ICM 72591 BM-24-12 Soviet Multiple Launch Rocket System (1/72)

ICM 72591 BM-24-12 is a high-quality plastic model kit accurately representing the Soviet BM-24-12 multiple launch rocket system in the popular 1/72 scale. The model is designed by the renowned company ICM, specializing in precision model kits, which guarantees excellent detail and accurate representation of the original.

Model and Country of Origin

BM-24-12 is a Soviet rocket launcher system, primarily used by the USSR, but also exported to other Eastern Bloc countries and Soviet allies.

Brief Historical Description and Use

The BM-24-12 rocket launcher was developed after World War II and entered service in the 1950s, during the Cold War era. The BM-24-12 system, usually mounted on Soviet ZiL-157 or ZiL-131 trucks, was widely used in the Soviet armed forces and took part in many conflicts, including the wars in the Middle East, the Korean War, and numerous regional conflicts, where it served as large-scale artillery support.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country of use: USSR and Eastern Bloc countries
• Years of service: Cold War period (1950–1980+)

Material and Kit Contents

The model is made of precisely cast plastic components, which provide easy assembly and excellent detail quality. The kit includes all parts needed to build one BM-24-12 model as well as a detailed assembly manual. The set does not include glue, paints or extras such as photo-etched parts or a metal barrel, however, this does not take away from the precision and quality of the frames themselves.

• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Contents: plastic parts, assembly instructions

Skill Level and Recommendation

This product is designed for both intermediate modellers and those just beginning their adventure with 1/72 scale military modelling. The realistically rendered vehicle shape and the potential to achieve an impressive historical model will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of historic military systems alike.

• Difficulty level: 2/5

The ICM 72591 BM-24-12 Soviet Multiple Launch Rocket System model is the perfect choice for any enthusiast of Cold War military technology or Soviet military equipment. The precise details, ease of assembly, and historical significance make this kit especially recommended for collectors of military vehicles and modellers seeking realistic rocket artillery models for their collection.