Thoses 3D models are excellent for the dune imperium game. However, they should have been included in the deluxe.
We took Sea Salt & Paper on an international trip (with a few other two-person games), and it quickly became our favorite. The game is compact and can be played on a small surface, and you can play a single short round or multiple rounds (accumulating points). The artwork is beautiful, and the gameplay is dynamic, especially with the "stop" vs "last chance" decision. Highly recommend!
After Cribbage, this game is my second favorite card based game.
While the supplies are basic, you could print and play your own, this game is worth the price and I'd gladly pay for it again.