Task Force 72 in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Task Force 72

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: PO Box 508, Forestville 2087 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.taskforce72.org

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25.01.2022 Normally when we feature models in other scales, we're looking at smaller scale models, not this time. Here we have a very talented modeler in Canada, Dwayne Hill, who goes by the name Windorsub. He has a fleet of models in 1:48 scale, including a Canadian sub, HMCS Windsor, hence the name. Here's a video featuring his Tribal class destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan , and his Farragut class destroyer, USS MacDonough , sailing in the fog. Enjoy! ... https://youtu.be/2bIErRdV0Vg

25.01.2022 The Royal Australian Navy began the Second World War with three Amphion class light cruisers, Sydney, Perth and Hobart. Sisters to the more numerous Leander class of the Royal Navy, they could be easily told apart due to the Amphions having two funnels. All led hectic careers during the war, but sadly only one would survive to see the world return to peace.

24.01.2022 While we occasionally feature models in other scales, tonight we're featuring the work of a very talented New Zealand builder, Gary Douglas, and his 1:72 Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock. All scratch built, this model is a testament to Gary's hard work. As well as sailing beautifully, she also floods the well deck to allow the ship's embarked (radio controlled) landing craft to enter and exit. Enjoy some fantastic images in this two part series. Tonight, the build.

24.01.2022 At our recent sail day at Wentworth Falls Lake in the picturesque Blue Mountains west of Sydney, we got to experience the sort of day long remembered. Here we have couple of images of our skippers practicing their formation sailing skills.

23.01.2022 A few shots of a model that is nearing completion. The Royal Navy Type B heavy cruiser HMS York and her near sister HMS Exeter were designed as smaller and cheaper 8-inch gunned heavy cruisers in the inter-war years. While not yet complete, she is already a wonderful model and will be stunning when complete.

23.01.2022 Previously we brought you images of a wonderful model of a Hunter class frigate, built by a Task Force 72 member, for the ship's builders, BAE Systems Australia, and exhibited at the Pacific 2019 maritime expo. We're delighted to announce that he has been granted permission to build a radio control version of the lead ship of the class, the future HMAS Hunter. While BAE Systems Australia have only granted permission for this one model to be built at this stage, we look forw...ard to being granted more general permission in the future and what we hope will be a fleet of 1:72 scale Hunter class frigates to be built by our members in the years to come. Here's some preliminary pics.

21.01.2022 A key part of building a model is the first time it goes into the water. This is to test the stability of a model in the water, and to determine exactly where the battery or batteries will go for maximum stability. It also helps determine how much ballast will be needed to get the model down to the correct waterline. It also great way to check to see if your previous work is completely watertight, just in case

20.01.2022 Showcasing some of Task Force 72s smaller model ships, again. Random images, stretching across the decades and ship classes.

20.01.2022 On this day (9 Nov 14) the light cruiser HMAS Sydney met the daring German raider SMS Emden in the waters off the Cocos Islands, where Emden was attempting to destroy the island's cable station. Sydney engaged the German light cruiser and overwhelmed her in single combat, reporting 'Emden beached and done for', the young RAN's first victory at sea This was also the start of the legend of HMAS Sydney, a name carried by some of the most storied and active vessels in the RAN, with HMAS Sydney (V) now in service.

17.01.2022 Canberra a little later in the day, running in the rain.

13.01.2022 The nuclear Navy. Some of Task Force 72's submarine fleet. All SSN's in action, above and below the surface.

13.01.2022 For many years, the Royal Australian Navy's three Charles F Adams class guided missile destroyers, known as the Perth class locally, were considered the pride of the fleet. Fast, capable and effective, they attracted the cream of the Navy's people. Perth, Hobart and Brisbane may have gone to the scrap yards (or been turned into dive wrecks) but they are fondly remembered as graceful, fast ships that inspired great loyalty and affection from their crews.

12.01.2022 A few photos from the run at Hubertus last Saturday afternoon. Good to see the water level normal, though not the colour of the water. The run was held in conjunction with the AGM and the Hubertus model boat club, hence a variety of scales and builds.

12.01.2022 25 years ago today Task Force 72 held it's very first Annual Regatta. Hard to believe that it was November 1995 that we first started this off. A very happy birthday to our inaugural membership, of which many are still with us, and sailing. A few photos of that first regatta with our special guest and now Patron Rear-Admiral Peter Sinclair, AC, RAN (Rtd) and past Governor of NSW and his wife in attendance. To think this all came about from a beer at the Coffs Harbour RSL. The name and crest for TF72 was drawn on the back of a drinks coaster. Oh, I wish I still had that little bit of cardboard. Happy birthday TF72.

12.01.2022 In the second of our posts on Gary Douglas' fantastic build of the Whidbey Island class amphibious ship USS Comstock, we have a closer look at the work needed to finish this superb build. USS Comstock Ombudsman https://www.facebook.com/groups/208729950220/

12.01.2022 One question we regularly get asked is "Do the guns shoot?" The answer is no, for a whole pile of safety reasons, we leave that sort of nonsense to the guys who shoot BBs at each others models, ours are far too nice to do that to. However, a few members have fitted vertical launch missile launch systems to their models, where a missile is launched straight up and doesn't pose a threat to the public and bystanders.... Here's a couple of shots of models launching missiles.

11.01.2022 A U-Boat in action. Another great model shown at the 2018 Regatta.

11.01.2022 The USS Gyatt, DD 712, DDG 712 and DDG 1. The first guided missile destroyer, test ship, fitted with the Terrier twin arm, surface to air missile system. Circa 1955 to 1962. Model made by long time member Allan of Task Force 72. Another outstanding build, with a little builder's license. Part of the ever expanding US Navy Fleet in Task Force 72.

11.01.2022 We like to give a shout out to suppliers who provide the things we need to build the fantastic models you see here. Just as we applaud the work being done by Tim at Southern Cross Models (a Task Force 72 member) in building the hulls we need, we'd like to support another members business. Russ at Defence Models Supplies is not only a great builder of outstanding models, he also runs a website where many of the cast resin parts needed for modern Royal Australian Navy and U.S. ...Navy ships can be obtained. The quality is fantastic and the accuracy superb. Head over to https://defencemodelsupplies.com.au/collections/parts/Cast and check out the cast resin parts section.

10.01.2022 The USS Bassett APD 73. Another of the fine models made by long time member Allan. An interesting subject, not one commonly seen and part of the ever expanding US Navy Fleet in Task Force 72. An outstanding build !

09.01.2022 Many people are familiar with the legendary Tribal class destroyers of World War Two. Those large and powerful destroyers saw hard war service with the Royal Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy, with ships of the latter navy's seeing further war service off Korea. Those were not the last Tribal class operated by the RN, with a class of seven frigates bearing many of the same names seeing service for the 1960s to 1980s with the RN and a number then being purchased by the Indonesian Navy and seeing another decade plus of service.

08.01.2022 At our recent Fleet Base Sydney sail day, we got to see the Federal German Navy Gepard class missile boat Frettchen (Ferret) in action. Small but fast, she enjoyed the sunny conditions, far from her usual grey and stormy Baltic.

07.01.2022 We often get asked what new ships are on the workbench, Here's a few that are in various stages of construction, some just started, others nearing completion.

04.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day, where we pause to remember those vast numbers of men and women of all nations who have died in war, fighting for their nation, their friends and their family. At the going down of the sun, and In the morning, we will remember them Lest We Forget

04.01.2022 Of the major classes of warships that make up modern fleets, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, submarines., amphibious ships and the like, perhaps the least represented in the Task Force 72 fleet are the replenishment ships. Floating one stop convenience shops, they dispense fuel, stores, water, ammunition, whatever a modern, deployed warship might need. However several are either newly completed or under construction.

04.01.2022 We occasionally highlight the work of the suppliers who provide the material we use in the production of our models. It's nice to give a shout out to the people who make our hobby possible, even more so when it's one of our members. Tim at https://southerncrossmodels.com.au/ provides a wide range of 1:72 scale hulls, and they are some of the best, most accurate and detailed hulls available on the market. If you are looking at building a ship model, we'd really recommend you check out Tim, he's just released several new hulls, including a Kongo class battleship and Whidbey Island amphibious ship and is in the process of completing the Anzac class frigate and Charles F Adams class destroyer hulls.