Scale Models
OTB 141: Melbourne Model Expo 2022
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
The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 96 – Post Wonderfest
OTB 140: Running model expo.
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.
The Scale Model Podcast – Ep 95 – Back Again – repost
FineScale Modeler unboxes the Arma Hobby "Frank", Gallery Panzer III, and Vosentech wireless LED kit
OTB 139: So you want to 3D print? With special guest Will Pattison.
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.
Scale Model Basics: Applying Decals
OTB 138: Lincoln Wright and his new book.
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!
New Tamiya Products at the 60th Shizuoka Hobby Show
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!
Scale Model Basics: Painting road wheels
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2022
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
SprueFest 2022 Model Contest - Gallery
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!
FineScale Modeler unboxes the Takom Fa330, Trumpeter THAAD, and Tamiya Lightning!
OTB 137: Neil Stokes talks AMPS
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.