The South Bay Model Shipwrights is a group of ship modeling enthusiasts who meet to share and discuss information on the art of ship modeling.
At our meetings, we discuss model construction, current events, history, and archaeology, bringing our in-progress models, tools, books, and new products to show and discuss.
Occasionally, we are invited to attend public events where we get to show off our work, talk with the public, introduce new people to the art of ship modeling, and from time to time recruit a new member or two.
Our club often receives donations of a variety of ship model kits, books, and plans that we make available to our members. We also receive partially built models from time to time and encourage our members to take them to work on.
Our members also benefit from our monthly newsletter The Foghorn, which keeps us informed of club events, ship modeling news, and other significant information.
Our Background
- Club founded by Jean Eckert in 1982 to advance the art of ship model building.
- All ages and genders are welcome
- We focus on static scale ship models but all forms of ship modeling are of interest.
Some of our Distinguished Members, Present and Past
- Jerry Blair – Professional Model Ship Builder and Researcher
- Clayton Feldman – Author, Editor, and Skilled Modeler
- Jean Eckert – Award winning Modeler and Club Founder
- Ed Von Der Porten – Historical Archivist, Nautical Archeologist, and Researcher
- Charles Parsons – Established the San Mateo County Nautical Museum
Membership Benefits
- Opportunity to meet and network with like-minded modelers.
- Occasional club excursions to the maritime sites around the bay area.
- Access to resources, member support, and construction advice
- Progressive review and discussion of individual shipbuilding efforts
- Access to ship model plans, tools, and supplies from our members
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