1/350 Skjold class patrol boat (Scratchbuilt)
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by Don McKeand |
1/350 Skjold class patrol boat (Scratchbuilt)
The Skjold class missile fast patrol boats of the Royal Norwegian Navy
are impressive vessels, believed to be the fastest armed naval vessels
in the world with a 60+ knot speed in calm water, achieved with the aid
of a catamaran air cushioned hull and water jet propulsion powered by four
gas turbines. They employ stealth technology in the shape and coatings
of their hulls and are armed with 8 surface to surface missiles in an internal
weapons bay and a 76mm Otobreda gun. Having seen one of them underway near
Bergen last year I was inspired to model one. A simple general arrangement
sketch was found on the manufacturer’s website and was the basis for drawing
up plans aided by numerous photographs. The hull was constructed from sheet
styrene and Milliput with styrene tube halved to make the skirt at the
bow.
