Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin 1:200 Orel (176)

Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin Research Vessel – 1:200 Card Model Kit | Orel Publishing 176

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A3

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin card model kit in 1:200 scale by Orel Publishing (No. 176) represents the legendary Soviet space research vessel that served as the flagship of the USSR Space Research Service. Built in 1971 at the Baltic Shipbuilding Plant in Leningrad, this eleven-deck ship was the most advanced expeditionary research vessel of its time.

Designed to support spacecraft communication and mission control operations, the ship was equipped with 75 antennas, including two massive 25-meter parabolic reflectors. With 86 onboard laboratories, over 1,250 rooms, and the ability to operate autonomously for 130 days, the Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin played a critical role in Soviet space exploration during the Cold War era.

This highly detailed paper model kit captures the unique silhouette and complex superstructure of the vessel, making it an outstanding project for experienced modelers and maritime history enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Authentic card model of the Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin research vessel

• Publisher: Orel Publishing, Issue 176

• Scale: 1:200

• Model Type: Research vessel / Civil fleet

• Country & Era: USSR, 1971

• Sheet Format: 54 × A3 pages

• Features detailed antenna systems, multi-deck structure, and scientific equipment

• Ideal for advanced paper model builders and collectors

Summary

A museum-grade 1:200 scale paper model of the world’s largest and most advanced space research vessel of its era. Perfect for fans of Soviet naval history, space exploration, and high-detail card modeling.