Scale Models
FineScale Modeler unboxes the HobbyBoss F/A-18E Super Hornet and Academy G-Force God Phoenix
Painted Miniature Figures at the Military Miniatures Society of Illinois 2021 Contest and Show
The Scale Model Podcast – Ep. 82 – To Market!
FineScale Modeler: How to fill gaps and seams with putty on plastic scale models
OTB 124: Trash that model!
WARNING! This episode contains sounds that some modellers may find disturbing!
Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when I kit should be binned. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.
FineScale Modeler: How to sand your plastic scale model kit with sanding sticks and sanding pads
The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 81 – Stuart’s Back
FineScale Modeler unboxes the Polar Lights Star Trek Voyager plus three more scale model kits
OTB 123: Movies and TV shows that inspire us
Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what movies and TV shows inspire them to build. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.
FineScale Modeler's Scale Model Basics: How to remove plastic model parts from the parts tree
Tamiya Championship Series Rules UPDATE for 2021/22
The Tamiya Championship Series rules and regulations have received a fresh update. The update applies for the remainder of the races in 2021 and for the races coming up in 2022. Here’s a quick overview of the changes.
- The format of the rules has been split into articles similar to how Formula One formats theirs. The new document format helps keep track of specifics, more easily.
- We are sticking with the REEDY FT (Fixed Timing) motors for 2022. These low-cost motors continue to make things easier for all concerned.
- Participants in the Pro-Spec class may now use a polycarbonate replacement/option wing for any of the legal body sets allowed in the class. We did this as we know the stock ABS plastic wings are harder to replace. The wing allowed is the wing that most closely matches the stock look of the wings found on the Mercedes, Ford and Porsche bodies, allowed in the class. See PDF in the TCS Rules section for specifics.
- Sourcing the M-Chasses RIDE pre-mount tires has taken longer than expected. Until re-stock is fulfilled, we have added our two new m-chassis radial tires. Specifics on these tires are found in the rules. If you still have RIDE pre-mounts in your arsenal, you may still use them. The racers at the recent Hobbyplex event found the new Tamiya tires to be on par with the RIDE pre-mounts.
The updated rules can be found here: Tamiya Championship Series rules.
OTB 122: Richard Alexander & Kotare Models.
Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Richard Alexander to talk about Kotare Models and the newly announced 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk1a. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.
The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 80 – The Return of Geoff
OTB 121: Whether to Weather
Whether to Weather? Dave asks that exact question much to the bemusement of Julian and Ian. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.