About this 3D model
This 3D printable model represents the iconic Hamilton-class U.S. Coast Guard cutter, recreated at 1:96 scale with an overall length of approximately 1.2 meters. The full package includes 200+ detailed parts, covering a wide range of deck equipment, sensors, and weapons seen on the vessel’s later configurations. These typically include the OTO Melara 76 mm main gun, Phalanx CIWS, .50 caliber machine guns, AN/SPS-40 or SPS-49 air-search radar, AN/SPS-73 surface-search radar, Mk92 fire control system, satellite communication domes, electro-optical sensors, and a full suite of communication antennas and mast-mounted systems, giving the model a modern and operational appearance. Despite this extensive detail, the core ship is intentionally simple to build. The main hull and primary structure consist of only 59 modular parts, all designed to fit standard 22 × 22 × 25 cm 3D printers. This allows builders to quickly assemble a clean and accurate base model. The large number of additional components are fully optional, enabling users to either keep the build straightforward or gradually enhance it with more advanced detailing depending on their preferences. The result is a flexible model that works equally well as a clean display piece or a highly detailed showcase build. This class served globally and continues to operate under multiple navies today: Hamilton-Class Cutter Fleet (Original and Current Operators) United States (original fleet): USCGC Hamilton (WHEC-715) USCGC Sherman (WHEC-720) USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721) USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722) USCGC Chase (WHEC-718) USCGC Rush (WHEC-723) USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717) USCGC Munro (WHEC-724) USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726) USCGC Douglas Munro (WHEC-724) USCGC Dallas (WHEC-716) (Note: naming overlaps occurred during service transitions) Current operators (transferred vessels): Philippines (Philippine Navy): BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) (ex-USCGC Hamilton WHEC-715) BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) (ex-USCGC Dallas WHEC-716) BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) (ex-USCGC Boutwell WHEC-719) Bangladesh (Bangladesh Navy): BNS Somudra Joy (F-28) (ex-USCGC Rush WHEC-723) BNS Somudra Avijan (F-29) (ex-USCGC Jarvis WHEC-725) Nigeria (Nigerian Navy): NNS Thunder (F90) (ex-USCGC Chase WHEC-718) Vietnam (Vietnam Coast Guard): CSB 8020 (ex-USCGC Morgenthau WHEC-722)