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Do we have any members that live near Exeter Ontario Canada? I am clearing out most of my modeling supplies that I've collected over the years and need a new home for them. We've moved and I need to free up some space. If interested PM me so we can discuss.

Just wanted to give you a quick update on the new MSB site. This week we added: Model Ship Image collection - The complete Harold Hahn personal image collection of his models including the Colonial Shipyard Diorama. - HMB Endeavour by Pat Majewski Ship image collection The Matthew Schooner...

I just finished going through my library and decided it was time to clear out some books that I either have duplicates of or have no personal use for as I don't see building the models in the future. Most are in like new condition, the rest are used but in good condition. PM me if interested...

For those interested. The attached is a copy of a letter from Smith & Rhuland Limited in 1970 answering a modelers question about what the colors were of the original Bluenose. Fred Rhuland was kind enough to provide a very detailed outline in his response.

For those interested. The attached is a copy of a letter from Smith & Rhuland Limited in 1970 answering a modelers question about what the colors were of the original Bluenose. Fred Rhuland was kind enough to provide a very detailed outline in his response.

I stumbled across this video today while looking for something on Youtube. Thought you might enjoy. Its about half an hour long so grab yourself your favorite beverage sit back and relax.

Just a heads up for anyone interested in building a POF model of the Matthew (1497). A build group is now being set up on the ModelShipBuilder website. If you are a member there simply go to the forums area and register. For those not members, contact me and I'll get you set up with an account...

Rob Napier. Caring for Ship Models, A Narrative of Thought and Application. Seawatch Books LLC www.seawatchbooks.com, Maplewood, NJ 07040 ISBN 979-8-9862370-0-8 186 pages. Most are familiar with scale model ships, whether they be from personal collections or from important institutional...

I'm searching for 3D printable naval and dockyard worker figurines. Any one have any suggestions where I might find some? Preferab;u17th-18th century.

Is anyone in the market for a Mamoli Constitution 1:93 scale? I picked one up a while back for $200 CAD + shipping. It sat on a shelf for a while as the original owner never got the chance to build it before he died. The box has some water damage, but inside the only water damage I see is a...

I am looking at building the Gunboat Caustic as designed by dlumberyard.com and was wondering if we had any other members that might be interested in building this model in kind of a group build. We currently have the complete video practicum series of the build on the MSB site of this boat so...

Hi Everyone, I was just speaking with the Curator at the Naval Marine Archive in Picton Ontario, Canada. He advised me that they have a surplus of books and plans that they have to sell off to make room in their storage area (in a humidity controlled room). Might be a good chance to get some...

Dear Members, Just wanted to let everyone know that a decision was made to close the NavyBoardModels website this past week. However, most if not all the content will be re-posted on the ModelShipBuilder website in the upcoming months. The first restorations planned are: 1. The MSB Journal...

Just to let everyone know the Navyboardmodels.com website is offline due to an unrecoverable technical issue that I caused during a major update to the site. We are reviewing our options as to whether to rebuild the site or not. Please stay tuned, I'll keep you updated.

I was wondering if anyone had any information on the HMS Regulus an 18th century frigate (later converted to a troop ship if I understand it correctly). Just wondering if there are any paintings, sketches or drawings of the ship. Any assistance anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

For any of you maritime history enthusiasts out there you may find this of interest. The Canadian Nautical Research Society / Société canadienne (CNRS/SCRN) pour la recherche nautique is now providing open access to all past and current issues of The Northern Mariner & The Argonauta, both...

We have a large collection of Nautical Research Journal issues which is now up for sale. Good chance to fill in missing issues of your collection. Click here for more information

Just a heads up for those who are also members of the MSB site. The site will be applying software updates the weekend of Sep 30-Oct 1st. It is expected to be offline for extended periods of time during the upgrade.

The first addition to the NBM photo gallery. Pictures of the Schooner Columbia Replica at Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas. If you wish to submit pictures of real ships or models to the gallery please do not hesitate to contact us. They are a great source of information for other modelers and can...

The first addition to the NBM photo gallery. Pictures of the Schooner Columbia Replica at Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas. If you wish to submit pictures of real ships or models to the gallery please do not hesitate to contact us. They are a great source of information for other modelers and can...