On The Bench

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.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of "On the bench". In this episode we are going to try and get our heads around the AMPS method of model judging.   Wish us luck!   Don't forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of "On the bench" for. We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats new in the modelling world. In this episode we are going to be talking about adding bits to your kits, from saving bits of sprue to copper wires and plastic card.   Don't forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.  

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our first episode of "On the bench" for 2020. We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats new in the modelling world. In this episode we are going to be looking forward to see what we what to achieve in 2020 as well as what new kits we would like to see!

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 are going to be looking back on the year that has been and what a year it was….so many new kits announced, purchased and built as well as the fantastic support we have had from you, our loyal listeners! Don't forget to checkout our new s...

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode, and we have our usual listener mailbag, whats new in the modelling world as well as our special guest Peter Mellor to talk about the crossover of wargaming to modelling.   Don't forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

G'day Benchers!  Unfortunately I've been called away to assist with fires in New South Wales so we are not able to bring you our usual show. But fear not I've dug deep into our "stash" to bring you the interview with Richard Alexander from Wingnut Wings.   We will be back with our regular programming in a fortnight so in the meantime enjoy and stay safe.

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a chat about building armour kits.   We have a swag of listener mail to deal with and of course whats new in the modelling world. Our European correspondent Mike reports in with a lead up for Telford. Don't forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Dave, Ian and Julian just shoot the breeze about kits that they have purchased, kits they have built or are building as well as attending to some questions asked in listener mail segment and what is new in the modelling world. Don't forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Dave, Ian and Julian and joined by our new UK correspondent   Mike Sleigh to discuss some of the new things that he will be bringing to the show. We also have our listener   mail segment and whats new in the modelling world. Also welcome to our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Dave, Ian and Julian and joined by special guest Will Pattison to discuss how model kits are made……we do a deep dive to discuss the engineering behind injection moulding and finish up looking at 3D printing.   We also have our listener   mail segment and whats new in the modelling world.

Dave, Ian and Julian and joined by Robert to discuss rivet counters. Are they simply white noise to the modelling community or do they infect have an important role to play?   We will also look at masking you model, the do's and don'ts as well as some tips for a good outcome and of course we have our mail and whats new in the modelling world.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Alex from Uschi Van Der Rosten. We have   listener mail bag and of course and   look at what's new in the modelling world.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Lincoln Wright talking about working for a model workshop in Japan.   We have a huge listener mail bag and of course,   look at what's new in the modelling world.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael to talk about that very confusing subject clear coats!   Gloss, Semi gloss, Satin, Flat…..at some point we have all be tripped up so let us clear the air with the good goss on clear coats. We will also be letting you know the latest on what model shows are on as well as diving into out listener mail bag and of course, having a look at what...

In this episode Ian and Julian educate Dave on building car models.  We have some listener mail as well as looking at whats new in the modelling world. 

This episode we dive in and unbox the new Airfix 1/24 scale Hellcat, and gotta say that it looks great! We have a bit of a chat about what we've been upto as well as looking at whats new in the modelling world.

Happy second Birthday to the show! We are back from Expo and in this episode work our way through a lot of listener mail as well as tackling some curly questions.   Lots of announcements for model shows coming up as well as looking at whats new in the modelling world.  

Welcome to our Melbourne Model Expo Special Episode with a vast range of guests and interesting subjects from cardboard models to mecha and everything in between!

Dave, Ian and Julian are back with part 2 of building model aircraft.  We also have a look at what's new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about building model aircraft. From bringing home that sought after kit and opening up the box through to having a beautiful model sitting on your shelf, we will look at the steps needed to get there. Whats new in the modelling world and our new segment on modelling shows that are coming up!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Jan to talk about Prime movers, Trucks, Lorries, Big Rigs, call them what you will, if it is big and it has an airhorn we will be talking about it. We are also going to be having a look at whats new in the modelling world and in breaking news......... Ian accepts the challenge thrown down by our Canadian friends !

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to discuss old and second hand kits. Love them? Hate them? Why buy them and how do you make them shine?   We are also going to be having a look at whats new in the modelling world.

In this Special Episode Dave and Ian are joined by Martin Reid and Michelle Goldfinch   to discuss balancing your hobby with your relationships.   We have had a large number of emails about this topic so we have decided to do a one off special on the subject.   While this episode does not follow our usual format we hope that you will find it interesting and informative.   For those of you who, lik...

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy to talk modern Aussie Armour……what kits to buy what paint to use and where to go for reference material.