(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EP-160-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 160 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSWe had great responses in our thread (https://www.facebook.com/ScaleModelPodcast/posts/pfbid02pf33ocHHaSQGeR5Jbh2rnfoMmCeUCujdpkkoSwm9LsWoMnktatq2X3m8dXiMjs8Gl) about what everyone is reading.***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSSpecial Hobby & CMK kits for June (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-special-hobby-cmk-kits-for-june.html)MENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/meng-models-new-panzerhaubitze-2000-in.html)Clear Prop! Upcoming Kit: 1/48 F4B-4 (https://dnmodels.com/all/clear-prop-upcoming-kit-1-48-f4b-4/)MiniArt's new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2"  (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-miniarts-handy-new-35th-scale.html#more)U.S.A.F. B-21 Raider from Model Collect in 1/72 (https://modelcollect.com/index.php/product/b-21-raider-bomber/)Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force) (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-mengs-48th-scale-f-4e2020.html#more)The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter 1/48 from Bandai Q1 26 (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/bandai-spirits-mandalorians-n-1-starfighter--1612487) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Finished a tiny model of a Gelvades Class Battle Carrier (https://blackfire.ca/2025/03/30/gelvades-class-battle-carrier/) from Star Blazers 2199. Started 1 of two Bandai Cosmo Typhoon Fighters (https://blackfire.ca/2025/06/22/bandai-cosmo-typhoon-fighter-unboxing/). These are very tiny, 1/200, but I love the look of them.Geoff - continuing on the Heller 1/72 Douglas DC-6B in fictitious water bomber markings for my brother’s growing fleet.Terry - Working on Fade To Black’s 1/10 Hammerhead Shark, finally. Assembly and filling. Painting a couple Reaper dragons, a forest dragon and a magma dragon. Still in airbrush stage now, but will be in brush painting before too much longer. Mechs are still in assembly, slow going is fine for these.

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(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ep-158-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSPics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025.https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.htmlhttps://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html Wonderfest! (https://www.wonderfest.com/)Demos and schedule (https://www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/weekend-schedule/)look great. ***************************************MAILBAG Hey guys.I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up!What's on my bench:Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket.Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I createdWhat I'm reading:I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was.Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift.The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable.Be well everyone and keep building!Bob Bair- Charlotte, NCwww.theVOICEofBOB.comFrom Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/preview-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-from-meng.html)ICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markings (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/preview-icms-48th-scale-captured.html)

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EP-157-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 157 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartGeoffBrent BristowTerry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Peter Fay Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. ***************************************LATEST NEWS ***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTakom planning 1/35th scale Sherman HVSS & the Super Sherman (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-takoms-take-on-set-of-shermans.html)An early Apache & big bumblebee from Trumpeter in May. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-early-apache-big-bumblebee-from.html)An oversized monitor & another what-if in May from HobbyBoss. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-oversized-monitor-another-what.html)Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109K-4 available for pre-order (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-artwork-to-add-to-kotares-132.html)Will not be available via US distributors  (https://www.facebook.com/kotaremodels/posts/pfbid02ueX9RUkNZAYYy4jKkBVLSgUwdssJGnSCu2pRTkCB3UBe4W845mXbYiwMF7zbNLVdl) Eva Model's new 48th Super Hornet landing gear (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/coming-ready-to-launch-or-not-eva.html#more)Hasegawa May Announcements (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/gsite/)The USS Stevens DD-479 in 350th from I Love Kit (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/the-uss-stevens-dd-479-in-350th-from-i.html) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************TOPICVinyl cutting with Brent BristowSome of Brent's work. (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ob96e6lkahde2d2yezc4i/ADO3ElMXAR7A5Y_4TXiPYG0?rlkey=f8ejalu3bh9u82mh2pyvywm6g&e=1&st=ujt8g0hz&dl=0) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Got the decals done on the Tamiya 1/48 Sherman Firefly. They went on very well.Geoff - had the grandkids for the weekend and did two”weekend builds” with two of them (the third wanted to draw).

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EP-156-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 156 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryGeoffVince HoffmannThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWS***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSPreview update: Art & plastic of Border Model's 35th scale He-111 H-6. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-update-art-plastic-of-border.html)Six releases from Italeri in April (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-six-releases-from-italeri-in.html#more)1/35th scale M2128 Bradley 105mm mobile gun system from Magic Factory (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-135th-scale-m2128-bradley-105mm.html)Airfix 1/72nd Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF (https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/rafs-early-war-blenheim-heavy-fighters)Special Hobby April Newsletter (https://www.specialhobby.eu/april-2025)X-15A-2 in 1/32 scale. IMAM/Romeo Ro.57bis in 1/48 scale and Blackburn Roc Mk.I in 1/72 scaleWhat’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)**************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************TopicVince Hoffmanhttps://www.vintagemodelplans.com/ (https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/)Build log on facebookhttps://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4696483-1-16-LCM-6-build-log (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4696483-1-16-LCM-6-build-log)https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10226022581051799&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10226022581051799&type=3) ***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Nothing at present, it’s our club’s swap night so I’m doing quite a large stash purge. Already sold a few things.Geoff - drywalling has taken me away from the bench I’m afraid!Terry - Not a lot. Some travel, some organization of the bench. Still doing some work on that Battroid Valkyrie. Mostly addressing seams at this point.***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - Not much time this week to read anything.Geoff - same here - so sick of renovations!Terry - still getting through Moonseed and the Apothecary Diaries vol.

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EP-155-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 155 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSGood morning Stuart, Terry, and Geoff! Continuing to thoroughly enjoy each episode. Hope to see some of you at IPMS Nats in August.If you would be so kind as to add SilverCon (https://www.sacramento-model-club.org/silvercon/) to your contest announcement rotation, I would appreciate that.On May 17th we’ll be hosting SilverCon 2025 (https://www.sacramento-model-club.org/silvercon/), with a theme of “The Vietnam War”. The flyer is attached with the details, but here they are as text. Thanks for helping us get the word out to all within range of Sacramento (We’re in Northern CA, in the Central Valley between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe)!Details:Saturday, May 17th.Town & Country Lutheran Church4049 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CATo qualify for the theme award, your entry needs to be something from the time period of 1955-1975 (not just military items, could be cars, real space, etc.).We will have vendors and a raffle!Doors open at 9 AM, with registration closing at noon. Judging starts at noon, and we hope to have the awards finished by 3:30.It will be standard IPMS 1-2-3 format. We will put the 2nd & 3rd place awards on the tables, and announce the first place & best of winners only (along with ALL the juniors 1/2/3).Check our Facebook page for updates.Thanks!Drew SavagePresident, IPMS SilverWings (https://www.sacramento-model-club.org/)*****Hello Stuart, could you please plug our 12th annual model contest and swap meet being held on Saturday May 17, 2025 in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The location is about 3 hours north of Madison where the IPMS-USA Nationals were held last year. I’ve enclosed a copy of our flyer for more details.I truly enjoy your show and find your information very helpful in my modeling projects. I model a little bit of everything from cars, planes, armor, to si-fi. I also enjoy reading and just finished “100 Missions North” by Col. Ken Bell who flew a F-105 during Vietnam. The book was a easy read and provided a look into the lives of “Thud” drivers during that difficult time. Check it out.Take care.James W. Unger 42734IPMS-USA Chapter ContactNorthwoods Scale Model Phanatics (http://www.nsmpmodelclub.org/)***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSFAMO 18t & the large-scale gunship Chinook from Trumpeter in April (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/preview-famo-18t-large-scale-gunship.html)

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EP-154-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 154 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryGeoffNeil PrenticeThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSThe last surviving Battle of Britain Pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC, passes away (https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/the-last-surviving-battle-of-britain-pilot-john-paddy-hemingway-dfc-passes-away/)Moosaroo cup entries submitted  (https://www.ipmshamilton.ca/moosaroocup)***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).Hi Guys,Listening to Episode 153, I want to commend for your Literature reading, the novels by Philip Kerr. He wrote a series of 13 books in which the protagonist is a German policeman: they begin during the Weimar Republic years, span the Nazi period, and continue into the post-WW II era. The writing style leans heavily towards Raymond Chandler. They are NOT for the squeamish, however, as the historical accuracy is pretty spot-on. I recommend starting with Kerr's final volume, "Metropolis", which is set historically before the rest of the books in the series. As a testament to how much I like these books, I've read the entire series TWICE!Lastly, Stuart commented, in regard to a new Eduard Bf-109 E kit, that Adolf Galland had the most aerial victories in WW II. Actually, that should have been Erich Hartmann, a German fighter pilot who served mostly, I believe, on the Russian front.Love your podcast,Dave Kensy Martin Hulst reached out from Holland! Hoi, Martin!***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSKotare's Hurricane Mk.I (Early)- New tool in 1/32nd scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/preview-kotares-hurricane-mki-early-new.html)Six releases from Italeri in March. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/preview-six-releases-from-italeri-in.html)Three kits from the Cold War by Takom (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/art-feature-list-to-add-to-takoms-new.html)Grumman J2F-5 Duck in 32nd scale by LukGraph (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/03/preview-new-3d-duck-from-lukgraph-in.html)1/32 - Hansa-Brandenburg D.1 series 28 3D printed kit by LukGraph (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235151692-132-hansa-brandenburg-d1-series-28-3d-printed-kit-by-lukgraph-3d-rendersschemes-release-in-april-2025/)ALPHA Model Announces March Release of 1:24 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale (https://hobbyzero.com/news/alpha-model-ferrari-sf90-xx-stradale/)3D-printed British Humber F.W.D 4×4 Kit (https://hobbyzero.com/news/3d-printed-british-humber-f-w-d-4x4-kit/)Hasagawa what’s new (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/gsite/)

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(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EP-150-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 150 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. ***************************************LATEST NEWSAviation artist Roy Huxley passed away over the weekend (https://www.facebook.com/MarkPostlethwaiteGAvA/posts/pfbid02qHyKFFRgfL9ETNFngekNZDJ9WokVGvXwX8TW2yjnDcCF5PVt4hoGPzkYDtVpfKSdl) 48 hour build (http://www.48-48.org)The 48in48 Challenge, spearheaded by James Skiffins and the Model Officers Mess Facebook group, is a globally celebrated scale modelling event with a mission: to bring together the modelling community while raising funds for Models for Heroes, a UK-based charity supporting the mental health of veterans and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of scale modelling. This year, the event is set to kick off on Friday 14th March 2025, promising 48 hours of camaraderie, creativity, and charity.www.48-48.org (http://www.48-48.org) Scale Colors being purchased by Squadron (https://squadron.com/paint/?Brand=Squadron__Scale__Colors&filterPage=1) 2 stories from Hobby Merchandiser Magazine (http://www.hobbymerchandiser.com/)Bandai Raises Prices; Opens New FactoryRetail prices for models and collectibles from the popular anime“Mobile Suit Gundam,” including Gundam plastic models (or gunpla), will progressively increase from April 2025, major toymaker BandaiSpirits Co. announced. Model Kit Market Set To Grow Through 2028The global hobby model kits market is estimated to grow by 3.65%, or $219 million, through 2028, according to research firm Technavio.The growing disposable income of the middle-class population is driving market growth, along with the growth in 3D printing.IPMS Canada (https://www.ipmscanada.com/) Website SNAFU resolved - membership renewals didn’t work in mid January - you could get to paying by PayPal but nothing would happen. The issue has been resolved, so go ahead and renew/start your membership!IPMS 2024 Nationals Numbers released (https://www.facebook.com/groups/137980212998?multi_permalinks=10162122642257999&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen)Numbers from the 2024 IPMS National Convention-1012 Members attended the convention-There were 92 different vendors and 403 tables-764 people bought one day passes (these are family passes, so they represent a larger number of people)-2667 Models were entered in the contest-Over 600 models were on display at our first “Tiger Meet”. Some of those models were entered in the contest on FridayAirfix 2025 range launch (https://thekitbox.org/2025/01/15/airfix-2025-range-launch/)New tool items.1/144 SLS Artemis Rocket1/72 B-24D Liberator1/72 Westland Wessex HC.21/48 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A1/48 Fairey Gannet COD.41/48 Spitfire Mk.IXe1/48 Spitfire TR.91/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk.I1/35 Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EP-149-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 149 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)Recorded on Jan 6th 2025HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSMid Michigan Model Makers presents the 4M Mayhem (https://www.midmichiganmodelmakers.com/contests) ***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTamiya 2025 Catalog is out (https://tamiyablog.com/2024/12/full-official-details-of-tamiya-64456-catalog-2025-scale-models/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3PDU8tRATePoloJaiFUz1RdTd7ltMnK93d95RUPK2kIluSNSSAzDdfoyE_aem_OIhvP_B6t4orMT8RmZOIQw)ICM 2025 Catalog has been released (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/12/preview-icm-models-catalogue-new-items.html)Academy 2025 (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235148490-academy-2025-catalogue-programme/)Arma Hobby 2025 Release Plan (https://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2024/12/30/arma-hobby-2025-release-plan/?hash=d63a0d15cb39f5779da768a1109ac575&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1ZtIUTpEeMhcrNJvLfCPJNn0O-VlgrICh7zp03Or0Hd82GY411JdO6dqI_aem_fRjQW4zdYBFu3gXKnLA8aA)Trumpeter 2025-2026 - catalogue (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235149052-trumpeter-2025-2026-catalogue-programme/)Hasegawa 2025 (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/month/202503/) Airfix 2025 Range Launch scheduled for Jan 14th.1/48 & 1/32 - North American XF-108 Rapier 3D printed kits by Flying S Models - 3D renders (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235148891-148-132-north-american-xf-108-rapier-3d-printed-kits-by-flying-s-models-3d-renders/)1/48 & 1/72 - Consolidated B-32 Dominator 3D printed kits by One Man Model - expected in 2025 (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235148839-148-172-consolidated-b-32-dominator-3d-printed-kits-by-one-man-model-expected-in-2025/)What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Revell 1/24 Land Rover Series III LWB station wagon. Picked this up at Heritagecon last year. My Dad has a short wheelbase model and I’m doing it as a tribute build to him. Many sprues and much priming and painting.

Welcome to Episode 148 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.Topics we rambled aboutEstate PlanningWHAT’S ON YOUR Bench.Stuart - Some smaller kits such as Bandai’s Death Star II were completed over the last month and a half. I have a Meng Spice Harvester from Dune to be painted and weathered and I’ve started a Revell 1/24 Land Rover Series IIIGeoff - nothing. Sweet diddly squat. Up to my neck in a 1:1 home demolition/renovation with lots of “surprises” that - like most surprises - were unexpected! On the positive side, the F16 I built as a USAF pilot's retirement gift was very warmly received, as was the C47 in Rocco Flamefart Fire Rescue markings, which now has a place of honour on my brother’s mantle. Also still plugging through the latest ex-modellers stash and library…Terry - Christmas birds are done.[foogallery id="3845"]Tony - I’ve been working on a bunch of (Premium) P-Bandai Gundams since September. There are a total of four Master Grade, (1:100 scale) Gudams which were re-released in special black and neon colors. Included are Barbatos, Exia, Aile Strike along with the original RX-78-2.All are being built straight out-of-the-box, in an attempt to breathe some life back into my numerous, ongoing modeling projects which have been relegated to my Shelf-of-Doom!To date, I’ve completed 3 of them, (Barbatos, Exia and Aile Strike), with just the RX-78-2 Remaining.In the meantime, I recently started two Gundams from Netflix’s Requiem of Vengeance series. I just finished applying and cleaning up a wash I applied to my assembled RX, and am in the midst of trying to do a color conversion of the dark gray portions of the Zaku. I’m looking to give these parts a metallic look, but using diluted AK True Metal (paste).[foogallery id="3855"] 

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EP-147-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 147 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) and Return To Kit Form (https://www.return2kitform.com/) HostsStuartTerryJohn Novak, President IPMS BOH chapter.Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSButch O’Hare chapter show (http://www.butchoharemodelclub.com/). This is the 41st show. November 2. This is typically the largest general model show in the Chicago region, with a very good vendor selection and some good competition.9 am to 4 pm.Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church1852 95th StreetNaperville, IL 60564 Tamiya Spray cans are no longer available in Canada from the distributor. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d0N_DnHAok&t=6s&ab_channel=PoorBoysRC) (Youtube)***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS1/700 HMS Victory  (https://www.neverlandhobby.com/list_10/27.html)ICM's seven October Releases (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/09/preview-icms-seven-october-releases.html)Special Hobby & CMK kits for September (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/09/preview-special-hobby-cmk-kits-for.html)Two more releases from Trumpeter in November (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/09/preview-two-more-releases-from_22.html)Magic Factory's new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in 1/9th scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/09/preview-magic-factorys-new-honda.html#more)A big Sherman & CCKW + 105 from I love Kit in November (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/09/preview-big-sherman-cckw-105-from-i.html#more)P51 B/C in 1/32 from Eduard3D Printed Albatros D.III/W & Halberstadt D.II released (https://aeroscale.net/news/3d-printed-albatros-d-iii-w-halberstadt-d-ii-released) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - CF-22 got the top coat of a lighter grey but I am not happy with the med grey I put on the wings. May be going back to the original lighter grey.Trying some more painting experiments on several Battletech miniatures.

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EP-146.jpg)Welcome to Episode 146 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) and Return To Kit Form (https://www.return2kitform.com/) HostsStuartTerryMikeThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Steven bought 3 coffeesHi Guys, I'm glad I came across your podcast. I often listen while I'm sanding resin figure parts outside on the deck. Keep up the great work!Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSIrish Nationals (https://www.facebook.com/events/767517681891788/) Oct. 5-6Tim CavileerPlease mention the IPMS Palouse Area Modelers fall show in your next episode. “Show off the Good Stuff” will be held on Saturday, Oct 5th, 2024 at the 1912 Center in Moscow, Idaho.It goes without saying that you all are invited, especially those west of the Mississippi

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EP-145.jpg)Welcome to Episode 145 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), 

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EP-144.jpg)Welcome to Episode 144 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) and Return To Kit Form (https://www.return2kitform.com/)HostsStuartGeoffTerryThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSWe are taking a break until Sept.Shapeways has filed for bankruptcy (https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/07/3d-printing-firm-shapeways-files-for-bankruptcy/).***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSItaleri in July (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/07/preview-six-more-releases-in-various.html)ICM August  (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/07/preview-icms-135th-scale-leopard-2a6.html)Meng's new 1/72nd scale American M142 HIMARS (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-mengs-small-scale-american-m142.html#more)Hanriot HD.1 in 1:16 scale (https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/posts/pfbid02b575jzrfHRMZm6izfhBrhdWYosoLud3k8k1SBUW1YedYn2GPmF638d4MTrx6r7LRl)SH72501 Seafire FR Mk.47 Seafire FR MK.47 (https://www.specialhobby.info/2024/06/sh72501-seafire-fr-mk47-seafire-fr-mk47.html)Hasegawa coming soon (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/month/202407/)What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - More work on the Yamato. Turrets and put 2 out of the 3 decks on. After this will be the after-market wood deck.[foogallery id="3791"]Also more being bad at the Broughdale Hobby sale. A “Brian Lane’ Mk 1 Spitfire in 1/32nd, a partially started Matchbox 1/32 Lysander and a Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RG250 Motorcycle. Never done a bike kit so that will be interesting. Coming soon - Where will Stuart display all these?

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EP-143.jpg)Welcome to Episode 143 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) and Return To Kit Form (https://www.return2kitform.com/)HostsStuartGeoffTerry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWS***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTrumpeter in August (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-two-new-releases-from-trumpeter_17.html)Mantis Miniatures in June (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/undersea-sunken-treasure-scavenger-sets.html)1/32nd scale Spitfire Mk.Va from Kotare available for pre-order (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-132nd-scale-spitfire-mkva-from.html)Airfix 1/72 Shannon Class lifeboat available for pre-order (https://uk.airfix.com/products/starter-set-rnli-shannon-class-lifeboat-a55015)Hobbyboss in July (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-mig-35-dicker-max-from.html#more)Special Hobby & CMK kits for July (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-special-hobby-cmk-kits-for-july.html)ICM New Items for June (https://hobbyzero.com/news/on-sale-june-2024-new-items-icm-new-items-on-sale/)SBS released two Bristol Jupiter engine sets for Airfix’s 1:48 Bristol Bulldog (https://hobbyzero.com/news/bulldog-engines-released/)1/32 - Convair F-106A Delta Dart resin kit by HpH - in design (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235141832-132-convair-f-106a-delta-dart-resin-kit-by-hph-in-design/) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************Interview with Craig Fuller CEO of Firecrown MediaCraig Fuller is the founder and CEO of Firecrown (https://firecrown.com/), the new owner of Trains, Model Railroader,Classic Trains, Classic Toy Trains, and Garden Railways and Fine Scale ModellerFirecrown was founded in 2021 as a platform to create commerce out of enthusiast audiences. Firecrown makes significant investments in the brands it acquires to deliver high-quality content and experiences to its audiences.Firecrown also owns FLYING, Yachting, Boating, Astronomy, and dozens of other brands. Prior to founding Firerown, Fuller was the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, often called the “Bloomberg of freight”,

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EP-142.jpg)Welcome to Episode 142 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/), Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) and Return To Kit Form (https://www.return2kitform.com/)HostsStuartGeoffTerryChris Doll Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSWonderfest Wrapup with ChrisWhat’s Chris been up to etc.https://christopher-doll.com/ (https://christopher-doll.com/)Round 2 Announcements (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsNZxY6lG8&ab_channel=THROTTLEPOWER)USS Cygnus from the Black HoleUFO Tracked vehicle 1/35thX-35 Land Speeder in 1/12th1/72 Tie Bomber***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSArma P39Q Airacobra in 1:48 scale. (https://hobbyzero.com/news/airacobra-test-build-pre-orders-commence/)Arma Hobby Blog (https://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2024/06/07/new-arma-hobby-1-48-airacobra/?utm_term=null&utm_campaign=Newsletter-2024-06-08-en&utm_medium=email&c_id=371939248&utm_source=edrone&utm_content=email_click)ICM's 1/35th scale Humvee M1097A2 (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/05/preview-icms-135th-scale-humvee-m1097a2.html#more)Italeri June announcements (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-six-more-releases-for-italeri.html)Preview: 1/35th scale German WW2 8.8cm Flak Crew from Das Werk. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2024/06/preview-135th-scale-german-ww2-88cm.html)1/32 Blohm & Voss BV 138 released (https://hobbyzero.com/news/blohm-voss-bv-138-released/)Hasegawa June (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/month_g/june-2024/)Aoshima New for June (https://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/en/product/?s=&when1-year=2024&when1-day=06&when2-year=2024&when2-day=06)Fujimi June (https://www.fujimimokei.com/newitem/#month3)What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Work continues on the 1/350 Yamato (http://blackfire.ca/2024/06/11/1-350-yamato-part-2/). Starting to test fit the deck to the main hull. Sand a bit, blow off the soft plastic, test fit and repeat. Very zen likePick up 2 newer Tamiya colours that replace TS spray cans for this build.

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EP-141.jpg)Welcome to Episode 141 Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/),