Modelcollect UA72012 T-64 Main Battle Tank Mod 1972 1/72 – Plastic Model Kit

Modelcollect UA72012 represents the legendary Soviet main battle tank – T-64 Mod 1972 in 1/72 scale. This assembly kit is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring precision and faithful reproduction of the original vehicle’s details. The product is intended for intermediate and advanced modellers, making it an excellent project for honing skills in assembling and painting armored models.

Historical Information

The Soviet T-64 was a breakthrough design from the Cold War era. It was developed in the 1960s by the design bureau at the Kharkiv Malyshev Factory. The T-64 Mod 1972 variant was one of the first serial production vehicles equipped with the most modern solutions of its time—a fully automatic loading system, multi-layered composite armor, and an advanced 125 mm gun. The T-64 Mod 1972 main battle tank was the standard equipment of Soviet and Warsaw Pact armored forces in the 1970s and 1980s. It took part in numerous exercises and served as a deterrent during periods of strategic tension in the Cold War but was not widely used in large-scale armed conflict. Direct descendants of the T-64 were used, among others, during the war in Afghanistan and in contemporary conflicts in Ukraine.

Model Kit Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Country of origin of the original: USSR (Russia, Ukraine)
• Historical period: Cold War (1970s–80s)
• Precisely replicated details of the hull and armament
• The kit includes a plastic main gun and realistic segment tracks
• Option to build various variants of the vehicle thanks to optional parts
• Paints and glue not included – separate modelling accessories required

Product Opinion and Purpose

The T-64 Main Battle Tank Mod 1972 model by Modelcollect is a great choice for modellers interested in the Cold War era and for enthusiasts of Soviet military technology. With its high-quality details and good fit of parts, the model is suitable not only for collectors but also for armored diorama enthusiasts. The difficulty level is rated at 3/5 – assembling small details requires precision and experience.