Tamiya 1:35 Half-truck Famo 18t and Sd.Ah.116

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German half-truck in 1:35 scale.

Tamiya set allows building model of German half-truck tractor Sd.Kfz. 9 Famo from World War II, with trailer Sd.Ah.116 and twelve-man crew. It was the largest German half-truck vehicle. It was a full truck transporter, tank evacuation vehicle or finally a tank transporter. With the trailer, it was able to carry medium loads like trucks or light tanks. For towing Panther and Tigers it was necessary to use a team of multiple vehicles Famo or Bergepanther and Bergetiger vehicles.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect: 

Vehicle: 

• Tamiya XF-63 or spray TS-4 (Panzergrau color) 
• Tamiya XF-60 or TS-3 spray (base color, Dunkelgelb) 
• Tamiya XF-64 or TS-1 spray (brown camouflage) 
• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-2 (green camouflage) 
• Tamiya XF-1 (tire bandages, engine cover, rubber tracks for tracks) 
• Tamiya XF-10, X-21 (engine circuit) 
• Tamiya XF-10 (exhalation parts) 
• Tamiya X-18 (interior, dashboard, cushion cover) 
• Tamiya XF-56 (caterpillars, chain, tow rope, metal bulletin accessories) 
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden components of the mining equipment) 
• Tamiya XF-49 (foldable canvas roof trailer cab) 
• Tamiya X-7 (degree of light) 
• Tamiya X-11 9 position light) 

Crew: 

• Tamiya XF-65 (uniform, frigate) 
• Tamiya XF-1 9mm Armored Corps) 
• Tamiya XF-15 (leather) 
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes, belt) 
• Tamiya X-11 (belt buckle)

The vehicle can be glued with the engine exposed. In the box, you will find: 

• chassis component. 
• 2 trailer components. 
• 17 frames with parts. 
• 2 frames with caterpillar links. 
• 2 metal rails reinforcing the trailer construction. 
• plastic chain. 
• metal trailer steering wheel fasteners. 
• rubber wheels. 
• cord for a winch. 
• plastic plate with transparent glass. 
• screws, washers, and screwdriver. 
• Decals (Ensure reconstruction of the 190th or 237th Battalion Battalion Battalion) or the Herman Göring Battalions workshop unit).

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.