Whaleback freighters like the John Ericsson plied the shipping lanes of the Great Lakes starting in the 1890s. Great Lakes Freighter Wood and PVC Model Ship Kit by Dumas TUGBOAT and CARGO SHIP KITS Modeled after a 350' bulk carrier, our 1/96th semi-scale model of a Great Lakes Style Freighter make a beautiful representation of the famous freighters. Save great lakes freighter model kit to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. The hull and superstructure is constructed of highly conformable die cut expanded PVC over die cut plywood frames. These Great Lakes freighter models, created by Bob May, are extremely durable, detailed, and fun to build. Lake Freighter Minis is a kit that fills the void for a Great Lakes freighter model in today's market! C $159.66. This is large enough to show significant detail, but not so overwhelming in size that it … However, for the largest Great Lakes ore freighters, the 1/16" = 1' scale makes a model such as the "Edmund Fitzgerald" about 45" inches long. Modeled after a 350' bulk carrier, our 1/96th semi-scale model of a Great Lakes Style Freighter make a beautiful representation of the famous freighters. In February 2015 , Arthur M. Anderson became stuck and stranded in several feet of ice in Lake Erie near Conneaut Harbor, Ohio. Dumas 1264 1:96 46" Great Lakes Freighter Boat Kit. Email when back in stock Product Details. Paint them to model your favorite Freighter (a full color stack markings chart is included in kit) or color schemes are included for the Edmund Fitzgerald and 2 museum ships, the William Mather (Cleveland) and the Willis Boyer (Toledo). Dumas brings to life the Great Lakes Style Freighter, modeled after a 350' bulk carrier, the 1/96th semi-scale model makes a beautiful representation of the famous freighter. Overview. Brand New. A 375 foot ship, produces a model of nearly 47" long. From United States +C $62.27 shipping. C $259.28. It is unique among the three Great Lakes Fleet steamships in that it has a softer midsection that prohibits loading as much cargo as the others; roughly 1500 tons less. One of the largest mid west hobby shops, with over 10,000 sq feet. They are colored and laser printed on 100-pound cover stock paper. Type: Lake freighter Launched: June 7th 1958 Maiden Voyage: September 24th 1958 Out of Service: November 10th 1975 Registry Number: US 277437 Fate: Lost in storm November 10th 1975 with all 29 crew members Nicknames: Fitz, Mighty Fitz, Big Fitz, Pride of the American Side, Toledo Express, Titanic of the Great Lakes Yard Number: 301 Brand New. Great Lakes Hobby & Toy located in Sterling Heights Michigan. This design was thought to be more stable in the rough waters of the Great Lakes. 1/350 S.S. John Ericsson Whaleback Great Lakes Freighter 1940 - Resin Model Kit. 12 watchers. These kits are great for modeling the basic essential characteristic features of a classic Great Lakes Freighter. Buy It Now. The link to 46" Great Lakes Freighter Boat Kit has been copied Add to Wishlist. She was launched at Superior, Wisconsin in 1896. The hull and superstructure is constructed of highly conformable, die cut, expanded PVC over die cut plywood frames. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. + Shipping to: 98837.