The Model Shipwrights of Niagara (aka MSON) is a scale model ship building club for like-minded people of any skill level; from novice to professional. Our club is physically located in Niagara-on-the-Lake (aka NOTL), Ontario, Canada, but our membership is global (without borders). We normally meet in the afternoon of the second Sunday of each month both virtually via ZOOM and Face to Face at our meeting space in NOTL to present progress on our builds or to learn new skills demonstrated by other members. The date of our meetings may change due to statutory holidays or availability of our meeting space (check our notice below). These meetings are followed with the publication of our Monthly newsletter - The LOG.
While our emphasis is on display models, including kits and scratch built, members also have interests in building in paper, wood and plastic, pond and R/C models.
There is no age limit and presently* there are no membership dues. New members are welcome. If you haven't a local club in your area why not try the MSON!
* The MSON will be a dues collecting club beginning September 2024 as we can no longer avoid paying for a ZOOM platform, Website, meeting hall rental and insurance. Dues will be $25 CAD per season (September to June).
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We are the first internationally recognised Chartered Chapter Club of the Nautical Research Guild.
To learn more about the NRG visit: thenrg.org
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Our next FREE meeting is on:
Sunday the 19th of May 2024 at 1:30 Eastern Time (Toronto, ON, Canada).
This will be a HYBRID meeting (Face To Face and virtually via ZOOM)
If you plan to attend via ZOOM you must register by email to receive the link.
If you plan to attend in person email us to register, reserve a seat and to receive directions to our meeting location in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Confirmed presentations scheduled are:
- HMS Alert build update by Daniel McKelvie (15 mins)
- Amerigo Vespucci - a paper modellers first wooden ship by Ralf Schurbusch (15 mins)
- The Discovery of the Hamilton and Scourge Warships of 1812 by David Rogozinski (20 mins)
If you would like to receive an invite to our meetings contact us via the form below or e-mail us directly at [email protected]
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