Scale Models

OTB 141: Melbourne Model Expo 2022

On the Bench Podcast - Thu, 06/23/2022 - 00:39

Episode 141 was recorded live at the 2022 Melbourne Model Expo and is chock full of wonderful interviews with modellers and sellers.

Here is the full list of people interviewed across the four days (in no particular order)

Michael Claringbould

Christiaan O’Dea

Chris Howells

Jarrod Bradley

Scott Taylor

Tom and Imogen Gardner

Tony Sargent

Jamie Stokes

Simon Holdsworth 

 

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The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 96 – Post Wonderfest

Scale Model Podcast - Sat, 06/18/2022 - 21:53
Welcome to Episode 96 Sponsored by CultTVMan,  Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: *************************************** LATEST NEWS Update on some Ukrainie Manufacturers  *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  David […]
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OTB 140: Running model expo.

On the Bench Podcast - Fri, 06/10/2022 - 23:21

Have you ever wondered what it takes to organise and run a model show?   Well this episode the boys are joined by Laurence Farrugia Director of Melbourne Model Expo who gives us the lowdown on the behind-the-scenes work and planning that goes into running a large show.

We also have listener mail and the Falcon reporting in on whats new in the modelling world.

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The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 95 – Back Again – repost

Scale Model Podcast - Thu, 06/09/2022 - 19:14
Due to some issues with the RSS feed, I’m having to repost this episode.  This is a duplicate of Episode 95.  Apologies in advance Duo to a feed issue. This episode did not make the feeds, trying again. Welcome to Episode 95 Sponsored by CultTVMan,  Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts […]
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OTB 139: So you want to 3D print? With special guest Will Pattison.

On the Bench Podcast - Fri, 05/27/2022 - 23:55

This week the boys are joined by Will Pattison to talk about 3D printing.  Thinking about buying your own 3D printer?   Well you NEED to check this episode out. Will takes us through all the ins and outs of starting out printing 3D parts and  kits.

 

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Scale Model Basics: Applying Decals

FSM Videos - Mon, 05/23/2022 - 13:00
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OTB 138: Lincoln Wright and his new book.

On the Bench Podcast - Sat, 05/14/2022 - 00:58

The boys are joined by Lincoln Wright to talk about his new book “THE MA.K LINCOLN REPORT”.

 

To get a copy of the fantastic book go to https://www.paintonplastic.com/ to order your copy!

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New Tamiya Products at the 60th Shizuoka Hobby Show

Tamiya USA - Fri, 05/13/2022 - 13:27

The 60th Shizuoka Hobby Show is going on right now in Shizuoka, Japan. As with every year, we have all of our new releases on display in our booth - everything from scale models, RC products Mini 4WD and Educational products!

Below is a video from the event (in Japanese) as well as a large gallery of photos. Enjoy!

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Scale Model Basics: Painting road wheels

FSM Videos - Fri, 05/13/2022 - 13:00
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Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022

Tamiya USA - Thu, 05/12/2022 - 17:46

The 2022 Shizuoka Hobby Show is taking place on May 11-15, 2022. We all can’t be there, but our associates in Japan have put together this cool booth video tour! Take a look at what we’re showing! Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya Booth Video Tour

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SprueFest 2022 Model Contest - Gallery

Tamiya USA - Wed, 05/11/2022 - 12:41

SprueFest 2022 was over the April 23/24 weekend and was a huge success. There were quite a few different classes to judge with a ton of entrants in each.

Tamiya was once again a sponsor of the event with us judging 3 of the Best of classes - Best Tamiya Automotive Model Kit, Best Tamiya Military Model Kit and Best Tamiya Out of the Box Model Kit

We've put together a collage of images from the show - planes, cars and dioramas. Enjoy!

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OTB 137: Neil Stokes talks AMPS

On the Bench Podcast - Sat, 04/30/2022 - 00:07

In this episode the boys talk to Neil Stokes about the strange cult called "AMPS", turns out that they are just everyday modellers like you and me!

The Falcon writes in with news of new models coming out and we dive into the mailbag.

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The Scale Model Podcast – EP 94 – Zooming Along

Scale Model Podcast - Sun, 04/24/2022 - 13:26
Welcome to Episode 94 Sponsored by CultTVMan,  Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Terry Miesle Tony Wootson Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: *************************************** LATEST NEWS Shizuoka Hobby Show is back on in mid-May 24th Moson Show is on 23-24 of April ST-Strange New Worlds Enterprise model at […]
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