Unimodels UM-MT 711 - 1:72 M-8-24 Rocket Launcher with a Full Set of Assembled Missiles

1:72 scale plastic model of the M-8-24 rocket launcher with a full set of missiles

The Unimodels UM-MT 711 kit represents the Soviet M-8-24 rocket launcher equipped with twenty-four 82 mm M-8 rockets. Launchers of this type were used on field artillery positions during WWII, providing rapid-fire support for Red Army infantry formations.

Kit contents:

• Plastic parts for assembling the M-8-24 launcher
• A complete set of pre-assembled M-8 rockets
• Detailed frame and support structures
• Soviet marking decals
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Finished length: approx. 3.6 cm
• Manufacturer: Unimodels (UM)
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included.

Assembly and modelling notes:

The launcher requires careful assembly of its mounting frame and rocket rails. The provided pre-assembled rockets allow for an accurate depiction of the launcher in combat-ready configuration. Ideal for artillery-themed dioramas focusing on Red Army support units.

Required tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding tools
• Detail paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic or enamel paints in typical Soviet artillery colours
• Optional: cyanoacrylate for small parts

About the M-8-24 rocket launcher:

The M-8-24 was a light rocket launcher designed to fire 24 unguided 82 mm M-8 rockets. Used extensively on field positions, it provided rapid barrage fire and was part of the wider family of launchers that included the famous “Katyusha”.

Technical data (real launcher):

• Rocket type: M-8 (82 mm)
• Number of rails: 24
• Launcher length: approx. 2.6 m
• Maximum range: approx. 5–6 km
• Role: artillery fire support

About Unimodels:

Unimodels (UM) is a Ukrainian manufacturer specialising in 1:72 military kits, offering a wide range of artillery, armoured vehicles and rocket launchers ideal for historical dioramas.