Show overview
On The Bench has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 256 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 400 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 2 days ago, with 23 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 256 episodesOTB 248: Interclub
OTB 247: Bushranger 2027. A new model exhibition!
OTB 246: Armour and Tankraft
OTB 245: Scale effect.
OTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne
As above, so below. A peek into Rob Riv's basement.
OTB 243: Mike the Kiwi
OTB 242: Croweaters & Massholes.
OTB 241: Aftermarket??
OTB 240: Rocky Mountain Expo
Special Report: World Miniature Hobby Show Malaysia 2026
OTB 239: Looking towards November
OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders
OTB 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