INS Trishul Guided Missile Frigate Model

2025 Project | Workshop 514, TCET | Naval Wing Project

Basic Information

Project Title INS Trishul Guided Missile Frigate Model
Duration 2024-2025 Academic Year
Venue Workshop 514 (Carpentry Workshop), TCET
Unit TCET NCC Naval Wing
Mentor & OIC Cdr. Vijay Pratap Singh (Retd.)
ANO Lt. (Dr.) Nivant Kambale
Project Leader [To Be Added]
Cadet Participants Cadet Team

Event Context

Guided missile frigate modelling project showcasing Indian Navy's surface warfare capabilities.

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Introduction

The INS Trishul Guided Missile Frigate Model project was undertaken by the TCET NCC Naval Wing to demonstrate India's indigenous frigate capabilities. INS Trishul, meaning "Trident", represents the Indian Navy's multi-role frigates equipped with sophisticated missile systems.

This project provided cadets with comprehensive understanding of modern naval vessel design, including hull architecture, missile systems, and combat information centers.

Skills Practiced (Career-Relevant)

This project enabled cadets to gain hands-on exposure to naval engineering and career-relevant skills:

Technical Skills
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Hull construction
  • Missile system modelling
  • Scale modelling
  • Precision fabrication
Engineering Skills
  • Surface finishing
  • Stealth design concepts
  • Structural stability
  • Weapon system integration
  • Deck equipment layout
Management Skills
  • Project planning
  • Subsystem integration
  • Team coordination
  • Resource management
  • Time-bound execution

Technical Specifications

Built by Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia
Length 124.8 m
Beam 15.2 m
Draught 4.5 m
Displacement 4,035 tonnes
Designed by Severnoye Design Bureau (SDB), Russia
Class Talwar class, modified Krivak III-class frigates
Missiles 24 × Shtil-1 medium range SAMs, 8 × Igla-1E, 8 × VLS launched Klub anti-ship cruise missiles
Guns OTO Melara 76 mm Naval Gun, 4 × AK-630 CIWS
Sensors & EW Garpun-B surveillance radar, MR-212/201-1 navigation radar, Kelvin Hughes Nucleus-2 6000A, Fregat M2EM 3D radar, Ratep JSC 5P-10E Puma FCS, MR-90 Orekh HUMSA sonar, TK-25E-5 EW system

Raw Materials

  • Balsa wood (Ratnagiri, Maharashtra)
  • Sandpapers (small, medium, big grains)
  • Polish paper (350 grain)
  • Primer
  • Paints (black, grey, red)
  • Filer (small and big)
  • Varnish

Tools

  • Hacksaw (small)
  • Chisel (small, medium)
  • Cutting pliers
  • Hammer
  • Brushes
  • Nails

Adhesives & Fasteners

  • NC dope (nitrocellulose)
  • Hardener
  • Thinner
  • White putty
  • Grey putty
  • Birla putty
  • Wood fillers
  • Vetra

Planning & Procurement

  • Team Formation: First and second year cadets under Cdr. Vijay Pratap Singh
  • Briefing: Detailed project explanation with blueprints
  • Vendor Selection: M/s Hobby Craft, Ratnagiri for balsa wood and blueprints
  • Workshop Access: TCET fitting, carpentry, and machine shops utilized

Construction Process

  • Hull Development: Internal skeleton using lightweight balsa wood
  • Frame Assembly: Keel, ribs, and bulkheads following blueprints
  • Outer Shell: Thin balsa planks shaped and attached with vetra adhesive
  • Superstructure: Built simultaneously and precisely aligned

Finishing & Challenges

Finishing Process:
  • Protection: NC dope coating to prevent fungal growth
  • Surface Prep: Multiple putty layers, sanding, and primer application
  • Painting: Acrylic paints with desert camouflage pattern
  • Final Details: Varnish, flags, insignias, and name labels
Challenges Overcome:
  • Hull Shaping: Achieved through careful filing and polishing
  • Material Breakage: Lightweight wood required reinforcement
  • Alignment Issues: Precision adjustments for superstructure
  • Drying Delays: Sun exposure accelerated paint and putty drying
  • Academic Balance: Effective time management and workload sharing

INS Trishul Guided Missile Frigate Model Team Members

Sr. No. Rank & Name Assigned Responsibility
1 Cdr Vijay Pratap Singh Conceptualised, Initiated and Guided
2 PO Cdt Premraj Dhondphode Project Leader
3 PO Cdt Abhishek Vishwakarma Project Leader
4 Ldg Cdt Ujjesha Tiwari Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
5 Ldg Cdt Priti Yadav Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
6 Ldg Cdt Shruti Prajapati Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
7 Cdt Rahul Patel Support & Learning
8 Cdt Sudhir Bind Support & Learning
9 Cdt Ankit Sharma Support & Learning
10 Cdt Janhavi Patil Support & Learning
11 Cdt Jaya Shukla Support & Learning
12 Cdt Ritu Dubey Support & Learning
13 Cdt Viraj Jadhav Support & Learning
14 Cdt Prakash Shukla Support & Learning
15 Cdt Kushal Mishra Support & Learning
16 Cdt Nimesh Kanojiya Support & Learning
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Project Creation Gallery

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