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Tamiya Famo And Tank Transporter
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-35246
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Request Stock NotificationExperience one of WWII’s most impressive recovery and transport combinations with the Tamiya Famo and Tank Transporter (part HC-35246). This detailed kit portrays the German 18 ton heavy half-track “FAMO” teamed with the Sd.Ah.116 tank transporter trailer, capturing the scale, engineering and presence of the Wehrmacht’s giant beast-of-burden.
As armoured vehicles grew larger and heavier, the need to recover and move damaged machines from demanding theatres became critical. In service, the Sd.Ah.116 trailer combined with the 18 ton half-track enabled transport of 22–23 ton class vehicles such as Pz.Kpfw.III and Pz.Kpfw.IV, as well as heavy artillery, across harsh environments from North Africa to the Russian front.
Historical Background
More than 2,500 18 ton half-tracks were produced by the end of WWII, with the tank recovery variant featuring twin rows of seats and a rear flatbed for gear including a draw-bar and spare wire rope. Tool compartments lined the flatbed sides, and a powerful winch was mounted beneath the chassis. Power came from the Maybach HL 108 12-cylinder engine developing 270hp, allowing the FAMO to tow directly with a draw-bar or to work in conjunction with the massive Sd.Ah.116 trailer. The trailer itself was suspended between two bogies, with the rear bogie featuring a separate steering mechanism to aid manoeuvrability during loading and transport.
Features
- Depicts the Sd.Ah.116 trailer-towing version of the FAMO, long requested by modellers.
- Overall length of approximately 640mm, about 50mm longer than the Dragon Wagon, making it one of the longest kits in Tamiya’s Military Miniature series.
- Highly detailed trailer assembly with front and rear wheeled bogies and a long central platform.
- Realistic rubber tyres for enhanced authenticity.
- Includes metal and metal-plated accessory parts, including a chain for securing a loaded vehicle on the platform.
- Figure set comprises the eight figures from the original FAMO kit (four poses) plus four new figures (three poses) depicting a rear-of-trailer tank loading scene.
This comprehensive Tamiya kit offers a deep look at the construction and operation of Germany’s heavy recovery and transport equipment, making it a compelling centrepiece for WWII military collections and dioramas.
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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.
How Tanks Were Loaded
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.
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.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-35246
- Barcode: 4950344992409
- Scale: 1:35
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This is a static model kit, and I have never seen one modified for RC
That particualr kit is 1:35 scale so you would need to find a 1:35 scale tank to suit , we do not list one im afraid.
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