On The Bench

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

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

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

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

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

It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!

G'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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

In 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

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]

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.

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.

The boys are joined by Dana Mathes and Rob Booth to talk about the philosophy behind Modelfiesta'26 judging criteria. Modelfiesta is the longest running annual modelling event in IPMS region 6 and the contest has grown in quality and size with an average of 120 vendor tables and 600 models on display. On again this coming January 4th, check out the details HERE 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 Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected].

The boys are joined by Chris Becker and Collin Tatusko to discuss modelling aircraft in flight. This was a really interesting chat and we hope that it inspires you to consider how you build and display your next aircraft model. You can check the Scale Model Aircraft in Flight community out here. We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting 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]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench We recommend the following youtube channels:- Black Hat Models Workbench Hobbies

In this episode we talk with Marissa, a.k.a Winzfactor, about her stunning work painting bugs! We are also joined by Peter Davis who gives us the lowdown on ScaleACT 2025.

The boys chat with QMHE25 show promotions officer, Chris Miller about their upcoming hobby expo…..and yes we will be at that show! Next we are joined by the missing link, Lincoln Wrong (Wright) to hear about his exciting Ma.K competition. All that as well as the usual mailbag and exciting 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]. Or you can leave a voicemail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

In this short sharp bonus ep, Dave talks to Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders (MWB); the international non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community, to announce the launch of its first-ever global online event: Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25). https://modellers.org/home/vmx25/

In this episode the boys welcome Alex Johnston, who successfully won the 48 in 48 bid to be the OTB producer for a day. In his role as producer, Alex has chosen the round table discussion on the topic of "Rabbit holes" in our hobby. We love to know what you have to say, so write to us at [email protected]. Or you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In episode 214, the boys talk to Paul Pendelton-Brown (Brownie) about the exciting new modelling podcast "Beyond the Box Art" which will be dropping on May 22nd. The OTB crew are extremely excited about this new podcast and we would ask all of our followers to have a listen when it drops. Listener mail, Patreon Wheel of Fortune and much more on the show, so sit back a enjoy!

In this episode a very unwell Dave battles on and the boys talk to Jason Miller form Arms Corps Models. Or you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to examine if our hobby is in a crisis given the current state of world economics and its impact on our hobby. Fear not! This is NOT a political rant or discussion, but a look at the current economic situation and the impacts on the hobby that we love. None of us profess to be economic geniuses, and as such we are coming at this from the layman's point of view. We would love to know what you think so write to us at [email protected]. Or you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode we talk to Greg Lester a.k.a Bacon Bits, one of Australia's most accomplished ship modellers. Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend.

In Episode 209 the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to have a chat about the model magazine industry. This a particularly long episode so if you want to just hear the interview, jump to the 57 minute mark. Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In Episode 208 the boys record "live" from their local model shop, The Hobbyman in Narre Warren. Joining the gang at the shop on a busy Saturday morning, we talk to Julia and Brenton about the ins and outs of the shop are get an idea on how they plan and order stock, what kits are the most popular and even meet some benchers who dropped in to say "G'Day". Check out their website hearnshobbies.com Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In Episode 207 the boys are joined by Philip Segal, renowned, writer, director and TV producer to talk about his passion for model building as well as his amazing YouTube channel Sprueverse. Check out Phil's work https://www.youtube.com/sprueverse Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In Episode 206 the boys are joined by James Skiffins to talk about the Models for Heroes 48Hr build and later in the show Duncan Young pops in to give us all the goss on HertiageCON 17. https://48-48.org/ https://www.ipmshamilton.ca/heritagecon You can leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In Episode 205 The boys have a look at the Airfix and Italeri releases for 2025 You can leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In the first episode for the year, the boys consider where they might go in 2026 for a field trip. In the meantime, Stewart Rolfe and John "Spud" Murphy drop in to talk about the 1/16th Scale M113, building it, painting it, weathering it and displaying it. Great conversation! The winner of our Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced….and what a cracker of a prize! You can leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail Or write to us [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ 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

In the last episode for the year, the boys reflect on 2024 and talk about plans for 2025. 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]. Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail 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

The boys talk about their experiences at Scale ACT. They are then joined by Evan McCallum a.k.a Panzermeister36 to talk about Armour. You can find his YouTube channel here: Panzermeister36 https://www.youtube.com/@Panzermeister36 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]. Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail 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

The boys head North to check out Scale ACT. Listen in on all the fun and people that they met. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out this episodes supporters Specmod Models https://www.specmodmodels.com Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected]. Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

Hello benchers! Welcome to episode two hundred ! We dedicate this show to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for the ride and looking forward to your support for the next 200. Cheers! Dave, Ian and Julian. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out the supporters of this episode Stewart Rolfe Black Hat Models https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels Clayton Ockerby Workbench Hobbies https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgLsicP_a-d-nJ6EsZDx-Q Lincoln Wright Paint on Plastic https://www.paintonplastic.com/ If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected] or leave us a voice message HERE If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

Julian is back and we find out what he got up to in the ROK. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail. For our next episode, the grand 200th, you to can join in the fun by leaving a voice mail message. Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/OTB200thEpisode Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out our good mate Stewart at Black Hat Models Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode it is just Dave and Ian holding down the fort while Julian is gallivanting around the world. But fear not! We have a great episode for you and talk to a wonderful model builder, Norman Long which we think you will find interesting. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune read the listener mail. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out Normans Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565896127393 Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode the guys try to explain the different types of glue that we use in modelling along with the ups and downs of each. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail. The boys are extremely interested to hear what you think we should do for our upcoming 200th episode....so put your thinking caps on and send us your suggestions. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Wargame Miniatures www.wargameminiatures.com.au Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this bonus episode Dave talks to the President of the ACT Scale Modellers' Society, Peter Davis, about the upcoming ScaleACT 2024 model show. We chat about the exciting new changes to categories and awards for this years show as well as looking at the program for the weekend as well as what else there is to do in Canberra....and touch on what makes this show Australia's friendliest model show. We will be there so come along and join in on the fun. For more information go to https://www.actsms.asn.au/scaleact-24 Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Also we never miss an episode of Black Hat Models...go and check out this great youtube show. Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode we talk to the cool dudes from Bases By Bill. The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced as well as listener mail. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this extravaganza of an episode we share all the wonderful people that we spoke too at QMHE2024. The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced. The Mojo boys try to trash talk the Moosearoo cup so we slap them down! Given how big this episode is we have added some time stamps to help you navigate through this mammoth three hour show. Time stamps 0:09 Plastic Model Mojo Slap down! 0:13 Patreon Wheel of Fortune 0:23 Black Hat Scale Models 0:31 Hong Kong Models 0:38 Brisbane Display Painter Guild 0:44 SpecMod 0:54 Agustin Castillo 1.02 Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association 1.08 IPMS Queensland 1:16 SMS & Simon Holdsworth 1:30 Drake Collectables 1:40 Ben Flood 1:48 Manscale Models 2:01 Arms Corp Models 2:19 ABOM 2:25 DDA 2:34 Chris Sawby 2:44 Chris Becker 2:54 Brett Green 3:06 Paul Gloster 3:19 QMHE Director Davis Deryck 3:35 Wrap up Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Here is a list of the companies that we spoke too at QMHE Black Hat Models YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels Specmod https://www.specmodmodels.com/ Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association https://www.facebook.com/RockhamptonScaleModellersAssociation/ Drake Collectables https://thedrakeshop.com/ IPMS QLD https://ipmsqld.org.au/ Manscale Models https://www.manscalemodels.com.au/ Arms Corp Models https://www.facebook.com/p/Arms-Corps-Models-100088350093154/ DDA https://www.ddaus.com.au/home Hong Kong Models https://www.hk-models.com/hkm/ If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

This is a special OTB episode on a new Modelling Organisation called "Modellers Without Borders". We interview Tim Holland, Dave Goldfinch, Christiaan O'Dea and Stephen Lee to get the inside knowledge on the who, why and hows that brought this organisation into being and what their plans are for the future. This organisation was announced publicly at the end of the most recent IPMS USA Nationals, and raised a lot of buzz and questions from the modelling community. So tune in to find out what it is all about. For more information on Modellers Without Borders go to https://modellers.org/ If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott, from the Scale Modellers Supply. https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out our mates from Detail and Scale. https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode the boys chat to Rock Roszak of Detail and Scale fame. We also start our new segment the "OTB Wheel of Fortune"….(well that is what we are calling it for the moment…if you have a better name write unto us) where all of our patreon members get the chance to win a very cool prize. We are heading to QMHE on the 17th and 18th of August…..come and join us! https://qmhe.com/ We will be there so hope to see you too! If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Check out our mates from Detail and Scale https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

In this episode Dave talks about his adventures in the U.S. and Japan. Don't forget the Queensland Model and Hobby Expo August 17th - 18th. https://qmhe.com/ If you want to reach out to us send an email to [email protected]. Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/ If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench