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Saint Chamond French WWI Tank 1918

July 31, 2023 · in Armor · · 2 · 362

Newest piece for the museum. SAINT CHAMOND was the second French tank to enter the . 400 manufactured between April 1917 to 1918. More of a heavy armoured vehicle, it fitted the description of early tank development. Its weight was 23 tonnes, and armed with a 75mm gun, it was effective again some German field artillery. Their first action as a fighting vehicle took place at Laffaux Mill on May 5, 1917. The three coaxial machines guns are Hotchkiss machine guns. The main gun is the Mle 1897. I still have a little work to do on the gun. Built from Scratch. Pine and cedar.

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  1. Some fine wood craftsmanship, Aaron @aaronbouma
    A beautiful rendition of this French WWI tank.

  2. This is a piece of art, Aaron!
    Congratulations!

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