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.
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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.By David Goldfinch
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OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows!
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2:02:59The 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 eve…
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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/…
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OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston.
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1:42:23In 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 ht…
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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…
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OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller
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1:22:03In 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.patre…
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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, a…
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OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester
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1:39:14In 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/OTBvoi…
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Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend.By David Goldfinch
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OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo.
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2:02:26In 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 spo…
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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 “…
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OTB 207: Sprueverse! A chat with Philip Segal.
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1:51:11In 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 Ont…
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OTB 206: Models for Heros 48Hr Build and HeritageCON 17.
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2:03:40In 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 Onthebench64@gmail.…
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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 plea…
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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 crack…
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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 voi…
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OTB 202: Armour with Panzermeister36
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1:42:26The 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/…
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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/@Blac…
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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 support…
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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 fro…
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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 o…
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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 sugg…
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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 ma…
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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 w…
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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 …
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