Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights Website

But we’re not all expert modelers. Some members are working on their first
models. They get advice and encouragement from those who are more experienced,
and the goal is for everyone to enjoy the hobby of building model ships and to
get the satisfaction of completing and displaying their handiwork.

Contact our Skipper, Phil von der Heydt, at 817-832-7631 or at (bvdh@aol.com). 

Scott Shilling’s Montane, a Spanish man-of-war, winner of our Modeler’s Choice award in 2024.

Rocky Mountain Shipwrights usually meet every third Saturday at
Rockler Woodworking – 2553 South Colorado Blvd – 303-782-0588 
Store opens at 9:00am, meeting starts at 9:30am

Next meeting: November 15th
Featured presentation: John Worgan will present the history of liberty ships

Anyone interested in model ships is invited to attend and participate in the
fun, watch the featured presentation and the “show and tell”, and chat with the
members. If you’re having any problems in constructing your model, you’re sure
to get plenty of advice here.

We are Streaming!

The August 2025 meeting represented a big turning point for the club as we began using the AV equipment making attending the meetings in person a much more enjoyable event and streamed the meeting out to the world! We’re still working through the learning process, so bear with us as we navigate these new waters

The recordings will become available on the site soon.

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Monthly workshop, too:

In addition to our regular monthly meeting, we host a monthly workshop where members(and guests) can work on their builds whileenjoying the company, the coffee and goodies, the tips and tricks, and theconversations in an informal three-to-five hours. Questions about theworkshop? Call Ralph Buckwalter – 303-914-0897.

Workshops are held on the first Saturday of the month.
Next workshop: December 6, 2025
Arvada City Hall (Police Station entrance)
8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO.

Jay McKeown's IJN Misaka f
Jay McKeown’s IJN Misaka f
Martin Ters' Bluenose from October 2023 exhibit
Martin Ters’ Bluenose from October 2023 exhibit
Phil von der Heydt's USS Kersarge from April 2024 Exhibit
Phil von der Heydt’s USS Kersarge from April 2024 Exhibit
John Lamb's 1964 Chriscraft Speedboat from October 2023
John Lamb’s 1964 Chriscraft Speedboat from October 2023 Exhibit
Ralph Buckwalter's Kate Cory from April 2024 Exhibit
Ralph Buckwalter’s Kate Cory from April 2024 Exhibit
Bob Fivehouse's Lismore Castle from April 2024 Exhibit
Bob Fivehouse’s Lismore Castle from April 2024 Exhibit
Martin Jelsema’s Charles Morgan from April 2024 Exhibit