15mm/1:100 scale French Schneider CA tank – solid resin, hand-painted, and weathered. Ideal for collectors and wargaming.
The Schneider CA, a series of French tanks developed during World War I, represents one of the earliest attempts at mechanized warfare. Designed by the Schneider-Creusot company, these tanks were the first to be used by the French army in combat. The Schneider CA1 featured a short-barreled 75 mm gun and several Hotchkiss M1914 machine guns. Its primary role was to support infantry advances by breaking through enemy defenses, such as barbed wire and machine-gun nests. Despite its innovative design, the Schneider CA1 faced numerous challenges, including mechanical reliability issues and vulnerability to artillery fire. Nevertheless, it marked a significant step forward in the development of armored vehicles and laid the groundwork for future tank designs.
