On The Bench

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.

OTB 156: Lets talk Phantom jets!

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.

01-20
01:42:55

OTB 226: Sean Morgan 1/5th scale MV Agusta.

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

11-15
01:33:21

OTB 225: ScaleACT'25

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. 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

11-12
02:14:48

OTB 224: The Model Box

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

10-25
01:24:13

OTB 223: Models shows and Podcasts

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

10-11
01:42:59

OTB 222: Staying safe while you build.

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com    

09-27
01:59:54

OTB 221: PatCon 2025

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.   

09-13
01:27:14

OTB 220: Life goes on

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.

08-30
01:05:52

OTB 219: Modelfiesta'26 Judging rubric.

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.

08-02
01:53:19

OTB 218: Modelling in flight

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  

07-19
01:52:15

OTB 217: Winzfactor and bugs!

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.

06-28
01:33:27

OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows!

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/

06-14
02:02:59

OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25!

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/

06-13
12:21

OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston.

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

05-31
01:42:23

OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art

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!  

05-17
01:43:04

OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller

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

05-03
01:22:03

OTB 212: Is our hobby in a crisis?

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

04-19
01:23:23

OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester

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

04-05
01:39:14

OTB 210: Post 48 in 48.

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

03-22
01:25:17

OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo.

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

03-02
02:02:26

Amnourse Amnourse

Nightshift, Nightshift, Nightshift. Every podcast, no matter which one, circle jerks Martin off. we all know he is good, we all know his content. He's not the only one. it's so tiresome to hear every podcast just go on and on about him.

11-26 Reply

Charles Rice

Chris is almost impossible to hear.

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Eric Semmelmayer

Great POD boys!

04-07 Reply

Carl Perkins

Mike doesn't sound the most experienced correspondent.

10-19 Reply

BatChat21guy batchatillon

love this podcast I wish I could listen to this all day amazing work.

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