On The Bench

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Martin Reid to talk about Model clubs……how to get the best out of your club, how to find one in your area and if you don't have one near you, how to set one up. We also look at whats new in the modelling world as well as discussing the new Gotha from Wingnut Wings.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris Dowsett to talk about nothing……thats' right no subject this week just a chat about whatever ticks our fancy so long as it is model and model related.

Space!! In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy Henderson discussing building space models. In this fascinating episode we will try and cover off what models are available for you to build and how to build them. We will also be looking at what is new in the modelling world as well as doing a little bit of house keeping from the last episode and some listener mail.

Building ships!! In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to try and discuss all aspects of plastic model ship building.

Allied tanks in the battle of France. In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a discussion about the Allied tanks that were used in the battle of France. We talk about the actual battle, the tanks used and what kits are available to model this fascinating slice of history.   Also we have a look at whats new in the modelling world with a run down of new releases for the Nur...

Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering. We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

Production line modelling. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Steve Keogh to talk about production line modelling. Steve has made a name for himself in local modelling circles with his passion for long production runs of same type of models, in this case the FW-190. We catch up with what the boys have been doing and of course look at   what is new in the modelling world.

When thing go wrong. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when the best laid plans and intentions turn into plastic armageddon and how (if) you can recover. Also what goals do we have for 2019? And of course we look what is new in the modelling world for 2019.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Adam Dormer to have a talk about the Vietnam air war in general and specifically Adam's build of the Trumpeter 1/32 scale Republic F-105D Thunderchief and his Tamiya 1/48 scale Douglas A-1J Skyraider. We look what is new in the modelling world and chat about the year in review.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian look what is new in the modelling world and how our hobby is helping veterans with PTSD. We also discuss the concept of the "Gentleman Modeller", over-coming online abuse and trolls.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are are joined by Chris talking about whats new in the modelling world. Also we will be having a talk about 1/144 scale aircraft, some of the advantages and disadvantages compared to other scales.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio talking about Dave's trip around the world and some of the museums that he visited. We  look at what is new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you sp...

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are again joined by Chris to chat about what the future holds for modelling. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris to discuss the news of the Wing Nut Wings 1/32 scale Lancaster. We also talk about where and how you display such large models and on top of that have a jam-packed segment on whats' new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris who will educate us on the old hairy stick, otherwise known as the paint brush. We also have a jam-packed segment on whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as...

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who is discussing Soviet tanks of WW2. We also have a   look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing...

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy who talks about his silhouette cutting machine and how it can be used to make masks and stencils. We also have a   look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases...

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what they have been doing over the last few weeks and   look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what they have been doing and whats new in the modelling world. Also we have are new segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who will be talking about Japanese aircraft the the colours that may and may not have been used to paint them. We will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world and are announcing our new segment on modelling tips…something that our listeners have suggested.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talks to Tony from Horizon models who produce 1/72 scale kits of the Atlas and Mercury rockets from the glory days of the space race. We also look at cleaning your airbrush and of course we will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bring...

Episode 27 is a Wingnut Wings special. Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Martin Reid and the General Manager of Wingnut Wings Richard Alexander to talk about everything Wingnut Wings. And of course we will have our usual whats new in the modelling world segment. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming...

In episode 26 Dave Ian and Julian bring you the third and final part of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo. We talk to Martin Reid, James from Nunawading wargamers, Paul Sabin, Frank Morgan and Daniel from the GUNPLA builders club. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and hav...

In episode 25 Dave Ian and Julian bring you part 2 of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo. In this episode we talk to Brett Green (yes THAT Brett Green!) Then we chat with Richard Hall who tells us about his passion for Heinkels and we hear about Troy's Space Shuttle build. Ed Russell joins us for a light hearted look into the future of judging models and finally our resident expert...

In episode 24 Dave Ian and Julian recorded the show from the Melbourne Model Expo which was held over the long weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th of June.   Due to the number of speakers that were on the show, we are spreading the contents out over a couple of episodes (maybe even three).   In this episode the boys are joined by Les to help with the intro to this episode. Then we managed to find one...