On The Bench

G'day benchers.....we have a bonus episode for you!    All of the podcasters got together to give you a peek behind the curtin, giving you an inside track about how we started and why we do it. We hope that you will enjoy this as much as we did recording it. 

The boys have a heap of trouble trying to stay on target but none the less manage to get some conversation in about the new Kotare Bf 109K-4. Dave wins his battle against the possum, Julian is found out to be too lazy to drive to Ikea and Ian just rolls along. The Falcon delivers with a long list of new kits and the mailbag continues to tongue-tie poor Dave. Oh and don't forget to post pictures of...

Hello and welcome to our first show for 2024.  In this episode we are going to look at model shows without competition and have Jim Bates along to help us understand how they work as well as the benefits  to the hobby. Dave goes to war against a possum, as well as detailing his excellent modelling start to 2024. There is a HUGE mailbag to chew through....and if you want to write to us you can, ont...

In the final episode for the year the boys have a look at the mailbag and what the Falcon has to say with new kits. Dave and Ian get into an argument about what would sell more...a 1/16 Greyhound or a 1/16 M113......and double down with a bet.   It is up to you, dear listener, to decide on who will win.  To cast your vote simply go to our community facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/500...

Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to give you the lowdown on silhouette and vinyl cutters.  How they work, what you can do with them, ease of use and prices.   Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail. And don't forget that we are now available on YouTube ! https://youtu.be/Cqk7xx1smSY?si=YVqfQ5QG1mPFFdW...

Dave, Ian and Julian are back from their adventures in Canberra and make a very poor attempt at listing their three favourite tools.   As you can guess it is not long before they are off-topic….but hey, that is how they roll.   Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail which contains a very special call to arms to help...

Hello and welcome to coverage of the 2023 Scale ACT model show from Australia's capital city, Canberra.   In this episode the boys talk to:-   Brett Green Tony from Horizon Models Jodie and Marissa (Super-duper Gunpla builders) Scott Taylor SMS Paints Lincoln Wright Gav Cross   We also find some time to sneak in some listener mail!   But sorry, no Falcon this episode….we thought it best to let him...

Hello and welcome to episode 175!   Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Clayton Ockerby and Peter Davis to chat about the impact of Youtube on our hobby.

Hello and welcome to episode 174!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to be joined by the developer of the App "PaintRack" Scott Rays who,  it turns out,  is a previous winner of the coveted Golden  Demon award. Super interesting interview! Also in this episode we have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.    

Hello and welcome to episode 173!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to announce their new group build which is going to be cars! (Well actually Dave is a tad apprehensive about this). So you can join in or simply follow our progress on our group Facebook page "On your Bench". Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener...

Hello and welcome to episode 172!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to two of our good friends Tim Holland (aka El Presidente) and David Knights (aka Kentucky Dave) about the gentleman's scale of 1/72nd.   Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.

Hello benchers! We have a jam-packed show for you!  Firstly we chat with Scott Taylor from SMS paints about some new paint colours.....and the uses for his new upcoming colour range is very surprising! Linc joins us to to talk about his new book, Luna Combat, which we eventually get around to talking about, as well as a timely reminder that we should all be having regular health checks. Mail bag,...

Hello and welcome to episode 170!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to Jodie aka perthzakugirl on Instagram and Marissa aka Winzfactor on Instagram for a deep dive discussion on Gundam and some of the crap that female modellers have to put up with.  Gundam is not "new" its been around for well over forty years and is a billion dollar industry in its own right....by far surpassing mo...

In this jam packed episode we are joined in the studio by Clayton Ockerby.  Who????   Well if you have ever read the "Modelling News" you will instantly recognise his name as one of the regular contributors to that site. He is also the man behind the Youtube channel "Workbench Hobbies" and all round strait up and down kinda guy. Chris Meddings drops in to give us an update on the model scene in Uk...

Welcome to a bonus episode of OTB!!! We have in the studio two special guests who will hopefully help us navigate the strange and mysterious world of Warhammer 40K.

We have a jam packed episode for you!   Peter Davis, President of ACT Scale Modellers Society joins us in the studio to talk about the upcoming Model show ScaleACT. Next we have a great conversation with Ian Fraser of IPMS Hamilton and David Vickers the AMPS chief Judge to talk about the differences between 1st 2nd 3rd Vs Gold Sliver Bronze. The Falcon chimes in with whats' new in the modelling wo...

The boys are joined by Kevin Futter from KLP Publishing to talk about the 2023 Melbourne model expo. The Falcon gives us news from the modelling world and we have a look at a very thing mailbag.

Hello and welcome to episode 165!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to John "Spud" Murphy one of the armour world's most exciting modellers. The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into the mailbag to read what you have to say.

Julian is back home and gives us a run down on what he saw and did in Japan. David Lockhart also drops by to give us an update on the upcoming US Nationals in Texas.   The Falcon reports in with news and we look at at what you say in the mailbag.  

A slightly different episode coming to you from Nowra. Dave is joined by Darrin (D-Ran) Cook, Craig Everson and Ray Davis from a hotel room in Nowra.  Dave drove up to Nowra to catch up with Darrin and have a look at the local air museums and was joined by two local(ish) lads to join in the fun.

Hello and welcome to episode 162 !   Dave and Ian (sans Julian) are s uper excited to talk to Paul Budzik in what we think is an illuminating insight into the man that is for many modellers a "household" name(46) The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into a very full mailbag to read what you have to say.

Hello and welcome to episode 161 !   We have a special guest Will Pattison joining us to discuss "Assemblers Vs Builders" in what is sure to be an interesting discussion.(104) The Falcon writes in (36)with his list of new kits and we dive into the mail bag (20) to read what you have to say.

In this episode the boys dive into a smallish mailbag (24:50) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (38:00). The guys then launch into an incoherent discussion ( 49:00)on how to recover (if at all) from modelling mistakes.

In this episode the boys rip through a smallish mailbag (13:00) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (23:50). The guys then have an amazing interview with Jesse about the new car kit manufacturer Diecast Distributors Australia (DDAUS). Jesse gives us the lowdown on the exciting new range of plastic car kits covering the Holden HQ Kingswood and what is planned for the future. The future for car...

In this episode the boys chew through a very large mailbag (14:44) then dive into a very large and detailed brief from the Falcon about new kits (35:22). This is followed up with an interview with James Skiffins to give us the low down on the mighty 48 hour build that kicks off on the 10th of March. (106:00)