Aircraft carrier of the People's Republic of China Liaoning 1:700 Meng PS010

Plastic model kit: Aircraft Carrier of the People's Republic of China Liaoning 1:700 Meng PS010

The plastic model kit of the aircraft carrier of the People's Republic of China Liaoning in 1:700 scale from Meng is an excellent proposition for model-making enthusiasts and contemporary naval history. This detailed model kit allows you to recreate one of the most important ships of the Chinese fleet, which played a key role in the development of China's naval combat capabilities.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: 437.2 mm
• Model width: 104.7 mm
• Model height: 92.3 mm (without base)
• The kit includes parts in various colors, making assembly and painting easier.
• The set includes detailed interiors of the hangars and models of onboard aircraft in the same scale, such as J-15, J-35, Z-18, and Z-20.
• The kit also includes precise decals.

History and significance of the Liaoning aircraft carrier: The Liaoning aircraft carrier, designated as Type 001, is the first operational aircraft carrier of the People's Republic of China. Its history dates back to the Soviet Union when its construction began as a Project 1143.6 ship, originally known as "Riga," and later "Varyag." After the collapse of the USSR, the unfinished ship was sold to China, which decided to complete and modernize it.

After being towed to China in 2002, Liaoning underwent a series of modifications, culminating in its official commissioning in 2012. Since then, Liaoning has become a symbol of China's growing naval power and has played a key role in training and developing the operational capabilities of the Chinese navy.

In 2024, Liaoning underwent a comprehensive overhaul, which included modernization of radar and electronic systems, significantly enhancing its combat capabilities. In the same year, Liaoning participated in the first exercises involving two Chinese aircraft carriers, marking an important step in the development of Chinese carrier strike groups.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.