DECEMBER - 2005

NEW PRODUCTS

We are pleased to announce the purchase of the entire Plans Collection formerly held by Photomarine Archives.  This collection numbers nearly 400 sets of Plans.  Contained within the collection are a number of plans for USN & U.S.C.G. Ships.  In addition, there are also new Plans for the Canadian Coast Guard, NOAH (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Research Ships and Pacific Fishing Fleet Ships.  We are inthe process of listing the entire line, and within a few weeks, all will be up on the website.  If there is a particular Ship you are interested in, and hope might be available, please contact us and we will let you know right away.

While on the subject of Plans, we are additionally adding dozens of new Plans to the website weekly, so be sure to check back regularly.

The past month has been busy for the addition of other product lines as well.  One of them being "Osborne Models of Canada".  These are high quality, wood kits for electric power and are of various famous raceboats of the past.  Pictures, Pricing and additional information will be posted to the website in the next few days. 

CALLING ALL S-BOAT FANS !!!

Loyalhanna Dockyard has made arrangements to import a line of 1/32 S-Boat Accessory Kits from Germany.  At the moment there is a Deck, Deck Fittings Kit, Weapons Set, Shafts, Rudders, Struts Sets etc.  More sets are in the works and should be completed in the next few months.  The marriage of these products with the Hull and Plans already available gives us a true semi-kit that is not far from a complete kit.  Please Contact Don for further information if this is of interest to you.

ADDITIONS

We have added more Figures and Fittings to the Website and Catalog.  Both categories will continue to grow as we find new sources.

Loyalhanna Dockyard's Catalog has again been updated.  It is at the Printers now.  This latest version has increased to over 600 pages.  Every section of the current catalog has been rebuilt and additional sections have been added.  This latest 2-Volume Set is not to be missed so don't forget to order yours today. 

For many of us, most notable thise in the north, the building season is now in full swing.  One of the key ingredients to a successful project is having the proper glue for each and every task.  With this in mind, we have created a "Superglue Assortment Pack" which is now on a special Christmas Sale.  This Pack Includes:  Thin, Medium, Thick, Plastic and Rubber Toughened formulations.  All for just $ 11.00 plus S & H. Hurry up and buy yours today as quantities are limited and the sale ends when the supply is exhausted. 

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Please don't forget Gift Certificates are available for Loyalhanna Dockyard/Taubman Plans.  Purchase any amount(s) you need for a great gift.

DELAYING A MONTH

A few of our readers that have been closely following our Westbourne Project have asked us to slow down while they catch up.  This is actually a lucky break for us as Don has been so busy with the purchase of Photomarine Archives he has not had the time to spend at the work bench.  As one of the prime goals of this newsletter is to help educate we felt it only fair to at least provide a "Helpful Hint" section here. 

HELPFUL HINT

While Don was straining his brain to think of a useful hint a call came in from a customer who was very frustrated trying to solder the leads from the motor noise suppression capacitors to the motor case.  Nothing was working for him and in the end he had applied so much heat that the end bell started to melt.  (Plastic Endbell).  Luckily, the motor was not ruined but he still did not have a good solder joint.  So the question was, how does he make the connection he needs without wrecking the motor?  There are at least 2 ways that I know of.  The easiest, cleanest and most straight forward method is to trap the capacitor lead under the head of one of the mounting bolts.  this is assuming the mounting bolt is metal and that it threads into the metal part of the motor case.  Another less elegant method is to put a hose clamp or metal band around the body of the motor and then clamp the band around the motor body.  Trap the capacitor lead between the band and a bare spot (paint/anodization removed) on the motor case and you have your connection.  In the case of either of these techniques check the connection occasionally to make sure nothing has vibrated loose.  Hope this helps.

TRADE SHOWS

Once again the WRAM Show is coming up fast.  For those who live around or travel to White Plains, NY, the dates of the show this year is:  February 24, 25, & 26 2006.  We will again have a booth and look forward to seeing as many people as possible.  For additional information:  Visit:  WRAM SHOW

In Closing - Renee, Don, Stealth (The Loyalhanna Dockyard Dog), and Boo (The Loyalhanna Dockyard Black Cat), would like to wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas/ Happy Hanukkah and a very Happy New Year. 

Don and Renee

Loyalhanna Dockyard

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