Episodes
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The boys head North to check out Scale ACT. Listen in on all the fun and people that they met.
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out this episodes supporters
Specmod Models
https://www.specmodmodels.com
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected].
Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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Hello benchers!
Welcome to episode two hundred !
We dedicate this show to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for the ride and looking forward to your support for the next 200.
Cheers!
Dave, Ian and Julian.
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out the supporters of this episode
Stewart Rolfe Black Hat Models
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
Clayton Ockerby Workbench Hobbies
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgLsicP_a-d-nJ6EsZDx-Q
Lincoln Wright Paint on Plastic
https://www.paintonplastic.com/
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected] or leave us a voice message HERE
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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Episodes manquant?
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Julian is back and we find out what he got up to in the ROK.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.
For our next episode, the grand 200th, you to can join in the fun by leaving a voice mail message. Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/OTB200thEpisode
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out our good mate Stewart at Black Hat Models
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode it is just Dave and Ian holding down the fort while Julian is gallivanting around the world. But fear not! We have a great episode for you and talk to a wonderful model builder, Norman Long which we think you will find interesting.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune read the listener mail.
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out Normans Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565896127393
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode the guys try to explain the different types of glue that we use in modelling along with the ups and downs of each.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.
The boys are extremely interested to hear what you think we should do for our upcoming 200th episode....so put your thinking caps on and send us your suggestions.
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Wargame Miniatures
www.wargameminiatures.com.au
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this bonus episode Dave talks to the President of the ACT Scale Modellers’ Society, Peter Davis, about the upcoming ScaleACT 2024 model show. We chat about the exciting new changes to categories and awards for this years show as well as looking at the program for the weekend as well as what else there is to do in Canberra....and touch on what makes this show Australia's friendliest model show.
We will be there so come along and join in on the fun. For more information go to https://www.actsms.asn.au/scaleact-24
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Also we never miss an episode of Black Hat Models...go and check out this great youtube show.
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode we talk to the cool dudes from Bases By Bill.
The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced as well as listener mail.
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this extravaganza of an episode we share all the wonderful people that we spoke too at QMHE2024.
The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced.
The Mojo boys try to trash talk the Moosearoo cup so we slap them down!
Given how big this episode is we have added some time stamps to help you navigate through this mammoth three hour show.
Time stamps
0:09 Plastic Model Mojo Slap down!
0:13 Patreon Wheel of Fortune
0:23 Black Hat Scale Models
0:31 Hong Kong Models
0:38 Brisbane Display Painter Guild
0:44 SpecMod
0:54 Agustin Castillo
1.02 Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association
1.08 IPMS Queensland
1:16 SMS & Simon Holdsworth
1:30 Drake Collectables
1:40 Ben Flood
1:48 Manscale Models
2:01 Arms Corp Models
2:19 ABOM
2:25 DDA
2:34 Chris Sawby
2:44 Chris Becker
2:54 Brett Green
3:06 Paul Gloster
3:19 QMHE Director Davis Deryck
3:35 Wrap up
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Here is a list of the companies that we spoke too at QMHE
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
Specmod
https://www.specmodmodels.com/
Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association
https://www.facebook.com/RockhamptonScaleModellersAssociation/
Drake Collectables
https://thedrakeshop.com/
IPMS QLD
https://ipmsqld.org.au/
Manscale Models
https://www.manscalemodels.com.au/
Arms Corp Models
https://www.facebook.com/p/Arms-Corps-Models-100088350093154/
DDA
https://www.ddaus.com.au/home
Hong Kong Models
https://www.hk-models.com/hkm/
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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This is a special OTB episode on a new Modelling Organisation called “Modellers Without Borders”.
We interview Tim Holland, Dave Goldfinch, Christiaan O’Dea and Stephen Lee to get the inside knowledge on the who, why and hows that brought this organisation into being and what their plans are for the future.
This organisation was announced publicly at the end of the most recent IPMS USA Nationals, and raised a lot of buzz and questions from the modelling community.
So tune in to find out what it is all about.
For more information on Modellers Without Borders go to https://modellers.org/
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott, from the Scale Modellers Supply.
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out our mates from Detail and Scale.
https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode the boys chat to Rock Roszak of Detail and Scale fame.
We also start our new segment the “OTB Wheel of Fortune”….(well that is what we are calling it for the moment…if you have a better name write unto us) where all of our patreon members get the chance to win a very cool prize. We are heading to QMHE on the 17th and 18th of August…..come and join us!
https://qmhe.com/
We will be there so hope to see you too!
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out our mates from Detail and Scale
https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode Dave talks about his adventures in the U.S. and Japan.
Don't forget the Queensland Model and Hobby Expo August 17th - 18th. https://qmhe.com/
If you want to reach out to us send an email to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode the boys chat to Lincoln Wright who has some exciting news to announce!
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode the boys chat to Jeff Herne, the show chairman for NATS 2024 at Madison which is going to be running from the 17th of July to the 20th of July 2024. For more information check out the web page https://nats2024.com
We will be there so hope to see you too!
If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
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In this episode the boys chat with Chris Miller, the promotions officer for the Queensland Model and Hobby Exhibition which is going to be running on the 17th and 18th of August.
For more information check out the web page https://qmhe.com
We will be there so hope to see you too!
Lots of mail this episode and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
Don’t forget to support the sponsors the show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
And Chris from Inside the Armour
https://www.insidethearmour.com/
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In this episode the boys chat with renowned figure painter Ben Flood who talks about his painting process and the paints he uses. Check out his work here https://www.facebook.com/ben.flood.125
Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
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Episode 189 is up! In this episode the boys talk to Matthew Grice who has recently taken ownership of a studio scale model of the “Nostromo” spaceship from that iconic movie “Alien”.
You can follow the restoration on his FaceBook Nostromo studio scale model restoration
The model was originally built in 2015 by Germàn Impache of Italy and you can check out his work here.
We also have a chat with Peter Davis, the President of SCALEACT, who gives us the lowdown on what to expect at this years show….and it sounds like it is going to be a big one! Check it out here.
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This episode is dedicated to James Skiffins wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery!
As Dave approaches 60, it is time to consider planning for that one last trip to the great model show in the sky.
What is to become of the stash of kits and publications that you have gathered over a lifetime? The boys tackle this very subject.
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In breaking news we are excited to share the news from Andys Hobby HQ of the planned release of the 1/16 M113!
Dave called it and was on the money!
The boys mull this exciting news over as well as a second new M113 announced from AFV club of the Aussie M113A1 LRV in 1/35 scale.
We are living in THE golden age for sure!
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Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by three Aussie YouTubers to discuss the ins and outs of running a YouTube model channel
Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].
To find out more about our guests from this episode, check out their YouTube channels below:-
Greg https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleModelGeek
Clayton https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316
Stewart https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
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In this episode the boys chat with Chris from model airplane maker to talk about rewards results or efforts?
This is a great little discussion based on Chris’s latest blog which can be found at modelairplanemaker.com
The Possums wars a.k.a The battle of the backyard continues with the Possums 3 to Dave 0.
Ian gives an update on the 48 hour build which was a huge success. Julian gives us some bad news regarding the Moosearoo cup and we read your listener mail.
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