TAMIYA
1/35 SCALE MODEL KIT
Military Miniature Series
German 18ton Heavy Half-Track "FAMO"
WORLD WAR 2
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 5 meters 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 1/35 scale scene shown measures about 120cm in length.)
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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. |
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★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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