Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

“Ship models are curious objects to behold. Even the grandest model can fade into the landscape of a room, appearing to a casual observer as particularly elegant decor. But closer examination reveals a world of detail. The hull and deck are made from the tiniest pieces of wood, each carefully bent and seamlessly glued; each thread of rigging carefully pulled taut in a delicate balance. On larger sailing vessels the workmanship appears dizzyingly complex, and nearly beyond the ability of human hands. Tiny blemishes might hint at the story of its creation. But holistically, a ship model is timeless: sleek, urgently purposeful, yet calling to mind times and experiences long past and primordially human, as ancient as the first act of setting an oar to water and pulling away from shore. To make a ship model requires precision, concentration, and above all incredible endurance. This sort of endurance is only found in the presence of great passion and patient, abiding love.”

– Excerpt, Obituary, HRSMS member George Livingston, 21 July 2020

With these elegant words serving as an introduction to our passionate pastime, we welcome you to the web home of the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society.  Numerous ship models and related information can be found by browsing the menu above.  We hope you enjoy the site.