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FEATURES
1/35 scale assembly model of the French B1 bis
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
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
In May 1940, B1 bis tanks stood in the way of German armies determined to strike a crushing against France on her own soil. Introduced as an upgraded version of the original Char B1, which was developed in the nineteen twenties, the B1 bis entered production in 1937. The rivet-joined hull mounted a short-barreled 75mm howitzer, while a small, one-man turret carried a longer-barreled 47mm tank gun. The B1 bis was one of the most heavily armored tanks of its time, with plating that was 60mm thick in places, more than capable of defending against anti-tank fire such as that from 37mm PAK guns. The B1 bis could more than hold its own against individual German tanks, and was greatly feared by enemy soldiers who encountered it.
