FB Wagga Wagga

Fleet Base Wagga Wagga (NSW) can be contacted at fbww(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)taskforce72.org


Task Force 72 – Fleet Base Wagga Wagga consists of a small group of members who enjoy building and sailing their 1:72nd scale model ships. Most members live in Wagga Wagga although a couple come from a little further afield and visit regularly. The majority of the models from Fleet Base Wagga Wagga are completely scratch built and represent ships from several countries around the world. The models range in size from some of the smallest to some of the largest within TF72.
Several TF 72 events are conducted each year in Wagga Wagga, from the annual Carrier and Escorts weekend to static displays held in support of other modelling clubs in the area. Throughout the year members of Fleet Base Wagga Wagga often travel to participate in other scheduled TF72 events across the eastern states of Australia.

A few Fleet Base Wagga Wagga members also get together most Sunday mornings for a cuppa and a bit of a chat about model ship building and other world issues.

Fleet Base Wagga Wagga members completed a group build of a model of the HMAS Wagga which is now on display in the Wagga Wagga Council Chambers.


Below are 2 clips from Prime TV News for Last years Carrier & Escorts Weekend. TF72 Fleet Base Wagga Wagga thanks Prime News for their support of our events


The photos below display the current Wagga Wagga fleet.


Models by Graham Pack

HMAS Anzac FFH 150 (1996 – still in service) is one of eight Anzac class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 1639mm long with a beam of 208mm.

USS Gettysburg CG 64 (1991 – still in service) is a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy. The model is 2403 mm long with a beam of 233mm. Currently on Lend-Lease to the Cootamundra shipyard of Bruce Smith.

USS Pinckney DDG 91 (2002 – still in service) is an Arleigh Burke class destroyer of the United States Navy. The model is 2157mm long with a beam of 278mm.


Models by Ron DeBrueys

HMS Active F171 (1977 – 1994) is a Type 21 Frigate Royal Navy. The model is 1625 mm long with a beam of 176 mm.

USN Kiowa ATF 72 (1942 -1979) is a Navajo class fleet tug of the United States Navy. The model is 861mm long with a beam of 163mm.

HMNZS Canterbury F421 (1970 – 2005) is a Leander class frigate of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The model is 1575mm long with a beam of 182mm.

Aurora Australis


Models by Kerry James

HMAS Melbourne 21 (1955 – 1982) is the last aircraft carrier of the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 2970 mm long with a beam of 355 mm.

HMNZS Waikato F55 (1966 – 1998) is a Leander class frigate of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The model is 1575mm long with a beam of 168mm.

Currently building

  • Bathurst class corvette, HMAS Wagga
  • IJN Aircraft Carrier, Shinano

Models by Brian McCrowe

USS Halsey 911 is a model of a helicopter carrier that was never developed past the concept stage. The model is 2400 mm long with a beam of 250 mm.

Currently building – Bathurst class corvette, HMAS Toowoomba

  • Russian Aircraft Carrier , Novorossiysk
  • Russian ASW Frigate Neustrashimy
  • Type VII U-Boat

Models by Steve Batcheldor

HMAS Norman M 84 (2000 – still in service) is an Australian Huon class mine hunter. The model is 730 mm long with a beam of 138 mm.

HMAS Wollongong (l) J172 (1941 – 1946) is an Australian Bathurst class corvette from WW11. The model is 788 mm long with a beam of 131 mm.

HMAS Wollongong (ll) FCPB 206 (1981 – 2006) is an Australian Fremantle class patrol boat. The model is 583 mm long with a beam of 100 mm.

HMAS Wollongong (lll) ACPB 92 (2007 – still in service) is one of fourteen Armidale class patrol boats of the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 788mm long with a beam of 131mm.

HMAS Brunei L127 (1973 – still in service) is an Australian Balikpapan class landing craft. The model is 618 mm long with a beam of 140 mm.

HMAS Otway S 59 (1966 – 1994) is an Australian Oberon class submarine. The model is 1250mm long with a beam of 112mm.

HMAS Dechaineux SSG 76 (1988 – still in service) is one of six Collins class submarines operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 1080mm long with a beam of 108mm.

HMAS Attack P 90 (1967 – 1985) is the lead ship of the Attack class patrol boats. 20 of these ships were operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 456mm long with a beam of 85mm.

HMAS Ballarat FFH 155 (2002 – still in service) is one of eight Anzac class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 1639mm long with a beam of 208mm.

PSS President H.I. Remeliik 001 (1996 – still in service) is a Pacific Forum class patrol boat operated by the Pacific nation of Palau. Between 1987 and 1997, 22 of these patrol boats were constructed in Australia and were given to 12 Pacific Nations by the Australian Government. The model is 438 mm long with a beam of 113 mm.

HMAS Rushcutter M80 (1986 – 2003) is a Mine Hunter Catamaran of the Royal Australian Navy designed and built in Australia. The model is 429 mm long with a beam of 125 mm.

Currawong HTS 502 (1969 – still in service) is an Australian Harbour Tug now run by Defence Maritime Services in support of the Royal Australian Navy. The model is 211 mm long with a beam of 63 mm.


Fleet Base Wagga Wagga (NSW) can be contacted at fbww(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)taskforce72.org