Revell 03371 1/72 Sd.Kfz.9 Famo & 21cm Morser 18/17cm Kanone

Sd.Kfz.9 "FAMO" with heavy artillery: A team of superlatives

At 1:72 scale it is often difficult to find kits that offer real technical depth. Most of the time, detail goes hand in hand with size. But this set proves the opposite. With an impressive 361 individual parts, the combination of the "Famo" tractor and the heavy artillery is a real "monster" on a small scale ("Braille Scale"). It's the perfect reintro for modelers who don't have a lot of shelf space but don't want to compromise on complexity. Here you don't just build a vehicle, but a complete, historical weapon system.

Building this set is a journey into mechanics. You start with the Famo's complex box drive, which was famous for its pulling power. Then you devote yourself to the heart of the game: the gun. Since the 21 cm mortar and the 17 cm cannon used the same carriage, you can exactly replicate the technical sophistication of the double recoil brakes and the massive platform car. It's a kit that requires patience, but rewards you with a density of detail unrivaled in 1:72.

The “Sonderkraftfahrzeug 9” (Famo) was the workhorse for the very heavy loads of the Wehrmacht. With its 250 hp engine, it was primarily used to recover tanks and tow the heaviest artillery pieces. Around 2,500 examples were manufactured between 1939 and 1944. The guns that could be combined here were the backbone of the heavy artillery: the 17 cm cannon could attack targets up to 28 kilometers away, while the mortar was responsible for destroying fortifications. This team impressively represents the heavy logistics of the time.

Why this set is in a class of its own

• Spoiled for choice: You decide which gun you build: the massive 21 cm Mortar 18 or the long-range 17 cm Cannon 18.
• Full flexibility: Present the model dynamically in the driving position on the hook of the tractor or impressively in the firing position with the carriage lowered.
• Incredible details: With 361 pieces in a small space, you will challenge your skills (level 4). The result is a delicate masterpiece.
• Complete accessories: The limbs for transport and the massive ground anchor for firefighting are included in detail.
• Historical heavyweight: The Sd.Kfz. 9 was the Wehrmacht's most powerful tractor - this model captures its power perfectly.

Includes

• Plastic model kit (not assembled)
• Illustrated, multilingual building instructions
• Decals set
• Components for Sd.Kfz. 9, gun (optional), limbers and ground anchor