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Welcome to Episode 76 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, we kick off with  what we are in work on, what new items are out there, and what we have picked up lately. D-ran and Whitey touch briefly of their recent trip up to MosquitoCon32 but for more on that go back and check out last weeks “off timeline” drop of the MosquitoCon32 Wrap Up show. El-Presidenté will tell us “What’s New in 72!”, and we’ll end with a discussion on what we think each of us can or would like to improve upon in each of our model building skillsets.We also had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jefferey Garrity, THE RARE-PLANE DETECTIVE of Rare-Plane Detective hobby store…a repository, data base, and archive of hard-to-find model kits and aftermarket. If you’re hitting a hobby show on the East Coast, West Coast, anywhere in between, and Parts Unknown, chances are Jeff and his sidekick Winston and helpful assistant Liz are going to be there in the vending area offering up all the HTF and even the latest kits at “Hobby Show Prices”! Take a look at their web-site and Facebook Page here: https://www.rare-planedetective.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057237146759&sk=photos_byWe would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit more of the shows coming up this busy 2024 as well as at the Nats in Madison Wisconsin. If you happen to see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!  If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and of course email at:contact@modelgeekspodcast.com   Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:The ModelGeeks Model Shack Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench. We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Furball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothershttps://lionhearthobby.com/If you're a wicked ModelGeek go check out the following links!   IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane Maker Support the show Support the show

Please join Whitey and Darrin on this special show wrap up episode of the "MosquitoCon 32" hosted by IPMS Wayne, NJ.   This show is the second Scale Model Show Season of the season in the IPMS Region Two area and is their 32nd consecutive.  We the privilege of having a couple of special guests join us at the table for a round of interviews that I am sure you will enjoy.So sit back and take a listen, as we discuss the show in general, talk about a little vacform and real space topics with Chris Derks and have a great discussion with Rob Riv of the Modeling Insanity Podcast. We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordA very special shout out to our Patreon supporters, you all are all rockstars and we thank you for your support!!   If you would like to support the show then please check out the Patreon page here: The ModelGeeks Patreon  We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 75 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks, the Geeks will make their usual lap in the pattern and talk about new kits they acquired, and will discuss and debate the latest model news and new products and go over a few listener emails.  For the Geeks main discussion, the Geeks discuss what leads you to lose interest in a model and results in a model not getting finished.Darrin and El Presidente made the journey to Ontario Canada for HeritageCon 16 and have a sit down with Andy Kline from Andy's  Hobby Headquarters and get him to spend some time with the Geeks and gives his take on the show and even makes an announcement while sitting with the Geeks.We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack www.nats2024 https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ac24d88a-08a8-47fe-961a-a53559fd3d36/IPMS-2024-Madison_Mission-Briefv2.pdf We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 74 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks discuss the age old issue of "Negative Modeling.  What's our definition and how do we deal with it when it comes up? As usual we'll discuss what we're in work on, what new items are out there that we may have picked up. We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 72 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks discuss what they are in work on, what new items are out there that they may have picked up, and generally what’s going on in the hobby from the perspective of a bunch of primarily model airplane builders.Have you ever looked back at your past builds and thought to yourself; "I wish I could go back and give that one kit a complete redo."?  Well in this episode were going to do just that!  We each discuss, not only the kit we would like to rebuild but also discuss what kit or kits we would like to see re-tooled. We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 71 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks discuss what they are in work on, what new items are out there that they may have picked up, and generally what’s going on in the hobby from the perspective of a bunch of primarily model airplane builders.For the main topic we sit down with Rudy and Danielle of LionHeart Hobby in Kyle TX for a talk about what motivated them to take the leap into opening a brick-and-mortar hobby store at a time when, at least in the U.S., such shops are on the decline. Hmmm, maybe they’re on to something???We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench. We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane Maker Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 69 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guests Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz. The Geeks discuss Gabe and Justin’s process for how they do decals on their models and how they avoid Scotts dreaded “color shift”. The Geeks give a run-down of what they are working on as well as a review of some of the latest model news and new kits. Listener email is answered as well.  Join the Geeks for the last episode of Season 3! Don’t worry, the Geeks will be back in January 2024 with Season 4 with a few new changes for our listeners and supporters.  Thanks to ALL of our sponsors and listeners and Pateron supporters for their support! So happy Holidays from the Geeks and get out there and build something! We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 68 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, dive into the topic of hobby and home life balance.  I don't know about you but it sucks the "MOJO" out of me! Unless you're retired you have the the whole "work" thing looming over you as well as those honey do lists!  Follow along as we discuss this very important balance.New tag, #anhouradayCheck out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USAAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Rob Booth, Secretary of IPMS.   There has been a lot of dram over the past year and a half and it's time to start focusing on the path forward.  Join us as we discuss the plans for a road map into the future!  Check out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USAAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 66 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, we will be breaking down and unpacking our first model show, PAXCON 2023.  It turned out to be an awesome weekend and the show exceeded our expectations in every way.Check out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 65 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guest Mr. John Colasante and he takes the geeks for a brief flyby of the world of 3-D printing.  The Geeks change things up and renamed “Whatcha working on” to “What’s in you pattern”.  Join them as they give the latest on new kits and the latest info in the world of scale modeling.  The Geeks even treat the listeners to Frilldo struggling to close out the show leading to some good laughs.  Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 64 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks give their thoughts for the final time on the fallout from the San Marcos NATS.  Listen as the Geeks give their thoughts and solutions to some of the most polarizing issues with the national contest.  The geeks give a roundup of what is on their benches run through some listener email. The other geeks give Whitey the "business" as he was the only Geek not to make the Nats in San Marcos.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links! IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 63 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!We want this time to thank those that have made the ModelGeeks what it is today,   We have been fortunate to have met some of the great people and make some dear friends over the past three seasons, and want to this time to give you a big old ModelGeeks salute.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the show Support the show

Welcome to Episode 62 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!We’re back from the 2023 IPMS USA National Convention in San Marcos TX and it was certainly one to remember.   IPMS Alamo Squadron hit it our of the park this year! Join us as as El Presidente leads us through a recap our experience and hit the high (and a few low) spots from this years convention.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane Maker   Support the show Support the show

Welcome to Episode 59 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!Look like we're a man down this episode.  Nemo is on the road again supporting the "work" load in the real world so we welcome Tim Holland, AKA: El Presidente back to the mic! We are pleased to have the Crew from Bases By Bill join us for sit down interview.  We discuss the geneses behind the company, discover some new products and future, to include NATS this year.   Tim gives the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 58 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about How to keep the hobby just that a hobby.  The geeks look at different ways to keep it a hobby by laughing at yourself and not sweating tiny 1/72 power levers for a Ki-84 Frank! The geeks also mention how having a friends text group is also a plus.We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the show

Welcome to Episode 56 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about what inspires us to build what we build, and all aspects of that thing that gets us to the bench to put thoughts into action, a vision into a creation, an idea into something that can be shared…or just to make something cool!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 55 of The ModelGeeks Podcast. The “Double Nickel” El Presidente joins us for the “Double Nickel” episode, filling in for D-ran who had some work commitments.  El Presidente gives the listeners a 72-scale new kit run down for our 72 scale friends. Of course, we’ll also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a run-down of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. In the main topic, the geeks explain what is their most dreaded part of a build.  The answers will surprise you!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links! IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 54 of The ModelGeeks Podcast.In this episode we discuss a little bit of everything!  Main topic is a reap of the Northern Virginia Model Classic but when have we every stayed on topic?We will kick off our new segment, ModelGeeks ask; What The...BEEP?  Have you seen that 'thing' on youtube or over in the forums that just make ask; What The "BEEP" are they thinking?  We're going to start discussing these topics.  Of course, we’ll also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a run-down of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 53 of The ModelGeeks Podcast.In this episode we discuss the Myths, Truths and the what the F&%# did you say?We’ve all ll seen these videos on the You Tubes.  It's time to discuss those hacks that are legit and those that aren't!This is going to drive, both great discussion as well as a little that an ddiscoinetend Of course, we’ll also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a run-down of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!Support the showSupport the show