Submarine Display Models
1/72 NR-1 Submarine Model [available as a kit or finished!]
1/192 688i (Los Angeles Class Improved)
1/192 Seawolf Class submarine (SSN21-22)
FX Models has only one offering in this category but hands down it is the finest model in the world of this submarine. The NR-1 has been plying the waters for nearly 45 years and has been updated and maintained as one of the Navy's top covert ops submarines. Popularized by the book "Dark Waters", and hidden from public view in its day by Admiral Hymen Rickover, the NR-1 has done more to set milestones of achievement in the undersea realm than any other submarine in history. Most responses that you might get from questions to former crewmen would be "If you only knew...".
This model kit of the formerly super-secret NR-1 (Naval Reactors - 1) submarine is accurate to the last rivet. While all of the information contained on the model has been cleared for Public Domain viewing, the model is still far and away the ONLY accurate version of this submarine on the planet. Engineers can literally see the panel lines they designed on the casing, and shipyard workers recognize holes that they drilled! There are almost 100 parts to the model, it is updated to its 2003 refit, includes a beautiful etched brass sheet of details created from our CAD drawings of the boat, and a large assembly manual with color imagery of the model for reference.
Available as a KIT or FINISHED model
Our newest and soon to be most complete line of submarines features this lovely display model of the United States' first Nuclear Submarine! All of the models in this scale are solid Resin cast hulls that come on a solid hardwood (Oak) base with a laser engraved brass plaque of vital ship statistics, large felt feet on the base and beautifully made thermoformed (no unsightly seam lines) clear acrylic cover.
1/192 Scale 688-i Submarine Model
This 688-i (Los Angeles Class Improved) carries an immense amount of detailing, all laser engraved on all sides of the original master pattern. Accuracy was ensured by creating a complete bow to stern photo-series of the actual boats at a local US Submarine Base. Finished models are painted the ruddy anti-foul and black to museum quality standards and detail is accentuated with a final rubbing out of the paint finish to give the boat a true metallic look in those areas that are metallic. Non skid deck areas are de-accentuated properly.
1/192 Scale USS NAUTILUS SSN 571
FX
Models was contracted to create models for special donors to the Submarine
Force Library and Museum in New London Connecticut. This rendering of
the USS NAUTILUS shows her as she was in her later years, and utilizes
a characteristic paint scheme that she carried at one time. The model
carries an immense amount of detailing, all laser engraved on all sides
of the original master pattern. Accuracy was ensured by creating a complete
bow to stern photo-series of the actual boat at the Submarine
Force Museum and Historic Ship NAUTILUS .
Each finished model of USS NAUTILUS is painted in the ruddy anti-foul
and gray to museum quality standards and detail is accentuated with a
final rubbing out of the paint finish to give the boat a true metallic
look in those areas that are metallic. The twin propellers are brass colored
cast metal. The wooden deck areas are de-accentuated properly. This model
of the United States' first Nuclear Submarine is a sight to behold. (Models
can be painted in any color scheme desired and are not limited to those
shown here)
The Seawolf Class model is about 23 inches long. The model carries an immense amount of detailing. Accuracy was ensured by creating a complete bow to stern photo-series of the first two actual boats of the class at a local US Submarine Base. Finished models are painted the ruddy anti-foul and black to museum quality standards and detail is accentuated with a final rubbing out of the paint finish to give the boat a true metallic look in those areas that are metallic. Non skid deck areas are de-accentuated properly.
The latest attack submarine of the United States Navy, the Virginia class submarine, is an exquisitely detailed model that came out of our long term involvement in the Virginia Submarine program. The model is nearly 24" long and over 2" in diameter. Nearly every external detail found on the real boat, can also be found on the model. The model shown here is not a perfect representative of the offering but is the only one we photographed! Silly us. We move too fast. The model can be finished in any manner desired, and can have sail numbers for the representative boats of the class.
An accurate 23" reproduction of the first ballistic missile submarine (FBM), the George Washington was the precursor to a long lineage of future SSBN submarines, culminating with the Ohio class Ballistic Missile Submarine. SSBN 598 was the only missile submarine available during the Cuban Missile crisis and played a role in defusing the aggressive behaviour patterns of the Russian and Cuban governments. Neither government could predict from whence a deadly rain of missiles might fall upon them.
Creating the George Washington model was done under contract request by a Nuclear Laboratory and was tricky since there is not a whole lot of information about the submarine available including the submarine itself, which was disposed of many years ago. The research staff of FX Models searched Submarine Museum archives and retrieved photographs, histories, and other information that allowed us to create an accurate representation of the George Washington. The pictures on this page show just a few images of the making of the master model. Once the master was completed, the molds were created for reproducing the model.
The Lafayette class boats were a mainstay in the US SSBN Fleet for a number of years. This extremely accurate 26" long scale model of a representative of the class (Sam Rayburn) was commissioned by an individual who served on board the boat, for members of the reunion group. Our Research Associate Paul Gonsalves exhaustively researched the boat, providing over 35 pages of plans, details, manufacturer's photos of components, and exterior detail itemizations, as is typical of our research staff. With slight modifications, this can also be made into a Ben Franklin class boat.
The Ohio Class submarine is the element to the balance of power in the world that is the wild card. Stealthy and silently probing the depths, its job is to remain undetected until it is too late. Keeping the peace since the launch of the first Ohio class namesake in 1979, these submarines carry a large amount of detail.
These 36" models faithfully reproduce the fine detail found on the Ohio Class Submarine from the ballast vents to the little gratings within each of the 24 missile hatches. Each model is a hollow rotocast hull, with a large Brass colored metal propeller, all mounted on a large Oak base with clear cover.
Originally created as part of an Admiralty project, this model is the precursor to the 1/192 scale model above and is back by popular demand. This model carries a lot more detail than the 1/350 scale model but is not quite as detailed as the 1/192 scale model. The non-skid deck is appropriately accentuated on the finished model although the images of this model shown here do not illustrate it. This model is finished in any desired finish, or one of our standard finishes and comes with an acrylic cover.
1/350 Scale Models
Accurate 1/350 scale reproductions of the Los Angeles and Ohio Class submarines, these models come with a laser engraved metal specification plate mounted on the base, a brass colored metal propeller, and hand finished Oak base. The models are mounted to the oak base using shiny brass posts and make an attractive entry level display model.
Note that each boat's level of detail is entry-level. The Ohio class shows all hatches and missile hatches, with mast exit details. The 688-i shows the three hatches and towed array housing of course. For more detailed models, please refer to our 1/192 scale model offerings which show higher levels of detail.
Each model is painted in the "As Delivered" colors to the Navy which means Red Oxide at the midline and below and Black above. They can be delivered in gloss or non-gloss finish. The desktop 688 and Ohio project is a limited edition that was originally done for the members of Congress of the United States.
The 688-i Nuclear Attack Submarine model measures in at 14 inches long with a slightly longer Oak base, small brass colored propeller, and an all urethane resin cast structure.
Note that the 688i in this scale IS available in a Flight I (early 688) and Flight II configurations by request
The Ohio class boat measures in at just over 19 inches long, and has engraved missile hatches, crew hatches and sail mast exits. Like the 688-i, it is on a slightly longer base, has the brass colored metal propeller and is an all urethane resin structure.
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