Sd.Kfz. 9 Famo 18 t Zugkraftwagen, 1/72 - Trumpeter 07203

Release scheduled for September 2026.

The reference 07203 from Trumpeter offers a model kit to assemble at the 1/72 scale of the Sd.Kfz. 9 Famo 18 t Zugkraftwagen, an imposing German WWII semi-tracked tractor.

The Sd.Kfz. 9, also known as the Famo, belonged to the category of schwere Zugkraftwagen, or heavy tractors. Its layout—with steerable wheels at the front and tracks at the rear—makes it a particularly recognizable subject among German support vehicles of this period. It was used for heavy towing missions and for transporting equipment across the battlefield.

At 1/72 scale, this vehicle is reproduced in reduced dimensions by a factor of 72 compared to the real vehicle. This format makes it possible to create a convoy, breakdown recovery, or military logistics scene while keeping a manageable footprint for display in a case or within a diorama.

Assembling a plastic model kit generally involves preparing the parts before gluing, carefully removing any sprue traces, and performing the necessary adjustments. An appropriate primer then makes painting easier. Colors, markings, and weathering effects can be chosen according to the era and atmosphere you want for your project.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 07203
• Type: static assembly model kit
• Subject: Sd.Kfz. 9 Famo 18 t Zugkraftwagen
• Scale: 1/72
• Period represented: Second World War

Complementary products

The project typically requires glue suitable for plastic models, cutting and sanding tools, as well as paints. Primer, brushes or an airbrush, and weathering products can complete the finish depending on the look you want.