Ton-Class Minesweeper

The Ton-class minesweepers were unsung heroes of the Cold War, designed in the 1950s for clearing deadly naval mines with their non-magnetic wooden hulls and acoustic sweep gear. These small yet vital Royal Navy vessels served across the globe in roles ranging from minesweeping to coastal patrol, even commanding the attention of royalty—King Charles III once captained HMS Bronington. Inspired by their legacy, I’ve created a detailed 1-meter-long 3D printable model of a Ton-class minesweeper, split into 75 high-resolution, easy-to-print parts. The model is not only a rewarding build for hobbyists, but it’s also convertible into a functioning remote-controlled boat. Its hollow interior, with a hull thickness of mostly 4–6mm, allows flexibility for customization or RC component installation, making it both a tribute to naval history and a fun, hands-on project. Here you can download a free table top single piece version of the model. You can freely download a higher resolution version of