Bob Wilson knows more about it than I do as he used to write for Model Shipwright. Originally it was a periodical but in its latter years became an annual publication as circulation dropped. Eventually it became no longer financially viable.

The Society of Model Shipwrights which was closely associated with the magazine still exists although its membership is dwindling as people grow older and are not replaced. It holds biennial exhibitions of member's work at Orpington and I have only just posted details of this year's exhibition in the Events section.

Colin

Clubs always seem to have a finite life although some last longer than others. The usual fate is that they fade away when the original prime movers move or pass on and are not replaced. Almost all clubs and societies are dependent on a small group of people who do most of the work and sometimes these individuals get fed up with carrying the load and leave after which the club breaks up. It's not particular to model making but to most other local organisations as well.

If the hobby itself is still popular then new clubs will spring up to take their place but model boating is generally in decline so this does not happen so frequently.

Colin