(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.