On The Bench

Episode 228 and the boys are are joined by Clayton Ockerby to discuss   ways to display your finished armour models.   Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/   Send us an email, we would love to hear from you! Write to  Onthebench64@gmail.com . If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebe...

In this episode the boys are once again joined with Rob Riviezzo to talk about accessorising your armour model in a discussion that hits the mark now and again but certainly in a very entertaining way. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from...

Episode 226 and the boys chat with Sean Morgan about his incredible scratchbuilt 1/5th scale MV Agusta motorcycle. We also look back on how we did at  ScaleACT'25, read some mail and spin the Patreon wheel of fortune. Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com . If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.c...

Episode 225 and the boys are in Canberra living the high life at Australia's premier model show, ScaleACT 2025. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com . If you would like to support our show please go to...

Episode 224 and the boys are joined by Stan Spooner who talking about his exciting new venture, the opening of a bricks and mortar hobby shop called "The Model Box, and the driving concept behind it. Check out this link for more info:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076992317227 We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support...

In episode 223 the boys are joined by Brian from the Built Sideways Podcast to chew the fat on everything and nothing. We then talk to Giampaolo (a.k.a "G") about the exciting Gaming, Hobby and Model expo "GameX" (GhMX) on in Brisbane on November 22-23. Check out this link for more info:- https://www.ghmx.com.au/ We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!...

The lads are joined by Bredon to have a c=hat about stay SAFE with you are building your models.   The President of ScaleACT drops in to give us an update on ScaleACT 2025.   And we crack open the mailbox so see what you have to say. To get in touch with us, send an email to Onthebench64@gmail.com    

In this episode the boys are joined by Mason and Spencer to talk about the upcoming PatCon 2025 being held at the American Heritage Museum September 28.   

We are back with Episode 220. Dave unboxes the Moosearoo cup build and is gutted to find out it is a car much to Ian's and Julian's amusement! Life goes on.

The boys are joined by Dana Mathes and Rob Booth   to talk about the philosophy behind Modelfiesta'26   judging criteria.   Modelfiesta is the longest running annual modelling event in IPMS region 6 and the contest has grown in quality and size with an average of 120 vendor tables and 600 models on display. On again this coming January 4th, check out the details HERE We also have the usual mailbag...

The boys are joined by Chris Becker and Collin Tatusko to discuss modelling aircraft in flight.   This was a really interesting chat and we hope that it inspires you to consider how you build and display your next aircraft model. You can check the Scale Model Aircraft in Flight community out  here. We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Leave us a mess...

In this episode we talk with Marissa, a.k.a Winzfactor, about her stunning work painting bugs!  We are also joined by Peter Davis who gives us the lowdown on ScaleACT 2025.

The boys chat with QMHE25 show promotions officer, Chris Miller about their upcoming hobby expo…..and yes we will be at that show! Next we are joined by the missing link, Lincoln Wrong (Wright) to hear about his exciting Ma. K competition. All that as well as the usual mailbag and exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you!...

In this short sharp bonus ep, Dave talks to Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders (MWB); the international non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community, to announce the launch of its first-ever global online event:  Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25) . https://modellers.org/home/vmx25/

In this episode the boys welcome Alex Johnston, who successfully won the 48 in 48 bid to be the OTB producer for a day. In his role as producer, Alex has chosen the round table discussion on the topic of "Rabbit holes" in our hobby.     We love to know what you have to say, so write to us at   Onthebench64@gmail.com.   Or you can us leave a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail    ...

In episode 214, the boys talk to Paul Pendelton-Brown (Brownie) about the exciting new modelling podcast "Beyond the Box Art"  which will be dropping on May 22nd.  The OTB crew are extremely excited about this new podcast and we would ask all of our followers to have a listen when it drops. Listener mail, Patreon Wheel of Fortune and much more on the show, so sit back a enjoy!  

In this episode a very unwell Dave battles on and the boys talk to Jason Miller form Arms Corps Models. Or you can us leave a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/   If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to examine if our hobby is in a crisis given the current state of world economics and its impact on our hobby.   Fear not!   This is NOT a political rant or discussion, but a look at the current economic situation and the impacts on the hobby that we love.   None of us profess to be economic geniuses, and as such we are coming at this from the la...

In this episode we talk to Greg Lester a.k.a Bacon Bits, one of Australia's most accomplished ship modellers. Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com .   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 sho...

Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend.

In Episode 209 the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to have a chat about the model magazine industry. This a particularly long episode so if you want to just hear the interview, jump to the 57 minute mark. Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us   Onthebench64@gmail.com.   Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Model...

In Episode 208 the boys record "live" from their local model shop, The Hobbyman in Narre Warren. Joining the gang at the shop on a busy Saturday morning, we talk to Julia and Brenton about the ins and outs of the shop are get an idea on how they plan and order stock, what kits are the most popular and even meet some benchers who dropped in to say "G'Day". Check out their website hearnshobbies.com...

In Episode 207 the boys are joined by Philip Segal, renowned, writer, director and TV producer   to talk about his passion for model building as well as his amazing YouTube channel Sprueverse. Check out Phil's work   https://www.youtube.com/sprueverse Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us   Onthebench64@gmail.com .   Please support the...

In Episode 206 the boys are joined by James Skiffins to talk about the Models for Heroes 48Hr build and later in the show Duncan Young pops in to give us all the goss on HertiageCON 17. https://48-48.org/ https://www.ipmshamilton.ca/heritagecon You can leave us a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail   Or write to us   Onthebench64@gmail.com .   Don't forget to support the sponsors...

In Episode 205 The boys have a look at the Airfix and Italeri releases for 2025   You can leave a voicemail at   https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail   Or write to us   Onthebench64@gmail.com .   Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply   https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/   If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench...