French Battle Tank Char B1 bis - 1/35

French Battle Tank Char B1 bis

1/35 scale plastic model kit of the french Battle Tank Char B1 bis.

About the Model:
- 1/35 scale assembly model of the French B1 bis
- Length: 192mm
- Realistically depicts tank's tall profile, 75mm gun and side armor panels covering suspension mechanisms
- Hull parts are made using slide molding and feature accurately depicted hex bolts
- Newly-designed track parts require no cement to assemble and snap together easily by hand
- Commander's and driver's periscopes are moveable, as is the 75mm main gun
- Choice of two types of fenders and exhausts, combined with 4 sets of markings allows construction of each possible combination
- Includes realistic metal tow-chain, and 1 tank commander figure
- Comes with colorful painting guide and four types of marking decals
- Reverse side of painting guide features exciting article about the exploits of B1 bis tanks facing German Panzers

History:
In order to deal with the increasingly tense situation leading up to the outbreak of WWII, a decision was made to modify and improve the existing B1 tank, giving rise to the B1 bis. Distinctive features included the large 75mm gun turret and strengthened front armor. The engine was also upgraded to bring the tank up to contemporary standards. The French government tasked individual suppliers with producing key parts, which caused problems and greatly reduced the number of tanks that were built. Although these and other strategic failures inhibited the B1 bis tank’s ability on the battlefield, it was greatly feared by German soldiers who encountered it. Featuring strong firepower and defense, the B1 bis could more that hold its own against the tanks of the Wehrmacht during individual combat.