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Rigging Blocks for Scale Models

Essential rigging pieces to fit out a sailing boat, the blocks exist in a wide range of sizes. More or less sophisticated, with a variable number of sheaves, they are adapted to the different functions associated with the  ropes on the ship. Single or turning blocks, are made of three major elements: 2 cheeks (or flanks) which enclose the block, one or several sheaves.

Manufactured with modern materials, this blocks are maintenance-free, unlike the wooden blocks that fitted the old sailing ships.

New CAP Maquettes manufactures several functional and realistic rigging blocks to fit out your models of sailing yachts. 

Available in diameters of 5, 8, 10 and 15mm, the New CAP Maquettes blocks are made of stainless steel or brass, with nylon or metal sheaves, with or without ball bearing, with swivel or shackle, in single, double or triple version sheaves, with or without a becket or a fiddle.   

They are ideally suited to move your  sailing ships .

Brass Pulley - 4 mm

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Sailing Blocks are used for various purposes onboard a yacht or sailboat.

Here is a guide to the different types available and the various uses for sailing blocks.

The term Block (also known as a pulley) refers to a manufactured part incorporating a wheel and an axle, which allows the wheel to rotate.

The wheel has a groove, and the rope or wire sits in the groove. The wheel may also be called a drum but is commonly called a sheave.

The axle is also known as the pin, bush or bearing.

The pulley or block is used to lift or lower heavy objects and facilitate a rope or wire's smooth change in direction.

Onboard a yacht or boat, the pulleys have specific names depending on the task. Blocks have many uses, from simply hoisting flags to managing heavy sails.

Over centuries, new technological developments have advanced the design of sailing blocks to become faster, smoother, stronger, and more dynamic in their specific use, depending on the task.

The main types of blocks are as follows:

Rachet Blocks

The main characteristics of each type of block are explained below.

The plain bearing block, the mainstay of the running rigging on a cruising yacht, is developed from the traditional dead eye, which has no moving parts and originated as a piece of hardwood, e.g. lignum vitae, with carefully grooved holes. Things have gone full circle with the advent of the modern-day low-friction ring equivalent.

Plain bearing means that the sheave rotates directly on a simple central axle, i.e. the transverse pin between the cheeks of the block. The sheave (pulley wheel) may have a load-bearing bush, also known as a bushing or sleeve bearing. The aim of adding a bush is to reduce friction and resultant wear. The bush that bears the load originates from the term Plain Bearing.

Plain bearing block features:

• No ball bearings, no roller bearings!
• Simple construction with only one moving part, the least possible to construct a serviceable pulley.
• Low maintenance
• The sheave rotates directly on a simple axle pin, which may have a load-bearing bush - sheaves have a groove designed to accept rope or wire sympathetically and are machined from nylon, aluminium alloy, brass or similar materials.
• Cost effective - reasonably priced compared with ball bearing or roller bearing blocks.
• Excellent for high static loads
• Excellent all round, multi-purpose functionality
• Excellent working life – no bearings to be crushed or fall out

Blocks with rolling elements are an engineering development of the plain bearing block.

Ball Bearing Blocks are ideal for running rigging applications where the line needs to run fast through the system and where the line needs constant adjustment under load, e.g. racing sheets - "release, pump, tension, release, pump, tension".

Blocks with bearings will run faster under light load and cope much better with fine-tuning adjustment under extreme load.

Ball Bearings in blocks are designed to rotate freely and can be identified by the fantastic whizzing sound they make when spun by hand under no load.

Ball Bearings are a set of multiple, relatively small diameter, spherical balls encapsulated in a ball 'race or cage' between the sheave and the rotating axle.

The inner and outer ball race holds the balls captive and allows them to roll so freely that they are as close as possible to frictionless.

The hardened, round surfaces of the spherical balls can handle both radial and thrust loads.

The minimal contact surface area between the small spherical balls is the reason for their negligible resistance to movement.

However, because the load-bearing surface is also low, ball bearings are susceptible to distortion when subjected to heavy force.

The picture shows a Harken ball bearing block, a ball bearing and a Selden ball bearing block.

Ball bearing block features:

• Virtually frictionless sheave rotation for free-running lines
• Outstanding response under dynamic loads
• Ultimate performance and functionality for racing
• Suitable for rapid release and continual tuning
• Excellent durability with Delrin/Torlon ball bearings

Roller Bearing Blocks are the 'Rolls Royce' premium choice for high load-bearing capability and low resistance under dynamic load. Go for roller bearings if you want exceptional performance for Racing, Regatta or Performance Cruising, especially for applications where it may be necessary to release or adjust a control line under extreme tension. Prompt, safe and efficient manoeuvers can be more easily achieved if the control line can be fine-tuned or released under pressure, e.g. your running backstay/vang/kicker purchase, main sheet or spinnaker halyard.

Roller Bearings are a succession of small diameter tubes or cylinders fitted into a roller 'race or cage' between the sheave and the axle. Roller bearings have more surface area contact than ball bearings. The increased surface area increases the load capacity and distributes it more evenly so that roller-bearing blocks generally have a much higher resistance to distortion under load than ball-bearing blocks. Roller bearings run less freely than ball bearings but have exceptionally low friction.

The picture shows a roller bearing on a sheave, an exploded diagram of a Harken roller bearing block, and another roller bearing design.

Roller bearing block features:

• Ultimate dynamic load capacity
• Premium Choice for severe conditions
• Excellent effectiveness under extreme static loads
• Outstanding response under acute dynamic loads
• Ultimate all-round, multi-purpose, high-performance functionality for Regatta sailing
• Excellent durability with Torlon roller bearings

Ratchet Blocks are ball-bearing blocks with an extra built-in braking mechanism.

The sheave is designed to grip the line and allow the brake to take the load. The braking feature is a ratchet system which stops the sheave from rotating.

The sheave design on a ratchet block differs from the smooth, rounded finish on a standard plain or roller-bearing block. Ratchet sheaves are typically designed with eight-sided facets (they look a little bit like shallow gypsy wheel pockets). These facets (flat angled surfaces) grip the line when the ratchet is working under load.

The ratchet works like a socket wrench or the internal workings of a sheet winch. There are ratchet pawls which drop into teeth as the sheave rotates. This is what makes the distinctive clicking noise. When rotation is ceased, the ratchet pawl engages the aligned tooth and holds a share of the load, using the friction created between the rope and the faceted sheave.

Ratchet blocks make it easier for your crew to haul in, manually hold and adjust lines, which would otherwise be impossible to physically manage under load. They also allow lines cleated under extreme tension to be eased without jumping out and ripping through your hands as soon as the jammer is released.

On dinghies, dayboats and small yachts, ratchet blocks counteract the need for jamming cleats on jib, spinnaker and mainsheets. However, a jammer may still be necessary to free your hands, for, e.g. adjusting control lines or giving your fingers a much-needed rest! On larger yachts, they offer extra control for trimming the spinnaker on a winch.

Ratchet Blocks are available in two distinct variations:

• Manual Ratchet Blocks feature a switch for on/off engagement - When the ratchet is on, the sheave will only operate in one direction to pull the line in. The ratchet mechanism that takes the load prevents any rotation in the other direction, which means that when the line is eased, it will have to run around a static crenellated sheave.
• Automatic Ratchet Blocks are fitted with an automatic tension sensing mechanism, which engages at a pre-set load and automatically releases when the line is eased. The roller bearings run freely in both directions under low loads and automatically engage as the pressure increases. Shifting between heavy and light loads is intuitive and seamless.

Ratchet blocks are, in effect, a miniature version of a winch without a winch handle (also known as a snubber), which can perform a similar function within the limits presented by a much smaller surface area due to the narrower diameter.

Some class rules outlaw any mechanical advantage for pulling in the sheets, which prevent the use of winches, e.g. Beer Luggers, where there is a great onus on ratchet blocks and snubbers to enable the crew to haul in, hold and control a loose-footed mainsail of around 300 square feet by hand. Ratchet blocks require less effort to control the sail than a normal free-running block.

Ratchet blocks are generally suitable for sheets on boats up to and including 6-metre sports boats and on larger boats in tandem with a winch with some caveats (these are not exhaustive):

• Mainsheet systems must be attached to the boom in multiple spots near the stern end (away from the gooseneck) to reduce/spread the load.
• Spinnaker sheets require a winch back-up option if the breeze gets up.
• Jibs and Genoas generally don’t need ratchets. The shorter sheet lengths mean the sail can usually be secured in a cleat or around a winch before it becomes fully loaded
• Ratchet blocks can be mounted in series so that spinnaker sheets on, e.g. Sports Boats like the Melges and J24s, can be hand trimmed in all conditions. The holding power can be fine-tuned by engaging/disengaging the ratchets to match the breeze strength.

Line Diameter and Specification – Important Factors:

Select the correct diameter line for the block because only a correctly matched diameter line will grip effectively in the flat facets on the sheave.

Select the appropriate rope finish - ropes with a smooth, hard feel will not hold as effectively as those with a more supple, pliable construction.

Select a line that will withstand the massive wear and tear increase caused by continuous adjustment on the faceted sheave. This means a regatta performance line is normally required, preferably with Dyneema or Technora blended with polypropylene (lighter weight) or polyester (heavy duty).

Snatch Blocks are an extremely useful addition to the rigging spares inventory on any sailing yacht because they can quickly and efficiently provide a temporary solution to various line routing issues.

• Jimmy Green offers various options from leading block manufacturers: Holt, Allen, Lewmar, Harken and Wichard.

What is a Snatch Block? A snatch block is a single sheave pulley where one of the side cheeks/straps opens to allow a rope to be inserted, without the rigmarole of reeving the line through the entire system. The opening function is achieved in varying designs by different manufacturers, but the purpose remains the same, e.g.

• Holt, Allen, Lewmar and Wichard - hinged head located on the sheave pin
• Harken and Wichard - soft attachment, removable on one side

Soft blocks perform a similar function to snatch blocks - made from a horseshoe shape fairlead - effectively an open-ended low friction ring - with a Dyneema loop which can be attached and detached.

Snatch Block Facts, Features and Plus Factors:

• The extra design and manufacturing process makes snatch blocks much more expensive than standard design blocks.
• The opening design allows a rope to be inserted without any reeving required - especially helpful if the line is long and it passes through multiple leads and clutches.
• Open the block, insert the line, close the block securely and attach the head of the block to your intended strongpoint.
• Quick and effective solution for changing sheet or control line leads.
• Excellent as temporary or spinnaker sheet-turning blocks.
• Can also be easily employed to create a 2:1 purchase, doubling the pulling power.

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Become the Confident Skipper of Your Own Sailboat

Best rc sailboats.

• Post author: Anns
• Post published: October 21, 2022
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Introduction

When you think about RC sailboats, you may be reminded of the time you spent behind your parents’ house, sailing in circles on a tiny little body of water. You probably had an RC sailboat when you were a kid and it was one of your favorite toys. Or maybe you never had one but always wished that you did? Well, I’m here to tell you that now is your chance! There are so many different kinds of RC sailboats out there right now which makes it easy for anyone to find what they are looking for. In this article we will cover some of the best RC Sailboats out there as well as tips and tricks on how to use them effectively!

Best RC Sailboats: A Blog about RC Sailboats and strategies on how to sail them.

If you’re looking for information about RC Sailboats, this blog will be a great resource for you. The blog is written by an experienced sailor who has won races and championships in the past. In each post, he shares his knowledge with other RC Sailboat enthusiasts so that they can learn how to sail these boats like an expert sailor.

If you want to get started with RC Sailboats, this blog has tips on how you can begin your collection and what kinds of parts are needed in order to build your own fleet of boats. The author also gives links to other websites where more information about RC Sailboat building can be found.

Difference between an RC Sailboat and a normal sailboat.

The main difference between an RC sailboat and a normal sailboat is that the sails are controlled by a remote control. This allows you to adjust your sails, move around in the water, and even go backwards if needed. With an RC sailboat, there are no ropes or pulleys involved because everything is done with batteries and motors.

To control your RC sailboat, you will need a radio transmitter which sends signals to the motor that controls the rudder and boom (main mast). Without these components it would be impossible for someone who doesn’t know how to sail to get anywhere on their own!

How to Fly an RC Sailboat?

When you want to learn how to fly an RC Sailboat, there are several things that you should consider. You need the best RC Sailboats and a good strategy to start with.

• Decide on what kind of sailboat you want. The most popular types are catamarans, monohulls and dinghies.
• Choose the right type of battery for your boat: Li-po or NiMH? Li-po batteries have higher energy density but also cost more money than NiMH batteries so it’s up to you which one suits your budget best! Also check out our article about How much does lithium polymer battery weigh? This will help determine if your boat will handle well or not!

You might be wondering whether it’s better for beginners just starting out in this hobby? Well there’s no one size fits all answer here since everyone has different skill sets when it comes down

Parts of the Ship

Every RC sailboat has the following parts:

• Hull – The hull is the body of the ship. It’s usually made out of plastic or wood and holds everything together. The hull also helps steer your boat!
• Mast – The mast is the tallest part of your ship, which holds up your sails and all other rigging equipment.
• Keel – Your keel helps with steering by helping to keep you going straight forward (instead of turning left or right). It can be made out of metal, plastic or wood too!
• Rudder – A rudder helps steer left or right so that you don’t have problems navigating tricky areas like windy beaches or narrow rivers where rocks might get in your way! You’ll find this control stick on either side near where someone would sit in real life too – but only one person needs one per vessel when playing out there 🙂

Hull (Body of the ship)

The hull is the main body of the boat. It keeps your boat afloat and allows it to move through water. The hull is made of plastic, has a keel, rudder and sails attached to it.

The hull can be damaged if you crash into objects or rocks while sailing. You should watch out for these when you are sailing so you don’t hurt your boat’s hull!

Mast (The tallest part of the sailboat)

The mast is the tallest part of a sailboat and it’s usually made of wood or carbon fiber. The mast is connected to the hull by a hinge so that it can be removed for storage. If you want your RC sailboat to have a low center-of-gravity, you should adjust this so that it stays lower than normal (but not too low). This will make sure that your boat is stable when sailing in rough waters.

Keel (Part that helps with steering)

The keel is the part of the boat that helps to keep it steady and upright. It also keeps it from going in circles, as well as tipping over. The keel can be attached to either side of a boat, but most commonly it will be attached at the bottom of your boat’s hull. Most RC sailboats have metal keels made up of multiple pieces that are joined together using screws and fasteners with nuts on top to hold them in place during use so they don’t come loose while sailing or racing on your watercraft!

Rudder (Helps steer left or right)

A rudder is a long thin blade that helps the RC sailboat turn left or right. The rudder is connected to the hull of your boat, which means it will always be facing forward. It’s controlled by a servo (a motor with a metal arm), which is connected to your receiver via wires.

Boom (Connects the mainsail to the mast)

The boom is the long pole that extends aft of the mast. It connects the mainsail to the mast and helps control the angle of the sail. The boom is used to trim (change) your sails, which means adjusting them so they capture as much wind as possible.

Main Sail (Biggest sail on the boat, gives it power)

The main sail is the largest sail on your boat. It gives your boat power, which allows you to go fast. The main sail is located at the front of your RC Sailboat and has a large surface area for catching as much wind as possible.

Vang(Keeps the boom from falling too low when sailing downwind)

The vang is a line that keeps the boom from falling too low when sailing downwind. It is used on boats with a single mast, as well as boats with multiple masts. For example, the Hobie 16 has two sails and uses vang to keep them stable in windy conditions. Vangs can also be found on catamarans, which use two or more masts to support the sails. The main purpose of vang is to control how much tension is placed on your sail(s). When you tighten your vang, you increase tension which pulls up on your boom and raises it higher out of the water—and vice versa: when loosening its slackness, this allows more “give” in your tautness while still keeping things steady enough so that you don’t lose control over where exactly certain parts are going! In extreme cases where even having one extra pull line isn’t enough (like say there’s someone right behind us trying their hardest not just because they want everyone else around them happy but also because they’re terrified) then we would recommend using three instead: one at each end connected together by some sort of pulley system.”

Shrouds(Wire that holds up the mast)

Shrouds are wires that hold up the mast, and they keep it upright. Shrouds are made of wire, and usually of stainless steel. The main purpose of shrouds is to provide rigidity to the mast. They also prevent undue stress on other parts of your boat as you’re sailing. If a shroud breaks, your boat may become unstable or even capsize!

Boom Vang(Will keep boom in place when sailing downwind)

A boom vang is a line that runs from the boom to the mast, and helps to keep the boom from falling too low when sailing downwind. It’s controlled by a line that runs from the end of your spinnaker pole (or “stick”), up through a block on top of your mast, down through another block attached near or on your deck, back to where it attaches at two points on your sailboat’s hull.

When you want to raise or lower your sail using this system, you pull or release tension in this line – making it easier for adjustments in height.

Best RC Sailboats provide fun and can be used in racing

But how do you choose the right RC sailboat?

Well, the most important thing to consider is whether or not you want to race. If you just want to have fun and enjoy sailing, then a racing-style boat will be too expensive and complicated for your needs. Instead, look for an RC sailboat that’s simple but still provides a challenge (and plenty of fun). Look for boats with at least three sails. This way, you can take advantage of different wind conditions when sailing in different areas. You might also want a larger model if space isn’t an issue—they tend to move faster than smaller ones!

Of course there’s always another option: if you’re really serious about getting into RC sailboats and learning about them more thoroughly before buying one yourself then it might be worth checking out local clubs where enthusiasts meet up regularly so that they can share tips and tricks with each other while having fun doing so!

We hope you enjoyed reading our blog about RC Sailboats! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.

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To fit Footy, Micro Magic, RG65/DF65 class RC sailboats.

Works fine even without ball bearing (They may get rusty and just make trouble anyway).

The diameter of the pulley is around 8mm, a bit bigger than the original DF or MM pulleys, but that size did not worked for me if I tried to print.

The pulley block is designed to accomodate M2 threaded screw to fix to the servo arm but can still rotate freely (assuming it's not overtighten).

The pulley block is included in a single shot version (requires support which is not easy to remove), and a two part version (requires a bit of superglue, but may print nicer).

For the pullex axle I used a piece of metal rod from the “bead store” which is made out of some kind of copper, the proper size of stainless steel or hard aluminium rod may be better.

Printed from eSun PLA+ for good abrasion resistance and strength. 

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Model ship clubs of the usa.

• Updated on: 24th January 2021
• Written by Gary Renshaw

Model Ship building is a craft that has been around since water transport first began. Every boat ever built has a unique story to tell. The model ship clubs of the United States have an important part to play in continuing the skills and tradition of the art of model ship building. Here we have compiled a list of the model ships clubs that are situated across the United States.

California Model Ship Clubs

Ship modelers association.

The Ship Modelers Association (SMA) is the largest ship modeling club in California, and one of the largest in the nation. They seek to foster research and interest in the nautical heritage of the United States by researching and building scale ship models. 

Sacramento Mo del Shipwrights

The Sacramento Model Shipwrights, are a club of radio-control model ship enthusiasts, who sail at the lake in Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove, California. They are known for building civilian and military models, which are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or sail.

South Bay Model Shipwrights

The South Bay Model Shipwrights is a club to learn and share info on shipbuilding techniques using a variety of materials.  Member’s projects include model ships from plastic and wood from commercial kits and scratch built vessels in resin and wood. 

Club members have built ships ranging from 3’ to 56” in Over All length.  Members have built vessels from all timeframes in human history.  This includes rafts, Viking Ships, Galleons, Clipper Ships, Japanese and Chinese Sailing ships, Steam Ferry Boats, and modern era combat ships.

At club meetings they discuss maritime construction, current events, history, and archaeology.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Ship Model Guild

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum sponsors a Ship Model Guild, an active club of local model builders, who meet once a month at the Museum.  The public is welcome to the monthly meetings, third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM and all are welcome to join the Guild.

Learn Maritime history by building models of ships that made history.  Techniques for wood, plastic or metal construction are addressed at the meetings.  Every meeting is different as members discuss their progress during the “show and tell” sessions.  Interesting bits of information are exchanged about the ships of adventure on the high seas. 

Inland Nautical Society

Inland Nautical Society is a club for Radio Controlled Model Boaters. The club have beginners who have never built a model before, to the experienced modelers who have built museum quality models. The club has a reputation of friendly and knowledgeable members who are eager to share a wealth of their knowledge and expertise of radio controlled modeling.

San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild

The San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild welcomes people of all ages with an interest in preserving maritime history through the art of ship modeling. Membership ranges from new ship modelers to experienced master modelers. Ship model projects include period sailing ships through to contemporary steel navy.

Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights

The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights are associated with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service, and have a model shop aboard the historic ferryboat Eureka berthed at the Hyde Street Pier.

Anyone interested in model shipbuilding is welcome to attend their meetings. Members can offer advice and support on all stages of model shipbuilding, from selecting a kit for your first model to advanced layout and scratch building.

San Francisco Model Yacht Club

Colorado model ship clubs, rocky mountain shipwrights.

The Rocky Mountain Shipwrights group of model ship builders in Colorado dedicated to promoting, developing, and furthering scale model shipbuilding. With about 50 members, building many types and sizes of model ships – from Egyptian barges to WWII destroyers, ships in bottles to all-paper models, miniature liners to four-foot men of war. Several members and their creations have won national and regional awards, and some have built models now on display at maritime museums nationwide.

But they are not all expert modelers. Some members are working on their first models. They get advice and encouragement from those who are more experienced, and the goal is for everyone to enjoy the hobby of building model ships and to get the satisfaction of completing and displaying their work.

Connecticut Model Ship Clubs

Connecticut marine model society.

Connecticut Marine Model Society are a group of enthusiastic ship model builders from Connecticut. They meet on the second Saturday of the month from September to June in West Haven, Ct. They build models from scratch or from kits; both wood and plastic. The subjects range from wooden sailing ship to present day ships of steel.

Florida Model Ship Clubs

Southwest florida shipmodeler’s guild.

The Southwest Florida Shipmodeler’s Guild purpose is to provide and promote a forum from which its members can share their model ship building knowledge, skills and techniques, personal experiences, nautical history and any other related maritime interests that might benefit its membership. Their goal is to learn and grow in competence in pursuing the construction of ship models in an atmosphere of constructive fellowship, assistance, and active participation.

Their members come from all walks of life and represent all levels of ship modeling skill from novice to expert. Meeting in a friendly and informal environment at the beautiful Fort Myers Riverside Community Center.

Tampa Bay Ship Model Society

The Tampa Bay Ship Model Society brings together model ship builders, both newcomers and veteran builders, for the mutual benefit of expanding their knowledge of ships, research, techniques, and further develop their abilities in all areas relevant to ship model building and maritime history.

Members model in all materials; wood, metal, paper and polymers, from plans only, or commercial kits, vessels from every era and purpose; Exploration, Steel Navy, Submarines, Yachts, Tugs, Commercial, Fishing, Liners, Working Small Craft, Coast Guard, River/Paddle Wheel, Racing Power and Sail.

Georgia Model Ship Clubs

Atlanta model shipwrights.

Atlanta Model Shipwrights aim to educate and promote model shipbuilding through fellowship mentoring and instruction in a non-competitive environment. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Illinois Model Ship Clubs

The north shore deadeyes.

The North Shore Deadeyes primarily focused on static scale ship models with an emphasis on the Great Age of Sail, but builders of models from all eras and at all levels of skill welcome.

Midwest Model Shipwrights

The Midwest Model Shipwrights was formed in 1982 by individuals who had a common interest in model ship building and maritime history. Goals of the club are to discuss and share modeling ideas and concepts while making new friends.

Vessels built by the Shipwrights represent a variety of types and eras. Sizes range from miniatures a few inches in length to radio control warships over five feet long, and from basic to amazingly complex. Their membership includes beginning through to advanced modelers, some of whose works can be found in museums, galleries and private collections.

In spite of all these accomplishments, the organization’s primary focus remains the interaction between expert, intermediate and novice.

Indiana Model Ship Clubs

Admirals of indianapolis.

Admirals of Indianapolis club’s members build and operate scale merchant ships, pleasure craft, work boats, military ships, sailboats, and just about anything that floats or submerges (in the case of submarine models). Many boats are built from kits and some are scratch-built from plans and photographs. The models are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or wind power in the case of sailboats.

Kansas Model Ship Clubs

Kansas city square riggers modeling association.

The Kansas City Square Riggers Club are a model ship-building enthusiasts club based out of the greater Kansas City area. They welcome builders of all skill levels and interests. If you are into naval research and model building they would love to hear from you.

Massachusetts Model Ship Clubs

Uss constitution model shipwright guild.

The USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild is the largest model ship association on the East Coast. Meetings overlooking Old Ironsides at the USS Constitution Museum are well attended.  In addition to monthly meetings, the Guild takes part in the annual meeting of model clubs from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They also attend the annual Salem Maritime Festival and the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, as well as the biennial Woods Hole Model Boat Show.

Novices and experienced model builders alike can have fun developing resources, experiences, and skills by joining us. SS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild

U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group

The US Vintage Model Yacht Group is a Special Interest Group of the American Model Yachting Association. Their organizational goals are the preservation, building, and sailing of older model yacht designs and the study of the history of the sport of model yachting.

“Vintage” primarily means any older model sailboats no longer sailed (or never raced) in serious competition. These encompass free-sailing model yachts, older designs converted to R/C and pre-1970s R/C sailing models. This includes class racing yachts, non-class sailing models, and commercially-built toys of the past. There are also replica models built to the older designs and new designs recreating older sailboat styles.

The group also support those who sail traditional sailing craft models, such as Schooners, Skipjacks, and other scale models. The hulls are generally made of wood, with some fiberglass models, and range in length from 1 to 6 ft. The rigs are usually constructed from wood or aluminum, with cotton or dacron sails.

Marine Modelers Club of New England

The Marine Modelers Club of New England have about 50 members, based in the greater Boston area.  They meet monthly, usually pond-side, when the weather allows it.  Meetings are rather informal, with little time spent on business, and lots of time talking about RC boats. 

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of models at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors.  

Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club  

The Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club are an enthusiastic and friendly group of model ship makers who share a particular interest in the naval history of Newburyport, and the Merrimack River Valley area.

Maryland Model Ship Clubs

CBMM’s volunteer Maritime Model Guild supports the curatorial needs of CBMM with exhibition models and building kits that are available for purchase  online  and at the Museum Store. In addition, the Guild offers classes for building scratch models, and the annual  Maritime Model Expo  featuring “live” steamboat models, skipjacks with working sails, speedboats, tugs, and other radio-controlled miniatures.

The group also hosts children’s model-making activities at CBMM’s signature events and other outreach and educational programs throughout the year. 

Washington Ship Model Society

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its members from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th-century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media. 

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly. 

Maine Model Ship Clubs

Down east ship modelers guild.

The Down East Ship Modelers Guild is an active group of static and R/C modelers, ranging from novice to experienced. They meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Legion Hall in Bath, Maine. The group has a long history of association with the Maine Maritime Museum , also in Bath, ME.

Michigan Model Ship Clubs

Great lakes nautical society.

The Great Lakes Nautical Society is a club consisting of model shipbuilders, who are interested in persevering Great Lakes history through model ship building, the model ship shows and educational seminars put on by the club members. The club is open to anyone with an interest in model shipbuilding and the Great Lakes.

Minnesota Model Ship Clubs

The state of Minnesota currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Missouri Model Ship Clubs

St. louis admirals model boat club.

The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club is a group of hobbyists dedicated to sharing the knowledge and fun of the R/C model boat hobby. The depth and breadth of experience the club offers, combined with its laid-back atmosphere, attract the beginner modeler and master builders alike.

Nevada Model Ship Clubs

The state of Nevada currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

New Hampshire Model Ship Clubs

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of model at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors. 

New Jersey Model Ship Clubs

The ship model society of new jersey.

The Ship Model Society of New Jersey is dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of ship model building in all its forms. They welcome those who enjoy or would like to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Membership spans all skill levels, from novice or highly accomplished and from gadget guru to historical recreator.  Meetings aim to share collective wisdom and resources, and provide the opportunity to enjoy the company of other modelers. 

South Orange Seaport Society

South Orange Seaport Society is a group of folks of all ages who like model boating. They have boats from kits and scratch builds, electric and steam-driven, quite a few fun electric race boats, and some eccentric things. A group of people from all walks of life who like RC boating. 

New Mexico Model Ship Clubs

The state of New Mexico currently has no model ship clubs listed.

New York Model Ship Clubs

Buffalo model boat club.

Radio Controlled model boating is a fascinating hobby that can be as simple or as complex as one wants and can be enjoyed by all age groups. There are as many types of model boats as there are full sizes: enough to satisfy all tastes and interests. Those who enjoy the excitement of speed will find plenty of thrills and competition in the fast electric field. Sailing enthusiasts will find that the racing of radio-controlled sailboats offers all the challenge and exhilaration of the full-sized yachts. Builders of exact scale models get the added satisfaction of operating their craft under full radio control. 

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York

Upon a chance introduction at the Military History Society of Rochester New York in 2015 several like-minded individuals, working through the Nautical Research Guild, were able to form our group.  They quickly realized they were an enthusiastic collection of ship modelers and researchers interested in the history and preservation of our maritime legacy in the age of sail and more.

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York brings together members from near and far;  Rochester NY, Syracuse NY, Buffalo NY and even Lisbon Portugal. From all walks of life, experience, endeavours with varied nautical interests making for a very dynamic group.

They draw in subject matter experts to enlighten the club meetings on the historical nature of the naval and maritime craft, and their accurate modeling.

Empire State Model Mariners

The Empire State Model Mariners club was founded in 1988, by a group of model boat enthusiasts. The club is a non-profit organization aimed at recreational RC boating and building, with emphasis placed on helping each other and welcoming new members.

We welcome all classes of modelers, from beginners to experts. Boats can be ready to runs, semi kits, kits and scratch built. Whatever your passion is, pleasure crafts, speedboats, workboats, fishing vessels or military replicas.

North Carolina Model Ship Clubs

Carolina maritime society.

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. 

The society is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture.

Ohio Model Ship Clubs

Shipwrights of ohio.

The Shipwrights of Ohio is a club dedicated to model shipbuilding. All types of ships and boats: sailing to steel navy, wood, resin, plastic, kits to scratch built, static to radio control. for all ages – young to retirees, and all skill levels – beginner to expert. Members share their skills, ideas and expertise.

The Shipwrights of Ohio were founded in 2004. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious and not-so-serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and skill knowledge. Skills range from beginners to those who build museum quality models.

Oklahoma Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oklahoma currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Oregon Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oregon currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Pennsylvania Model Ship Clubs

Philadelphia ship model society.

The Ship Model Shack is the home of the  Philadelphia Ship Model Society , the oldest ship modeling society in America. The Museum is home to over 50 ship models, but this is the only place to see them being created right before your eyes. Have a seat, and watch a model come together while talking with the modelers. 

Rhode Island Model Ship Clubs

Tennessee model ship clubs.

The state of Tennessee currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Texas Model Ship Clubs

Gulf coast ship modelers society.

The Gulf Coast Ship Model Society is a welcoming group of amateur and professional ship modelers who enjoy sharing their work and discussing tips and tricks of the trade.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday every odd month from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Houston Maritime Museum. Members are encouraged to bring models they are working on for a ‘show & tell’ discussion.

Utah Model Ship Clubs

Utah State currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Virginia Model Ship Clubs

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious shipmodelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its membership from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media.

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly.

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

The Hampton Roads Ship Model Society, founded in 1967, is an association of individuals who are interested in pursuing the art of ship model building and the exploration of maritime history. The primary purpose of the society is to bring together persons interested in building quality ship models so that they may have the opportunity to exchange views and improve their skills. Members are people representing a wide range of ages who come from many varied occupations and backgrounds. Members come from as far north as the Northern Neck, as far west as western suburbs of Richmond and as far south as the border of North Carolina. Honorary members hail from such dispersed locations as Annapolis, Maryland and Toronto, Canada.

The interests of our members runs full spectrum, from the historical (photos and records), artistic (painting), decorative (pond yachts/half hulls), radio-controlled (RC) models, to highly detailed and historically accurate scale reproductions of all ship types. The skill level of members runs the full gamut from complete novices to highly skilled experts who have won top awards in highly regarded competitions both in the United States and abroad. Models built by past and present members of the Society can be found in many of our nation’s premier museums. Model builders of all skill levels are always welcome. The Society is dedicated to helping ship model builders new to the craft learn new skills while giving experienced builders the opportunity to perfect their abilities. Even the most highly-skilled members are always seeking to improve their techniques with the help and advice of other Society members.

Washington Model Ship Clubs

The state of Washington currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Wisconsin Model Ship Clubs

Wisconsin scale boating association.

The Wisconsin Scale Boating Association is about promoting and enjoying the model shipbuilding hobby. 

They are a “scale” model club.  Models are representative of an actual boat or type of boat, either static or operational.  Radio-Controlled models attempt to recreate authentic operation and look like a full size boat. 

The club participates in several events throughout the year.  Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the model boating hobby.​

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

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