Alternative APCs

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Full fancy names being the GP-TT, GP-WT, and APC-21 C, respectively. A set of Armored Personnel Carriers for a particular wargame in a universe where there is constant war, though I suppose it could be used in any tabletop game where it can fit the aesthetic, the models are at a 28mm "heroic" scale, and something fitting an APC role is needed. As someone who only plays casual games I decided to put my printers and modeling skills to use creating alternative models as a project to do whenever I was bored. While I had been iterating on more heavily armed IFVs for a while now, less well armed dedicated transports had been something I had thought of but never really worked on. While working on another project involving modifying existing "chassis" into different vehicles, however, the urge to finally pursue the idea finally hit me. The result are 3 fairly simple vehicles that I have designed to a good level of detail in a short amount of time (because it was more a matter of just modifying an adding to an existing model). All three vehicles are descended from the hull of AIFV-19 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4670954), specifically the D3 version. These are: The GP-TT, General Purpose Tracked Transport. It is a turretless version of AIFV-19 D3 Hull with a different top hatch to the passenger compartment, removal of the firing port mechanisms, and the addition of a commander's cupola behind the driver's position. The removal of the turret and renovation of the passenger compartment theoretically allows for a larger passenger or cargo capacity. The GP-WT, General Purpose Wheeled Transport. A modification on the GP-TT's hull, exchanging tracks for wheels for better road performance. Left over portions of the tracks "architecture" have been converted into stowage and external fuel tanks. APC-21 C, Armored Personnel Carrier 21 Model C. Based on the GP-WT, this vehicle exchanges the bow armament for the reintroduction of a turret and a heavier armament of twin autocannons, retaining passenger capacity and mobility while also making the carrier's armament of more practical use to any infantry it may find itself supporting. All vehicles print Hull upright with supports touching buildplate. Both APC-21 and the GP-WT use the same wheels. These models may receive updates in the future, and APC-21 may receive additional armaments in the future. If you have any feedback just leave it in a comment!