French B1 Bis 1/35 Tamiya battle tank

French B1 Bis 1/35 scale battle tank of Tamiya reference 35282.

Model to assemble and paint. Paints and glue not included.

Length: 192 mm

Defender of the Republic.
In May 1940, B1 bis tanks stood in the way of German armies determined to crush France on its own soil. Introduced as an improved version of the original B1 tank, developed in the 1920s, the B1 bis went into production in 1937. The riveted hull was equipped with a short-barreled 75mm howitzer, while a small single-seat turret carried a longer-barreled 47mm tank gun. The B1 bis was one of the most heavily armored tanks of its time, with 60 mm thick armor in places, more than capable of defending against anti-tank fire such as that of the 37 mm 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.

About the model
★Model to be assembled on a scale of 1:35 of the French B1 bis
★Realistically depicts the tank's high profile, 75mm gun and side armor panels covering the suspension mechanisms.
★The body parts are slide molded and feature faithfully represented hex bolts.
★The new track parts do not require any gluing for assembly and are easily assembled by hand.
★The commander's and driver's periscopes are movable, as is the 75 mm main gun.
★The choice of two types of mudguards and exhausts, combined with four sets of markings, makes it possible to achieve every possible combination.
★Includes a realistic metal tow chain and a commander figure. ★Comes with a colorful paint guide and four types of marking decals.
★The back of the painting guide presents a fascinating article on the exploits of the B1 bis tanks against the German Panzers.