Royal Navy, Type 21 Refit Frigate
A 'what if' Royal Navy Type 21 Frigate if we still had them in service and updated them (cause they are awesome looking ships)
Changes include:
- Added VLS for SeaCepter,
- Millennium gun for CIWS,
- Saab RBS15 to replace Exocet/Harpoon.
- Updated radars (Artisan) and sensors (Bow Sonar)
- New Rhibs and Davits
- Updated her EW suite.
The model was created in 3dsMax, I did a lot of research to ensure that the weight distribution still worked and ensured that anything that was replaced was not heavier (to prevent destabilizing the ship). The model is fully rigged so that guns can track and missiles can launch.
Rough render showing the rigging of the model.
Test Render showing the rigging of the railings
Diagram showing all new systems added to the ship
Diagram showing most of the new elements
Close-up of the 4.5 Vickers gun and the SeaCepter VLS missile silos
Close-up of the RBS15 anti-ship missile launch cannisters. The 30mm can be seen in the foreground.
The Drone launch and recovery arm on the quarter deck. When not in use it folds down to be stowed compactly.
Top and Side views
Wireframe