On The Bench

Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering. We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

Production line modelling. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Steve Keogh to talk about production line modelling. Steve has made a name for himself in local modelling circles with his passion for long production runs of same type of models, in this case the FW-190. We catch up with what the boys have been doing and of course look at what is new in the modelling world.

When thing go wrong. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when the best laid plans and intentions turn into plastic armageddon and how (if) you can recover. Also what goals do we have for 2019? And of course we look what is new in the modelling world for 2019.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Adam Dormer to have a talk about the Vietnam air war in general and specifically Adam's build of the Trumpeter 1/32 scale Republic F-105D Thunderchief and his Tamiya 1/48 scale Douglas A-1J Skyraider. We look what is new in the modelling world and chat about the year in review.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian look what is new in the modelling world and how our hobby is helping veterans with PTSD. We also discuss the concept of the "Gentleman Modeller", over-coming online abuse and trolls.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are are joined by Chris talking about whats new in the modelling world. Also we will be having a talk about 1/144 scale aircraft, some of the advantages and disadvantages compared to other scales.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio talking about Dave's trip around the world and some of the museums that he visited. We look at what is new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are again joined by Chris to chat about what the future holds for modelling. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris to discuss the news of the Wing Nut Wings 1/32 scale Lancaster. We also talk about where and how you display such large models and on top of that have a jam-packed segment on whats' new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris who will educate us on the old hairy stick, otherwise known as the paint brush. We also have a jam-packed segment on whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who is discussing Soviet tanks of WW2. We also have a look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy who talks about his silhouette cutting machine and how it can be used to make masks and stencils. We also have a look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what they have been doing over the last few weeks and look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what they have been doing and whats new in the modelling world. Also we have are new segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who will be talking about Japanese aircraft the the colours that may and may not have been used to paint them. We will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world and are announcing our new segment on modelling tips…something that our listeners have suggested.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talks to Tony from Horizon models who produce 1/72 scale kits of the Atlas and Mercury rockets from the glory days of the space race. We also look at cleaning your airbrush and of course we will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Episode 27 is a Wingnut Wings special. Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Martin Reid and the General Manager of Wingnut Wings Richard Alexander to talk about everything Wingnut Wings. And of course we will have our usual whats new in the modelling world segment. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 26 Dave Ian and Julian bring you the third and final part of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo. We talk to Martin Reid, James from Nunawading wargamers, Paul Sabin, Frank Morgan and Daniel from the GUNPLA builders club. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 25 Dave Ian and Julian bring you part 2 of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo. In this episode we talk to Brett Green (yes THAT Brett Green!) Then we chat with Richard Hall who tells us about his passion for Heinkels and we hear about Troy's Space Shuttle build. Ed Russell joins us for a light hearted look into the future of judging models and finally our resident expert on SyFy, Seth, wives us his impressions on the science fiction models on display. Still more to come so keep your eyes open for part three.

In episode 24 Dave Ian and Julian recorded the show from the Melbourne Model Expo which was held over the long weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th of June. Due to the number of speakers that were on the show, we are spreading the contents out over a couple of episodes (maybe even three). In this episode the boys are joined by Les to help with the intro to this episode. Then we managed to find one of the show organisers, Rene, who gave us a run down on the show and the work that is done behind the scenes. Then we had an interesting chat with one of the vendors at the show, Andrew from SPECMODS. Hope you enjoy and stay turned for Part 2.

In episode 23 Dave Ian and Julian talk about new model releases and discuss different methods of for creating chipping effects. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 22 Dave and Ian talk about new model releases and Ian brings into the studio his new Wingnut Wings model. Dave has found a new rust effects paint and of course we will have our usual segment on whats' new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 21 Dave and Julian are joined by special guest Chris who will be talking about his recent trip to China and the Beijing aircraft museum…..MIGs as far as the eye can see as well as a couple of surprising aircraft that you would not expect at a Chinese museum! Of course we will have our usual segment on whats' new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 20 Dave, Ian and Julian will be joined by special guest Hamish who will be talking about building civil airliners. And of course we will have our usual segment on whats' new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 19 Dave, Ian and Julian will be joined by special guest Scott who will be educating us on the world of Gundam. For more information on what Gundam is have a look at these two links:- www.ghostofzeon.com www.facebook.com/TheGhostofZeon Also please take some time to have a look at the excellent link on paint woodgrain textures provided by one of our listeners, Brian Latour:- https://iceaxeminiatures.wordpress.com/2018/03/13/painting-woodgrain-textures/ On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests. To listen to your free podcast download follow one of the links listed below. http://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/otb-001-podcast-about-scale-model-building/id1262869310?i=1000390204741&mt=2 http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=157043&refid=stpr

In episode 18 Dave, Ian and Julian will be talking about what they have been unto in the last two weeks and will discuss photographing your model. And of course we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 17 Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Scott who will be talking about the new range of Acrylic Lacquers from Scale Model Supplies. And of course we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world. If you want more information on the range of Acrylic Lacquers from Scale Model Supplies got to this link:- www.scalemodeller.com.au On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 16 Dave and Ian are joined by special guest Chris who will be talking about the dark art of building and painting figures and busts. We are also going to name our top podcasts the we like to listen to as well as listener mail and whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 15 Dave and Ian are joined by Julian and will be chatting about modelling tools as well as how to best display your finished model along with listen mail and the usual watts new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests. In episode 14 Dave and Ian are joined by special guest Seth who will be talking about everything plastic in the Star Wars universe.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests. In episode 13 Dave and Ian are joined by special guest Callum who will be talking about building ship dioramas. If you want to have a look at Callum's work here is the link to his facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/Cals-Scale-Modelling-450573365091027/

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests. In episode 12 Dave, Ian and Julian chat about the year in review and have a general chat about scratch building as well as the usual segment on whats new. Please note that this episode had a number of software and hardware issues which caused the very first part of the whats new segment being clipped. But none the less we still managed to get the rest of the episode done and published albeit just a little later than usual.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests. In episode 11 Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Gary Wickham talking about his build of the Zoukei - mura 1/48 scale Horten Ho 229 flying wing. as well as our usual whats new in the modelling world. You can read more about Gary's builds at www.scalespot.com

In episode 10 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Julian to talk about large scale models as well as brining you whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 9 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Chris to talk about model paints and weathering aircraft, along with our usual segment on whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 8. Dave and Ian, along with guest host Julian, discuss photo etch. A medium that a lot of people struggle with and yet is now ubiquitous in our hobby. We also look at the cost of our hobby as well as some listener mail and whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 7. Dave and Ian, along with guest host Julian, continue their talk about building models for competitions, the what how and why of model contests. We have a look at some listener mail and also look at whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 6. Dave and Ian, joined by a guest host Julian, talk about building models for competitions, the what how and why of model contests. We have a look at some listener mail and also look at whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 5. Dave and Ian, joined by a guest host Julian, talks to the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum assistant manager Jason. Ian has developed a bug for building cars and Julian does some myth-busting. We have a look at some listener mail and also look at whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 4. The Dave and Ian, joined by a guest host Julian, will talk about Operation "Unthinkable" and the flip side of that, the Soviets continuing the war against the Allies from May 1945. Ian will give us a build review of the Waffentrager and Dave will do an inbox review of the Showcase models W and V class destroyers.

In episode 3. The low down on how to build a ship model. We review the movie Dunkirk, and look at what models are available on the market to build the F-35 Lightning II. plus the usual whats new in the modelling world.

Episode two of the Podcast about scale models and model building. In this episode will will be hearing from Michael Tabone about building armour. Ian will be doing a step-through on building the Dragon 1/35 scale SDKFZ 250/9 recon vehicle, as well as our usual segments on whats new in the modelling world.

Episode one of the Podcast about Scale models and model building. In this episode we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world. A interview with Russ French, master model builder. Looking at the F6F Hellcat and talking about Stashes.