Famo 18 tonner.

[Phil Woollard]

Looks like I may be manufacturing one or two of the recovery spades then

[florian rudolf]

Hello,
Thats Great. For me One Famo 18.

[William Bath]

This looks a very interesting model. Will be interesting to see what price bracket it falls in.

[John Osborne]

Agree about the FAMO. The PAK 42/43 was too heavy for small trucks or halftracks. I would order one if it is offered. I know German equipment sells better I would like to see an American 105mm or 155mm gun with halftrack. If they bring back the German panzer III, it would be nice to see a Matilda to fight against. John Osborne

[Armortek]

Getting closer to the magic 30. So far 24 people have shown interest in a FAMO & with Phil W looking to get 2 that means we are only 5 away from the target.
We will post an update on the pricing later on today.
Kian

[Phil Woollard]

Not many things excite me these days but the Famo sure does, I already have a list as long as your arm for diorama's and video work.
I don't know very much about the smaller halftracks that Armortek have produced, I think this big un will need twin motors one for each track ( in my mind it has to be functional and be able to pull like it was intended to), the tracks would need the rubber blocks for grip as I wouldn't think she would have the weight/traction when pulling say a pz111 or a Tiger 1, although she will be heavy!
A winch a crane a gun mount a wrecker crane a spade, the list goes on.
I already have an old FOA Panther "G" for the towing and recovery duties..

[Dave Jones]

Need to see pricing for sure. But certainly very interested!

[Phil Woollard]

Looks like it's going to happen, and I said that I will take two of them, I will have to go on the GAME I suppose, Maybe do favours for sailors!

[bryanrmassie]

Hi Kian / Monique

Not sure about my earlier comments on the subject but count me as a definite please.

Thanks

Bryan

[Steve Lewington]

Hi Phil

There is a great spot in Aberdeen train station.
I went there when i ordered my tiger and earned a fortune.
The ladies paid me to go away as I was driving the punters away

Looks like this could be happening guys after all our years of plugging it

Steve

[Chang]

Some of FAMO versions are amazing:

The very tall spade at rear is available in 1/16 scale. How about in 1/6 one?

The 88 FLAK 36/37 mounted is a good combo.

[Dietrich Weber]

Hello to the goal closer I would also take one. So please put me in for one Famo Kit

[Adrian Gawecki]

I'm in on this one

[David Brady]

Hi all,
As Dennis says it will be about 4 feet 6 inches long. A big enough bit of kit to tickle our fancy, very imposing. Fingers crossed.
All the best
Kevin

Hi,
Just measured my sdkfz 7 and it's 42 inches long Famo will be an extra 12 inches long if 4 foot 6 inches is correct
Cheers

[Paul Morris]

Well well ... some of us older forum members have waited a long time for this to happen .... can it really be true ... seems a long time since I wrote this

Oh dear what a shame.
Whatever happened to the Famo campaign,
A hardy few pinned their colours to the mast,
when... with baited breath we dared to ask,
build us please a kit beyond compare,
tis true we said ...we want a Famo fair.

Some wanted a gun fixed on the back,
some seemed happy just to have the crack,
yet we who yearn for something more,
we already knew the score,
we needed numbers quite a few,
to come and stand with the trusty few,
who know the game and what we want,
an sdkfz nine is that for which we truly pine.

So come on builders far and near,
you know your very welcome here,
to join the few and swell the ranks,
then once again we can all give thanks,
So go on Mark and Gill...give us all a happy pill
Tis the season of good will,
of that we all are sure,
a few more months of waiting we can patiently endure.

But give us please a hint or mention,
that it may one day be your intention,
to swell the rows of model tanks,
with the mighty Famo that was used to recover those tanks,
we know what we want,
we know who to ask,
so as you open your hip flask,
to celebrate Christmas now and past,
please remember those who wish to have delivered from their list,
A Famo shiny bright and new,
that we can celebrate with a heady brew,
and raise a glass to Mark and Gill,
at this season of good will,
a toast of thanks,
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

Cheers Paul.