Today marks China’s Army Day (August 1st), and we’re celebrating with a lineup of brick-built replicas of our nation’s most formidable weapons. Through the art of assembly, we pay tribute to the unwavering faith of our protectors.
Stealth Falcon: J-35 Carrier-Based Fighter
Dubbed the "Sea Five," this deep-blue "Gyrfalcon" took to the skies in May 2025, making its debut aboard the Fujian carrier as the core stealth combat force of China’s carrier strike group.
Every detail—from its livery to its contours—exudes lethality. The J-35 is a critical component of China’s stealth and counter-stealth combat systems, a soaring declaration of Made in China prowess.
National Treasure: J-35 Stealth Fighter (1:43 Scale)
· Brand: Keeppley
· Pieces: 2,637
· Dimensions: 65×43×19 cm
With 2,637 bricks, this model recreates the S-shaped air intakes, diamond-shaped wings, and glowing blue exhaust nozzles. The folding wings and four PL-15 air-to-air missiles make it feel like assembling a true "stealth blade."
Rising Dragon: J-20 Stealth Fighter
In the skies of our homeland, an invisible dragon soars—silently piercing the clouds, striking fear into adversaries.
The J-20 marks China’s leap into fifth-generation aviation, an invisible shield safeguarding our airspace and upholding peace.
Powerhouse: J-20C VTOL Stealth Fighter
· Brand: SEMBO
· Pieces: 1,045
· Dimensions: 46.5×33.7×15 cm
SEMBO’s J-20C honors reality with dual-canted tails, movable flaps, and a missile-loading system—each detail echoing the strides of our "strong military dream."
Sky Sentinel: KJ-600 AWACS
Warfare demands more than courage—it needs eyes and a mind.
The KJ-600 serves as the People’s Navy’s "airborne think tank," stationed at the frontlines yet seeing farther, guiding carrier-based fighters in battle.
National Treasure: KJ-600 AWACS (1:41 Scale)
· Brand: Keeppley
· Pieces: 1,325
· Dimensions: 43.9×62.4×13.3 cm
With its four-tail design and massive radar dome, this model embodies the future of warfare—even non-military enthusiasts can sense its significance.
Shield of the Nation: DF-41 ICBM
A force that never strikes first—yet the world knows never to underestimate it.
With a range of 14,000 km, the DF-41 stands among China’s most advanced strategic nuclear missile systems, embodying our ultimate deterrent.
DF-41 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
· Brand: PanlosBrick
· Pieces: 2,637
· Dimensions: 65×43×19 cm
Panlos’ DF-41 features an adjustable launch tube and precise detailing. This isn’t a toy for show—it’s a reminder that peace is secured through strength.
Deep-Sea Blade: Type 096 SSBN
In the lightless depths, China’s Type 096 nuclear submarine lurks—a "final card" weapon.
Combining three world-leading technologies, the Type 096 boasts unmatched stealth and strike capabilities, serving as both an "underwater fortress" and a "ballast stone" for national security.
National Treasure: Type 096 SSBN (1:168 Scale)
· Brand: Keeppley
· Pieces: 2,129
· Dimensions: 88×12×18 cm
Keeppley’s model replicates the hull structure, propulsion system, sonar arrays, control room, JL-3 missiles, and reactor—every brick whispers of silent, devastating power.
Thunder Strike: DF-17 Hypersonic Missile
If the DF-41 is the "strategic night watchman," the DF-17 is the "rapid striker."
This hypersonic medium-range missile’s unparalleled speed and penetration make it truly "here one moment, gone the next."
DF-17 Missile Launcher
· Brand: SEMBO
· Pieces: 397
· Dimensions: 18.7×10×19.3 cm
SEMBO’s 397-piece launcher features an adjustable missile tube and tactical precision.
Blue-Water Guardian: Type 055 Destroyer
The "floating fortress" of the People’s Navy, the Type 055 is the backbone of carrier strike groups and a pillar of China’s blue-water strategy.
Equipped with advanced radar and missile systems, it excels in anti-air, anti-missile, and anti-ship roles—a true "maritime multitasker."
Powerhouse Fleet: Type 055 Destroyer (1:300 Scale)
· Brand: SEMBO
· Pieces: 668
· Dimensions: 60×6.2×23.5 cm
SEMBO’s 1:300 replica captures the destroyer’s lethal elegance in miniature.
Land Dominator: Type 99A Main Battle Tank
No ground force is complete without the Type 99A.
Merging firepower, mobility, armor, and digital integration, the Type 99A is China’s first fully digitized main battle tank—a symbol of armored supremacy.
Powerhouse: Type 99A Tank (1:30 Scale)
· Brand: SEMBO
· Pieces: 888
· Dimensions: 36×12.1×15 cm
Even at rest, its presence is overwhelming.
Twin Carriers: Shandong & Fujian
From the Liaoning to the Shandong and now the Fujian, China’s navy has evolved from follower to leader.
The Shandong, China’s first domestically built carrier, marked a manufacturing breakthrough. The Fujian, with its electromagnetic catapults, heralds our entry into the "supercarrier era."
National Treasure: Shandong Carrier (1:639 Scale)
· Brand: Keeppley
· Pieces: 1,803
· Dimensions: 49.4×15.5×18 cm
Keeppley’s model thrills with details like the flight deck and catapult tracks.
The Fujian (Hull 18), China’s first EMALS-equipped heavy carrier, displaces over 80,000 tons—a milestone in our "supercarrier" journey.
Powerhouse: Fujian Carrier (1:420 Scale)
· Brand: SEMBO
· Pieces: 3,046
· Dimensions: 75.5×28.8×25.5 cm
SEMBO’s 3,046-piece Fujian mirrors the colossal grandeur of this sea-going titan. Building it feels like assembling China’s maritime future, brick by brick.
Final Note:
These models aren’t just displays—they’re tributes to the ingenuity and might that guard our peace. On this Army Day, we salute the unseen hands and unyielding spirits behind these national treasures.