Mitrofan Moskalenko
by Chris King
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 1/700 Russian amphibious assault ship Mitrofan Moskalenko (Scratchbuilt)


This model was made from spare parts.  The Mitrofan Moskalenko is a very large Russian LST-type multifunctional amphibious assault ship.  It is capable of independently transporting, landing, and supporting a full battalion of naval infantry.  The ship can land troops and equipment by helicopter, landing craft, or by beaching.  It contains a large bombardment rocket launcher complex, and extensive command and control facilities.  The Mitrofan Moskalenko is the most modern of the three Ivan Rogov class ships.  The Ivan Rogov was scrapped in 1996.
 

P.S. - The hull of this model was made from a 1/600 Airfix HMS Fealess kit,  which was shortened and cut in various areas to make the correct shape.
 


Chris King



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