Headlines for 2004

12/31/04 

 Freshwater Models is start a great line of fittings for Great Lake HO boats. These Wetmore fittings are just the first of many unique, high quality products coming from Freshwater Models.

12/31/04 

 MEMBERS I'm currently going through the members page, I still have much to do on it, but would like to ask you to check it out. Please email me any additions a or changes so I may add them. Thanks.

12/31/04 

 To date the best model I've seen, Gunnters Lomie A. Burton Some outstanding craftsmanship to say the least. The scope of this model at 6 feet long is unbelievable.

12/24/04 

 Gineste from Brazil, yes Brazil, adds some more photos of his Samuel Risley. It's difficult for Gineste to speak English, so not much feed back from him, but I think his skills as a modeler speaks for itself. Just a great model.

12/24/04 

 Alan Hinchmens  Vacationland gets an upper deck together, he places the print cut out of the upper structure on the model. You can really get an idea of how sharp this project of his is going to look!!

12/24/04 

 Happy Holidays everyone, hope Santa brings you many gifts full of boat stuff!!!

12/12/04 

 Jeff G's Armco hull is near completion, yes Alan Hinchmen somehow finds the time to build this hull for Jeff while plugging away at his Vacationland.

12/12/04 

 Alan Hinchmens  Vacationland gets an upper deck and her running gear installed. Moving along rather quickly, should have no problem getting her done for spring at this pace.

12/11/04 

 I put together a basic discussion board to make things easier. The one I've been using are nice, but to much for what we really need. Hope you enjoy it, and again thanks for all your support.    

11/27/04 

 Jeff G's Armco has been started. Alan Hinchman is building the hull for him with Jeff finish the rest. This should be a great model.

11/27/04 

 Scott Tomlinson and Alan Hinchman both update there large projects. Both have there hulls nearlly completed ready for paint. Scotts 11.5 foot Tregurtha and Alan's Vacationland are going to be some fine boats!!

11/27/04 

 Brian Perrault used a little ingenuity and took a Revel kit and built this Mackinaw ferry. It's fully RC with jet drives!! Going to fun to run this fine model around!

11/27/04 

 Dan Sullivan puts together a wonderful model of the Denis Sullivan. He put together a great story about this model of his, and how it is a big part of his life. Thanks for sharing it with us Dan, real nice!!

11/22/04 

 Well this is a first for me, never seen someone take a tug and do a conversion quit like Charles Bryan did. What a great and unique idea, and she's coming out real nice. Great work Charles!!!

11/22/04 

  Freshwater Models introduces his latest creation. Waterman C14 in 1:8 scale What a great idea making these classic outboard motors. I know a few gentlemen in Michigan who collect these old outboards, very interesting to see how they used to do things. With a little "engenuity"...hehe... they were able to keep things very simple.

11/10/04  It's our 4th birthday today!!

 In honor of the Edmund Fitzgerald and her crew and the Great Lakes Modeling Associations 4th birthday. I had no idea starting this group would be taking us the places it has, thanks everyone !!!

11/05/04

 On board the U.S.C.G.C. Hollyhock !! Capt. Michael T. McBrady of the Hollyhock inviting us to his ship for our November meeting and a tour! What a great experience! A big salute to the Captain and his crew!!

11/02/04

 Took a weeks vacation to build boats, was real nice. Much of the detail is done on my G Tug. Detailing and painting my Belle River. Finish fiberglassing my Fitzgerald and just about ready for painting. Felt real good to get so much done!!

10/18/04

 Bought the 1/8th styrene for my Barge, so I couldn't resist roughing in the hull. This should be fun operating this tug barge combination Melissa Lynn .

10/13/04

 I get the Deckhouse roughed in ready for detailing on my Melissa Lynn . Looking good, love these old tugs. Going to build a 300 ft barge for her also.

10/08/04

 We all had a great time, it was good getting into the swing of things again. Talked about our winter projects, future plans and meeting our new members!!!!

10/05/04

 I start my latest project the Melissa Lynn a modified Revell 1/87 New York Fireboat. Go o have twin screws and modeled after the John Purvise Tug of 1919. Should be on great tug!!

10/01/04

 Al Read shows off his Imperial Toronto, real nice boat! The tankers of the Great Lakes are some of the more interesting boats to sail the Lakes!

09/29/04

 Charles A. Bryan displays his early 20th century HO train layout. I really enjoy these old boats, "Rabbits and Lumber Hookers" Charles has a nice display going here!!

09/21/04

 Alan Hinchman is at flank speed with his Vacationland. Updates of his hulls he has made. Can't wait to see this one in action!!!

09/21/04

 Our October 7th meeting is gearing up! We plan to have demonstrations on working with styrene by Jeff Churill and Mike Ferguson, wood working by Ed Cook and Norm Hart. Everyone is welcome to join us!!!!

09/21/04

 We make the Port Huron paper again! Going to be some time before we get our pond and Maritime Institute, still some exciting words to say the least, from Paul Maxwell "Acheson Ventures Rep." . Full story here. 

09/16/04

 Steve Peterson is starting his first model by building the Edmund Fitzgerald, much the same as I did. Should have some pictures posted from Steve soon.

09/16/04

 Alan Hinchman casts his first fiberglass hull in building his Vacationland. This was the ferry that ran between the Straits of Mackinaw, just before the Mackinaw Bridge. This should be one great model!!

09/15/04

 My visit to the Detroit Historical Society. Models Walk On The Water and Frank E. Kirby. Nice museum, but they could have done a lot more for the shipping industry. However they may be leaving that to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

09/14/04

 At the 2004 Port Huron Great Lakes Regatta. Alen Hinchmans J.L. Block , and Jeff Churills Belle River collide.  By Mike Ferguson    6.0 Mb

09/13/04

Dave Benedets large collection of plans, mainly Canadian boats, but U.S. boats as well. This is a revised list so check it out!!  

09/11/04

Jeff G. puts our museum at 100 models !!! This young guys first scratch built model. I thought it appropriate since this is what this websites all about, helping others. Thank you everyone for giving Jeff a hand. Keep up the good work Jeff. Thank you everyone for sharing and making this a great website!!

09/11/04

Garrett LaFrance and his great shot of his Algobear on Lake Erie. What a shot! This has to be one nice boat to run with lights and all!!

09/11/04

Gineste from Brazil with his Samuel Risley . Considering he built this almost entirely from photos, I think he did an outstanding job!

09/02/04

G.L.N.S. Newsletter for the September is up. We hope to have more videos up and running soon, so some of the links will not work.

09/01/04

Here is some of the best news to come around in a long time! Alan Hinchman will be manufacturing 1/16 scale Laker Hulls at very affordable prices. Some very exciting news for this hobby of ours. Read more:

09/01/04

Kevin Williams adds a modern Salty Virginia A. typically seen on the lakes. Another good looking model! Lets see Kevin is now up to12 models of his in the G.L.M.A. museum, largest fleet to date!!! He also opens our 9th Museum pushing 96 models !!!!!

09/01/04

Jeff G. adds his La Salle Mackinaw Ferry boat from Star Line cruises. Alan Hinchman put the hull together with Jeff finishing everything else. Looking good!

09/01/04

New message Board is up and running! In an effort to get activity to the board please post any question regarding modeling our the G.L.M.A. to the board. It's a very useful tool, I just hope we can get some activity going. Thanks!

08/31/04

Some research tips by Brendon Baillod of Great Lakes Shipwreck Research. Brendon has a very helpful website, and great tips on researching your projects. A MUST READ!! Research Methods & Photography Research Thanks Brendon!!!! Also an article "Getting Started" by myself.

08/27/04

A few Tug get some updates: Scott Tomlinson's Paula Ann pushing a Sylvan barge. My G Tug Michigan Deckhouse nearing completion.

08/24/04

Jeff G. adds his first success in Rc modeling with his Lindberg Tug Lindy B.. Your off to a good start Jeff, keep it up!!! Also adds his Revell Fieboat Sparky R. Laurence!!

08/24/04

Kevin Williams adds his fictional Lake Point Comfort. Nice story behind this latest creation of Kevin's. I must say I do like the color scheme.

08/15/04

A few great looking boats from the old Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transportation Co. South Chicago Route.

08/15/04

G.L.N.S. attends Michigan Scale Model Boat Clubs Fun Run in Canton Michigan. This is the sight of the Great Lakes Regatta in 2005. Very nice place to hold a regatta !!! Great to see so many modelers together!!

08/14/04

Esther of Bearco Model Marine shows you how to get a great paint job by using spray can. It's a simple and cheap way to get a professional looking model. Thanks Esther.

08/14/04

Some great news from Esther at Bearco Model Marine. She's has there 1/87 pilot house available now. She's currently working on a Self-unloaded Boom Kit. She has several prototype and is hoping to have the kit available soon.

08/10/04

Once again I'd like to ask if you have anything to contribute to the G.L.M.A. website, I would greatly appreciate it, and I'm sure many other would to. Pictures, a short article, tips, tools experiences whatever I'd be glad to post it up. Just drop me an email: lakers@sprynet.com   Thanks a bunch !!!!!!!!

08/09/04

Alan Hinchman updates his Speer and adds his Joseph L. Block to the museum. Some really cool shots of his boats in the Lake. Edger B. Speer    Joseph L. Block

08/04/04

Kevin Williams adds yet another two boats to his fleet. The beautiful Seaway Queen and Frontenac.

08/04/04

Hull Displacement Calculator. This is the latest version using Block Coefficients. Easy way to calculate how much ballast you need for your model.

08/02/04

Dave Benedets large collection of plans, mainly Canadian boats, but U.S. boats as well. Dave also has photos and plans not listed, you may email him to see if he can help you find what your looking for.  

07/30/04

The start of Fleet Colors. A list of the best paints that match your project. If you have a suggestion, drop me an email !!

07/24/04

Russ Mamere add his latest work: Courtney Burton, Edmund Fiztgerald and Virginia Mamere. Very nice boats Russ!! Russ opens our 8th museum, push us closer to 100 boats on our museum, WOW!!

07/23/04

You may have seen Reiche Gunter's website Custom Scale Models It's nice to show case 3 of his Tugs in our museum. Love them Fish Tugs.

07/16/04

Kevin Williams adds two new boats. An old garage sale find Salty American Scout, and one of his classic designs the Harbor Mariner.

07/09/04

Bob Schaar adds his S. T. Crapo to our Museum. It's nice to finally see a model of her. Looking good Bob!

06/30/04

Photos posted of the regatta. Thank you Mike Ferguson - Scott Tomlinson - Jim Clark for the great shots. Gallery 1    Gallery 2    Gallery 3

06/15/04

Newsletter up for our Our first annual Port Huron Great Lakes Regatta.

More here:

06/09/04

Our first annual Port Huron Great Lakes Regatta was a big hit. Result Posted........Images to follow........Read Article in Port Huron Times Herald.....

More here:

05/23/04

Things coming together as we work hard to put this model show on. We managed to get the frame work together for the pond. Going to be a good day for model boats and Great Lakes enthusiasts.

04/14/04

I would like to introduce a fellow by the name of Gunter Reiche, he is a professional and precision modeler. This gentlemen is nothing short of a perfectionist. Attending a world renowned model company, CHR Stuhrmann in Germany, where he did a four year apprenticeship. Now running his shop out of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin !!!!!!

www.greatlakesmodeling.com/customscalemodels.html

04/01/04

Mike Ferguson finally completes his Stewart J. Cort !!! Detail like this is not seen to often !!! What an outstanding job !!!!

03/04/04

" This is to be a model boat show, not just a scale competition." Information on the Regatta gets updated.   More here:

03/26/04

Loyal Hanna Dockyard is a great source for many modeling ship needs. They have one of the most extensive collection of parts for your project. Not to mention good people and good service !!! www.loyalhannadockyard.com

03/22/03

The Footers get updated. Scott Tomlinson Paul R.Tregurtha almost read for fiberglassing. Alen Hinchmen paints his Edgar B. Speer. Myself have installed the drives and Ballast system on my Belle River.

03/21/04

Neil Walsh updates his Pineglen. This is his first Lakers model. She's looking pretty god Neil.

03/04/04

The Great Lakes Nautical Society and Great Lakes Modeling Association get interview by local paper. New plans are drawn up for our pond in Port Huron. 

Get the stories here.

03/02/04

Dave Amstutz finishes his Champion Tug. Nice work Dave, love those old Tugs !!!

02/28/04

Alen Hinchman is hard at work on his Speer. Updates show his running gear and spar deck attached.

02/26/04

Alen Hinchman is hard at work on his Speer. Updates show his fiberglassing, bow thruster and inner components for batteries and radio gear.

02/20/04

Joe Komjathy of Northern Michigan displays his work on an early 1900s freighter the Amasa Stone. Sure to be a work of art when he's completed.

02/15/04

I know this is a hobby, and you should enjoy your hobby, otherwise what's the point in doing them. I have to admit this last month and a half have really testes my love for this hobby. The smallest thing over looked can turn into big problems.    1    2

02/01/04

The last 3 weeks I have been caught up in rework on both my Edmund Fitzgerald and Belle River. An incorrectly mixed batch of epoxy had to be scraped off both boats. You can imagine what it was to deal with a layer of hard gum over a 24 foot by 7.5 inch surface. All is well now and making progress on both boats !!!!! Updates coming soon!!!!!!

02/01/04

Esther Beris of Bearco Model Marine puts together another great custom model together for a customer, the City of Milwaukee Ester runs one of only a few of shops that specialize in Great Lake vessel models. Thank you Esther for your hard work !!!!

02/01/04

Alen Hinchman is hard at work/play building his next addition to his fleet, the Edgar B. Speer in 1/96 scale. No small task considering it's 10.5 feet long !!!! What a boat that will be !!!

01/07/04

Finally my Fitzgerald is starting to look like her old self again. Finally the hull is back together and the spar deck is being attached. Despite this major set back, I'm happy knowing she will be a better boat when she's done.

01/04/04

Robert Gesting adds his beautiful tug of the US Army Corps of Engineers tug WHITEFISH BAY. It's a nice size model with some good craftsmanship and detail !! Nice job Robert !!!

01/04/04

Neil Walshe starts his first Laker model building the Paterson. I would have to say your off to a good start Neil !!! Keep us posted on your construction !!!

01/04/04

Tom Tomlinson gets his Cliffs Victory finished !! He is another first time Laker modeler and did an outstanding job. I feel he should be a inspiration to all you new modelers looking to build a Laker of you own. Great work Tom !!