Trumpeter 04542 1/350 scale plastic model kit - PLAN DDG 139 Ningbo destroyer  [TP04542]

Trumpeter 04542 1/350 PLAN DDG 139 Ningbo model overview

The product is a 1/350 scale plastic model kit representing the PLAN DDG 139 Ningbo destroyer, positioned as a display-oriented, detailed warship model within the 1/350 category.

In the real world, the Ningbo (hull 139) is an improved Project 956EM Sovremenny-class destroyer acquired by China in 2002. Launched in July 2004, delivery was delayed after an onboard fire in April 2005 and completed in 2006. The class originated in the late Cold War era and is characterized by a heavy surface-strike armament, prominent external sensor and weapon placements, and limited organic antisubmarine systems compared with some contemporary designs.

As a subject, the Sovremenny-class profile includes extensive exposed fittings, missile launchers, and mast-mounted sensors. For model builders this translates to a kit that benefits from careful assembly of external components and attention to surface detailing. The finished model occupies significant display space due to its length and visible superstructure elements, making it suitable for builders focused on external realism and weathering techniques.

A detailed 1/350 representation of a modern Sovremenny-class hull, the kit is relevant for model builders and collectors who prioritise external detail and display presence.