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OTB 248: Interclub
Episode 248 and "live" report from the inter club competition.
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Episode 148: Star Wars Group Build Wrap Up + Breaking The 4th Wall
No guests this time out, but we have the full crew here raring to go!
We discuss our upcoming trip to SMC in the Netherlands next week, the conclusion of the #SWGB, and also "breaking through" the 4th dimension as it applies to vignettes and dioramas.
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As Autumn Cools, PMM Heats up: October Twelve Minute Modelsphere
As we slide into fall show season mode. The weather is turning, the hobby calendar is filling up. We’re talking about where we’ve been and where we’re going next including a recap of the Military Modelers Club of Louisville show in Shepherdsville and plans for the Cincinnati show at the Tri-State Warbirds Museum. We also share why vendor tables are part of the fun, even when we absolutely do not need more stuff (and still find something we “need”).
We preview what’s coming on the podcast feed too: a feature chat with John Ferdico of Hawaiian Air Depot, focused on aircraft markings files for the DIY masking community and Silhouette mask cutting, plus a 1/72 scale extravaganza we’re already excited about. We also tease our next model show spotlight with a new expo style figure show in Orlando and a veterans-focused model making workshop in College Station, Texas.
Finally, we give a quick update on the Plastic Model Mojo Dojo as it closes in on 5,900 members and we spotlight the jaw-dropping miniature painting posts that are inspiring our own use of color, highlights, and shadows. Subscribe, share this with a modeling friend, and leave a rating or review so more builders can find the show.
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What If Winning Ruins The Hobby: Episode 170
Model contests can be a blast, but they can also mess with your head if winning becomes the point. We dig into a listener question that hits a nerve for a lot of scale modelers: do you need to compete to be recognized, and what happens when you start building with “beating other builders” as the goal? We share our own experiences with competition, dopamine hits, and disappointment, plus the guardrails we think keep plastic modeling fun and personally rewarding.
Then we shift into the nuts and bolts of staying grounded in the modern golden age of modeling. We talk about why kits have improved so much since the 1990s and early 2000s, from 3D CAD and CNC tooling to instruction sheets that finally make sense. We also address modeler burnout and bench motivation: how work stress and mental fatigue knock you out of routine, and how simple off-bench habits like reading, focused videos, and low-stakes tasks can pull you back in without forcing it.
Shop talk goes deep on two creative topics: in-flight aircraft displays and genre changes. We cover “plane on a pole” basics, judging reality (pilot included), and smarter presentation ideas like box dioramas, controlled viewing angles, blurred backdrops, and hidden supports. We wrap with why switching genres, from armor to cars to Gundam to figures, can add new tools to your skill set fast, from gloss finishes to metallic effects to decals.
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MGPC EP 132, “Lets talk 1/32, the “Big” Scale”
Welcome to Episode 132 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!
After a little bit of the usual Geeks banter, we catch up on what’s happening in our respective model worlds, what’s on the bench, what we’ve finished, and of course, what new plastic has somehow managed to follow us home! We then dig into Mail Call (keep those cards & letters coming folks!) and take a look at some great work from the Listener Gallery during Listener Spotlight.
For our main topic, we’re going BIG! Episode 132 is “1/32 — The Big Scale.”
The Geeks sit down for a modeler’s discussion about building aircraft in 1/32 scale. Why build big? What does the larger scale bring to the bench that the smaller scales don’t? We talk about the added detail, the opportunities for super-detailing, the growing selection of kits and aftermarket goodies, and of course some of the challenges that come along with these monsters — price, bench space, display space, and figuring out where the heck you’re going to put the thing when you’re finished!
We also talk about some of the manufacturers and kits that have helped make 1/32 such a popular aircraft scale and share some of our own experiences, favorites, and opinions on building in the Big Scale.
So clear some room off the bench, reinforce the display shelves, and join the Geeks as we talk 1/32!
We would like to thank all our listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit the show circuit. If you happen to see us at a show, 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, you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and of course email at:
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Take a look at the Listener Gallery, and if you’d like to see your work there, send us your photos to contact@modelgeekspodcast.com. File size and quantity is not an issue for us, but may be an issue for your email provider. Feel free to send us a link to a sharing service if you use one, but please ensure the link expires at least 7 days after you send it. We need a few days to get them published.
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OTB 247: Bushranger 2027. A new model exhibition!
Episode 247 and we are excited to launch "Bushranger'27" a new scale model exhibition! Christiaan O'Dea joins the show to explain to us what Bushranger 2027 is all about.
But first we have a whopping mail bag to get through.
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Built Sideways Podcast Season 6 Ep.8: The Visualization Situation
Finally! A new episode! The boys go through the hurdles we face when trying to visualize and execute the artistic visions we have in our head and why we sometimes fail, is that the end? Do we accept the shortcomings? Or is there something more? We discuss!
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Episode 147: Marijn Van Gils + 2026: Tough Sledding At The Bench
Nearly a full house with the exception of Jensen, we are joined for a terrific interview by talented Belgian Modeler Marijn Van Gils to talk about Diorama Modeling, publishing, his thoughts on creativity and what makes a model show great.
We also get updates from everyone on their SMC projects and seek advice on when life if good, but it becomes difficult to complete projects at the bench!
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Cincinnati’s Great Show, and now Jr. Modeler Chapter: October Model Show Spotlight
The Cincinnati Scale Modelers are becoming the scale modeling equivalent to "The Big Red Machine"! Join us as we discuss their upcoming show, and then pivot to a conversation regarding their Junior Modelers Chapter!
A model contest inside a warbird museum is already a strong idea, but Cincinnati Scale Modelers are pushing it further with the kind of details that make a show feel effortless for builders. We sit down with club president Will Kurt to get the full rundown on the upcoming Cincinnati show at the Tri-State Warbird Museum in Batavia, Ohio, including what time the doors open, how the museum space stays accessible all day, and why that setting makes the contest tables more inspiring. If you’ve ever wanted to study real aircraft shapes, finishes, and markings while thinking about your next build, this venue delivers.
We also get practical about how to attend and compete: online registration versus on-site paperwork, clear fee structure, and the on-the-ground improvements like prominent signage, a front-door greeter, and club members in branded shirts so you always know who can help. Then we dig into what makes the awards special. Alongside the returning Boss Hog Award with Mission Barbecue, Will shares the story behind a brand-new Colonel Robert Rogers “Little Buckaroo” P-38 Lightning award that will be presented by the pilot’s son, plus the Spirit of Cincinnati Award sponsored by LaRosa’s Pizza, built around local pride and local history.
The second half turns into a bigger conversation about the future of the hobby: how Cincinnati Scale Junior Modelers became a free youth model club, why a public library is a perfect meeting spot, how donated kits and supplies keep costs out of the equation, and what kids learn beyond glue and paint. If you’ve wondered how to start a junior chapter inside IPMS, this is a real-world playbook, complete with recruiting tactics, mentoring lessons, and a reminder that mistakes are part of every build.
Subscribe for more scale modeling talk, share this with a friend who needs a fall show to attend, and leave us a review if you want more interviews like this. What would you bring to the contest table, and what story would your model tell?
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The F-16 That Refused To Fit and More: Episode 169
Your hobby room can either pull you into the build or quietly push you away from it. We talk through a real-world reset that many scale modelers are facing right now: replacing doom scrolling with model reading, building a simple nightly routine that feeds ideas, and making smart changes to the model room so the bench feels focused again instead of scattered.
Listener mail takes us into two topics that keep coming up for plastic model builders: health and access. We dig into air quality monitors, ventilation habits, and even surprising CO2 spikes during airbrushing, plus the bigger “golden age of modeling” question. Kits, 3D printing, decals, and aftermarket detail sets are better than ever, but local hobby shops are closing, evolving, and shifting toward different audiences. We also share encouraging stories about modeling as living history and the youth programs that help new builders discover the hobby.
Then we bring on Dr. Michael Polin from Knoxville, Tennessee, fresh off winning Best Aircraft at the IPMS National Convention with a jaw-dropping 1/48 F-16. He breaks down the full “Magnum opus” process: brutal resin fit issues, black CA glue as a gap-filling workhorse, sanding and rescribing, integrating 3D printed parts and photo-etch, choosing decals and clear coats, and solving last-minute canopy and stabilizer disasters right before travel. We also get into a clever QR code build log, transport foam strategies, and how figure painting with Citadel colors sharpened his brush skills for avionics bay detail work.
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Ep 131 - "Seafires Part 1"
Welcome to Episode 131 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
After a small bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. We then cover Mail Call (keep the cards & letters coming folks!). Don’t forget Listener Spotlight.
For our Patreon Giveaway, courtesy of LionHeart Hobby we have the Ryefield Models 1/48 MiG 21MF Fishbed.
Our main topic is “Seafires, Part 1”. El Prez again opens up his references and leads a modeler’s discussion of the Naval Spitfire or Seafire. This part covers the Merlin engined Seafires. If you’d like to follow along with his notes you can download them here.
We would like to thank all our listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit the show circuit. If you happen to see us at a show 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:
Also remember to surf over to the Geeks homepage at https://modelgeekspodcast.com. Take a look at the Listener Gallery, and if you’d like to see your work there, send us your photos to contact@modelgeekspodcast.com. File size and quantity is not an issue for us, but may be an issue for your email provider. Feel free to send us a link to a sharing service if you use one, but please ensure the link expires at least 7 days after you send it. We need a few days to get them published.
Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:
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 them. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.
Please visit our Sponsors and see what new items they have:
Furball Aero-Design
Detail & Scale
Tamiya USA
Bases By Bill
SprueBrothers
Hypersonic Models
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Matters of Scale
Kotare Models
Squadron
CAVU Publications
G-Factor
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 https://modelpodcasts.com. It’s a consortium website created by Stuart Clark of the Scale Model Podcast.
Blogs:
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OTB 246: Armour and Tankraft
This week the boys chat to Brad Belsheim about building armour and his love for the odd ball and weird subjects.
This is followed up with a call from John "Boom boom" Bonanni about his exciting new adventure as the owner of "Tankraft".
Go and check out the awesome range of cutting matts that are available and all the other cool stuff by clicking here.
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Episode 146: Patreon Special Guest Terry Wilkinson + Patreon Feedback Discussion
Unfortunately Grant and Jensen are out for this latest installment of the Triple P. We are joined by longtime Posse Community Member and Supporter Terry Wilkinson. Terry hops into a seat with the guys and we also interview Terry about his modeling, influences, and background, as well as his own modeling and clubs in Pennsylvania.
We also spend the bulk of our time discussing questions, suggestions, and other feedback submitted by our Deputy Marshalls and Posse Foremen. We discuss far reaching topics such as Social Media overload, AMPS, When a model is actually finished, Guests and Topic suggestions, and more! All submitted to us by our Patreon members!
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Laying Out September’s Guests, Shows, and More :September Twelve Minute Modelsphere
The fall model show season is here. We talk through upcoming events like the Military Modelers Club of Louisville invitational in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, plus an early nudge to start planning for the Cincinnati show in October. If you’ve been itching to get your work on a table, see new builds up close, or just hang out with other builders, this is the stretch of the year where local contests and club shows really deliver.
We also lay out what’s coming next on Plastic Model Mojo: an interview with Dr. Michael Polan from Knoxville, Tennessee, fresh off winning Best Aircraft at the 2026 IPMS National Convention, along with more listener-driven shop talk and a model show spotlight. And because the hobby is better together, we check in on the Plastic Model Dojo’s rapid growth, share what kind of posts are lighting up the feed, and offer a simple guideline that keeps everyone’s work from getting buried.
If you enjoy scale modeling podcasts that mix community, events, and real bench-top problem solving, subscribe, share this with a modeling friend, and leave us a review so more builders can find the show.
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MGPC EP 130 IPMS USA Best Jr. Eli Van Helvoirt, and an interview with Austin Frields
Welcome to Episode 130 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, we’ll kick things off with what’s happening in our Model World, to include our guest host, Eli Van Helvoirt who will be joining us behind the mic for this recording. Eli recently attended the 2026 IPMS USA Nationals in Fort Wayne Indiana and took home the award for Best Junior! Eli will discuss his experiences at this, his third Nationals, what he likes to build, and what inspires him. The Juniors categories were well attended this year and the work on their tables could run head-to-head on the adult side of the room!
Also joining us for an interview session is Mr. Austin Frields. Austin runs a YouTube channel, “Sprues With Spoons”, and has some ambitious ideas on bringing more of the hobby into all media. Check out his channel with a special report from Fort Wayne and the Nats.
From the Modelgeeks Podcast web page we take a look at the Listener Gallery and the fine work that has caught our eye.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Sprues With Spoons
Share your work with us and the rest of the scale modeling community through our web page, or through our Facebook community page. We love seeing other people’s work. Who knows who you may inspire through your latest masterpiece!
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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.
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OTB 245: Scale effect.
Episode 245 we joined by Rob Riv and John "Spud" Murphy to talk about "Scale Effect"…..it is a really great conversation.
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Two Great Shows with a Side of ARMA Hawk 81-A: September Model Show Spotlight
The best model shows are not just contests, they are proof that a hobby can feel like a community. We’re back with Model Show Spotlight to share what’s coming next after Nationals, starting with our own Military Modelers Club of Louisville (MMCL) and the practical choices that make a local plastic model show run like a well-oiled machine.
Alex Restrepo joins us to break down how MMCL pulled off a raffle that scaled up smoothly at the IPMS Nationals, from sponsored closeout kits to a barcode-based system that scans, projects, and posts winning ticket numbers online. We talk volunteer coordination, contingency planning, and why convenience for ticket buyers is not a “nice to have,” it’s what keeps the room moving. Then we hit the details for the MMCL show at Paroquet Springs in Shepherdsville, Kentucky on September 26, including registration timing, vendor support, nearby hotels and food, and the club’s push to welcome youth builders and fast-growing genres like Gunpla.
MMCL Show Info
Next, Doug Reed returns to preview the Oregon Modelers Jamboree in Albany, Oregon at the Linn County Expo Center on September 12, which also hosts the IPMS Region 7 contest. The Jamboree approach leans into an expo feel: club tables, demos, display-only space, and social time that makes the event more than “enter, shop, wait, leave.”
Oregon Modelers Jamboree
We close with quick early bench impressions of Arma’s pre release Hawk 81-A2, P-40B kit and what we’re seeing so far.
Subscribe for more model show spotlights, share this with your club, and leave a review so more scale modelers can find the show. What’s one change that would instantly make your local model contest better?
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Episode 145: David Hobbs + Knowing Your Limitations
Grant is out this episode but the rest of the gang is here and raring to go! Jensen leads us into a discussion point about "knowing your limitations" and we sit down and interview Model Designer, Reference Expert, Museum Vehicle Restoration Technician and Historian David Hobbs, a friend of the Posse to talk about his career and the projects he has worked on.
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2026 IPMS Nationals Recap With Friends And Fresh Ideas: Episode 168
The best part of a national convention is not just the stacks of kits and the contest tables, it’s the moment you walk in and realize you are surrounded by your people. We’re back from the 2026 IPMS National Convention and talking through the full comedown: the unpacking, the reorganizing, and the small but important truth that some “solutions” in the model room (looking at you, retail paint racks) just do not work at home.
Then we get into the conversations we recorded on the floor. We sit down with Jay Chadwell of Mojo Model Works to talk 3D design and 3D printing for the stuff nobody else makes, from real space hardware to pop culture subjects that instantly hit the nostalgia button. We also talk with Randy Chisholm about his USS Texas turret project, a scratchbuilding rabbit hole where scarce references, mechanical realism, and clean construction matter as much as paint and weathering.
We also catch up with Keith Zimmerman about building a striking 1/48 B-24 Liberator for a show exclusive release, including what it takes to handle huge decals and tight timelines. And we’re thrilled to talk with Arma Hobby about how modern injection-molded plastic kits get designed, why 1/72 scale is having a moment, and how a company stays grounded in what modelers actually want to build. Finally we close with our show host and sponsor, Brandon Lowe of Squadron
Top it all off with a “what broke our wallets” recap from the vendor room, and you’ve got a convention debrief that feels like sitting at the bench with friends. If you enjoy this, subscribe, share it with a modeling buddy, and leave a review so more scale modelers can find the show.
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