If you live in Florida (as I do) these are the model events I know of so far for the year. If you want to plan ahead.
Feb 4 - SF Toy Soldier Club - Fort Lauderdale
March 1 - Pelikan Model Club - Tampa
April 15 - Flight 19 - West Palm Beach.
May 6 - Southlandz - Largo - Tampa area.
June 24 - PAMS - Lakeland
October 13-15 - Modelpalooza - Kissimmee
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