Old Updates

Jan 20, 2008
A new year and over 3 months since I last updated. Pathetic. How can I live with myself with so much time passing between updates?
I dunno, I just do. Lot's of stuff added this time around.

Everybody is waiting for the 280. Me too. I messed with the master and had to go grovel at Freds feet for forgiveness. Luckily I caught him in a good mood and he only beat me for a short while. Some changes are being made that will help the modeler and casting, while I work on the Photo etch. We are targetting May for release, but it will be tight!! It still looks great though! : )

We have decided on the next couple of kits to come, but I'm not saying anything until the 280 is out.
I have ordered paint from WEM and we will be the exclusive source for the Colourcoats Canadian Navy Grey.
We should have it in stock by the time the 280 is ready.

I have set up a page showing the cases we are now carrying. So far only 2 sizes, but more sizes are to come.
They have a long lead time, so be patient if we are out of stock.
We are also now carrying a line of pins and custom badges under the RCN Memorabilia page. I will add to the page as we get more items stocked. If you don't see what you want, ask, at the moment I only have a small sample of what's available.
The Gold braid badges are hand made and I can get any ship done. Unfortunately, it takes 8-10 weeks to be produced.
I also hope to stock the smaller work badges that are worn on jackets, but that will take time as stock becomes available.

A new item added in the kit accessory section, D-01 old style wooden jetty with small buildings, tanks and yard clutter!!

I will be at Torcan in Toronto in May and Fred will be at Capcon in Fredericton. I may be at the Rocky Mtn show in Calgary, but only if the 280 is ready and we will both be in Virginia this Summer for the IPMS Nat's. Don't forget to say hi if you see us at a show!!
Once the 280 is out, I will be getting some more decals out, so keep watching this space!!

More New Decals are available.
Deck anti-skid or Non-skid if you prefer, strips and pads for many scales and Navies.
Canadian Sea King decals for various scales as well.
Nabob and Puncher (along with all the RN CVEs) decals and planes to go with
the ISW Bogue (which we sell) in 1/350 are coming as soon as I get the instructions finished.

The Haida kit is now available for purchase and has sold well at the few shows I have been to recently. I expect to be at the Ajax Ontario show coming up in October and we had a presence at the Vancouver show this past weekend. A few review kits have been sent out and you will reviews on the popular model ship websites. I am in the process of building up a show model that won't be painted to show off the huge amount of PE that comes with the kit. Photos will be up as soon as I have it completed.
And finally on the Hiada, we have a Photo CD available that has hundreds
of indispensable detail pics to aid in the construction of the kit for $16 (PhotoCD page coming soon).

The US IPMS Nat's in LA, Aug 22-25 were great!! Met a lot of new people and saw some old friends.

The 280 Master has appeared on my doorstep and I have started the long process of inspecting and
prepping for Photoetch and instructions. All I can say at this point, is WOW!!! It looks awesome!!

And finally, we will soon be offering a few standard sizes of display cases for sale to fit our kits,
as well as the ability to order custom sizes. Watch for the new Case page in a few weeks.

July 29, 2007
Wow. It's been a long time!! My apologies for those waiting patiently.
I've been so busy it's amazing I remembered to eat!!

Well, new pages have been added to the Tips section and we'll soon be selling detailed ship Photo CD's!
New Decals are now up, with more coming in the next few days. Modern RN, Modern USN.

The Haida Photoetch is DONE!!! I have the first test shots in my hands and it's looking good!!!
I should have the full production run here by the end of the week and packaged in time to bring to the
US IPMS Nat's in LA Aug 22-25. Now I just have to finish up the instructions!!
The bad news is that even though it will be here ready to sell, I will be away having fun in
Halifax and at the Nat's for most of August! : ( : )

The 280 Master is on it's way to me for it's first inspection. The beginning of 2008 is looking good for that one
and maybe one or two others soon after!!

Apr 11, 2007
Okay, time for another update!! And we have some progress to report!!
The latest batch of decals is now available for sale! 1/96 and 1/192 USN WWII hull numbers and plane markings, 1/144 and 1/72 Grilse and Rainbow Sub decals (sail conversions are in the works, but will be a while) and 1/350 and 1/700 Hi Viz USN Shaded hull numbers.
Oberon Decals and Photo etch is finally here!! I will be sending sets out to all those who have patiently waited!
We are now carrying Commanders Models Ironshipwright kits that can be used to represent Canadian vessels!
See the kit page for details.

More decals, including the 1/350 RN set will be sent out shortly. Haida photoetch is in progress now that the Oberon came back in good order. The Iroquois master is progressing nicely, Fred tells me he is almost done!!! I can't wait to pour the rubber over that baby!
AND we will be ordering Canadian Shipside grey from White Ensign Colourcoats to be available when the Iroquois is!!!

Feb 7, 2007
Howdy all! A short progress report. Fred has moved house in Halifax and his workshop is almost back up and running again! Back to work on that 280 master!!! I finished up some decal artwork and sent off the first batch to Microscale for printing. I also finished my first test run for Etching. (well, okay my second test run, but this one should go much better!) Off to the Etcher is the PE for the Oberon and a couple of small pieces I wanted done. If that comes back the way it should, the photoetch for the Haida will be sent off.

I have updated the decal page again to show the large scale USN old and new stuff I am doing, the Modern RN set, Canadian Sea King and Non-Skid decals, all in various scales.

I also updated the photo pages with a few more model photos from fellow modelers and pics of models at the Maritime Museum of BC. Follow the flashing

signs!

Jan 18, 2007
Well, I suppose you're all getting pretty tired of that Christmas theme!! And it's a little late for HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Oh well, time for a new update. What's new? Well, Fred and I have managed to get through the Christmas Season safely and we are back to work on stuff. The stuff Fred is doing includes casting small parts and putting the finishing touches on the 280 master and the stuff I am doing is getting the company books in order and finishing up some decal artwork that has been sitting around for a while. I should be all done the decals in a week or so and then right back into getting the photoetch for the Haida finished!! After much grinding of teeth and chewing of cigars, I feel confidant that I have worked out all the areas that I have to fix.
The Haida kit is coming! I promise, says the man behind the curtain!! : )
BTW, did I mention that I have a job, kids, and a very understanding wife who likes to spend time with me?

Kootenay sales have been steady, thanks to all who have ordered and thanks for the kind comments. I have updated the decal page to
show the Canadian sub decals that I just sent to the printer. The Ojibwa decals have been sent also. I will send along to those who purchased a kit as soon as I have them in my hot little hands. Maybe 4-6 weeks? The other Sub decals are for Grilse and Rainbow! In both 1/144 and 1/72 scales! They will be available seperately for those who want to modify the Trumpeter and Revell Gato kits to look like the Canadian subs. They will also be available in an upgrade kit that will include the new sails in resin for both scales! Sails are being mastered now and they will be ready when they're ready. Remember, NO MORE DATES!! : )
I am finishing the artwork for RN decals, CDN Sea King decals, Non Skid walkway decals and some USN stuff that will sell really well down south!