SFMYC meet OCT.28 Boats on Parade

[Boatfox]

Just as a notice to people in the area....The SFMYC will be having a model boat display/free running day on Oct.28th. One of the model boat magazines will have someone there to take pictures for an upcoming article. Bring any and all boats that you want to. Anything goes. A display table would also be good as nothing to set them on at lake side.
I want to say be there by 9AM to set up. (probably a bit earlier if you want prime space) here is their site...but not updated very recently SFMYC (http://www.sfmyc.org/)
The promo for the event is HERE (http://www.sfmyc.org/Oct_28%20flyer.pdf)

[Kmot]

The flyer says the 8th and the website says the 28th.

[Kmot]

Sure does look like it would be fun to attend.

[patmat2350]

Definitely 10/28.
PM

[Aerominded]

I'll be there too! reminds me, I've got to call Ken V back! :) I'll probably bring "Orca", Springer and a sailboat...

C'mon up Kmot!!! :D

[Kmot]

Question about parking in the area. Last time I was up in SF and at the GG Park the parking situation was almost impossible. I am talking 20 years ago. I normally don't go anywhere near downtown SF when I am up north, but I took my sister there.

If you go to this event, where do you park? And how is it transporting your boats and tables and etc. to the pond? I have some disabilities and cannot consider a long haul from a block or two away.

[Aerominded]

on a normal day, if you get there early enough, (and it doesn't have to be at sunrise...) there is usually parking right there at the lake... you have to share with the folks who are ususally doing tai-chi there in the morning (I don't know if they are dangerous!) I can't think of the road names right now, (Fulton and 36th?) I will get a map but, you can get to the lake without having to drive through the park which is is hard to do on a Saturday... not sure what the crowd size will be for this event but I would guess at a minimum, there would be a 'loading zone' if the parking is bad

[Kmot]

Okay, thanks for the info!

[Aerominded]

Spoke with the event organizer last night about the upcoming show... He says there are 125+ boats signed up!!! Should be great!!! :)

[u163665]

Looks like a great event. I wish I could be there. Just the drive is a bit long. Then again, I work for an airline - so I could be there easily for a couple of hours. (No intentions of checking my boats as luggage though!)

KMOT - - if you are going to make the drive, could I send the Donzi and Prime Time with you?

[Kmot]

Then again, I work for an airline - so I could be there easily for a couple of hours.

Matt, seeing as how you can get a free ride worldwide, I am surprised you have not already flown to China to load up on some TianJie and Arkmodel boats!! :D

I was thinking of going up north, but there is a BBQ at the local flying field that the Valley Flyers is putting on so 5 miles versus 450 miles? Well........ :p

[Aerominded]

Well, what? :p :rolleyes: ;) :)

[keith S]

I would come down for this one.............but already made the 17 hour drive down from the Pacfic NW in Sept. for the tug event. :o ;) Maybe next time in a year or so. ;)

[patmat2350]

I'll send y'all a postcard from SF... assuming Northwest hasn't gone under in a week...
PM

[Aerominded]

Are you planning to bring any boats Pat or just a camera? :) Ken says the Springers will be out in force! :)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

[patmat2350]

Just a camera my friend, the Springer won't fit under the seat in front of me.
But I'll have lotsa family there, I'm a Bay Area Boy.

PM

[Aerominded]

I know how you feel about not wanting to check it! :eek: :cool:

Originally from the bay area- coming home then! :)

[thecontinental]

My dad is coming to visit me before then and I asked him to bring down the original Springer boat for display, so hopefully he remembers. If I'm not working I'll bring it by.

[Aerominded]

That would be cool! :) I'll bet a lot of folks would get a kick out of seeing Springer number 1!

[Ghost 2501]

pics please :)

lets see how shows are done stateside

[Aerominded]

Will-do, Ghost! :)

[thecontinental]

That would be cool! :) I'll bet a lot of folks would get a kick out of seeing Springer number 1!

I just talked to my dad, he doesn't think he'll be down in time :( I will have it though so I can post pictures at least. I don't even think it's finished, I think he and I both lost interest before it was done. My plan is though to finish it this winter and maybe bring it to a regatta this Spring :D

[Ghost 2501]

Will-do, Ghost! :)

thanks Aero, i look forward to the news and pics

[Boatfox]

Only 180 pictures to re size and sort through then I'll start posting up shots. I don't think I'll flood the forum with them all, just some highlights.

[Aerominded]

Same here Boatfox! :) I have a lot of picture 'processing' to do! ;)

[Kmot]

Only 180 pictures to re size and sort through then I'll start posting up shots. I don't think I'll flood the forum with them all, just some highlights.
At least 90 maybe? :D

[Boatfox]

OK...where to start. Maybe some of the steam yachts that were there.

[Boatfox]

Now maybe a couple of the small guys.

[Kmot]

Lovely steam yachts!!

[Boatfox]

Monterey fishing group was out in force. Here are a few of them.

[Boatfox]

Some woodies....I know you all want more pictures of the shiny furniture boats. ;)

[Boatfox]

What else...work boats..

[Boatfox]

Some tugs...

[Boatfox]

The war fleet was in force. No shots fired on the lake, but they did run around chasing the pleasure vessels.

[Boatfox]

Odd ball stuff.

[green-boat]

Looks like a good turn-out. A lot of great looking boats.

[Boatfox]

That's all for tonight. Let me know if you want to see more of anything and I'll try to upload more tomorrow evening.

[MILLERTIME]

Great pictures!
Thanks
Don M.

[Kmot]

Okay, I'm going next year!! http://www.fototime.com/11112A532C9A87A/orig.gifhttp://www.fototime.com/F922454113F3441/orig.gif

Is it always held in late October?

[Aerominded]

I told you you shouldda come up, Kmot!!! :p :p ;) :rolleyes: :)

This show was such a success that I'm sure it will happen again!

Super turnout of boats, a lot of information shared and a ton of interest from the general public! GREAT SHOW!!! :D

[der kapitan]

Well, I wondered why the forum was dead this weekend, and forgot about the big event. That happens when you are a downeaster, and there's an event out west---.

All the chickens were out of the henhouse, and in San Francisco---.

[Aerominded]

Hee hee, for sure! It was a great day to be running boats! :)

[toesup]

I wasnt there... :censored: though i was working on the new addition to the fleet :D

But i am gonna make a determined effort to be there next year!!!

Nice pics Boatfox... more please!

[fleetmaster]

Fantastic!I just love that floating furniture!!

[patmat2350]

You left out the fishing fleet and the Springer action!

PM

[jerryj98501]

Do you have any more pictures of the SF fishing boats? They are great looking and I would like to see more photos if available. Thank you, Jerry J

[Boatfox]

Sure thing..tonight furniture and fishing uploads. :)

[Aerominded]

Great meeting you at the show, Pat and Boatfox!!

Here are a few Montereys I caught!

[Aerominded]

Some more nice cruisers! :)

[Aerominded]

One guy brought several very large scale boats that had what were basically RC robots for crew who operated the boats!- Amazing on the water-

[Aerominded]

A good time was had by all!

[Aerominded]

We had fun! :)

[keith S]

Looks like another great turnout and weather for a model event in the City by the Bay :) ;) :D Thanks for the photos and can't wait to see more. Hey I recognize a few of those boats from previous trips! ;)

[jerryj98501]

Many thanks for the additional pictures. Will you have any activities during Thanksgiving weekend as we will be in the Pt. Richmond area to see our daughter and husband? Jerry J

[Aerominded]

I'll check the calendar! :)

[patmat2350]

Seen parked next to Spreckel's Lake

[Aerominded]

Too Cool! I wonder how many boats he can fit into the trunk? :)

[Kmot]

What did the bumper stickers say before they were photoshopped out? :D

[Boatfox]

LOL...here are the cars I saw at the lake side...Bettys.
The RC truck was used to launch a 1961 Chris Craft named "Coral Sea".

[Boatfox]

OK..more furniture...er uhm..pretty boat shots. I might be wrong on the names so forgive me ahead of time.

[Boatfox]

Fishing type boats....more detail shots. Many of the boats had animated Hicks hit/miss engines with sound effects. Couple of Hartman hulls, couple of others(forget the maker). Most put detail into the gurdies or winches in the back of the boats. Still a few full size montereys actually floating around S.F. and down south. Rich history of the fishing fleet.

[Kmot]

Wow, this show had everything!! :D

[Aerominded]

Nice photography Boatfox! That does it! Monterey is firmly on the build list! :D

[Boatfox]

KMOT...mentioned steam....so I give you steamers.

[Boatfox]

Few other odd ball pics that I enjoy.

[Boatfox]

Now if a boat builder takes care his vessel will serve him well. If one wanders and drifts while at sea chances are you will come up between a rock and a hard place.

This is what happens if you drift backwards into a very hard barge moored to the dock.

What irritates me is the guy didn't even apologise for it :censored: :censored: . At least no damage to the barge....happy sailing pal. LOL

[Aerominded]

"Captain Crunch" for sure! He sure did wreck his gel-coat! :eek:

Glad there was no damage to the barge!

[Kmot]

wow,wow,wow!!! I am overwhelmed! I had no idea this meet would be like this. Are these all boaters just from SF or did modelers come from around the country?

[toesup]

I'm sat here feeling quite ... well, humbled ... by the quality of the workmanship in the above pic's... :eek:
Makes my little efforts look like a right pigs ear :(

Looks like this 'meet' will be on our (yes, the wife went :eek: at the pic's too!) agenda for next year....

Thanks for the wonderfull pic's Boatfox

[steveciambrone]

Wow is right, I will go next year. What a turn out and high level of ship modeling.

Steve

[fleetmaster]

Just too cool

[Boatfox]

wow,wow,wow!!! I am overwhelmed! I had no idea this meet would be like this. Are these all boaters just from SF or did modelers come from around the country?
Mostly from the Bay Area...but some traveled for the event. At least we have pics to share.....makes me want a better camera. ;)

[Beez]

Great photos, thanks for posting them up. The detail on the fishing boats is incredible and the beautiful wood finish on some of the boats, very nice.

[patmat2350]

What did the bumper stickers say before they were photoshopped out? :D

Hah! Not going there. While I happened to agree with him, I wasn't going to open that political can of worms upon a fellow boater.

PM

[jerryj98501]

Thanks again for the shots of the Monterey Clipper models. I would like to know where they got the gurdies or did they scratch build them. I am working on a 40' troller at 1"=1'-0" scale and would like to contact or have them contact me at jbjulian@comcast.net . Thank you. Jerry J

[Aerominded]

I believe Ken Valk at Wet Goose Marine makes these in brass... :) you might contact him via his website... :)

http://www.wetgoose.com/

[Ghost 2501]

nice pics :)

[green-boat]

For a while I've wanted to get one of Hartmans fiberglass hulls of his Monterey Clipper. After seeing these clippers makes me want to get one even sooner. This also comes under the heading of having too many boats now to finish.

[Kmot]

I believe Ken Valk at Wet Goose Marine makes these in brass... :) you might contact him via his website... :)

http://www.wetgoose.com/
Wow! I sure am glad you posted this link. Beautiful fittings!

[Aerominded]

Ken brought some down to the show- excellent quality! :)

[patmat2350]

Hey Boatfox-
Did we meet at the show? It's hard for me to associate screen names with real people.

Pat Matthews

[Boatfox]

I don't think so....you must have seen the tugs running with barges...I have the gravel barge. Tall, glasses, goofy floppy hat. :)
I always seem to miss meeting someone.....I met another individual from the forum and I can't find his name now...LOL Still fun to talk to everyone though.

[der kapitan]

I don't think so....you must have seen the tugs running with barges...I have the gravel barge. Tall, glasses, goofy floppy hat. :)
I always seem to miss meeting someone.....I met another individual from the forum and I can't find his name now...LOL Still fun to talk to everyone though.

Hey Boatfox,

On the description of yourself, simply add a short beard and a big camera slung around the neck, and you've got Pat!

[patmat2350]

There's me with a not-so-big camera (don't ask about the incident involving my big camera and the Chesapeake Bay the weekend before).

I wonder if that's Boatfox in the background!

Pat M
on assignment for Ships in Scale
and hoping the competition doesn't get these pix off the web,
'cause they could've shown up too!

[Boatfox]

Yes we did meet, and yes to the left is me...body english helps with fancy tug manuevers. LOL

[thecontinental]

OK..more furniture...er uhm..pretty boat shots. I might be wrong on the names so forgive me ahead of time.

Does anyone know anything more about "Reflections"? I saw the boat at the meet but I didn't think to find out what model it was or any way to find out about the real life versions of it.

[green-boat]

Does anybody know if the blocks on the Monterey Clipper are scratch built or who sells them.

[patmat2350]

Talk to Ken at Wet Goose, link above.

Pat M

[Aerominded]

Yep, I'm pretty sure Ken built "Reflections" and makes the blocks too! :)

[green-boat]

The reason I asked is that I didn't see them on Ken's site.

[patmat2350]

Give him a call or a note, tell him I said he needs to update that site!
He was also displaying a number of other items, like a new line of lines.

Pat M

[green-boat]

Will do, thanks Pat.

[Boatfox]

Someone e-mailed me about the motors in super detail. Here are all the pics of the persons work, but I didn't see his name anywhere. Third or fourth time I've seen his display though so I am hoping someone knows the builder, and his info.

[Kmot]

Well, I know where the engines come from. I have several myself. Liberty Classics:

http://www.libertyclassics.com/Pages/Enginesmain.asp

[jerryj98501]

When I was at Harbor Freight Tools last week they had a whole end wall with nice engine models similar to the photos. Jerry J