Plastic Posse Podcast

<p>The Plastic Posse Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast about Scale Modeling.  This includes all genres, scales, and ability levels. From Warhammer 40K to Gundam to Aircraft to Armor and even Science Fiction, our show features in depth interviews with the best guests, as well as discussions that take a deeper look into the hobby and our motivation for it. Our motto is "There is NO wrong way to enjoy Scale Modeling!" Hosted by TJ Haller, Doug Smith, Jensen Taylor, John Bonnani, Grant Mayberry, and Scott Gentry, the Posse is all about the Social and Community Aspects of this hobby! Bottom line - we want to have some fun, and you will too as you listen in with us. <br /><br />#ScaleModeling #hobbies #Gunpla #Starwarsmodels #Tamiya #Bandai #weathering #Airbrushing #decals #paintingmodels #Posse #PlasticPosse #modelingpodcasts #hobbypodcasts #hobbies #Eduard #AK #armormodeling #armor #aircraft #shipmodels #carmodels #tankraft #Tamiyausa #AK #AKInteractive </p>

Episode 129: Happy Holidays 2025 + Special Guest Evan McCallum (Panzermeister36)

Send us a text Send us a text Four of the five of us (We lost JB to his job) have a Holiday chat about... you guessed it - scale modeling! Evan McCallum AKA Panzermeister joins us for the fun and we talk about our year in review, and Evan Challenges us to recall a model we finished years in the past that has held up to our current standards, and why? We also get some TJ Rants about Star Wars along the way at no extra cost to you! Thanks for another great year for the Plastic Posse, Year...

12-17
01:49:49

Episode 128: Plastic Plane Podcast, Sports, Happy Thanksgiving, Fort Lee NOVAMPS visit

Send us a text Send us a text Four of the five of us (Jensen is lost again) have a Pre-Thanksgiving chat about... Aircraft Modeling! And Sports! And Thanksgiving and... Join us for some thought provoking discussion about scale models! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Plastic Posse Group on Facebook: ...

12-03
01:11:52

Episode 127: Sam Dwyer and "How do you get to your bench when life makes it tough?"

Send us a text Four of the five of us (Jensen is lost) join forces with our good friend Sam Dwyer to talk about his YouTube Channel, Scale ACT 2025 and His Best Aircraft Medal, new Kotare releases and more! We also discuss Strategies for when your Mojo is high but life is preventing you from spending time at the bench! Join us for some thought provoking discussion about scale models! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 a...

11-19
01:18:04

Episode 126: The Posse at SMC 2025 w/ Peter Fidloczky & Jackson Stanton

Send us a text Send us a text The Five Triple P hosts and special guests Peter Fidloczky and Jackson Stanton recap our amazing trip to Europe and our attendance at Scale Model Challenge 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. We hope you enjoy our recap of our adventures at the show, as well as a bunch of Europe's finest military history museums including Bovington, Duxford, Bastogne Barracks, and Overloon just to name a few. We had a great time and all of us are mojo recharged in a major way!&...

11-05
02:26:12

Episode 125: Base Basics + Dealing With Curveballs + Judges Should Be Better Than This

Send us a text Send us a text We catch up before our trip to Europe this weekend, and all 5 of us give updates as to where we are at. JB gives us a RockCon report, and we discuss three topics - Basics of Bases led by JB, Curveballs we have encountered on projects, and we also discuss Judges behavior in picking up models - we as a community need to expect more and put these issues in the past once and for all. Join us for some thought provoking discussion about scale models! If you...

10-08
01:37:18

Episode 124: Are show themes a relic of the past? What is the most difficult thing you have modeled?

Send us a text Send us a text Grant leads all of us in a get together for some fun and discussions about scale modeling. In this episode, we discuss two ideas - are show themes a thing of the past, and are they effective? Also, what is the most difficult thing you have ever modeled? If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

09-24
01:07:34

Episode 123: Inspiration is Perishable + Are You a Preserver or a Destroyer?

Send us a text Scott, JB, TJ, and Jensen get together for some fun and discussions about scale modeling. Grant is missing due to attending Wondercon. We hope he has a great time at the show! In this episode, we discuss two ideas/concepts, namely Are you a Preserver or a Destroyer, in your modeling AND in your hobby in general, and also "Inspiration is Perishable." We also close out our Group Build for the AK M1008 Chevy Trucks sponsored by AK Interactive and Micro-World Game...

09-10
01:19:46

Episode 122: Spud Murphy + Progress on SMC builds + What makes a good club meeting?

Send us a text Scott, JB, TJ, and Jensen are joined by our good friend and long lost co-host, Doug Smith. We catch up with TJ who returns, but Grant is missing due to a family pet emergency. We wish him the best. We catch up with our friend John "Spud" Murphy and talk his 1/16 M113 APC build, along with SMC plans and logistics for the upcoming 2025 show. We also discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 60 days until the show. We also ponder a question - what makes a great...

08-27
02:01:10

Episode 121: Shinsaku Tamiya Tribute + How does your bench make you feel + Peter Davis ACT 2025 Preview

Send us a text Send us a text TJ is once again lost. If you see him, Jensen is offering a reward for information regarding his whereabouts. Scott, JB, Grant, and Jensen are joined by our good friend and TJ's arch nemesis, Aaron Kuck. We have a LOADED Episode 121 for you. We offer a humble tribute to Shinsaku Tamiya, and feature not one but two interviews for you. First off, we sit down for a long overdue chat with Scott Primeau, and talk about his award winning work including Ascension, which...

07-30
03:24:01

Episode 120: Is the quality of your work limited by only using one finish technique?

Send us a text Send us a text Jensen leads the Posse for a catch up with everyone sans TJ. We catch up and talk techniques, give each other a hard time, discuss upcoming model shows, and what each of us has been up to. We discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 100 days until the show. We also discuss a question - does limiting your finish to only one or a couple of techniques impact the quality of your work? If you only use a paint brush, only use acrylics, only use an ...

07-16
01:38:54

Episode 119: Rocky Mountain Expo Wrap Up

Send us a text TJ, Grant, Scott and Jensen catch up after a few weeks away. We catch up and talk feedback, upcoming model shows, and what we have been up to. JB is missing but he recorded a separate segment with JC Osborne, Jeremy Elliott, and Robbie Nauffts about the recent 2025 Rocky Mountain Expo held June 20/21 in Salt Lake City. JB and the group reminisce and do a deep dive into the show, what makes it different from other model shows, what they liked, and opportunities to improve....

07-02
01:50:34

Episode 118: Martin Kovac's New Façade Kit + Black Hat Scale Models + Inspiration & Overcoming Fear

Send us a text Scott, TJ, and Grant fly a shortened route today as Jensen and JB are engaged elsewhere. We interview Stewart Rolfe, AKA Black Hat Scale Models and what an engaging conversation. Stewart talks to his motivations, his emphasis on traditional scratch building, and our mutual support for the Annual Model Officers' Mess 48 in 48 Event benefitting Model For Heroes. We also catch up with our Favorite Uncle, tearing him away from his latest project at the bench, and talk about his new...

06-11
02:39:20

Episode 117: AMPS 2025 Special - New AMPS Master Dustin Dias + Gettysburg + Show Recap + Judging

Send us a text AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!! JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show. JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him about his models, his modeling, and what it was like to be crowned as AMPS newest Master. The Posse also talk about our amazing trip to...

05-28
03:28:05

Episode 116: Ilya Yut + When to pull the plug on a show build + What are your 3 “Pharaoh builds?”

Send us a text Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant) We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question, "What three builds are your “Pharaoh builds?” The Pharaohs of Egypt were famous for being buried with their earthly possessions and symbols...

05-14
02:17:18

Episode 115: How does your hobby affect your work or personal life + Mosonshow

Send us a text Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Plastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269 ...

04-30
01:11:55

Episode 114: Commiesfest 2025 Wrap Up + Faustus Interview

Send us a text Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook...

04-16
02:21:42

Episode 113: Spud Murphy & Peter Usher + Christian Gurney + TRICON & HeritageCON Recap + More!

Send us a text Join the Triple P as all 5 hosts talk scale modeling. We have a JUMBO episode for you this time out that features a new product highlight with Christian from Bases By Bill, get summaries from not one but two model shows that JB and TJ attended last weekend in Pittsburgh and Toronto, and we also have a very special conversation with John Spud Murphy and Peter Usher from the 4 Corners Modeling Club. We do a deep dive in Pete's amazing dioramas and also discuss many other t...

04-02
03:19:00

Episode 112: Cliff Herring & Posse Talk + "Secret" builds, publish or not, & being in “the Zone"

Send us a text All 5 of us this time around! We feature a conversation with Cliff Herring on everything from using Mission Models paint to Model Contests and anything else that comes up! It was great to have Cliff back in the Posse. We also have a fairly introspective and slightly spicy duo of topics led by TJ - discussing "Secret" Builds and what motivates the decision to share or not to share your builds online versus at shows. We also talk about being in the zone, and what that is like ...

03-12
02:58:54

Episode 111: 48 in 48 Event Preview + Joan Biediger + Shows, Other Hobbies & Seattle Recap

Send us a text Grant, Scott, and Jensen this time out. We feature a pair of conversations - first with Malcolm and James talking about the 2025 version of the 48/48 Global grouip build for Models 4 Heroes. Then Grant and Scott talk with Joan Biediger about her work and perspectives on art, model shows, and the hobby. We double down on talking about Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We also talk about other hobbies, and ...

02-26
02:44:01

Episode 110: Austin Frields + Posse NFL Talk + Show Costs & Providing Value

Send us a text JB leads Scott, Grant, and TJ this time out. We talk about a range of subjects from Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We get into some NFL talk, talk our own upcoming calendar, and discuss a whole range of topics and have fun. We are stressing a newer, more "live" approach to both our interviews and also our episodes - trying to give the listeners, well, more value for their Podcast Bucks. :) If you would ...

02-09
03:04:01

Charlie Kelly

if I had to take a shot for every time TJ says "um...uh...like...um...uhhh...like" I'd have alcohol poisoning.

05-07 Reply

Adam Greenwold

Brilliant. we need more of this guy.

04-02 Reply

Charles Rice

What happened to episode 4?

10-25 Reply

Adam Greenwold

great start to a new show.

08-31 Reply

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