Aber 35L-195 Barrel for machine gun 8 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1914 used on Renault FT 17 St.Chamond WWI tanks (1/35)

The Aber 35L-195 metal barrel is a precisely crafted detail designed for model tanks from the First World War era, equipped with the iconic French 8 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun. The product is manufactured in the renowned 1/35 scale, making it compatible with most popular plastic models available on the market, such as the Renault FT-17 or St. Chamond—two iconic tanks that utilized this machine gun.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: France (as well as Entente allied armies)
• Material: high-quality turned metal (brass)
• Purpose: replacement barrel part for Renault FT-17, St. Chamond and other WWI-era tank models
• Period of use: World War I (1914–1918) and the interwar period
• Category: model metal part – barrel for 8 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun
• Recommended skill level: intermediate and advanced modelers
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – requires careful installation, especially when replacing on a finished model

Historical background: The Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun was one of the most important infantry support weapons during the Great War. It became famous for its reliability and durability and was widely used on French Renault FT-17 and St. Chamond tanks. These groundbreaking armored designs formed the backbone of the Allied armored forces and were used in many pivotal battles of the First World War.

Why choose this product? The Aber metal barrel guarantees exceptional detail quality and enhances the historical realism of your models. The advanced turning process provides sharp details unobtainable with plastic parts. This accessory is especially recommended for modelers who value accuracy in recreating details and for collectors specializing in armored vehicles from the First World War period.