Project 21956 - Model for small scale printing 3D print model

The Project 21956 is a class of surface combatants designed for the Russian Navy and is planned to enter service in the early 2030s.

This model includes a Statsheet which displays some data of the ship as well as two renderings of the model. The full scale image is located in the zip-archive.

Project 21956 was initially planned during the last years of the Soviet Union but ultimately scrapped as the eastern block collapsed. Since the ships employed a large number of new systems and design elements, Russia decided to revisit the old plans and adjust them for current needs. This leads to the current set of plans, which have been seen a few times in the recent years. Most knowledge was gained during the early 2000s right after the project was pushed further, since then the news around this class have been quiet.

This class can be powered with either conventional propulsion or with nuclear reactors, granting it nearly endless endurance. Its primary tasks will be air defence and ASW, for which the class has been designed. Two different sets of VLS can deploy all sorts of missiles, ranging from soviet-built to modern. This allows the class to theoretically use up old stocks, whilst being able to employ new technologies as well. A capable sonar suite and two helicopters carried allow each ship to track and destroy any submarine threat, as well as monitor large areas with the powerful air search radars.

Even though each ships is capable on its own, the biggest challenge of using the class will be the number of units in service and the availability of spare parts. Since Russia has two coasts to guard, the six units currently planned are far spread. Also, since the Ukraine crisis caused western nations to break ties with Russia, the construction of modern and capable systems has become exceptionally hard. Modern fire control radars and VLS systems use western microchips and computing systems as well as software. These parts can be replaced or reverse engineered, but that process takes time. By the time the first unit is planned to enter service, the class will be already 40 years old which raises questions in the viability of the project. Due to that reason, it is likely that no unit of this class will be laid down.

Note: This model is recommended to be used in the 1/2000 scale. The models itself isnt scaled, the scale table is down below.

1/4000: 4,07cm or 1.6in

1/3000: 5,43cm or 2.13in

1/2000: 8,15cm or 3.2in

1/1000: 16,3cm or 6.41in

For self calculation: The Project 21956 Design is supposed to be roughly 163m or 534ft 8in long.

The model is intended to be used with little supports as possible, yet some are recommended below all overhangs, especially at a large scale. Supports under the main radar and mast are recommended. Be careful when removing the support structures, as some details can be quite fragile. I recommend using a resin printer for this. Up and Downsclaling might be possible, yet I dont know to what extend.

If you face issues with the model, have questions or want to propose some changes, please reach out to me, I am always happy to help. I am also open for suggetions for new ships which I havent done yet, as I am looking to expand my catalogue of ships.