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The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights is a group of ship modelers and enthusiast who serve as volunteers with the National Park Service. The group operates a model shop on board the ferry boat Eureka where we work on models and educate the public on the models and the ships they represent.

10/28/2026

An Update of the USS Bagley Paper Model by Member Clare Hess

Nearly a year in the works, here is the latest on HSPMS member Clare Hess' paper model of the US Navy's "Treaty Era" destroyer USS Bagley, which fought in WWII from day one, having been one of the eight Bagley-class destroyers moored at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The ship went into action, providing anti-aircraft fire against attacking Japanese planes. USS Bagley survived WWII, earning 12 Battle Stars for her actions in the South Pacific.

Nearly a year in the works, here is the latest on HSPMS member Clare Hess’ paper model of the US Navy’s “Treaty Era” destroyer USS Bagley, which fought in WWII from day one,…

05/18/2026

First Post of the Year???

It's been a long time since we've posted anything new on our website. The group is still spread out and not so active as a group, but there's a possibility that some of us may try to reform some kind of activity in one of the facilities of the Maritime National Park in SF, so stay tuned for more info....

It’s been a long time since we’ve posted anything new on our website. The group is still spread out and not so active as a group, but there’s a possibility that some of us may try…

01/27/2026

This 1/64-scale model of the English Royal Navy Cutter HMS Sherbourne is being built by HSPMS member Clare Hess from the Amati kit of the cutter Lady Nelson. The photos of this nice looking model were posted on the Ages of Sail page earlier today.

01/08/2025

Recently, three members of the old Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights group, Paul Reck, Tom Shea, and Clare Hess, met up for lunch at the Buena Vista Cafe just up the block from the Hyde Street Pier. It wasn't a club-related gathering, just a social one. But, one thing that was brought up was the idea of having a ship model meeting again....

12/29/2024

While it's a little late for Christmas, the post from Ages of Sail about these Amati kits of classic America's Cup racers makes a lot of sense. Easy curves to plank, or just go with a plastic hull, very light amount of rigging, nice amount of deck detailing, and you've got a ship model that you can be proud to display. These kits should be a relatively quick build. And the ones with the plastic hulls in particular should be great for young modelers too.

While it’s a little late for Christmas, the post from Ages of Sail about these Amati kits of classic America’s Cup racers makes a lot of sense. Easy curves to plank, or just go with a p…

11/01/2024

Being a ship modeler, we often spend lots of time on our wood projects, but occasionally, building a plastic model can be a relatively quick and fun way to build something different. HSPMS member Paul Reck shared photos of his most recently completed project, a small plastic model of the whale ship Charles W. Morgan. Paul bought the kit on Ebay....

09/10/2024

Hey, didn't Paul Reck build a model of a Grand Banks for one of the yacht clubs? His was scratch built, as I recall, but this looks like a neat kit!

06/29/2024

HSPMS member Clare Hess posted this final update on his Charles royal yacht build. This is a 1/64 scale wooden ship model kit from Woody Joe.

06/29/2024

Newly available wooden ship model kits are always welcome!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of OcCre’s newest kit, a beginner level’s wooden model ship kit of Christopher Columbus’s famous Nao, Santa Maria. The new San…

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