1/72 ACE Model AML-90 Light Armoured Car (4x4) 72456

1/72 Scale ACE Models AML-90 Light Armoured Car (4x4) - French Reconnaissance Vehicle

Build an authentic replica of the Panhard AML-90 light armoured car with this precision 1/72 scale plastic model kit from ACE Models. This detailed kit represents the fast, long-ranged French reconnaissance vehicle featuring the powerful DEFA 90mm low-pressure rifled gun, designed for rearguard duties and airborne deployment.

Key Features

• Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the AML-90 light armoured car
• Highly detailed plastic parts capturing authentic French armored car characteristics
• DEFA 90mm low-pressure rifled gun providing exceptional firepower
• Lightweight 4x4 chassis weighing approximately 5.5 tonnes
• Airborne deployment capability for rapid response operations
• Crisp panel lines and surface details including armor plates, hatches, and equipment stowage
• Clear assembly instructions to guide builders through the construction process

Historical Background

The AML-90 (Auto Mitrailleuse Légère, or "Light Machine Gun Car") is a fast, long-ranged, and relatively cheap armoured car with excellent reconnaissance capability. Designed on a small, lightly armoured 4×4 chassis, it weighs an estimated 5.5 tonnes and is suitable for airborne deployment. The AML-90 was designed for carrying out rearguard duties and substituting for the heavier tanks and armoured fighting vehicles deployed in a more linear fashion at the front. Its major feature was its DEFA low-pressure 90mm rifled gun, which provided exceptional anti-tank capability for such a light vehicle. Since 1959, AMLs have been marketed on up to five continents and have seen extensive service with over 50 countries worldwide, proving highly effective in conflicts across Africa, the Middle East, and other regions. The AML-90's combination of firepower, mobility, and affordability made it one of the most successful armoured cars of the Cold War era.

What's Required

This is an unassembled plastic model kit that requires:

• Plastic cement or model glue for assembly
• Acrylic or enamel paints for finishing
• Modeling tools including sprue cutters and hobby knife
• Sandpaper or files for part cleanup
• Paintbrushes or airbrush for detail work

Perfect For

• Military vehicle modeling enthusiasts
• French Army and light armored car collectors
• 1/72 scale reconnaissance vehicle and 4x4 enthusiasts
• Modelers creating French military or African conflict dioramas
• Intermediate to advanced modelers seeking versatile subjects

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About ACE Models

ACE Models is a respected manufacturer specializing in unique and lesser-known military vehicle subjects in various scales. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, ACE Models produces kits that fill important gaps in military modeling by offering subjects rarely covered by other manufacturers. Visit https://www.ace-models.com.ua/ to learn more about their extensive catalog of distinctive military vehicle kits.

SKU: ACE72456 | Scale: 1/72 | Manufacturer: ACE Models