On The Bench
A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.
OTB 234: Free wheeling.
Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff.
We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
If you would like to support our show please go to www.p...
OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour.
On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour.
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
OTB 232: Laser on your decals
On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models. Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possibilities other than just burning in a decal.
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
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OTB 230: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.
On this episode the boys talk to Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up judging results.
This systems lets you get on with the job of running a model show without the hassle of writing online entries, judging tabulations and award results. Nathan Bradford, a judge from ScaleACT 2025, also joins the conversation to explain how easy the hobbyshow program is to use from a punters point of view.
If you would like to know more go to www...
OTB 230: Hello 2026!!
It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!
OTB After Dark: Best war movies ever
G'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time.
The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show!
We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.
OTB 229: Goodbye 2025
Last episode for the year.......the boys chat about what plans they have for 2026 and dive into a very large mailbag.
Thank you all for your wonderful support this year and we will see you in January 2026!
OTB 228: Displaying your armour model, with Clayton Ockerby.
Episode 228 and the boys are are joined by Clayton Ockerby to discuss ways to display your finished armour models.
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Send us an email, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
We recommend Workbench Hobbies for your viewing pleasure.
https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316
OTB 227: Accessorising your armour model.
In this episode the boys are once again joined with Rob Riviezzo to talk about accessorising your armour model in a discussion that hits the mark now and again but certainly in a very entertaining way.
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
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OTB 226: Sean Morgan 1/5th scale MV Agusta.
Episode 226 and the boys chat with Sean Morgan about his incredible scratchbuilt 1/5th scale MV Agusta motorcycle.
We also look back on how we did at ScaleACT'25, read some mail and spin the Patreon wheel of fortune.
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
OTB 225: ScaleACT'25
Episode 225 and the boys are in Canberra living the high life at Australia's premier model show, ScaleACT 2025.
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
We recommend
Black Hat Models
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
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Episode 224 and the boys are joined by Stan Spooner who talking about his exciting new venture, the opening of a bricks and mortar hobby shop called "The Model Box, and the driving concept behind it.
Check out this link for more info:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076992317227
We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message...
OTB 223: Models shows and Podcasts
In episode 223 the boys are joined by Brian from the Built Sideways Podcast to chew the fat on everything and nothing.
We then talk to Giampaolo (a.k.a "G") about the exciting Gaming, Hobby and Model expo "GameX" (GhMX) on in Brisbane on November 22-23.
Check out this link for more info:- https://www.ghmx.com.au/
We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
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OTB 222: Staying safe while you build.
The lads are joined by Bredon to have a c=hat about stay SAFE with you are building your models.
The President of ScaleACT drops in to give us an update on ScaleACT 2025.
And we crack open the mailbox so see what you have to say.
To get in touch with us, send an email to Onthebench64@gmail.com
OTB 221: Patcon 2025
In this episode the boys are joined by Mason and Spencer to talk about the upcoming PatCon 2025 being held at the American Heritage Museum September 28.
OTB 220: Life goes on
We are back with Episode 220.
Dave unboxes the Moosearoo cup build and is gutted to find out it is a car much to Ian's and Julian's amusement!
Life goes on.
OTB 219: Modelfiesta'26 Judging rubric.
The boys are joined by Dana Mathes and Rob Booth to talk about the philosophy behind Modelfiesta'26 judging criteria. Modelfiesta is the longest running annual modelling event in IPMS region 6 and the contest has grown in quality and size with an average of 120 vendor tables and 600 models on display. On again this coming January 4th, check out the details HERE
We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
Le...
OTB 218: Modelling in flight
The boys are joined by Chris Becker and Collin Tatusko to discuss modelling aircraft in flight. This was a really interesting chat and we hope that it inspires you to consider how you build and display your next aircraft model.
You can check the Scale Model Aircraft in Flight community out here.
We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Don't forget to...
OTB 217: Winzfactor and bugs!
In this episode we talk with Marissa, a.k.a Winzfactor, about her stunning work painting bugs! We are also joined by Peter Davis who gives us the lowdown on ScaleACT 2025.
OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows!
The boys chat with QMHE25 show promotions officer, Chris Miller about their upcoming hobby expo…..and yes we will be at that show!
Next we are joined by the missing link, Lincoln Wrong (Wright) to hear about his exciting Ma.K competition. All that as well as the usual mailbag and exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
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OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25!
In this short sharp bonus ep, Dave talks to Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders (MWB); the international non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community, to announce the launch of its first-ever global online event: Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25).
https://modellers.org/home/vmx25/
OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston.
In this episode the boys welcome Alex Johnston, who successfully won the 48 in 48 bid to be the OTB producer for a day.
In his role as producer, Alex has chosen the round table discussion on the topic of "Rabbit holes" in our hobby.
We love to know what you have to say, so write to us at Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Or you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale M...
OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art
In episode 214, the boys talk to Paul Pendelton-Brown (Brownie) about the exciting new modelling podcast "Beyond the Box Art" which will be dropping on May 22nd. The OTB crew are extremely excited about this new podcast and we would ask all of our followers to have a listen when it drops.
Listener mail, Patreon Wheel of Fortune and much more on the show, so sit back a enjoy!
OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller
In this episode a very unwell Dave battles on and the boys talk to Jason Miller form Arms Corps Models.
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Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
OTB 212: Is our hobby in a crisis?
In this episode the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to examine if our hobby is in a crisis given the current state of world economics and its impact on our hobby. Fear not! This is NOT a political rant or discussion, but a look at the current economic situation and the impacts on the hobby that we love. None of us profess to be economic geniuses, and as such we are coming at this from the layman's point of view.
We would love to know what you think so write to us at Onthebench64@gmail.com.
OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester
In this episode we talk to Greg Lester a.k.a Bacon Bits, one of Australia's most accomplished ship modellers.
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
OTB 210: Post 48 in 48.
Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend.
OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo.
In Episode 209 the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to have a chat about the model magazine industry.
This a particularly long episode so if you want to just hear the interview, jump to the 57 minute mark.
Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
Or write to us Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
If you would like to support our show...
OTB 208: The Hobby Man
In Episode 208 the boys record "live" from their local model shop, The Hobbyman in Narre Warren.
Joining the gang at the shop on a busy Saturday morning, we talk to Julia and Brenton about the ins and outs of the shop are get an idea on how they plan and order stock, what kits are the most popular and even meet some benchers who dropped in to say "G'Day".
Check out their website hearnshobbies.com
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OTB 207: Sprueverse! A chat with Philip Segal.
In Episode 207 the boys are joined by Philip Segal, renowned, writer, director and TV producer to talk about his passion for model building as well as his amazing YouTube channel Sprueverse.
Check out Phil's work
https://www.youtube.com/sprueverse
Don't forget you can us leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
Or write to us Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
If you would l...
OTB 206: Models for Heros 48Hr Build and HeritageCON 17.
In Episode 206 the boys are joined by James Skiffins to talk about the Models for Heroes 48Hr build and later in the show Duncan Young pops in to give us all the goss on HertiageCON 17.
https://48-48.org/
https://www.ipmshamilton.ca/heritagecon
You can leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
Or write to us Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
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OTB 205: Some new models for 2025
In Episode 205 The boys have a look at the Airfix and Italeri releases for 2025
You can leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail
Or write to us Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench
We recommend:-
Black Hat Models
https://ww...
OTB 204: The M113.
In the first episode for the year, the boys consider where they might go in 2026 for a field trip.
In the meantime, Stewart Rolfe and John "Spud" Murphy drop in to talk about the 1/16th Scale M113, building it, painting it, weathering it and displaying it. Great conversation!
The winner of our Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced….and what a cracker of a prize!
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OTB 203: 2024, that is a wrap!
In the last episode for the year, the boys reflect on 2024 and talk about plans for 2025.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
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If you would like...
OTB 202: Armour with Panzermeister36
The boys talk about their experiences at Scale ACT. They are then joined by Evan McCallum a.k.a Panzermeister36 to talk about Armour.
You can find his YouTube channel here:
Panzermeister36
https://www.youtube.com/@Panzermeister36
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.
Or you can leave a vo...
OTB 201: ScaleACT 2024!
The boys head North to check out Scale ACT. Listen in on all the fun and people that they met.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out this episodes supporters
Specmod Models
https://www.specmodmodels.com
Black Hat Models YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write...
OTB: 200 !!!
Hello benchers!
Welcome to episode two hundred !
We dedicate this show to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for the ride and looking forward to your support for the next 200.
Cheers!
Dave, Ian and Julian.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out the supporters of this episode
Stewart Rolfe Black Hat Models
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels
Clayton Ockerby Workbench Hobbies
https://www.yout...
OTB 199: Julian in the ROK
Julian is back and we find out what he got up to in the ROK.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.
For our next episode, the grand 200th, you to can join in the fun by leaving a voice mail message. Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/OTB200thEpisode
Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you!
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
OTB 198: My rockets don't fly.
In this episode it is just Dave and Ian holding down the fort while Julian is gallivanting around the world. But fear not! We have a great episode for you and talk to a wonderful model builder, Norman Long which we think you will find interesting.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune read the listener mail.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Check out Normans Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...
OTB 197: Modelling glue.
In this episode the guys try to explain the different types of glue that we use in modelling along with the ups and downs of each.
We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.
The boys are extremely interested to hear what you think we should do for our upcoming 200th episode....so put your thinking caps on and send us your suggestions.
Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
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