Description

Tamiya 1:35 Scale B1 bis Tank Model Kit with 1 Figure (German Army)

After their conquest of France in 1940, the German Army took many captured French vehicles and AFVs and converted them for their own use. One such example was the Char B1 bis tank, which featured modifications such as a cupola with split hatch covers, concrete block for added protection, and various German Army standard tools. Based on Tamiya's unique 1:35 scale Char B1 bis kit which was released to worldwide acclaim in 2006, this model presents a variation of the tank as it appeared in German Army service. These modified tanks were issued to German units who operated them on the Eastern Front as well as on the Channel Islands. After the Normandy invasion, recaptured examples were returned to Free French forces for use until the end of the war.

Features:

• Highly detailed plastic model kit.
  
  
• Modified split hatch covers, added concrete block armor, German-spec tools, antennas and exhaust nozzles are all accurately reproduced.
  
  
• Tracks do not require any cement for assembly.
  
  
• 4 types of unique markings to depict both German and Free French vehicles.
  
  
• Full-color painting and marking guide conveniently included for reference.
  
  
• 1 German tank crew figure in a sitting pose for mounting on the rear turret hatch.
  
  
• Also includes a historical background about the tank's deployment and exploits.
  
  
• Tamiya kit no. 35287.