Chin-Ou (Tien-Sing) 1:200 Orel (237)

Chin-Ou (Tien-Sing) Ironclad Gunboat – Card Model Kit 1:200 by Orel Publishing (237)

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

Build a unique piece of 19th-century Chinese naval history with the Chin-Ou (Тien-Sing) Ironclad Gunboat Card Model Kit in 1:200 scale from Orel Publishing (No. 237). This historically significant vessel, launched in 1875, was the first battleship built in China and served as a patrol and defense ship along the Yangtze River. Featuring a shallow-draft hull, a forward casemate reinforced with 60 mm iron armor, and a single 170-mm Krupp gun, the Chin-Ou (later renamed Tien-Sing) played an active role during the Franco-Chinese War and remained in service until 1914.

This 12-page A4 model kit offers clear English instructions and is designed with beginners in mind. Despite its historical importance, the model remains simple to assemble, making it a great entry point into naval card modeling. The finished model beautifully captures the look of this compact ironclad gunboat, bringing a distinctive and rare vessel to your collection.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:200

• Publisher: Orel Publishing – Kit No. 237

• Type: Ironclad Gunboat (Navy)

• Country / Year: China, 1875

• Volume: 12 × A4 sheets

• Historical Accuracy: Includes details of the 170-mm Krupp gun and armored bow casemate

• English Instructions Included

• Beginner-friendly design

• Features the first battleship constructed in China

• Ideal for collectors of ironclads, 19th-century warships, and Asian naval history

Summary

The Chin-Ou (Tien-Sing) 1:200 Card Model Kit from Orel is a historically rich, beginner-friendly naval model featuring detailed components and English guidance. A perfect choice for enthusiasts of early ironclads and Chinese maritime history.