Plastic Posse Podcast

Episode 103 features great conversations about scale modeling. Jensen leads the episode and asks the group if we Overthink our Hobby - spoiler alert - we do. TJ also leads an impromptu discussion regarding the value of receiving good, honest, knowledgeable feedback and critique - and how that can improve your modeling.We also start the wrap up instructions on the #100PosseGB 1/48 Tamiya Group Build and how to register completions - which are due Wed, Oct 2 at Midnight PST. We also continue to...

Episode 102 features a great conversation with Modeler and Creator Jake McKee, where we touch on soooo many different ideas related to creating and modeling. From influences to thinking outside the box, and even, yes, you guessed it, scope creep! Jake is a super interesting guy and you won't want to miss this! We discuss that "tipping point" where a project goes from "I'm not sure if this is going to work," to, "This is definitely going to work." And then conversely we also discuss what ...

Episode 101 sees all of us together again for a short but fun podcast. No interviews or guests this time - but we have some great topics for you to listen to. We discuss managing modeling stress and anxiety, and of course we go over the incredible response to our Posse 100 Group Build. We also discuss a recent visit that Scott and JB made to Panzer Fabrik in Delta, Colorado, just south of Grand Junction.We also make some audio changes to the podcast to hopefully make it more enjoyable to list...

Episode 100 sees all of us together to celebrate a milestone for the Plastic Posse. We feature a terrific interview with Peter Davis from Scale ACT, "The friendliest Model Show in Australia" - who talks about modeling, modeling shows, and how he and his team go about putting on a show that gets bigger and better each year! We also have two friends join us for this Podcast, Rick Lawler and Jim Bates. We churn through some good natured feedback generated from Episode 99, and JB announces a...

Welcome to a Special Episode of the Plastic Posse Podcast. There is a new International Modeling Organization that has launched called Modellers Without Borders. Many people have been asking questions about this new Organization and we host three good friends who are also key members of MWB in a Q and A session to get you some of those answers, specifically:Tim Holland, AKA "El Presidente" from the ModelGeeks Podcast, and part of the Southern Maryland Scale Modelers club that hosts the Paxcon...

Episode 99 sees all of us except Doug back together again. We feature a terrific interview with Frank Perrone, who talks about modeling, and how modeling has helped him through some tough times!We also discuss some recent feedback from Jesse Hosmer, who recently asked the Posse why he seemed to be plateauing and not improving as much as he would like. TJ and Jensen also spur an impromptu good natured tongue in cheek discussion on whether aircraft or armor modeling is "harder." We al...

Episode 98 sees TJ on vacation and JB In the UK, again! The rest of us are joined by friends Aaron Kuck and Justin Lentz. We discuss the hobby, including tips on "Finding your Mojo" and also, "Trusting the Process." We also have a great interview with Steve Baker, AKA Boom Modeling where he talks about being a pilot and how that affects his modeling.We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming sh...

All of us minus Jensen (missed you buddy) are together and we catch up on JB's trip to Ireland and England, and Scott, Grant, and Doug talk about the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo show held June 22 in Salt Lake City. We also discuss pushing back on the notion that modelers need to "put in their time" or "earn their stripes" in order to have models recognized or published. We feel pretty strongly about this! We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that sta...

TJ and Jensen are in charge of the Posse this time out, as JB is in Europe and Scott, Grant, and Doug are attending the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in Salt Lake City.Discussion centers around the topic - what are the 4 things required for you to improve as a modeler?We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming shows and events! Please join us for Episode 96 of the Triple P! If you would li...

The PPP (at least most of us) are joined by a great modeler and friend, Ken Childres. Ken talks to us about a wide range of topics including his own modeling, judging at Wonderfest, modeling Sherman tanks, and many other subjects! We also discuss Group Builds - are they a net positive or net negative for youa nd your mojo? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming shows and events!&...

The Posse catches up with our favorite Uncle, Martin Kovac, AKA Night Shift. We talk a wide range of topics from Astro Photography to Home Improvement to the recent Moson Model Show in Hungary! We also discuss cleaning and organizing or model workbench, and also managing our paint, tool, and kit storage for a happier, more productive experience. We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming s...

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Doug but have special guest Eric Kervina to sit in with us, and also to talk about giving feedback to not just modelers, but to judges as well after recently judging at AMPS Nationals. We also have our friend Gary Baker return to talk about the Recent MFCA show and his Southern California figure painting group. We discuss what consistently trips each of us on projects, and ways we can try to work around these familiar roadblocks.We also hav...

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Jensen (Happy Birthday) but have one of our best collective episodes in a while with great discussions.We recap the recent AMPS Nationals, with a segment featuring JB, Scott, Ian Bonner, and Jonathan (ModelDoc) Anderson. We also feature a segment outlining the team behind the forthcoming Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in SLC on June 22. JB interviews Scott, Barry Beideger from Small Subjects, and Shawn Earl on this new Model Show. We also have som...

Join us as Grant, Doug, and Scott are joined by Rick Lawler, Jim Bates, and Doug Reed. We discuss recovering from mistakes, and our favorite parts of each project. We also have an awesome interview with John Rosengrant, veteran award-winning Visual Effects artist with credits on Jurassic Park, Avatar, Aliens, and the Mandalorian to name a few. John is also an MFCA Grand Master, MMSI Chicago Award recipient, and 2023 MMSI Best of Show winner! If you would like to become a Posse Outri...

Welcome back to (almost) everyone! Doug was unfortunately Ill, but the rest of the gang is back and we talk about Model Kit Expectations - do we as consumers have a responsibility to research kits BEFORE we buy, and also Post Shading - Like it, Love it, or Leave it? We also have a visit with Rick Lawler, Grant, Scott, and JB as we recap Adepticon and Commiesfest, as well as our usual rundown of models we like on the Posse FB group, feedback, and updates on the Scale Prospector and the 48...