ModelGeek's Podcast
Hey Modelers! Welcome to the ModelGeeks Podcast, a place where we talk about anything and everything relating to scale models. Sit back and buckle up for an exciting journey into the world of scale modeling. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to the hobby, been around since Moses, or that you build aircraft, armor, ships, or automobiles. We hope to have a little bit for each of you. Our format is simple; modeling news you can use with a few tips and techniques, some lighthearted banter (maybe a beer or two...) and most importantly, interaction with you, the listener...
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...
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 th...
MGPC Nats 2026 Final Day Wrap Up Show
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 4 and final wrap up show!
In this special episode, Frilldo sits down with the one and only Brandon Lowe of Squadron. Frilldo and Brandon discus the Nats, and talk about how the new Squadron company came to be. Brando also talks about their upcoming model show in Chattanooga TN ModelCon and Eagle Quest, 2-4 April 2027. Be sure to check out their website for the gouge! www.model-con.com. The Geeks tired as they may give their final thoughts on a successful 2026 IPMS USA National Convention and wra...
MGPC Nats day 3 Wrap up and interview with Wojciech Bulhak from Arma Hobby
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 3 wrap up show!
In this special episode, Frilldo and El Presidente sit down with Wojciech Bulhak from Arma Hobby and get the latest and greatest from Arma Hobby VFR direct! Wojciech gives the geeks some great info about Arma Hobby and their kits as well as a pre-production sample of their new Curtis Hawk kit that Frilldo is going to build and him and El Presidente will give a honest review of their new kit. After the interview with Arma Hobby, the Geeks give a wrap up...
MGPC 2026 NATS Day 2 Wrap up"
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 2 wrap up show!
In this special episode, after some technical difficulties, Frilldo and El Presidente sit down with Tom Clark, the Vice Chair for the 2027 IPMS USA Nationals in Huntsville Alabama. Tom gives a quick update of where they are in the process and tells the listeners what the special categories are and what the awards are going to look like. After the interview with Tom, the Geeks give a wrap up of the Nats. They talk about what new stuff they got and what models...
MGPC Ep.129 "To Ding or Not to Ding, How do us Geeks Feel About Accuracy and Judging..."
Greetings my fellow ModelGeeks, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 129! Nemo hosts this episode, with a full house including D-RAN!!! Welcome back again Darrin!!! We chat about the latest and greatest in everyone's model world and get caught up with what's happening in the hobby.
The mail bag was full again with over 15 emails, which is awesome! We really appreciate the emails and love hearing from you all. Also, thanks again for the listener gallery submissions. Please keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we can't wait to see your work, discuss them on the podcast, and pre...
Ep 128 - "Spitfires Part 1b"
Welcome to Episode 128 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 Eduard 1/48 PBY-5A Catalina.
Our main topic is “Spitfires, Part 1b”. El Prez opened up his references and leads a modeler’s discussion of the Spitfire Mk V and VI. If you’d like to follow along with his notes y...
MGPC Ep. 127 "Wish Lists", What We Want from Kit Manufacturers!
Welcome to Episode 127 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, by suggestion from listener Brian Klimek, The Geeks are talking “Wish Lists”. Manufacturers put them out all the time, we’ve all likely added our wants to one at some point and often kit makers have responded. Have any of your own “wish list” inputs ever been put to sprue?
We dive further into the Mail Bag with one particular email from a young modeler out of Canada who keeps plenty busy with life and manages to get in some bench time when he can, as well as he...
MGPC EP. 126 "Are you a Builder or a Collector?"
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 126 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks give the usual run down on what's going on in their respective model worlds. Nemo shares with the listeners that he will be featured on an upcoming MH-53E release from Furball-Aero design! He also talks about the Red Pill 1/32 F-4B that finally landed in Southern Maryland. May be the only one in Maryland!
The Geeks run through the listener email and give a little insight to the LCS program (hint: it is funny!) The listeners share that the Spitfire...
MGPC Ep.125 "The Modeling Lens: how has your perspective of the hobby changed?"
Greetings my fellow ModelGeeks, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 125! Nemo hosts this episode, with a full house. We chat about the latest and greatest in everyone's model world and get caught up with what's happening in the hobby.
The mail bag was full again with over 10 emails, which is awesome! We really appreciate the emails and love hearing from you all. Also, thanks again for the listener gallery submissions. Please keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we can't wait to see your work, discuss them on the podcast, and present them on our website.
F...
MGPC 124 - "Spitfires Part 1"
Welcome to Episode 124 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 X Scale 1/144 P-3C Orion kit #144007 along with Caracal’s newly minted sheet #144024.
Our main topic is “Spitfires, Part 1a”. El Prez opened up his references and leads a modeler’s discussion of the Prototype and Mk I Spitfire. If you’d like to...
MGPC Ep. 123 Let's Go Clubbin'!
Welcome to Episode 123 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode The Geeks are talking model clubs! Why have them? Do you belong to one? What makes a “good” one? How can you start one? Stand by, take a listen, and we’ll get you the answers!
We recently attended IPMS Northern Virginia’s (https://www.novaipms.org/) annual contest and show, “The Model Classic”. We’ll talk about the cool models we saw on display, and we also caught up with Mr. Ben Pluth who was in town to present one of the special awards, the “Walt Champ...
MGPC EP 122 "Beginners guide to 3-D printing."
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 122 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Modelgeeks give the usual run down on what is going on in their respective model worlds. The Geeks run through the listener email. Frilldo completed the Privateer and it even made it out to the Model Classic in Fairfax Va. If you were curious about getting into 3-D printing then this episode is for you. Listen as Frilldo and El Presidente’ give their journey as they started dabbling in 3-D printing. Frilldo and El Presidente’ tell the geeks the pros and cons of both...
MGPC Ep.121 "Basics on Applyling Washes"
Greetings my fellow ModelGeeks, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 121! Nemo is your HAC for this episode, with a full house! We chat about the latest and greatest in everyone's model world and get caught up with what's happening in the hobby.
The mail bag was overflowing with over 20 emails, which is amazing! We really appreciate the emails and love hearing from you all. Also, thanks again for the listener gallery submissions. Please keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we can't wait to see your work, discuss them on the podcast, and present them on our we...
MGPC Episode 120 - "Is Modeling Fun??"
Welcome to Episode 120 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode we ask the simple question, “Is Modeling Fun??”. We often discuss the hobby in terms of it sounding like “work”, or that it is a chore, and leads to stress vice enjoyment. That’s not how it should be!
El Presidenté is vacationing so, with guest host Rob Riviezzo (aka Rob Riv), of “The Modeling Insanity” podcast, we tackle that question and more. We’ll also cover what we all have happening in our “Model World”, what each of us has been up to at our benches, and other a...
MGPC Episode 119 - Photographing your models
Welcome to Episode 119 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We have a special guest tonight!
Jeremy Moore is joining us as a guest host and to help us with our model photography.
After a bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. After we mention our March Madness projects we cover Mail Call (keep the cards & letters coming folks!). Don’t forget Listener Spotlight. We then do a recap of the Old Dominion Open (Richmond IPMS) and then roll into a recap of future shows.
Our Patreon...
MGPC Episode 118 Balancing life and the Hobby.
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 118 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Geeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds and even talk a snow storm story or two! The Geeks give a show and contest rundown, and discuss the listener mail, including recent gallery submissions of modelers awesome work. The Geeks then discuss some of the ways that they balance life and the hobby and how to get that "perfect" if there is one, balance between our daily commitments and the hobby w...
MGPC Ep.117 "Trends in the Hobby, with Guest Host Rudy Cline from LionHeart Hobby"
Hello, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 117! In this episode, Nemo hosts the Geeks with a full house, including a special guest host, Mr. Rudy Cline from LionHeart Hobby. We chat about the latest and greatest in everyone's model world and get caught up with what's happening in the hobby.
The mail bag was full of awesome emails for this episode, so we run through the listener email and deep dive a few. We also discuss our favorite listener gallery submissions. Please keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we can't wait to see your work, discu...
MGPC Episode 116 - "How do you organize your bench?"
Welcome to Episode 116 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
After a bit of banter, we share what is happening in our modeling world. Our Mail Call for this episode is mostly about the last episode, and we expand a bit on the topic of social anxiety and situational extrovert. We then put a spotlight on on some of our listener's submissions to either the Listener Gallery or the Model Shack. We then mention shows through the month of February. After the Hobby shop shout out we conduct our Patreon Giveaway. Then we discuss the main topic, "How do you organiz...
MGPC Ep. 115 Welcome to Season 6, and How’s ya Mojo?!
Welcome to Episode 115, and Season 6 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
Happy 2026 to everybody! After our Christmas and holiday break we are ready to get back at it in front of the mics to talk models! We hope you enjoyed our mid break short episode drop from a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s time to get into another season of building, attending shows and bringing scale modeling content to your bench side.
In this episode we’ll cover what each of us have been up to model building wise…or not, as the case may be! “Moj...
MGPC Special Episode #4, 2025 Recap and our "Kits of the Year"
Show Outline:
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the way with entire MGPC Gang discussing our highlights from 2025, what we look forward to in 2026, and what we feel were worthy selections as "Kit of the Year".
2025 was an awesome year for the Geeks. So many incredible show, models, and experiences. Above all, our favorite part of 2025 was the people! Yeap, if it wasn't for all you Geeks out there, this podcast just wouldn't be where it is today. So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you...
MGPC Episode 114 How to Paint Realistic Natural Metal Finishes with Guest Host Jeremy Moore.
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 114 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by the one and only Jeremy Moore from Lehigh Valley Scale Modelers. The Geeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. Jeremy introduces himself to the geeks and shares what he likes to build, his favorite subjects and gives a run down o how he does his amazing natural metal finishes.
The Geeks run through the listener email and discuss their favorite listener gallery submissions. With thi...
MGPC Special Episode #3, Kotare Models Update with Mark Robson
Show Outline:
Hello Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the way with Frilldo, and special guest Mark Robson from Kotare! Mark provides an update on the newly announced 1/32 P-47D Razorback and 1/32 Bf-109E-4!! Mark also gives us some updates on the 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I, and the 1/48 Halifax!
Kotare has been working hard to overcome the tariff issue in the USA, but recommend you purchase directly from Kotare to avoid any issues with shipping or tariffs. Order directly at: ww...
MGPC Ep.113 "That's Just a Nice Model!! An evening with Spencer Pollard"
Welcome to the Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 113 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and a Special Guest Host, Spencer Pollard!! Yep! We have Spencer for the entire episode which is always a treat!
On Ep. 113, we start off with what's in our Model World, then jump into Mail Call, and into "Listener Spotlight" where each of us discuss a specific modeler and their masterpiece. We also highlight all of our Gallery submissions and posts on Social Media. We want to hear from you, so please keep sending pics of your models. Finally, Spencer talks all abo...
MGPC Ep 112 "The Ultimate Model Kit"
Welcome to Episode 112 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest.
And yes, we get off topic quite a lot in this episode.
After Mail Call we discuss what we believe would constitute "the perfect kit". We try to balance genre/subject, detail, complexity/parts count, and price. Inspired in part by Jonathan Green’s post in the shack…and the Kotare kits.
We would like to thank all our listeners out there for...
MGPC EP 111 PAXCON 2025 Wrap Up...and Other Stuff!
Welcome to Episode 111 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode our main topic of discussion will be on our local model club’s model show, the Southern Maryland Scale Modeler’s PAXCON 2025.
We’ll give you a recap of the show, share some lessons learned and thank all those who made it happen.
We had a few visitors in town for the show, a couple international guests as well. Mr. Robbie Nauffts (aka The Model Guy of YouTube fame) from Calgary Alberta, Canada, and Mr. Kris De Winter who flew in from Groningen, Netherl...
MGPC EP 110 "Model Show Etiquette"
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 110 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Modelgeeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. The Geeks have a good laugh courtesy of Frilldo and Frilldo gives the listeners an update on the Privateer saga.
For the main topic, with the model season coming to a close at least up here in Region 2, Frilldo and the Geeks go through the do’s and don’ts of when, and what is eligible to be entered into a model sho...
MGPC Special Episode #2 with Mark Robson of Kotare; Update on New Kits!
Show Outline:
Hello Geeks!! Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo leads the gang with special guest Mark Robson from Kotare! Mark provides some great details on the background and success of the new 1/32 Bf-109K-4, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, and the 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I., and of course, the 1/48 Halifax!
The Modelgeeks are beyond excited to announce that Kotare is now a sponsor of the Modelgeeks podcast! We are all honored to be associated with Mark and the entire Kotare team and look forward to a long lasting relationship and to keep...
MGPC Ep.109 "Paint Masks and Models with Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz"
Welcome to the updated Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 109 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and special guest hosts, Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz.
On Ep. 109, we start off with what's in our Model World, then jump into Mail Call, and into "Listener Spotlight" where each of us discuss a specific modeler and their masterpiece. We also highlight all of our Gallery submissions and posts on Social Media. We want to hear from you so please keep sending pics of your models. Finally, we finish up with the main topic discussing paint masks.
A huge t...
MGPC PENNCON 25 Wrap up
Welcome to the PENNCON 25 Wrap up show of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the geeks on ONSTA in Mechanicsburg, PA for PENNCON 25. Frilldo and Whitey sit down and interview Chris King the President of the IPMS Shenandoah Valley Modelers Club. Chris takes some time to discuss how his club was formed and now they are putting on their first show, on 7 November 2026.
Then Whitey and Frilldo sit down with Troy Fritz aka "Diamond Troy Justice" of the Bunker Club and talks about their upcoming show "Bunker Mania" 8 Nov 2025 in Indiana PA.
Then the...
Episode 108: The Century Series
Welcome to Episode 108 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest.
Whitey joins Paul Pendleton-Brown from the Beyond the Boxart podcast as they jointly open their Moosearoo 2026 packages. Whitey can do it!
After Mail Call and shows in the future we are joined by Victor DiSanto, a local modeler from our Club here in Southern Maryland who is focusing his current modeling efforts on completing the Century Series in 1/48. We discuss each of...
MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short...Wrap Up!
Welcome to Episode 107 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
We are back home from the 2025 IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA. We had an absolute great time over the course of the 4-day event.
Rather than wait until our next episode to drop a “wrap up” or “recap” we thought we would stick to the plan of the last few days and drop one more “Short” to talk about the awards, judging, thank a few folks, and bring it on home.
No interviews but a few mentions of some websites to check out so catch those links b...
MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short, Day 4
Welcome to Episode 107, Day 4 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA!Final day here at the Nats and it has been a great time! Thank you all for listening in and following along.
Today we had the opportunity to talk with author, Chief Petty Officer Venner Milewski USN (Ret) who has a series of book covering U.S. Naval vessels titled Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019. The series covers a wide range of ships, and the books are a must for ship bu...
MGPC Ep.107 Nats Short, Day 3
Welcome to Episode 107, Day 3 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA! We had another great day here at The Nats! We had the opportunity to interview Bert and Rock from Detail and Scale publications, as well as Dave Roof of Flying Leathernecks Scale Creations. We also had another young modeler attending The Nationals sit down and share her perspective on the hobby.
It was another long but enjoyable day on the floors here at Nats!
We would like to thank all you listeners out the...
MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short, Day 2
Welcome to Episode 107, Day of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA! We had another great day here at The Nats! We had the opportunity to interview the guys heading up the 2026 IPMS USA Nationals out in Fort Wayne, IN in 2026. Have a listen and see what they have in store for us, and the family too!
We also met a young modeler today who is building armor models and designing his own 3D printed items to detail them with! Have a listen to 13-year-old Eli describe what the h...
MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short, Day 2
Welcome to Episode 107, Day of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
We are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA! We had another great day here at The Nats! We had the opportunity to interview the guys heading up the 2026 IPMS USA Nationals out in Fort Wayne, IN in 2026. Have a listen and see what they have in store for us, and the family too!
We also met a young modeler today who is building armor models and designing his own 3D printed items to detail them with! Have a listen to 13-year-old Eli describe what the h...
MGPC Ep. 107 Nats Short Day 1
Welcome to Episode 107 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode we are on-site at the IPMS USA Nationals in Hampton, VA. Rather than drop a single episode covering the Nats we wanted to try something a little different. Over the course of the 4-day Nats we will record short segments covering the day’s events, what caught our eye in the display hall, what products are hot in the vendor hall, and most importantly who we meet and speak with about the hobby. We hope to get in a few interviews with folks in the hobby, be it...
MGPC EP 106 " When is enough enough with aftermarket"? With guest host Geoff Martin
Welcome to Episode 106 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guest host; Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-Design! They go around the pattern say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. The Geeks have a good laugh courtesy of Frilldo and Frilldo gives the listeners an update on the Privateer saga.
For the main topic, Frilldo asks the other Geeks, “When is enough aftermarket Enough”? the topic was submitted by long time listener Laurens Steffers. The Geeks take a lap in the pattern and discuss how much is...
Ep.105 BKB and OOB; with Guest Host, Chris Derks
Welcome to the updated Modelgeeks podcast!! Episode 105 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and special guest host, Mr. Chris Derks.
After 5 years of doing the same old podcast, we thought it was time for an update. The listeners spoke, and we heard you loud and clear. Our goal is to interact and engage more with you, the listener and make you an even bigger part of the podcast. You have all been so gracious with your support, so we are tying to keep up and continue to give you the best podcast possible. As alway...
Episode 104: A history of weathering
Welcome to Episode 104 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest.
After Mail Call we discuss a history of weathering. Techniques that were du jour in the past and how our personal techniques have matured.
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 show circuit. If you happen to see us at a sh...
