In May 1940, B1 bis tanks stood in the way of the German armies invading France.
The B1 bis was introduced as an improved version of the original Char B1, developed in the 1920s. It went into production in 1937.
The riveted hull carried 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 armoured tanks of its time, with armour 60mm thick in places, more than capable of defending against anti-tank fire such as that from 37mm guns.
The B1 bis could more than hold its own against individual German tanks and was much feared by enemy soldiers who encountered it.
Plastic model kit
- Commander and driver periscopes are workable, as well as the 75mm gun
- Different track plates and exhaust systems available
- Single track links
- Metal tow chain
- Tank commander figure
- Four decal options
Scale 1:35
unbuilt / unpainted
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