On The Bench

This episode the boys are joined by Sam Dwyer to talk about building Meng's F4 Phantom.  We are Sans the Falcon this episode but we do have some listener emails. With Dave overseas the OTB team will be taking a break for a few weeks and will be back on the 17th of Feb 2023.

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com.

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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   Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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   Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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 Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com.   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  Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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