Plastic Posse Podcast

Send us Fan Mail AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!! JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show.  JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him about his models, his modeling, and what it was...

Send us Fan Mail Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant)  We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question, "What three builds are your “Pharaoh buil...

Send us Fan Mail Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Send us Fan Mail Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly dona...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Triple P as all 5 hosts talk scale modeling.  We have a JUMBO episode for you this time out that features a new product highlight with Christian from Bases By Bill, get summaries from not one but two model shows that JB and TJ attended last weekend in Pittsburgh and Toronto, and we also have a very special conversation with John Spud Murphy and Peter Usher from the 4 Corn...

Send us Fan Mail All 5 of us this time around! We feature a conversation with Cliff Herring on everything from using Mission Models paint to Model Contests and anything else that comes up! It was great to have Cliff back in the Posse. We also have a fairly introspective and slightly spicy duo of topics led by TJ - discussing "Secret" Builds and what motivates the decision to share or not...

Send us Fan Mail Grant, Scott, and Jensen this time out. We feature a pair of conversations - first with Malcolm and James talking about the 2025 version of the 48/48 Global grouip build for Models 4 Heroes. Then Grant and Scott talk with Joan Biediger about her work and perspectives on art, model shows, and the hobby. We double down on talking about Model Shows - are they too expensive or more ex...

Send us Fan Mail JB leads Scott, Grant, and TJ this time out. We talk about a range of subjects from Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We get into some NFL talk, talk our own upcoming calendar, and discuss a whole range of topics and have fun. We are stressing a newer, more "live" approach to both our interviews and a...

Send us Fan Mail We have a small crew this time out with TJ, Scott, and Jensen. We interview the CEO for an AWESOME organization called Help Heal Veterans, and talk about the important work they do using hobbies and crafts to help US Veterans who are struggling. This is an important conversation and we know you will like it! We also have a discussion on 2025 Modeling Resolutions, and might go on a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special episode of the Triple P. JB and I talk about our recent trip to San Antonio for the 2025 edition of ModelFiesta! We had a great time and there is a lot to talk about! We also sit down and have a conversation with Brandon Jacobs and we talk about.... well just about everything! We focus on his upcoming Winterblitz show, and if you are an armor builder and in th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the last Episode of 2024 for the Triple P! Thanks to all for a great year!  We catch up and have some fun throwing shade at each other, (and a couple of the other podcasts) :) as we wind up another great year for the Posse. TJ leads us in a discussion of a review of our modeling for 2024, and a preview of our goals for 2025.  We FINALLY wrap up our massive Posse100GB wi...

Send us Fan Mail The 107th episode of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. JB and Jensen are lost and nowhere to be found, but our buddy Justin Lentz joins in the fun with Scott, Doug, Grant, and TJ. TJ leads us in an interesting discussion point about what we learned our how our perception changed in 2024 with regards to our hobby. We also catchup with what's...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special episode 106 discussing the 2024 edition of SMC. The 106th edition of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. This conversation is centered around a large and diverse group who attended SMC 2024. The conversation is long, and lot's of fun. The group, which consists of TJ Haller, John Bonanni, Jensen Taylor, Jeff Feller, and Jac...

Send us Fan Mail The 105th installment of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. All 6 of us are back together after multiple model shows at home and abroad, as well as some vacations. We recap the Rock Con / Sprue Doo show JB attended, as well as the 49th annual MMSI show in Chicago which Scott and Grant attended. We originally intended to recap the recent SMC show a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 104 features great conversations about scale modeling. Although JB and Doug got lost and couldn't join us, we are joined by our favorite Uncle Night Shift - Martin Kovac returns to the Posse and joins in the fun to give his perspectives and what he has been working on. We discuss what our motivations are for why we do scale modeling, not just the mechanics of the hobb...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 103 features great conversations about scale modeling. Jensen leads the episode and asks the group if we Overthink our Hobby - spoiler alert - we do. TJ also leads an impromptu discussion regarding the value of receiving good, honest, knowledgeable feedback and critique - and how that can improve your modeling. We also start the wrap up instructions on the #100PosseGB 1/48...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 102 features a great conversation with Modeler and Creator Jake McKee, where we touch on soooo many different ideas related to creating and modeling. From influences to thinking outside the box, and even, yes, you guessed it, scope creep! Jake is a super interesting guy and you won't want to miss this!  We discuss that "tipping point" where a project goes fr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 101 sees all of us together again for a short but fun podcast. No interviews or guests this time - but we have some great topics for you to listen to. We discuss managing modeling stress and anxiety, and of course we go over the incredible response to our Posse 100 Group Build. We also discuss a recent visit that Scott and JB made to Panzer Fabrik in Delta, Colorado, just...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 100 sees all of us together to celebrate a milestone for the Plastic Posse. We feature a terrific interview with Peter Davis from Scale ACT, "The friendliest Model Show in Australia" - who talks about modeling, modeling shows, and how he and his team go about putting on a show that gets bigger and better each year!  We also have two friends join us for this Podca...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a Special Episode of the Plastic Posse Podcast. There is a new International Modeling Organization that has launched called Modellers Without Borders. Many people have been asking questions about this new Organization and we host three good friends who are also key members of MWB in a Q and A session to get you some of those answers, specifically: Tim Holland, AKA &quot...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 99 sees all of us except Doug back together again. We feature a terrific interview with Frank Perrone, who talks about modeling, and how modeling has helped him through some tough times! We also discuss some recent feedback from Jesse Hosmer, who recently asked the Posse why he seemed to be plateauing and not improving as much as he would like.  TJ and Jensen also spur an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 98 sees TJ on vacation and JB In the UK, again! The rest of us are joined by friends Aaron Kuck and Justin Lentz. We discuss the hobby, including tips on "Finding your Mojo" and also, "Trusting the Process."  We also have a great interview with Steve Baker, AKA Boom Modeling where he talks about being a pilot and how that affects his modeling. We also h...

Send us Fan Mail All of us minus Jensen (missed you buddy) are together and we catch up on JB's trip to Ireland and England, and Scott, Grant, and Doug talk about the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo show held June 22 in Salt Lake City.  We also discuss pushing back on the notion that modelers need to "put in their time" or "earn their stripes" in order to have models recogni...

Send us Fan Mail TJ and Jensen are in charge of the Posse this time out, as JB is in Europe and Scott, Grant, and Doug are attending the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in Salt Lake City. Discussion centers around the topic - what are the 4 things required for you to improve as a modeler? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail The PPP (at least most of us)  are joined by a great modeler and friend, Ken Childres. Ken talks to us about a wide range of topics including his own modeling, judging at Wonderfest, modeling Sherman tanks, and many other subjects!  We also discuss Group Builds - are they a net positive or net negative for youa nd your mojo?  We also have some great listener feedback, talk about r...