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Author Topic: 12th Chasseurs d'Afrique S35?  (Read 3378 times)

Offline Arlequín

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Re: 12th Chasseurs d'Afrique S35?
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2018, 11:52:23 PM »
I'm amazed that the Germans permitted the transfer of the Somua S-35 to Africa or really anywhere out of Europe given that it was one of the best tanks available at the time.

Best in what respect? The commander is still commander, gunner and loader. The radio operator still often has no radio and has to pass some of the shells over his shoulder to the commander, who has to bend to reach them.

I'm not aware that the same modifications to seating carried out by the Germans on the vehicles they seized was ever done to those that remained in French service. Even the vehicle on display at Saumur is a German-modded vehicle handed back, complete with retro-fit cupola hatch.

Good armour, speed and gun, but one man turret and lousy ergonomics.

Offline Redmist1122

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Re: 12th Chasseurs d'Afrique S35?
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2019, 01:21:46 AM »
I went to the Rubicon web page...didn't see the French decal set...has it been discontinued?

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Greg P.
Tucson, AZ, USA

Offline lou passejaire

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Re: 12th Chasseurs d'Afrique S35?
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2019, 01:44:59 AM »
the French decal set is part of the H39 R35 and citroen traction kits ...
Dans les situations critiques, quand on parle avec un calibre bien en pogne, personne ne conteste plus. Y'a des statistiques là-dessus.

Offline Redmist1122

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Re: 12th Chasseurs d'Afrique S35?
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2019, 01:49:57 AM »
Aaaaah...ok...will have to get one of those bad boys tomorrow...my payday.

Thanks!