1/48 ACE Model FAI-M Armoured Car 48107

ACE Models 1/48 Scale FAI-M Soviet Armoured Car Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Soviet FAI-M armoured car with this detailed 1/48 scale model kit from ACE Models. This historic light armoured vehicle served the Soviet Union from the early 1930s through the early 1940s, representing an important era in Soviet military vehicle development.

Historical Background

The FAI-M (Ford-A Izhorskiy) armoured car was developed as a replacement for the D-8 armoured car and became a key reconnaissance vehicle in Soviet military service. The designation reflects its origins, being built on automotive components derived from American technology.

Technical Development

The FAI was originally built on the chassis of the GAZ-A car, which was a licensed copy of the US Ford Model A. While this provided adequate mobility, the chassis proved to be the vehicle's major weakness under combat conditions. The improved FAI-M variant addressed these limitations by utilizing the more robust GAZ-M1 car chassis and featured an enhanced 60-liter fuel tank for extended operational range.

Recognition Features

The FAI and BA-20 armoured cars are often mistaken for each other due to their similar appearance and roles. However, they can be easily distinguished by one key feature:

• FAI - Features two distinctive dome-shaped armoured covers over the driver and co-driver stations
• BA-20 - Has a flat armoured roof in the same area

Model Kit Features

• Accurate 1/48 scale reproduction of the FAI-M armoured car
• Detailed chassis based on GAZ-M1 components
• Authentic dome-shaped armoured turret and hull
• Fine surface detail and panel lines
• Perfect for Soviet military vehicle collections and dioramas
• High-quality ACE Models engineering

Complementary Products

Expand your Soviet armoured vehicle collection with these related kits available at MPM Hobbies:

• 1/48 ACE Models Ba-20 (Cylindrical Turret) - Companion Soviet armoured car
• 1/48 ACE Models Ba-20 (Late Production Series/Conical Turret) - Later BA-20 variant
• 1/35 Hobby Boss Soviet BA-20 Armored Car Mod.1937 - Larger scale BA-20
• 1/35 Hobby Boss Soviet BA-20 Armored Car Mod.1939 - Later production BA-20

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