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Four ships have borne the name HMAS Sydney, arguably the most famous name in RAN history, seeing service in WW1, WW2, the Korean and Vietnam Wars and the Persian Gulf conflict.

The latest ship to bear the name will be a Hobart class destroyer, with HMAS Sydney (V) due to commission in Sydney later this year.

Fleet Base Gulf Waters member Scott is way ahead of the Royal Australian Navy, with his model of Sydney having been a standout on the water for several years. ...

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Task Force 72

2 days ago

Tonight we feature the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Fuyutsuki (Winter Moon). She was a member of the Akizuki class of destroyers built during World War II primarily for the role of anti-aircraft screening for the battle fleet.

Large and reasonably successful in their role, they were well regarded and a total of 12 were completed during the war.

This wonderful model was built by Fleet Base Sydney member Ron. ...

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Phil Overton

1 week ago

Hi all,I have just brought a isolation model kit.I used to make RC military ships in the early 2000s.Any advice on making the components needed to RC this and were to purchase motors and speed controllers would be appreciated. ...

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Shane Cheney

1 week ago

I found and rescued an AquaCraft 1/72 Fletcher class Destroyer today.

Now it's time to send her into refit to repair the damage and give her life again....

Not sure which ship name yet, so I'd be interested in any recommendations..... ...

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Task Force 72

1 week ago

Running a little late for Tech Tuesday, but it's been a crazy time.

In this post we talk a little about a technology that's changing model ship building, 3D printing.

There are a lot of misconceptions around 3D printing so I thought we could try and clarify the good, the bad and the future. ...

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