Mike and Dave are in "Stay Home" mode like the rest of the world.   In this episode, after breaking down a couple of bourbons, they dig a bit deeper into the listener mail, and discuss their experiences with the changes that have taken place in the world of scale modeling in the last couple of decades.

We recently received an advanced copy of the M72 Gabriel in 1/48 scale from Moscato Hobby Models. Anthony did an inbox review of this fantastic looking kit.    

G'day Benchers!  We are recording this in lockdown here in Oz, and as such it is against the current rules to have more than two people in the house who don’t normally live here so Julian is coming in via a hook-up.  So we are chatting about what we are doing in this strange and historic time.

As well as that we have our usual whats new in the modelling

world and of course mail call.

Welcome to Episode 43 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #1 Giveaway! Winner is Gordon Sorensen *************************************** LATEST NEWS NorEastcon 49 delayed – New Dates October 2-3, 2020! https://www.facebook.com/Noreastcon49/ Mecha Showdown 2020 has been postponed – date TBA. *************************************** MAILBAG Super Sanding Single Giveaway winner:  Chad […]

G'day Benchers!  We have Julian back in the studio!  Also this is the start of our new weekly schedule as we do our little bit to help you out in these very trying times of pandemics and lockdowns. In this episode we are talking to Michael Baskette for the Scale Model Mojo podcast. 

 

As well as that we have our usual whats new in the modelling

world and of course mail call.

 

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Mike and Dave trying to keep their mojo and your's alive under the pressures of a global pandemic.   After the usual chatter about drinks, projects, and purchases, the guys lament the passing of Dave's compressor.  In the Episode 8 special segment, the guys discuss their experiences with the utilization of photo-etched detail parts in scale modeling.  Stay healthy listeners!

Reviewed by Stuart Return 2 Kit Form was nice enough to provide us with some samples of their canopy masking sets for various Valkyries from Macross.  The timing was perfect as I’m currently working on a 1/72 scale VF1. Since shooting the video, I put the masks on. They went on very easily with the […]

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode, “The dark art of decals” where we have a chat about how we do our decals, what has worked for us and also Ian explains how to use Tamiya extra thin glue to affix decals to you kit.   Unfortunately Julian is not with us as he has had a Covid-19 scare, but he is with us in spirit. 

 

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Welcome to Episode 42 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters! *************************************** LATEST NEWS Some more product reviews coming soon! Quincy Row Review Mr. Hobby Aqueous paint – coming soon Return 2 Kit Form VF-1 Valkyrie Masks in 1/48 and 1/72!   Moosaroo Cup 2 will happen, […]

After a beverage share, Mike and Dave tackle the listener mail since Episode 6.  The status of their respective builds  is reported, followed by opinions regarding the favorite and least favorite hobby announcements in recent weeks.  After a rundown of their latest acquisitions, Mike and Dave discuss their day at the 2020 IPMS Roscoe Turner Model Contest and Swap Meet held March 7th in Indianapolis, Indiana.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode, with Dave Ian and Julian, no fixed topic today just a rambling discussion about anything and everything.

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints. 

Welcome to Episode 41 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman ********* LATEST NEWS We have been busy…… Several new video reviews, etc. Moscato Hobby Models – Quincy Row Review https://scalemodelpodcast.com/review/smp-kit-review-1-mhm-1-72-quincy-row/ Super Stand Review https://scalemodelpodcast.com/review/super-stand-review/ The podcast is now available on Spotify You can also subscribe via email to new posts on the […]

After sorting out their respective libations, Mike and Dave tackle the listener mail since Ep.5.   Mike confesses his Mojo has been lacking in recent weeks due to life and other distractions.  Dave, however, has picked up the slack by diving into his Airfix Mig.  After discussing a few purchases made since last airing, Mike and Dave dive right into the special segment. Episode 6 special segment is a high level look at the current and past status of model kit manufacturing in the United States.

Moscato Hobby Models sent us a sample of one of their latest works.  The 1/72 Quincy Row is a fantastic resin kit of a very popular subject from the Macross universe.  Previously the only version of this was only in an old 1/144 kit. Anthony leads us through this review showing some of the amazing […]

G'day Benchers!  Dave is back from his travels around the world and tonight we hear all about his (mis)adventures!

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Here is a video review and photo gallery of the new Super Stand for Goodman Models Super Sanding Blocks.  (Anthony is a co-host and sponsor of this podcast).  These are created by Sean’s Custom Model Tools. Sean has created a great product that organizes your sanding blocks nicely. They are 3d printed from a hard […]

  Welcome to Episode 40 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Thanks to our latest Patreon supporter Kevin Kentner! We had a great live episode with David Goldfinch of On The Bench. Our thanks to IPMS Hamilton and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. We are extending the Super Sanding […]

As we roll into February, Mike and Dave share their chosen drink for the podcast, then catch you up on the current projects on their bench.  This is followed by what new things they have picked up since the last "What Broke your Wallet" segment.

After the updates the guys share a few listener mail comments, and then share a few comment about what they found most exciting among the new released announces at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
 
The Episode 5 special segment is titled "Tools of the Trade".  Mike and Dave discuss a few of their favorite and most utilized tools in their respective arsenals.

In closing, a few "shout outs" are give to those who have made an impression on them over the last few weeks.

Tools of the Trade:

Mike's Selections:
1) The "Opti-Visor": https://doneganoptical.com/product/optivisor/
2) Waldron Punch & Die Set: https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/search.cgi?terms2=_Waldron_Accessories_
3) Homemade CA Glue Applicator (See and image in our Facebook Episode 5 Gallery)

Dave's Selections
1) God Hand Nippers: https://www.usagundamstore.com/collections/god-hands-tools/products/spn-120-ultimate-nipper
2) Flex-i-file Sanding Tool: https://www.flex-i-file.com/flex-i-file.php
3) Trumpeter Seam Scraper: https://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tsm/tsm9969.htm

Episode 5 "Shout Outs"

USA Gundam Store: https://www.usagundamstore.com/

2020 NorthwWest Scale Modeler's Show: https://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/4846/2020-northwest-scale-modelers-show

On The Bench Podcast: https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/

Here are all the pictures from this years Moosaroo Cup.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of “On the bench”.  We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats' new in the modelling world. In this episode we have Robert back to talk about the good the bad and the ugly of the worlds kit manufacturers.  

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.