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1:35 GERMAN 18T HALFTRACK
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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)
Largest
Half-Track in the German Army
Detailed information on
the finished FAMO is presented one month after the initial report of the
mock-up. The FAMO was the largest half-track in the German army, and
the model reflects the size and detail of this behemoth. Combine with
the Panzer III, IV, Tiger I and Panther for a variety of diorama
possibilities.
Did Somebody Call
a Tow Truck?
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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TS-3 - Dark Yellow |
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TS-4 - German Grey |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss Black |
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X-21 - Flat Base |
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X-7 - Red |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-10 - Flat Brown |
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XF-15 - Flat Flesh |
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XF-2 - Flat White |
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XF-49 - Khaki |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-60 - Dark Yellow |
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XF-61 - Dark Green |
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XF-63 - German Grey |
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XF-64 - Red Brown |
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XF-65 - Field Grey | | |
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