ACE 72465 Panhard M-3 VDA Twin 20mm AA system 1/72 – Plastic model kit

The ACE 72465 Panhard M-3 VDA Twin 20mm AA system model in precise 1/72 scale is a perfect choice for modelers and military history enthusiasts looking to enhance their collection with an unusual anti-aircraft vehicle. The offered kit enables a faithful reproduction of the French armored personnel carrier Panhard M-3 VDA equipped with twin 20mm anti-aircraft guns. The model is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring ideal detail reproduction and ease of processing.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of service: France (exported to Middle Eastern and African countries)
• Material: plastic (injection-molded kit for assembly)
• Set contents: plastic parts, assembly instructions, decals with markings of various countries
• Category: plastic model kit

The Panhard M-3 VDA is a French light armored personnel carrier, adapted in the 1970s into a self-propelled anti-aircraft system. It was armed with two fast-firing 20mm cannons mounted on the specialized VDA rotating turret. Originally designed as an infantry carrier, the VDA version was developed to protect ground forces against air attacks during Cold War conflicts—seeing service in the Middle East (e.g., with Israel) and in several African countries.

The ACE model is characterized by excellent replication of the turret’s shape and details, realistic armament, and authentic construction details of the hull. The set includes decals to build vehicles from different periods and armies, increasing the possibilities for final model customization.

We recommend this product to all fans of military vehicle modeling from the Cold War era and to those who appreciate less common military designs. This set provides an excellent base for practicing modeling skills, especially working with small parts and painting detailed weapon subassemblies.

• Difficulty level: 3/5 (intermediate – modeling experience with plastic kits is recommended)
• Recommended for: historical modelers, armored vehicle collectors, 20th-century military technology enthusiasts

ACE 72465 Panhard M-3 VDA Twin 20mm AA system 1/72 is a unique model kit for those wishing to enrich their collection with an authentic anti-aircraft vehicle from the latter half of the 20th century, offering an enjoyable assembly experience and an impressive finished model.