The kit

This set of missiles comes in Modelcollect's typical end opening box. Inside the box are 5 sprues of grey coloured styrene like plastic plus a small fret of etched brass. The sprues are allocated as such:

Missile	# of Sprues	No. of Missiles	Missile Options
AGM-86 ALCM	3 plastic	4	32 plastic parts total - enough to make:  3 stowed (w. folded wings & jet intake) +  1 in flight (wings & jet intake extended)
BGM-109 Tomahawk	1 plastic	3	8 plastic parts total - enough to make:  2 stowed (w. wings & jet intake inside the body, fins folded) +   1 in flight (w. wings, fins & jet intake extended)
AGM-129 ACM	1 plastic 1 etched	3	17 parts in total (11 plastic + 6 etched brass) - enough to make: 2 stowed (w. folded wings & tail; uses etched fins) +  1 in flight (w. wings & fins extended)

There are no decals, making this set only usable as nondescript operational missiles. Decals must be sourced elsewhere if any sort of markings are to be applied (refer to my AGM-86 ALCM build below). Instructions are printed on the backside of the box. There is no painting guide either so one must refer to the box top picture to get an idea of how to camouflage the missiles.

The plastic is rather soft and easily cut, so care must be taken while cutting and scraping parts to not remove too much plastic. Parts for the BGM-109 Tomahawk & AGM-129 ACM are devoid of any sort of panel lines. This is not too much of a problem with the ACM as it doesn't have many anyway. On the other hand, the AGM-86 ALCM has a nice set of engraved panel lines. Rather odd! It's almost like two different design teams were used in making this kit.

The etched fret contains the fins for the stowed AGM-129, which need to be folded so they sit flat against the body. The thin contact point between the edge of the etch and the plastic body may cause problems for some.

The AGM-129 is also missing the prominent NACA style scoop on its belly, which will need to be added for an accurate missile. The vague instructions also don't show that the belly fin needs to be offset to the left of center. (see below)


This is a simple set. Construction isn't difficult other than the body halves don't mate well leaving annoying seams to deal with. The major issue will come with adding that missing belly scoop on the AGM-129. The AGM-86 ALCM is just missing the pair of pitots located near the front nose section. The markings you see on my ALCM below are some generic markings I had custom printed by Starfighter Decals years ago (before they stopped doing custom printing) for use on other models.

Conclusion

An indifferent set from Modelcollect. The detail is sub-par for both the BGM-109 Tomahawk and AGM-129 ACM missiles. On the other hand the AGM-86 ALCM is excellent. So the real value in this set comes from the AGM-86 & AGM-129 (this one only because it's not available elsewhere at present). The Tomahawk is nowhere as good as some of its competitors, such as Brengun and Fine Molds.