1:72 German driver and personal for FAMO (3 fig.)

What the set contains

Three figures in 1:72 scale. According to the name they are the driver and the crew of the FAMO tractor, that is the crew of a German heavy half-track tractor of the Second World War. The maker's illustration shows which of the figures is meant for behind the wheel and which for beside the machine.

Where the figures come into their own

A heavy tractor is a rewarding subject precisely because on its own it does nothing: only the people around it show that it is pulling out a bogged-down vehicle, preparing for a tow or standing under repair. At the same time the driver in the cab fills the empty space that a viewer notices first on an open vehicle. The set also suits other hardware of the same scale and a diorama of a field workshop or a muddy road.

Building and painting tips

Cut the excess material and the production marks away with a sharp blade a little way from the figure and sand the remainder off lightly. Wash and degrease them before painting. Choose the glue according to the material: on parts that are not polystyrene, ordinary modeling cement does not hold and super glue is needed. Try the driver in the cab before painting; the legs or arms sometimes have to be adjusted so that the figure sits down properly. Keep the shades muted; a dark glaze will deepen the folds and a light dusting of the lower parts will tie the figure to the vehicle and to the ground.

Who it is for

For builders of military hardware in 1:72 scale and for diorama makers who want someone beside the machine who is operating it.

The model of the tractor, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.