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Since
I live in Florida, these are so I can check up on events and see
what's going on locally in my state.
Traditionally,
model clubs usually do model shows and events of some kind, usually
once a year. Over the years, many of us have gotten to know each
other as modelers, even if we only see each other in person maybe
once or twice a year.
The events are more of a get together to
talk about and enjoy the hobby, though there can be some friendly
competitiveness.
I've
been to shows in Tampa, Cocoa, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano, West
Palm Beach, Ocala, Miami and many others closer to my home. I've
been to three National IPMS events. Once in Miami, and twice in
Orlando.
I
encourage you to visit a show. Even if you don't build, or have
a model to enter in the event, go as a guest or just as a spectator.
You will be amazed at the scale models you will see.
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Scale
model clubs, groups, and events in Florida.
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- Caloosa Trains and Hobbies - Cape Coral (Miami) - Full line hobby shop but mostly train stuff. Models, supplies, paints, etc.
- Goat Hobbies - Davie (south of Fort Lauderdale) - Mainly R/C but they do carry Tamiya paints.
- Hobby Glades - Sunrise (south west of Fort Lauderdale) - Mainly R/C but they do carry Tamiya paints.
- Hurricane Hobbies - Jacksonville - Full line hobby shop. Models, supplies, paints, etc.
- K & K Hobby Shop - Port Charlotte - Full line hobby shop. Models, supplies, paints, etc.
- Robs Hobby World - Ocala - Full line hobby shop.
- Tates
Comics - Lauderhill (west Fort Lauderdale) - They
carry Bandai / Anime model kits, as well as other Asian model companies. Scifi models and more. Asian treats, and Asian anime
figures. A very large selection of prebuilt and prepainted
figures. Antique toys. Also comic books of course. There is also a gaming
store next door that carries Warhammer model kits, figures,
miniatures and paints.
- Micro
Macro Mundi - West Miami - A factory Tamiya dealer
and carries their paints and kits, but also carries models
from Revell, Round2, and a few others. Many G scale train
accessories.
- Pro Tech - Palm Bay - Model car metal parts, engine detail parts, made here in Florida!
- Shoreline Hobby - South of Ocala - Various model kits.
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