On The Bench

The boys come off their well deserved break and chat about what they have been doing this past month.

This episode the boys are joined by Sam Dwyer to talk about building Meng's F4 Phantom.  We are Sans the Falcon this episode but we do have some listener emails. With Dave overseas the OTB team will be taking a break for a few weeks and will be back on the 17th of Feb 2023.

The boys welcome in 2023 with their plans for the New Year. The Falcon reports in with a LONG list of new kits and we see what you had to say in the mail bag.

For the last show of the season Dave Ian and Julian chat with Dr Strange Brush, a.k.a. John Miller, on airbrush basics. Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon supporters, SMS paints and of course you, our loyal listers for helping make this show what it is.

This episode the boys have a chat with a very mediocre modeller Brad Belsheim in a wide ranging discussion AMPS, armour modelling, visits to the US and Australia, and everything in between.  Despite the fact that Brad is named as a "mediocre modeller", he is in fact a very accomplished award winning builder......but lets' not allow facts to get in front of a good yarn.  The Falcon joins us for the...

Dave Ian and Julian are back in the studio and take time to catch-up with all the mail and news from the Falcon that has built up since they were last all together.

In this episode Dave and Ian venture into the Nation's capitol, Canberra, to enjoy the SCALE ACT 2022 model show. Along the way we find Sam Dwyer who, between trips to various sites and museum visits, joins the boys for the intro. A veritable conga line of guests serve their time behind the mic bringing their own take on the show, the models and their passion. For those of you missing Julian, fear...

The boys look back on the last 149 episodes to talk about the top ten. The Falcon drops his latest list of what is new in the modelling world and the boys dig into yet another huge mailbag.

The boys are joined by Chris Meddings for an interesting chat on his work with supporting Ukraine model production companies via his new podcast as well as the new book.   The Falcon returns with his mix of news and comments and of course we have the mailbag. So tune in, sit back and chill out! 

Julian is back this episode and joins Dave and Ian in a great interview with the amazing Lincoln Wright as we discuss his new book MK 44. (At the 55min mark) A huge mailbag and exciting news from the Falcon.....all that and more!  

Just Ian and Dave this episode as poor Julian is away sick....we wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. The Falcon reports in with news for the hobby regarding new kits.  The mail bag is bursting at the seams....so we have a look at what you guys have been keen to share with us. Lastly Ian and Dave have a chat about shelf queens......Dave thinks that they are a sign of a good modeller.

We will be talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building and painting kits as well as bringing you special guests. This episode we are joined by the President of IPMS U.S.A David Lockhart.

This episode the boys are joined by Sam Dwyer to talk about wheels and tracks for your armour kits. The mail bag is bursting at the seams with lots of emails, and the Falcon reports in with new kits.

The boys are joined by Kevin Futter who gives us the lowdown on KLP Publishing......and the innovating business model that provides you the modeller with excellent resources. The Falcon returns with his mix of news and comments and of course we have the mailbag. So tune in, sit back and chill out! 

Dave,  Ian and Julian have returned from the IPMS Nats at Omaha and share their thoughts on the trip, the people and of course the show.

The boys welcome Chris Meddings who gives us a wonderful after action review of the recently held World Model Expo. The Falcon reports in with news on new kits and lots of listener mail to unpack!

Episode 141 was recorded live at the 2022 Melbourne Model Expo and is chock full of wonderful interviews with modellers and sellers. Here is the full list of people interviewed across the four days (in no particular order) Michael Claringbould Christiaan O'Dea Chris Howells Jarrod Bradley Scott Taylor Tom and Imogen Gardner Tony Sargent Jamie Stokes Simon Holdsworth    

Have you ever wondered what it takes to organise and run a model show?   Well this episode the boys are joined by Laurence Farrugia Director of Melbourne Model Expo who gives us the lowdown on the behind-the-scenes work and planning that goes into running a large show. We also have listener mail and the Falcon reporting in on whats new in the modelling world.

This week the boys are joined by Will Pattison to talk about 3D printing.  Thinking about buying your own 3D printer?   Well you NEED to check this episode out. Will takes us through all the ins and outs of starting out printing 3D parts and  kits.  

The boys are joined by Lincoln Wright to talk about his new book "THE MA.K LINCOLN REPORT".   To get a copy of the fantastic book go to https://www.paintonplastic.com/ to order your copy!

In this episode the boys talk to Neil Stokes about the strange cult called "AMPS", turns out that they are just everyday modellers like you and me! The Falcon writes in with news of new models coming out and we dive into the mailbag.

We are back!   In this episode the boys do a catch-up on what has been happening since the last time they were together. The mailbag is overflowing and there is a lot of kit news from the Falcon.

This episode the boys chat about cockpits, having been inspired by the new publication from "Inside the Armour" publications…."Perfect Pits". We also have a public service announcement on how you can help the Ukraine by purchasing the book "Models for Ukraine". All profits will be donated to humanitarian aid. Information on this great initiative can be found here https://www.insidethearmour.com/ A...

This episode the boys are joined by Robert Madden to look at the impact the current war in Ukraine is having on our hobby.   As well as the usual mixed bag of readers emails and whats new in the modelling world.

This episode the boys chat with Chris Meddings about everything from Churchhill tanks being the best in WW2 (well at least  that's what Chris thinks) to running your own model business. The usual mixed bag of readers emails and whats new in the modelling world.