Feature Stories

" Featured Stories " I have ran across many things since the start of this web site, and I thought it would be nice to share these things with you. Our members will also be participating, so if you have something interesting you would like to share, please drop my an email. laker301@comcast.net

02/16/08    G.L.M.A.

We pay a little visit to Sylvan models to see first hand how they make there resin models!  Had a great time chatting with owner Clare Gilbert about his shop! He has a very nice little operation going. Check it out!!

02/06/08    G.L.M.A.

I've really come to like these tugs after doing the photo shoot of the Anchor Bay. I happen to find a HO resin kit made by Frenchman River Model Works. It might be small, but don't let that foul you, it has some good detail!!

01/26/08    G.L.M.A.

 A little feature story on what I do for my job, Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering. Nothing real special, but definitely interesting work, and I get to mess with all types of models!!

01/15/08    G.L.M.A.

 Sylvan released her latest kit this summer and I just had to have one!! The Lumber Hooker Langell Boys. I did a little review n her and you'll find I was very pleased! Check it out!!

12/10/06    G.L.M.A.

 Robert K. Tompsett adds his Edmund Fitzgerald model to our gallery. Robert had the distinct honor of having his model publish in Scale Ship Modeler Magazine. Roberts model is the 12 Big Fitz to be added to the G.L.M.A. There is no question how the Fitz and her crew have inspired a intrest in Great Lake models!!

10/30/05    G.L.M.A.

 Duane Collicott builds the Stewart J. Cort out of LEGO's !! Duane is a master with LEGO's and the Cort is just one of many monster LEGO builds he's done. Duane put together a very nice article about his Laker! He is also the master mind behind "Bricks for Brains" An educational program to teach kids about engineering using LEGO's Very kool!!!!

11/20/05    G.L.M.A.  

 Four days paying tribute to the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all that sail the Lakes. Lighting of the Lamps at the Dossin - Taconite Run to River Rouge - Open House at the Dossin - Mariners Church ring of the bell in Detroit. Photo Gallery to follow!

10/14/05

A feature story on John Foley and his 30' diarama model of the Bell River in the 1800's. Johns model is on display at the Marine City Museum whom he is also the curator. Nothing sort of outstanding here!!!

08/14/05

J. W. Westcott Company  Interview and photographic session on the people that deliver mail and supplies to the many ships traveling the Great lakes. Mail by the pail since 1895.

08/01/05  

 I've several emails regarding scales and scaling, so I thought it would be best to put together a page on the matter. It's full of how toes, suggestions and computer tools to help with scaling. Thanks for the web direction - updates folks!! Scaling

06/29/05  

 A little story on my recent visit to Bowling Green University. A few tips to make the most out of your visit. Thanks Bob Graham and Assistant Brent, it was a great experience.

06/20/05  

 3D Edmund Fitzgerald  By Sam Perkins-Harbin

A very cool model put together by Sam. Rather then building a model of wood and plastic, it's build of wire frames and polygons. Check his website out !!

10/10/03

The G.L.M.A. Celebrates her 3rd year.

It's been 3 years in starting this group, 3 years of dedicated work and it's finally paying off. Thank you for your support and the sharing of you models. It is turning into exactly what I had hoped for. A place of inspiration and creativity to our fellow modelers. Thanks