I'm 74,did lots of modeling as a kid. I'm a retired U of Mn mechanic. Life long motorhead and motorcyclist. Like to finish at least one big boat b4 I croak. Over the years had many drawings of sailing and war ships but never got around to do any. About a decade back bought plans of USS Alaska eventually decided too complex in detail. 4 or 5 yrs back decided on a Great Lakes Freighter. A workmate had served on the Edward Reyerson and got me interested in his favorite the Cliffs Victory. The only highly modified victory ship ever on the lakes that I know of. I made a carved foam hull covered with epoxy and glass but never got farther. My bikes get prepped for Spring by Christmas so Winter is open for fiddling. Web surfing last week found several rc Lakers including a Victory. So I'm here to try and get going on it. Thank you for letting me join, John Pierson-Champlin,Mn