Takom 2185 H/PJ12-7-30 CIWS 1/35 – Plastic Model of a Modern Chinese Defense System

The presented Takom 2185 H/PJ12-7-30 CIWS model in 1:35 scale is a faithfully recreated plastic kit depicting an advanced Chinese close-in weapon system (CIWS – Close-In Weapon System). The model allows for a detailed build of one of the most recognizable elements of contemporary naval defense, used by the Navy of the People's Republic of China from the late 1990s to the present day.

• Scale: 1:35
• Country of service: China
• Period of use: Modern era (from the late 20th century to present)
• Material: High-quality plastic, photo-etched parts
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Kit includes: intricately detailed plastic parts, photo-etched detail elements, decals, and a detailed assembly manual
• Product code: 4897051423157

The model represents the H/PJ12-7-30 system, more widely known as the Type 730 CIWS – the result of the development of China’s own close-in defense systems. This weapon consists of a seven-barrel Gatling-type 30 mm cannon, used primarily to protect ships against anti-ship missiles, rockets, and aircraft. The Type 730 system is characterized by a very high rate of fire, automatic tracking and targeting using radar and optical devices, making it one of the most effective solutions in the world for modern naval fleets.

The H/PJ12-7-30 CIWS has been widely used on, among others, Type 052C destroyers, Type 054A frigates, and even on the Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers. The system was introduced in the late 1990s, shortly after the widespread adoption of modern technologies by the Chinese navy, and is still being developed today as a fundamental element of close-in defense.

The Takom 2185 kit was designed with maximum realism in mind – detailed photo-etched parts allow for the recreation of the smallest elements such as sensors, cables, or housings, ensuring the final effect will impress even the most demanding military modelers and fans of modern technology. The richly illustrated instruction manual enables even less advanced enthusiasts to build the model, although we rate its complexity at 3/5 – it requires precision and patience when working with small parts and photo-etched details.

We highly recommend this kit to both intermediate and advanced modelers interested in modern military technology and building dioramic displays featuring contemporary vessels from the Chinese fleet. It serves as an excellent base for "battle for sea dominance" scenes as well as realistic presentations of weaponry in a museum-quality collector’s setting.