Modelcollect UA72045 S-300 (SA-10 Grumble) Missile Launcher 5P85S/SD 1/72

The Modelcollect UA72045 plastic model kit accurately reproduces the S-300 missile launcher (NATO designation: SA-10 Grumble) in the 5P85S/SD version in 1:72 scale. This is a precision kit intended for modelers seeking to recreate one of the most effective and advanced air-defense systems of the Cold War era and modern times.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin: USSR/Russia
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Add-ons: kit does not include glue or paints

The S-300 is a multi-purpose surface-to-air missile system developed in the USSR in the 1970s, later upgraded and refined over the following decades. The 5P85S/SD version is a key element of mobile missile batteries carried on heavy MAZ chassis, utilized by the Russian air defense forces as well as the militaries of numerous former Eastern Bloc countries and China. The S-300 system was distinguished by its innovative approach to countering both aircraft and ballistic missiles, effectively protecting strategic sites during the Cold War and into the present day. It participated, among other roles, in guarding the airspace of the USSR and Russian Federation to this day, and has been exported to many countries around the world.

The Modelcollect UA72045 kit is made of excellent quality plastic, allowing for details that reflect the full-size original. The model features faithfully rendered elements of the launcher, missiles, and chassis, enabling a realistic representation of the S-300 on a diorama or in a tactical unit collection. Assembling the model provides in-depth insight into both Soviet technology and the practical aspects of missile system construction. The kit does not include resin accessories or photo-etched parts, making it accessible also to intermediate modelers.

We recommend this product to all enthusiasts of modern and Cold War-era missile weaponry, collectors of anti-aircraft artillery, as well as builders of 1:72 scale military dioramas. We rate the assembly difficulty level at 3/5, due to a moderate number of parts, a coherent instruction manual, and a clear division of components. It is an ideal choice both for intermediate and experienced modelers who value military precision and high-quality craftsmanship.