I've been building a couple of
ACE models 1/72 scale Sagaie armoured cars. These are interesting modern French vehicles that look like they can be used for a low-tech sci-fi setting. However, design-wise ACE models are almost the exact opposite of the Heller VABs. Even for small models like these, there are many pieces to glue together, along with tiny etched-metal fittings. Taken together, they produce excellent detail, but are often not suitable for wargaming. I've left off many small plastic pieces as well as most of the etched-metal fitting, otherwise they'd come off the first time anyone moved them around on the gaming table.
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The two armoured cars, showing their long 90mm guns in proportion to their bodies.
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The front of the Sagaie, showing the detail of the turret mantlet.
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The back of the Sagaie, showing the detail of the amphibious propeller housings.
Now I just have to paint them in a similar camouflage style as my VABs.