Trumpeter 05617 Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier ex-Varyag (1/350)

The Trumpeter 05617 Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier ex-Varyag in 1/350 scale is an exceptional plastic model kit that enables you to build an accurate replica of the modern Liaoning aircraft carrier – the flagship of the People’s Liberation Army Navy of the People’s Republic of China. This model is part of the highly regarded Trumpeter warship series, known for their high level of detail and precision craftsmanship.

Historical Model – Description and Use

The Liaoning ship, originally known as Varyag, was built in the 1980s at a shipyard in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, for the Soviet Navy. After the collapse of the USSR, the unfinished hull was purchased by the People’s Republic of China and, after years of modernization, entered service as the first aircraft carrier in the history of the Chinese Navy (PLAN). The model represents the ship in both its original (Varyag) configuration and after its conversion to the Liaoning carrier. This ship serves mainly for crew training and power projection, participating in modern naval maneuvers in the South China Sea – the service period is contemporary (since 2012).

Model Technical Data

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of use: China (formerly USSR / Ukraine as Varyag)
• Era: Contemporary (since 2012)
• Material: High-quality polystyrene plastic
• Category: Plastic model kit
• The set includes detailed parts for the deck, bridge, as well as radar equipment and armament, plus a set of carrier-based helicopters and aircraft.
• The kit does not include glue or paints – assembly and painting are required.
• Number of parts: over 1,000 pieces, including photo-etched components allowing for accurate replication of railings, radars, and other small parts.
• Length of finished model: approximately 75 cm

Audience and Difficulty Level

The Trumpeter 05617 Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier ex-Varyag (1/350) model is recommended for experienced modelers and collectors who are passionate about warships and aircraft carriers. The build difficulty is rated 5/5 – the kit contains a large number of parts and requires precise assembly and painting, while the abundant photo-etched details provide immense satisfaction with the final results. It is an advanced modeling project, ideal for those seeking ambitious challenges and wanting to create an impressive display model.

Summary

Trumpeter 05617 Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier ex-Varyag (1/350) guarantees many hours of satisfying model-building work and produces a very impressive model of a formidable aircraft carrier – a unique product for advanced naval and modern military history enthusiasts.