On The Bench

Dave, Ian and Julian have returned from the IPMS Nats at Omaha and share their thoughts on the trip, the people and of course the show.

The boys welcome Chris Meddings who gives us a wonderful after action review of the recently held World Model Expo. The Falcon reports in with news on new kits and lots of listener mail to unpack!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

We are back! In this episode the boys do a catch-up on what has been happening since the last time they were together. The mailbag is overflowing and there is a lot of kit news from the Falcon.

This episode the boys chat about cockpits, having been inspired by the new publication from "Inside the Armour" publications…."Perfect Pits". We also have a public service announcement on how you can help the Ukraine by purchasing the book "Models for Ukraine". All profits will be donated to humanitarian aid. Information on this great initiative can be found here https://www.insidethearmour.com/ And let's not forget the usual mixed bag of emails and whats new in the modelling world from the Falcon.

This episode the boys are joined by Robert Madden to look at the impact the current war in Ukraine is having on our hobby. As well as the usual mixed bag of readers emails and whats new in the modelling world.

This episode the boys chat with Chris Meddings about everything from Churchhill tanks being the best in WW2 (well at least that's what Chris thinks) to running your own model business. The usual mixed bag of readers emails and whats new in the modelling world.

So what happens when an armour modeller wants to build an aircraft? Well to answer that question we have Sam Dwyer back in the chair who has done exactly that! What's new in the modelling world and listener mail and much more in the latest episode of OTB.

Dave has a chat with the three nicest gentlemen of the modelling world, Duncan, Ian and Allan to talk about the exciting news that is HeritageCon 2022!

Armour 101 The boys are joined by Sam Dwyer to talk about modelling armour 101. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

The boys are back with the first episode of 2022! Find out what they have been upto as well as what you have to say with listener mail. The Falcon also reports in with a huge list of new kits.

In our final episode for the year, Dave, Ian and Julian talk to Scott Taylor, the man behind SMS paints. The Falcon reports in on what's new in the modelling world and we read listener mail. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we will be back on the 8th of January 2022

The boys talk about installing new model benchers and work spaces as Ian is currently redoing his work space and Dave is in the planning stages of doing the same. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Ian shocks the modelling world by selling off some of his stash! The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Border Wars! Dave, Ian and Julian are back and in the studio together at last! In this episode the guys ponder the war between Border Models and Wingnut Wings. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

WARNING! This episode contains sounds that some modellers may find disturbing! Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when I kit should be binned. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what movies and TV shows inspire them to build. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Richard Alexander to talk about Kotare Models and the newly announced 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk1a. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Whether to Weather? Dave asks that exact question much to the bemusement of Julian and Ian. The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail.

Welcome to this special report *live* from IPMS Nationals Las Vegas where we talk to Dave and Mike from Plastic Model Mojo who we find are kicking around in their hotel room with Jim Bates sipping some bourbon from Utah.

Kotare Models LTD is a new model company out of New Zealand that has an impeccable lineup of of people whom used to be involved with Wingnut Wings…..so is this a phoenix rising from the ashes or something completely different?

The boys still in lockdown (V6.0) but that won't stop them from chatting. In this episode "It's ok to be an average modeller", they have a discussion on not having too push yourself to be an award winning modeller….it IS ok to just build to no standard except to please yourself. To find more model content podcasts follow this link http://modelpodcasts.com/

The boys are back in lockdown (AGAIN!) but still manage to push out an episode, this time having a chat about small scales, 1/700, 1/144, 1/1200 and even smaller.

The boys are joined by Robert Madden to discuss what our modelling world might look like in 2035. The Falcon brings us news of the world and of course we look at what you have to say in mail call.

Dave is joined by Ian and Julian in the studio for the first time in weeks. The boys check the mail bag, read what the Falcon has to say and generally have a jolly time talking about everything.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian tackle yet another huge mail bag and then discuss the pros and cons of selling your built kits. And of course the Falcon is back with all the latest news on kits.

MAIL CALL ! In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian tackle the huge mail bag and the Falcon is back with all the latest news on kits.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian ask the question do modelling competitions help or hurt the hobby? The Falcon is back with the latest news on kits as well as listener mail.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about what they would like to see in a Bricks and Mortar hobby shop. The Falcon is back with the latest news on kits and lots of mail from you our loyal band of benchers!

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about multi media kits….what are they and are the worth it? Also we throw down the gauntlet to all the other podcast shows for the next Moosearoo cup.......will they dare to compete? And the Falcon is back with the latest news on new kits.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are inspired by a listener email who took us to task on spanking some kit manufacturers on the quality of their kits.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Patrick Kaiser, a videographer who worked for the US Army in Germany during the Cold War, Desert Storm 1 and also NASA. An avid collector of WW2 German Army mountain troops equipment and model builder general. The "Falcon" gives us the low-down on new kit announcements and of course the mailbag.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by David Hourigan miniature artist in a wild ranging discussion about scratch building in general and in particular David's amazing work. The "Falcon" gives us the low-down on new kit announcements and of course the mailbag.

Episode 106 and Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Sam Dwyer in a discussion about weathering armour.

Episode 105 and the boys are back in town! Dave, Ian and Julian talk about what they have been doing during their time off in January along with the mailbag and whats new in the modelling world.

In our final 100th episode celebration Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Lincoln Wright. So sit back and enjoy!

Dave, Ian and Julian are talking to the boys from Plastic Model Podcast as part of our 100th episode celebrations! So sit back and enjoy!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are talking to the boys from Plastic Posse Podcast as part of our 100th episode celebrations! So sit back and enjoy!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are talking to the boys from Plastic Model Mojo as part of our 100th episode celebrations! So sit back and enjoy!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are here for our 100th episode! So sit back and enjoy!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to bring you the latest news of whats happening in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the "Falcon". And in a special interview we have Al Murray, author, comedian and the other half of the famous duo from the wildly successful podcast "We have ways of making you talk". So sit back and enjoy! Don't forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian bring you the latest news of whats happening in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the "Falcon". Lots of questions and feed back in our very full mailbag this episode.

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back together in the studio! We have the announcement of the winners for the Golden Sprue awards and try to look at model building Vs model collecting. Our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the "Falcon". Don't forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back with another jam-packed episode. We have a very special interview with the founders of the new model company Beacon Models, Will Jayne and Bryan Wall. We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the "Falcon". Don't forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back with another (still in lockdown) episode. Will Pattison joins us again with part 2 of talking about tools and this time we focus on eye loops, power tools and other electronic items to make your modelling life easy. We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world. Don't forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers! Dave, Ian and Julian are back with another (still in lockdown) episode. This episode we will have a discussion about getting a bare metal finish on your model. We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world. Don't forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!