French B1 bis 1/35 Track Bag Detail Set Tamiya 9804850  [9804850]

Photo-Etched Track Bag Set Tamiya 9804850 for B1 bis

This 1/35 scale photo-etched track bag is supplied as a detail-up accessory to enhance the external stowage appearance on models of the French B1 bis tracked chassis.

The Char B1 bis was produced in the 1930s as a heavy support tank for French forces. It combined heavy armor for the period with a hull-mounted short 75 mm gun and a turret 47 mm cannon, and saw action during the opening phase of World War II. The design emphasized protection and cross-country mobility according to interwar French doctrine.

The photo-etched parts recreate fine edges, stitch lines, and fastener impressions that are challenging to reproduce in plastic. Each etched element is shaped and fixed to the vehicle exterior to mimic the external storage seen in historical photographs. Painting usually starts with a light primer, followed by base color and targeted weathering to highlight folds and attachment points.

A specialised photo-etched upgrade for 1/35 B1 bis models that provides sharper surface definition for builders aiming for museum-quality displays.