Pictures show painted and assembled model.

Triple "Famos" 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 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.)

About the "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.