Scale Models

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

This episode we will have a discussion about added those extra details to your kit.  We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world.

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

Coming soon to a store shelf near you is an updated re-issue of the 1/12 scale Porsche 935 Martini model kit. Based on the full-size Porsche 935 that ran in the FIA Group 5, this ride features working front/rear suspension, turnable front wheels that are connected to the steering wheel (it turns as well), detailed 6-cylinder engine and a removable front hood. This kit also comes with a nice sheet of photo-etched parts that include brake discs, bonnet catch and side radiator parts and a metal antenna.

12057 Tamiya 1/12 Porsche 935 Martini with Photo-Etched Parts

Recommended Tools:
87182 Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement (Quick Setting)
871038 Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement
74123 Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter
69930 Tamiya Modeler's Knife
74125 Tamiya Precision Pro Screwdriver
74112 Tamiya Fine Pin Vise
42304 Tamiya Damper Piston Drill Bit Set
74003 Tamiya Angled Tweezers
74005 Tamiya Curved Scissors
74104 Tamiya Basic File Set - Smooth

Recommended Paints:
82101 Tamiya LP-1 Lacquer Black
82102 Tamiya LP-2 Lacquer White
82103 Tamiya LP-3 Lacquer Flat Black
82104 Tamiya LP-4 Lacquer Flat White
82105 Tamiya LP-5 Lacquer Semi-Gloss Black
82111 Tamiya LP-11 Lacquer Silver
82138 Tamiya LP-38 Lacquer Flat Aluminum
85021 Tamiya TS-21 Gold
85049 Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red
85051 Tamiya TS-51 Racing Blue
81501 Tamiya X-1 Black
81507 Tamiya X-7 Red
81508 Tamiya X-8 Lemon Yellow
81509 Tamiya X-9 Brown
91511 Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver
91518 Tamiya X-18 Semi-Gloss Black
91525 Tamiya X-25 Clear Green
81701 Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black
81702 Tamiya XF-2 Flat White
81716 Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum
81756 Tamiya XF-56 Metallic Gray

Now on to the contents of the box!

Welcome to Episode 55 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter Barry Fleet *************************************** LATEST NEWS Thanks to Hector Colan and the rest of IPMS Butch O’Hare for the swag! Don’t forget about our contest! Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ […]

Realspace models always have had a small but very loyal following. In recent years some less well know subjects have begun to appear thanks to smaller companies trying to respond to demands from real space modellers. Horizon Models out of Australia over the last few years have produced several subjects from the early days of […]

Coming soon to your local model outlet is the new Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Marder I in 1/35 scale. This kit has tons of detail including a compact chassis and upper hull complete with rivet and weld line details. The tracks have single piece straight sections and the interior includes items like sights, racks, radio equipment and gun breech detail.

Two figures are included with the kit as well. Comes with three marking options, two from Normandy and one from the Eastern Front.

35370 Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Marder I

Before we get to the pictures, here are the suggested paints you'll need to complete the kit:
82127 LP-27 Tamiya Lacquer German Gray
82155 LP-55 Tamiya Lacquer Dark Yellow 2
82156 LP-56 Tamiya Lacquer Dark Green 2
82157 LP-57 Tamiya Lacquer Red Brown 2
81505 X-5 Tamiya Acrylic Mini Green
81511 X-11 Tamiya Acrylic Mini Chrome Silver
81512 X-12 Tamiya Acrylic Mini Gold Leaf
81701 XF-1 Tamiya Acrylic Flat Black
81702 XF-2 Tamiya Acrylic Flat White
81715 XF-15 Tamiya Acrylic Flat Flesh
81752 XF-52 Tamiya Acrylic Flat Earth
81756 XF-56 Tamiya Acrylic Metallic Gray
81763 XF-63 Tamiya Acrylic German Gray
81764 XF-64 Tamiya Acrylic Red Brown
81765 XF-65 Tamiya Acrylic Field Gray
81784 XF-84 Tamiya Acrylic Dark Iron
81785 XF-85 Tamiya Acrylic Rubber Black
81788 XF-88 Tamiya Acrylic Dark Yellow 2
81789 XF-89 Tamiya Acrylic Dark Green 2
81790 XF-90 Tamiya Acrylic Red Brown 2

Now, on to the pictures!

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we have Will Pattison joining us to talk about modelling tools. 

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

Welcome to Episode 54 Sponsored by Goodman Models.   Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland – secretary of IPMS London, retired-ish and fairly long time (but sporadic) modeller. Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Mike Tally *************************************** LATEST NEWS A new Modelling podcast is out Plastic Posse Podcast The Golden Sprue Awards https://www.goldensprueawards.com/ Scale Model World […]

Realspace models always have had a small but very loyal following. In recent years some less well know subjects have begun to appear thanks to smaller companies trying to respond to demands from real space modellers. Horizon Models out of Australia over the last few years have produced several subjects from the early days of […]

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

 

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat with two guests about some exciting new news for the modelling world. First we have Warren Starrett who will be talking about “The Golden Sprue Awards” and then later in the show we will hear from Scott Gentry about a new model podcast called “Plastic Posse Podcast” that is about to be launched! Exciting times!

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

 

Terry is back talking about instruments, to be precise instrument panels.  Some great tips in here.  

Welcome to Episode 53 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Host Stuart Clark Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Terry Wilkinson *************************************** LATEST NEWS Don’t forget about our contest Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ *** The 2020 Scale Modelling Survey https://scalemodelpodcast.com/2020survey Several years ago Jon Bius did a modelling survey […]

I neglected to post this episode early. My bad.  

Moscato Hobby Models 1/72 Queadluun Rau Build from Goodman Models. Meltrandi Powered Armour from the Super Dimensional Fortress Macross series. Anthony describes the completed build. Moscato Hobby products are available in North America from Moscoto’s Facebook page or internationally from Return 2 Kit Form.  

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat about why we build models…..what drives us and what rewards do we get from model building?