / Vehicle Military Series assembly kit
Triple "Famo" Tank Towing
Whenever a tank became inoperative, the Recovery Platoons had been informed of the condition of both tank while the surrounding road area. Tanks such as for instance Pz.Kpfw.III and Pz.Kpfw.IV might be towed by one 18 ton heavy half-track, but heavy tanks such as the Tiger we or Panther required three or maybe more towing cars. In that case, about 5m of wire rope had been accustomed link each one of the half-tracks together. Excluding emergency situations, a draw-bar had been employed for the tank/half-track linkage instead of cable rope. After the linkage ended up being complete, a commander and signalman boarded the lead half-track, directing one other half-tracks by a number of hand signals. (1/35 scale scene at remaining measures about 1m 20cm in size)
Greatest Half-Track into the German Army
Detailed information on the finished FAMO is presented 30 days after the initial report associated with the mock-up. The FAMO was the biggest half-track in German army, while the model reflects the dimensions and detail with this behemoth. Complement the Panzer III, IV, Tiger we and Panther for many different diorama opportunities.
Did Somebody Phone a Tow Truck?
Into the wake of Blitzkrieg improvements made by the Wehrmacht within outbreak of WWII, the recovery of damaged or broken tanks from battlefield proved reasonably simple. After securing a location, reinforcing divisions could effortlessly send inoperative cars back again to the homeland for fix via railway. However, in seesaw battles with all the British Army in North Africa and from the Russian Army on the Russian front side, the quick replenishment of tank power became a vital component of Wehrmacht battle strategy. The usage of the 18 ton Heavy Half-Track "Famo" proved fundamental to this strategy.
The proposal the growth of the Wehrmacht half-tracks was made in 1932. Initially, three half-tracks, designated by their towing ability (5 ton, 8 ton and 12 ton) were created, until 1936, when a light 3 ton car and huge 18 ton vehicle, the largest one inside Wehrmacht, had been also added. The 18 ton half track ended up being mainly developed the towing of 21cm and 24cm artillery howitzer and of course for tank recovery. It might additionally be used for the transport of over 30 troops.
Specs & Features
- 1/35 plastic set up kit of the biggest half-track inside German Army.
- General Length: 243mm, Overall Width: 75mm.
- Definitely detailed model captures the dimensions and tank-towing power of FAMO.
- Practical treads and suspension.
- Synthetic plastic front tires and steerable front wheels for maximum realism.
- Rear gate and storage space doors can be put together in the wild or shut position.
- Tank towing drawbar included.
- Could be put together with or without motor part panels, exposing fully detail by detail motor.
- Engine may be assembled outside of FAMO.
- Eight figures (four variations) included.
