The conference will be held at the Port N Starboard Convention Center at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut on April 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Model set-up at 8:15

This year the Ship Model Society of New Jersey will be hosting the event. Early registration before March 10th 2025 is $50 per person, before April 15nd 2025 $55 per person and $60 per person at the door of the event. As before, if you would like to exhibit a model, you’ll need to register for the Conference. Set-up for the exhibit area will start at 8:15 AM. Registration includes breakfast, buffet lunch and dessert!  

Click here to download the registration form

The luncheon speaker will be David Antscherl and Greg Herbert.  They will be discussing one of their latest projects and going through all of the research and steps they used to complete their latest venture.

There will be demonstrations of modeling techniques and procedures. Enjoy over 100 museum quality ship models. Vote for the best! There is the annual Peoples choice award.   Where everyone gets to vote for their favorite model.  There will also be the annual  judging for the Jim Roberts craftsmanship award.  All completed models will automatically be considered for the People's Choice and Jim Roberts award.

Schmooze with the craftsmen, artists, and friends, old and new. Browse vendor booths with maritime and modeling books, kits, and tools. Watch demonstrations of building techniques and tips.