VBL - French light AFV: base and front turret versions

A 1:100 model of the baseline French Véhicule Blindé Léger, and its front turreted derivative suitable for both fdm and resin printing.  This versatile vehicle is a wheeled 4x4 all-terrain vehicle built by Panhard that has been used by the French Army since the 1980s.

The VBL is a short and very compact vehicle (only 3.80 m long), the hull displaying almost no overhangs, and large wheels to ease the ground pressure.  It is a maid-of-all-work in the French Army, and is widely deployed for reconnaissance and liaison duties.

This is a 1:100 design suitable for printing in resin (wheels are integrated with the body) or fdm (separate wheels).  Some care needs to be taken in printing the suspension components, as these are quite fine.  The base unarmed version is provided, as is the version with a front hatch and LMG ring, and one with a hexagonal turret mounted at the front.  Two designs for the French AA52 LMG are provided to suit different printing capabilities.

The product is offered for personal, non-commercial use.  Derivative designs for personal use may be generated, but neither the original nor derivatives may be shared with others.  Attribution of the design is requested should printed models be exhibited or otherwise shared.  Models printed from this design or derivatives may not be sold commercially.