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Welcome to Episode 025 and the one year anniversary of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Spencer Pollard joins us in the special episode and we discuss one of his most current Kit Box Essay's " STOP COMPETING WITH YOURSELF… If you are making modelling decisions based on your need for affirmation, you might not be alone... " We also have an important announcement regarding our one year annive...

Welcome to Episode 024 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Join us as we give a summary of what we are working on, touch on some news, answer the mail bag and give a quick tip/tool of the week.  In this exciting episode we include an Interview with Jeff Herne of Scale Colors taken at the 2021 IPMS Nation Convention in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada.  We address a few listener emails and have some witty banter...

Welcome to Episode 023 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Join us as we give a summary of what we are working on.  In this exciting episode we include an Interview with Andy Kline taken at the 2021 IPMS Nation Convention in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada.  We address a few listener emails and maybe share a sea story or two from Frilldo.  We at the Geeks hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with family and fr...

Welcome to Episode 022 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Join us as Nemo takes us deep into the discussion of basic construction.  In this exciting episode we will discuss how we deal with basics as well as some of our favorite techniques.  We get into some Geek news, address a few listener emails and maybe share a sea story or two. Fire up you favorite listening device, head on over to the bench and ST...

Welcome to Episode 021 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Can a discussion on photography go completely off the rails?  Yes they can and I hope you'll come along for the journey as in this episode, we have two very special guests join us for this discussion.  Not only do we discuss photography for social media but we take a little bit deeper dive into the world past that of the regular iPhone style...

Welcome to Episode 020 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  In this episode, Whitey poses the question, What was your worst kit, and have you ever Collinized "SMASHED THE HELL OUT OF' a kit before?   Just about every modeler out there has had a kit that has tested your patience.  Do us a favor, head on over to your bench turn up the volume and start building!! look forward    Oh, and when you get...

Welcome to Episode 019 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  In this exciting episode, Frilldo will lead us into one of the most controversial topics in scale modeling, Clear Coats; are they needed and if so what's your preference?  Just about every modeler out there has an opinion on this.  Do us a favor, head on over to your bench turn up the volume and start building!!  Oh, when you get a chance, we...

Welcome to Episode 018 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  One more show in the books!  We just got back from PennCon in Gettysburg PA.  This event was put on by the Cetral PA IPMS and they did a GREAT job.   In this episode, we’ll give a recap of the show as well as get into the discussion of weathering and how it plays into judging so, head on over to your bench turn up the volume, and start building!!...

Welcome to Episode 017 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  We are back home fresh from the IPMS Nationals in Las Vegas and in this episode, we’ll share our thoughts on the show as well as discuss some of the post-show negativity. We had the chance to record some interesting interviews while there and will be posting those over the next couple of weeks.  So, until then, head on over to your bench turn up t...

Welcome to Episode 016 of the ModelGeeks Podcast. Following up on Ep. 15 where we discussed the impending “Death” of the hobby. In this episode we discuss how Social Media has made a solitary; introverted sort of hobby more “social” than ever and the role it is playing in our hobby.    Also, fresh off of MOSQUITOCON 29, we’ll share our thoughts on the show.  As always, we’ll answer the mail, conti...

Welcome to Episode 015 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Get ready as in this episode we discuss the long slow agonizing death of our hobby or the slow agonizing change of our hobby.  Well, which is it?  We will dive deeper into the subject.   As always, we’ll answer the mail, continue our local hobby shop shoutouts, sent to us by you, our listeners.  So, make sure you send us an e-mail with your favori...

Welcome to Episode 014 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  In this "exciting" episode we dive headfirst into the wonderful world of office rehab, yup time to talk about cockpits!  We discuss a few different ways that we tackle the job of slinging paint in the cockpit as well as a few other techniques.   As always, we’ll answer the mail, and in this episode that leads to some spirited conversatio...

Welcome to Episode 013 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  In this "exciting" episode we discuss the issue of AMPS vrs IPMS rules and cover the many different issues when preparing and tackling clear parts.  Yes, there may be a mention or two of the "future" word so don't crucify us!   As always, we’ll answer the mail and do our local hobby shop shoutouts that are sent into us by...

Welcome to Episode 012 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  Just coming off of our new segment, “Bench Time with the Geeks” and our interview with Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-design is a perfect time to discuss deckles and our method of applying.  Everything from clear coats versus polishing to different types of setting solutions and silvering and how to fix it, Whitey will show us the way!  As always, w...

Welcome to Episode 011 of the ModelGeeks Podcast.  In this episode Frilldo introduces you to the new segment that we call “Bench Time with the Geeks” and welcomes Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-design was the inaugural guest on the ModelGeeks podcast.  Geoff gives us a glimpse into what it takes to produce world class decal sheets.  He touches in how he first got into the aftermarket decal biz and w...

Welcome to Episode 010 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  Have ya lost your Mojo?  Are ya having a hard time finding it or wondering where it went and why? In this episode Nemo guides our discussion into the world of the ever elusive Mojo!  As usual we’ll answer the mail and cover your favorite local hobby shops.  That said, make sure you send us an e-mail with your favorite mom and pop hobby shop and h...

Welcome to Episode 009 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  With model shows starting to make a comeback, Darrin guides into the different aspects of the show.  We cover a wide array of topics from building strictly for shows to when it is and when it may not be the proper time to offer up critique. We’ll answer the mail with our new local hobby shop shoutouts sent into us by you, our listeners.  That sai...

Welcome to Episode 008 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Whitey takes the helm and guides us as we dive the subject of the “Stash Monster”. How does it start, what’s your favorite kit, how many do you have; all questions that we will answer in this episode. We’ll answer the mail with our new local hobby shop shoutouts sent into us by you, our listeners.  That said, make sure you send us...

Support the Geeks!  Welcome to Episode 007 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Frilldo leads us into the world of raised panel lines. How do you restore lost raised panel lines after sanding? Do raised panel lines turn you off from buying a model?  We will share our opinions as well as discuss how we, the geeks restore lost panel lines.  We’ll answer the mail, introduce you to our new loc...

Support the ModelGeeks.   https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US Welcome to Episode 006 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Scott leads us into the dark shadows to discuss the great Pre-Shading debate. To pre-shade or not to pre-shade, that is the question.  We will share our opinions as well as discuss post shading.  We’ll answer the mail and touch on some of issues making th...

Support the ModelGeeks.  https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US Welcome to Episode 005 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Darrin, Nemo, Frilldo and Whitey discuss finishing techniques and the difference between a realistic approach and an artistic approach.  We discuss the differences between the two, and briefly discuss critique.  We’ll answer the mail and touch on some of i...

Support the ModelGeeks.  https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US “Back to the Future!!  Jumping Back into the Hobby” Welcome to Episode 004 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Whitey, Darrin, Nemo, and Frilldo discuss breaking back into the hobby.  We dive into basic tools and things that you’ll need consider when coming back after a long hiatus.  We’ll answer the mail and touc...

Support the ModelGeeks.  https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US    “What Goes into Your Build Process?”  Welcome to Episode 003 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Nemo, Darrin, Frildo and Whitey dive into the build process.  We’ll discuss our own build process and talk a little bit about the things we take into consideration.  We’ll answer the mail and touch on some of issues...

Support the ModelGeeks.  https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US Welcome to Episode 002 of the ModelGeeeks Podcast.  In this episode Nemo, Darrin, Frildo and Whitey dive into paint, paint and more paint.  We’ll discuss some dry brushing techniques and get into our favorite paint types and manufactures.  We’ll answer the mail and touch on some of issues making the news.  So, head on over...

Support the ModelGeeks.  https://paypal.me/modelgeekspodcast?locale.x=en_US Who the Heck Are the ModelGeeks, What Do They Build and Why? Welcome to Episode 001!  Darrin Cook, Scott “Nemo” Samo, Andrew “Frildo” Frill and Andrew “Whitey” White make their introductions and give you, the listeners a chance to know more about who they are. We are very fortunate to be able join the scale modeling commun...