Headlines for 2007

12/31/07    G.L.M.A.

 Frederick Watson did a nice job on his model of the car ferry City of Algonac. Wouldn't mind building one of these myself!! Nice work Frederick!!!

11/14/07    G.L.M.A.

 The owner of Trains & Things Hobbies in Traverse City built this model. Albert D. Nelson Happens to be in the Store front window.  Laker model is the Sylvan kit next to the Ore Dock kit made by Cornerstone .

11/08/07    G.L.M.A.

 Kevin Williams adds his new model of an "Old School Salty" the Atlantic Venture. Very nice! He also updates his model of the Maria. and Northern Trader. Adding boot topping to both models. Sharp!!!

10/31/07    G.L.M.A.

 Plans from two well know magazines from the 1940's. Two very nice models of a traditional Laker and a very popular Whaleback!! Plans from Popular Mechanics and Modern Mechanics.

10/15/07    G.L.M.A.

 Finally getting back into things!!! I updated some very cool plans that you may download!! Check it out!!

04/14/07    G.L.M.A.

 Kevin Williams puts together a nice looking package freighter from the 1960's. Again another great looking model by Kevin. That makes #17. Wow...

04/14/07    G.L.M.A.

 Russ Mamere builds the Ernest T. Weir  she was built in Lorain Ohio in 1953. Very shape model. Nice to see these boats in there original colors!!!!

03/18/07    G.L.M.A.

 Dale Rex adds his 1:24 scale model of the tug Progress. Nice large model, looks great!! Build shots to follow!!

02/18/07    G.L.M.A.

 Fleet Colors are updated in the Database!!! Finally found a working solution to what's proved to be a major project over the years. Sounds simple enough, bring accurate Fleet colors to you. I'm simply matching up readily available Hobby Enamel that surprisingly match with a great deal of accuracy. Please if you have any suggests or information reg this list, drop me an email!!! laker301@comcast.net

02/01/07    G.L.M.A.

 Bringing back this fun little challenge! Try and guess what's not right about the boat posted in the Message Board!! What's Not Right ??? This photo was take by Scott Tomlinson and photoshoped by Jeff Churill.

01/24/07    G.L.M.A.

 New Message Board is finally up and running. One I can stick with. Still have a bit of tweaking to do. So feel free to login and post away!!  Note the Avatars have many images and stacks too!! Hope you find it useful!!!!