Modelcollect UA72340 Nato M1014 MAN Tractor & BGM-109G Ground Launched Cruise Missile 1/72

Modelcollect UA72340 offers an extremely detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit – the set depicts a NATO transport system: the MAN M1014 tractor and the famous BGM-109G GLCM cruise missile launcher, which is the ground-launched version of the Tomahawk missile. This model realistically recreates a modern military vehicle and advanced missile technology from the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Country of use: United States and NATO countries
• Historical period: Cold War (used in 1983–1991)
• Set contents: plastic parts to assemble the MAN M1014 tractor, trailer, and BGM-109G GLCM missile launcher; detailed assembly instructions
• Additions: the kit does not contain glue or paints – it is recommended to purchase modelling supplies separately
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical and Technical Description

The BGM-109G GLCM (Ground Launched Cruise Missile) is a variant of the Tomahawk missile operated from ground-based mobile launchers. This missile was equipped with a W84 nuclear warhead and served primarily in NATO countries during the final decade of the Cold War, as part of the nuclear deterrence program before the implementation of the INF Treaty. Specialized MAN M1014 tractors enabled the transport and rapid deployment of the launchers, providing excellent mobility even in difficult terrain. This exemplary set was used by the United States Air Force (USAF) in West Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Belgium until 1991.

Model Advantages and Recommendation for Modellers

The Modelcollect UA72340 kit is perfect both as a standalone display and as part of a larger collection of late 20th-century NATO military technology. We recommend it for intermediate and advanced modellers interested in military vehicles and Cold War missile weaponry. The model features a well-thought-out design, accurate detailing, and good sprue quality. It is an excellent choice for those collecting transport vehicles, missile equipment, or building dioramas from the Cold War period.

• Difficulty level: 3/5 (for intermediate and advanced modellers)
• Why it’s worth it: unique thematic set, historical value, lots of details