A fine exhibit and publication about model ship building!
An amazing ship model by artist Joe Frangiosa, Jr. One of many fantastic examples in an extensive, special exhibition at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego currently has an exhibit that’s a lot of fun. It concerns collecting model ships and model ship building! Anyone interested in the hobby or nautical history in general should check it out!
I took a few photos to provide just a taste of what you’ll see. Bring your kids! They’ll love it!
Detailed model of a 74 gun two-decker British Ship of the Line, circa 1800. By artist Joe Frangiosa, Jr.Half a dozen ship models in different scales of the San Salvador, historic galleon of explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who discovered San Diego Bay for Spain in 1542.Tiny models of classic cruise ships, including the famous Titanic.A Native American ancient ship model. This pecked stone boat effigy was found in 2012 on San Clemente Island. It’s at least 1000 years old.Just a few of the many ships in bottles on display now at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.Tiny model ships recreate the Battle of Trafalgar between the British Royal Navy and the Spanish fleet in 1805. Outnumbered, British Admiral Nelson sailed two columns directly into the opposing line of ships.The Cutter Bear, by famous ship modeler Dr. William Brown, a local artist. His amazing work appears in prestigious museums around the world, including Mystic Seaport and the Smithsonian Institution.A Model-Maker and His Art. The collected works of Dr. William Brown. Any serious model ship maker, collector or hobbyist must have this fine publication.
As a member of the Maritime Museum I recently received the latest publication of Mains’l Haul, titled A Model-Maker and His Art. It features the collected works of one of the world’s most famous model ship builders: Dr. William Brown. It’s really amazing! Any serious model ship hobbyist must have a copy of this fine publication in their library. The many photos are extremely detailed–much better than my few, which were taken in dim light through glass!
Hopefully you’ll soon be able to buy A Model-Maker and His Art online here. Or look for it at the museum’s gift shop!
Dr. William Brown produced models of ordinary working boats and ships, as well as historically important vessels. This is L.A. Fire Boat No. 2 which was launched in 1925.Close look at Orizaba, a merchant vessel instrumental in San Diego’s early history. Dr. William Brown has produced dozens of models specifically for the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
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8 thoughts on “A fine exhibit and publication about model ship building!”
What a lovely Maritime Museum! I love looking around places like this, anything with ships fascinate me. Brilliant models and exhibits š
Awesome! When our county fair comes through we always have exhibits and last year I was able to see a few models or planes and cars. It was awesome! My brother also used to build model cars.
-Luna
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Found this blog post which is several months old now. But, we just checked with the San Diego Maritime Museum, and the exhibit, titled “Steering Small” is still open. We couldn’t find out how long it will continue to be there, so if you want to see this wonderful looking display on ship modeling, better go now!
If we find out more information, we’ll pass it along. The exhibit is in the Gould Eddy Hall aboard the ferryboat Berkeley.
Reblogged this on Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights and commented:
What’s going on aboard the San Diego based sistership of our own ferryboat home? Take a look at this great looking exhibit about ship modeling. What a great idea ā just what ship modeling needs!
This blog post was found and re-blogged at Ages of Sail (http://blog.agesofsail.com), where we picked up on it.
Apparently, this exhibit is still going on, but no information was available on how long it will continue. One source at the museum thought it would be until November.
Cool San Diego Sights! 
What a lovely Maritime Museum! I love looking around places like this, anything with ships fascinate me. Brilliant models and exhibits š
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For whatever reason, I’ve always loved the sea, ships and tales of adventure. Like lots of daydreaming guys, I guess…
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Me too š
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Awesome! When our county fair comes through we always have exhibits and last year I was able to see a few models or planes and cars. It was awesome! My brother also used to build model cars.
-Luna
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When I was a young kid, I built a few model airplanes out of a kit, but I wasn’t very good at it!
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I have only spectated my brother lol.
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Reblogged this on Ages of Sail and commented:
Found this blog post which is several months old now. But, we just checked with the San Diego Maritime Museum, and the exhibit, titled “Steering Small” is still open. We couldn’t find out how long it will continue to be there, so if you want to see this wonderful looking display on ship modeling, better go now!
If we find out more information, we’ll pass it along. The exhibit is in the Gould Eddy Hall aboard the ferryboat Berkeley.
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Reblogged this on Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights and commented:
What’s going on aboard the San Diego based sistership of our own ferryboat home? Take a look at this great looking exhibit about ship modeling. What a great idea ā just what ship modeling needs!
This blog post was found and re-blogged at Ages of Sail (http://blog.agesofsail.com), where we picked up on it.
Apparently, this exhibit is still going on, but no information was available on how long it will continue. One source at the museum thought it would be until November.
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