Tamiya 1/35 French Battle Tank B1 bis

📦 Kit Overview

The Tamiya 1/35 French Battle Tank B1 bis (Kit No. 35282) represents one of the most distinctive and heavily armored tanks of early World War II. Designed as a breakthrough tank, the B1 bis combined a hull-mounted 75mm gun with a turret-mounted 47mm gun, making it one of the most powerful tanks of its time.

• Scale: 1/35

• Subject: Char B1 bis (WWII French Army)

• Manufacturer: Tamiya

• Type: Heavy tank

👉 Known for its unique shape and full-length track system, this tank stands out in any collection.

🔧 What’s in the Box

Tamiya 1/35 French Battle Tank B1 bis

• Highly detailed plastic parts with one-piece upper hull

• Commander figure included

• Detailed suspension and full-length track system

• Realistic turret and hull gun configuration

• Decals for multiple French Army schemes

👉 Classic Tamiya engineering makes this an easy-to-build yet highly detailed kit

🧠 Build & Modeling Notes

• Fit: Excellent—typical Tamiya quality

• Detail level: Very good with crisp molding and unique surface detail

• Complexity: Beginner to intermediate

• Reputation: Widely regarded as a fun, straightforward build with strong visual impact 

💡 Ideal for:

• Multi-color French camouflage schemes

• Weathering with mud and heavy track wear

• Early WWII armor collections