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Hi All,

I'm not starting it yet but, i got the Revell 1/72 88mm gun last christmas from SWMBO. I think i've made a mistake as i got the SDKFZ 9 Famo from the same range, to tow it. I'm pretty sure i should have the SDKFZ 7. Does anyone know if the 9 was used to tow it, or was it only for heavier items. Again i'm going into unknown territory,

Anyone help,

Thanks.

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I think the best answer would be 'never say never'...I would expect there would have been plenty of examples of Famo's being used to tow 88mm's!

I have a photo of a brand new Sabre MRAP, at Bovington, towing a WWII era 25lbdr gun - work on the assumption that if something has a towing hitch, in some instance it will get used to tow something even if its not what it was designed for!

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Hi, Famo's would have towed 88's as well as 7's...

you could always try mounting the 88 on the back of the Famo.

Pete

they did on a few chassis....bet it was new pants time for the poor buggers firing it though with the 88's recoil

Andy

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:I know someone does a conversion in 1:35 but am unsure about 1:72. I've just had a google round and found this pic

http://www.achtungpanzer.com/88cm-flak-37-selbstfahrlafette-auf-18-ton-zugkraftwagen.htm#hide

Pete

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