Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Started by LewZ
12 replies 22 likes Last activity: 3 years ago
#13

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Thank you. We’re in Naples for three months so your sails are a click too far north for me to attend.
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#12

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Lake Seminole Park, about mid way between Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Try http://ssmbc-fl.org
Lew
https://www.RCFlorida.org/lmb
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#10

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Thanks Lew,
I thought is was just my eyes...😁
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#8

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Could not see much. Pic is too small. Lew
https://www.RCFlorida.org/lmb
#7

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Blow up this photo on your screen. You will observe a crocodilian being very careful. Does not want to mess with the 105 recoilless on the bow or the 37mm on the aft deck. Probably too maneuverable for the torpedoes. That boat has a date of anywhere from 1948 -1965 it is currently third on the list for re-motor and shafting. One of my favorites though.
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#6

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Actually there are a few guys that "sail" there several times a week. I remember in the 1970's they had the AMYA southeast regatta there, well over 30 sailboats (M - 50/800) including some from the UK.

Lew
https://www.RCFlorida.org/lmb
#5

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

In the almost 50 years I have been sailing there, never had nor heard about gator attacks on boats at this pond! Every once in a while we do see a gator or two swimming around, mostly 6 foot or less.

As to the two models, yes, they are the old Sterlings, Missouri and American Scout. They are recent builds, past few years. Jim, the builder searched and found them (separately) as he wanted the classic challenge. There are close-up photos on the http://ssmbc-fl.org site.
L

Lew
https://www.RCFlorida.org/lmb
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#4

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Hi Lew,

It looks a great pool for sailing scale power models. Maybe not so good for sail boats - especially those with long keels!!

Dr John F. Leeds and Bradford MBC 😁😁😁
#3

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Very nice Lew. Is that American Scout and Missouri, both Sterling's? Great looking spot.
#2

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

FLORIDA ????
Ya ever loose a boat to a gator ?
Don’t get stressed, CAUSE IT !
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#1

Scale Model Boat Meet (Florida, U.S.A.)

Reported that we had a nice model boat meet on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Unfortunately, Covid has taken over our lives for a bit. However, I will share a photo from Sunday that shows our "wind break" that protects us from about 80% of the wind on the pond. Kind of scenic!

Lew
https://www.RCFlorida.org/lmb
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