Headlines for 2002

12/28/02

The GLMA is glad to welcome aboard the Wisconsin Scale Boating Association. The latest club added to our list. Check there web site out at: www.wsba.homestead.com

12/26/02

500 ft of spar deck is added to my 1000 Footer! Ok maybe only 5 1/2 ft. Construction is moving along well, check out the updates.

12/22/02

As you might have noticed I've been working a bit on the G.L.M.A. web site, not only did she receive a bit of a face lift, she received many new updates. Remember this is your site to, so feel free to email me with your idea's or things you would like to see on the web. laker@sprynet.com

11/27/02

Scott Thomlinson and myself Jeff Churill, building the Paul R. Tregurtha and Ogleybay Norton 1000 Footers. The full story on how these model will be built. Just getting started so check back for many updates!

11/16/02

Don adds yet another of his models to our museum. he is currently working on the Sam Laud.

11/16/02

Towboat Joe model of the current car ferry ran by Miller Boat Line out of Put In Bay. The W. M. Market

10/23/02

We get our first Car Ferry added to our museum. Carl Rees has done an outstanding job on his Put N Bay 1/25 scale.

10/18/02

Two more models added to our Museum. Checkout Don  Stauffers models of the John Ericsson and Huron.

10/18/02

My Fitzgerald hits the water!! Finally after all this time she sails and performs better than I had expected. 

10/10/02

Newest Club to the Detroit Area, Michigan Scale Model Boat Club. Although still under construction, feel free to check it out. If your interested in joining this fine group, contacted me for more info. lakers@sprynet.com

08/15/02

How to rough in a Laker hull in a weekend out of foam and 1/8 paneling. Full plans on the way.

07/01/02

Visit the Lumber Yard web site. Lost of good information, place to buy all differant kinds of woods for your project, along with wood kits too.

www.dlumberyard.com

06/22/02

At this about 8 months now, and the boat is about 1/2 complete.  She slid the slips into 384 scale feet of water last Friday at the local Super 8 pool. 

04/15/02

Bearco Model Marine has fittings avalible and posted on her web site.

www.bearcomodelmarine.com

01/25/02

Bearco model Marine has just came out with a unique clock with company colored stacks.

01/07/02

Ken Larsen, currently constructing an HO scale model of a steel mill, complete with blast furnaces and, yes, an ore boat. Make sure you check his web site out.

http://www.trainweb.org/ironrail/oreboat.html

12/30/01

My Big Fitz finally after 3 years gets a paint job. 

12/28/01

Our Museum now has a whole fleet added, the Inland Seas Transportation Corporation. Scott Tomlinson with his three RC Lakers and a great web site to go with it!!

12/10/01

Bearco Model Marine is at it again.

11/29/01

Bearco Model marine is now selling the classic 

Lindberg Diesel Tug.

11/23/01

December 2nd - Saturday - Annual Marine Memorabilia Mart at Harbor Hill Marina Clubhouse. Look for it Next year.

11/10/01

Bearco Marine Models has developed 2 kits for less then $25. "The Museum Series" of kits with instructions and color schemes to make the different ships.