1/64 Scale Virginia Class Submarine Model

NSSN (Virginia Class Submarine) 1/64 Scale

We were commissioned to create a 1:64 scale NSSN. We did so using fiberglass and urethanes, using drawings provided. The stern section is still a matter of security so for public release we placed a ‘button’ on it in place of any type of propulsion assembly.

Bow of Virginia Class Submarine — Three images (two above one below) showing the model prior to mounting on final display stand. Note the clear ‘button’ supplanting any propulsion renderings. That was done under orders and was not left to our discretion.

Stern of Virginia Class Submarine — Note the clear ‘button’ supplanting any propulsion renderings. That was done under orders and was not left to our discretion.

Alternative Propulsion Rendering — Note the clear ‘button’ supplanting any propulsion renderings. That was done under orders and was not left to our discretion.

Pre-paint fully assembled model. — NSSN on painting and assembly stand

Virginia Class Submarine Model Details — Subtle raised detail in place

Hatch details on Virginia Class Submarine — Hatch detail is plentiful and subtle. Panel lines are laser cut in this pre-paint image.

Chin of Virginia Class Submarine — Chin Array being filleted into place. (Boat is upside down in the image

Virginia Class Submarine Front View — This image shows subtle RAISED detail to complement the recessed and engraved detail

Giant Virginia Class Submarine Model — Assembled NSSN on blocks for final filleting of seam areas

Many Virginias...

As FX Models has been considered a submarine technology able company we continue to do a large share of submarine related work. Other types of projects like the LPD-17 and our various Land and Space related work illustrates our far reaching ability but if it is below the water’s surface, we usually get that call too. As far as the Virginia Class Submarine program, we have been involved in the program since its inception.

In this series of images taken over several recent projects, we feature the latest fast attack submarine and namesake of the class, the USS Virginia. These models were by and large commissioned for DOD projects and have been created in numerous scales such as 1/192, 1/96, 1/64, and 1/48 scale! The 1/64 scale is discussed elsewhere on the site so we left that one off of this compendium list.

Our favorite scale of this submarine class is 1/96. At just around 4 feet long it lends itself very well to Radio Control for one thing, and as such we will begin offering a hull kit soon. Further, the types of projects we have done some of which we cannot show include sectionals which show the ship in various stages of construction with lots of inner details and eye candy that keeps people looking. If we can clear some of the sectional imagery we will post it because it is really neat!

This boat in every scale is fully detailed, and is made of various materials including Urethane Resins and Epoxy/Fiberglass for strength and resilience.