
Show overview
On The Bench has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 243 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 380 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 156th season.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 17m and 1h 50m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. Published by David Goldfinch.
From the publisher
A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.
Latest Episodes
View all 243 episodesOTB 237: Interview with Stuart Halton
OTB Afterdark: Gangsters and Escapades
OTB 236: Happy 10th anniversary Scale Model Supply!
S10 Ep 235OTB 235: Lottery daydreams
Episode 235 and the boys are joined by the Plastic Model Mojo crew for a daydream chat about what we would do if we won the lottery. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 234OTB 234: Free wheeling.
Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 233OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour.
On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 232OTB 232: Laser on your decals
On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models. Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possibilities other than just burning in a decal. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench If you would like to know more about todays topic go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588486235241
S10 Ep 231OTB 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.
On this episode the boys talk to Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up judging results. This systems lets you get on with the job of running a model show without the hassle of writing online entries, judging tabulations and award results. Nathan Bradford, a judge from ScaleACT 2025, also joins the conversation to explain how easy the hobbyshow program is to use from a punters point of view. If you would like to know more go to www.hobbyshow.org Mailbag, Wheel of Fortune all that and more! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S10 Ep 230OTB 230: Hello 2026!!
It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!
S10 Ep 230OTB After Dark: Best war movies ever
bonusEG'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time. The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show! We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.
S9 Ep 229OTB 229: Goodbye 2025
Last episode for the year.......the boys chat about what plans they have for 2026 and dive into a very large mailbag. Thank you all for your wonderful support this year and we will see you in January 2026!
S9 Ep 228OTB 228: Displaying your armour model, with Clayton Ockerby.
Episode 228 and the boys are are joined by Clayton Ockerby to discuss ways to display your finished armour models. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Send us an email, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench We recommend Workbench Hobbies for your viewing pleasure. https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316
S9 Ep 227OTB 227: Accessorising your armour model.
In this episode the boys are once again joined with Rob Riviezzo to talk about accessorising your armour model in a discussion that hits the mark now and again but certainly in a very entertaining way. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S9 Ep 226OTB 226: Sean Morgan 1/5th scale MV Agusta.
Episode 226 and the boys chat with Sean Morgan about his incredible scratchbuilt 1/5th scale MV Agusta motorcycle. We also look back on how we did at ScaleACT'25, read some mail and spin the Patreon wheel of fortune. Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S9 Ep 225OTB 225: ScaleACT'25
Episode 225 and the boys are in Canberra living the high life at Australia's premier model show, ScaleACT 2025. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench We recommend Black Hat Models https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels Workbench Hobbies https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316
S9 Ep 224OTB 224: The Model Box
Episode 224 and the boys are joined by Stan Spooner who talking about his exciting new venture, the opening of a bricks and mortar hobby shop called "The Model Box, and the driving concept behind it. Check out this link for more info:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076992317227 We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S9 Ep 223OTB 223: Models shows and Podcasts
EIn episode 223 the boys are joined by Brian from the Built Sideways Podcast to chew the fat on everything and nothing. We then talk to Giampaolo (a.k.a "G") about the exciting Gaming, Hobby and Model expo "GameX" (GhMX) on in Brisbane on November 22-23. Check out this link for more info:- https://www.ghmx.com.au/ We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
S9 Ep 222OTB 222: Staying safe while you build.
The lads are joined by Bredon to have a c=hat about stay SAFE with you are building your models. The President of ScaleACT drops in to give us an update on ScaleACT 2025. And we crack open the mailbox so see what you have to say. To get in touch with us, send an email to [email protected]
S9 Ep 221OTB 221: PatCon 2025
In this episode the boys are joined by Mason and Spencer to talk about the upcoming PatCon 2025 being held at the American Heritage Museum September 28.
S9 Ep 220OTB 220: Life goes on
We are back with Episode 220. Dave unboxes the Moosearoo cup build and is gutted to find out it is a car much to Ian's and Julian's amusement! Life goes on.