PLA.Navy SHANDONG

Sluban PLA.Navy SHANDONG (M38-B1210) presents one of the world’s most recognisable modern aircraft carriers in a compact 1:700 display scale. Designed for builders aged 8 and above, this aviation-focused set captures the carrier’s broad flight deck, island superstructure and distinctive naval profile in a format that is engaging to assemble and easy to place in a collection.

The model is a strong choice for collectors interested in contemporary naval technology, Chinese maritime power and large-scale ship design. Its proportions give the Shandong an impressive presence without requiring the shelf space of a larger display model, while the construction process offers a satisfying way to explore the carrier’s layered silhouette, deck layout and structural details.

Released in 2023, M38-B1210 is made from compatible construction bricks and fits naturally into a modern military, aviation or naval display. Whether built as a standalone centrepiece or positioned alongside other ships and aircraft models, it brings a purposeful, museum-inspired character to a collection. Please note that the listing provides no piece count, so the set is best selected for its subject, scale and display appeal rather than a stated parts total.

Shandong is a Type 002 aircraft carrier of the People’s Liberation Army Navy and the first aircraft carrier designed and built domestically in China. It was commissioned in 2019 and takes its name from Shandong Province. The ship represents a major step in China’s development of large, ocean-going naval aviation vessels.

Like the earlier Liaoning, Shandong uses a ski-jump bow and a STOBAR launch-and-recovery arrangement, in which aircraft take off under their own power and return using arresting gear. Its large flight deck, island superstructure and aircraft-handling facilities are central to its role, making the vessel an especially interesting subject for enthusiasts of modern carriers and naval engineering.