Shandong (1.0 Version) (Qiji 23024 (1.0 Version) Volume 2)

About this set

This KEEPPLEY 23024 (1.0 version, volume two) sits in the military model line under the "Grand National Heavyweights" theme, and the box labels it as the Shandong aircraft carrier at 1:378 scale. With a difficulty of 2/5, it is a friendly build for newcomers. The finished model is mostly grey with red and yellow accents, and it includes a flight deck, island, carrier aircraft and a ski-jump deck, plus hull number 17. I would assemble the hull and deck first, then work through the island and aircraft sub-builds before clipping them onto the deck, which saves rework. The 1:378 scale keeps the ship compact, so watch the deck edges and island antennas when placing it. It suits builders new to military models and anyone drawn to the Shandong subject who wants a step-by-step build.