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Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:48 am
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Been compiling some reference books for this project. Here are a few but always looking for suggestions towards other books, accurate drawings, museums & sources for reference.
For those on Facebook there's a excellent reference group dedicated to German Halftrack and Softskin Research. I posted the other day & got a huge amount of interest towards the FAMO.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PZCFamo

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Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:52 am
by B_Man
I'm keen.
When I was a kid I built one of the old Matchbox 1:72 diorama kits of a famo towing a pak with a motorbike escort that I was very proud of. I have liked them ever since.
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:33 pm
by Lo_Thar
Asiatam Famo cost 630 - but sometimes they get 5-10% discount for all models - so 570-600
So in plastic i think max price of this model is 300 euro - m16 halftruck cost 17o euro
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:47 pm
by Lo_Thar
Oh lol - now they give 10% discount for all stuff
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:33 am
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Lo_Thar wrote:Asiatam Famo cost 630 - but sometimes they get 5-10% discount for all models - so 570-600
So in plastic i think max price of this model is 300 euro - m16 halftruck cost 17o euro
Quite funny to understand the logic behind this thinking without having knowing how this model will be constructed & features, especially given this isn't even going to be close to Trumpeter/WSN's Torro rebranded plastic toy. Not even in the same universe.
After having been part of today's call going over design & features, you guys will be amazed at whats to come.
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:47 am
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Another very nice reference book on the subject.
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:14 am
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Folks, thanks for the excellent input. Project FAMO is well on its way now in its R&D stage.
Jarndice's comment is right on the money in what you can expect in terms of standard features & build quality. This is an OEM project & suppler has not been yet established but if you know of HG's latest offerings, that is the standard we will be following. Can't divulge more detail at this point but I do know everyone will like what is planned to come.
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:21 am
by X82d Pathfinder
Be sure it doesn't come with free Covid 19.
Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:14 am
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
LOL! Let us hope by the time the FAMO sees the light of day, this boody situation is long behind us all.

Re: Poll: Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO with towed trailer, FLAK or field
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:44 am
by X82d Pathfinder
I'm immune. I have donated plasma. I can only do so every three weeks. The worst part for me is that we're not flying. I get stir-crazy when I'm not in the air.
I am just going to build until this mess is over. It's been a crappy 12 months for me.
Let's get things moving again!