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**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.

Latest Episodes:

OTB 239: Looking towards November Jun 06, 2026

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The boys have a chat with Peter from ACTSMS looking towards ScaleACT in November.

Dave is going to be starting the Tamiya P-38 so different schemes are discussed.

OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders May 23, 2026

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G'day benchers! In this episode with catch-up with Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders to chat about where the organisation currently is, what the future plans are and the look back on VMX25. Are there plans for a VMX26???

Emails, Patreon wheel of fortune and much much more!

OTB 237: Interview with Stuart Halton May 09, 2026

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Episode 237 we interview Stuart Halton and also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!

OTB Afterdark: Gangsters and Escapades May 03, 2026

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OTB Afterdark returns with Whitey and Rob Riv in a gangster shootout about crime movies.

OTB 236: Happy 10th anniversary Scale Model Supply! Apr 25, 2026

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Episode 236 and the boys welcome Scott Taylor to the show celebrating ten years of the Scale modellers Supply.

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.

OTB 235: Lottery daydreams Apr 12, 2026

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Episode 235 and the boys are joined by the Plastic Model Mojo crew for a daydream chat about what we would do if we won the lottery.

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.patreon.com/onthebench

OTB 234: Free wheeling. Mar 29, 2026

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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.patreon.com/onthebench

OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour. Mar 14, 2026

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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 Feb 28, 2026

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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.

If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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OTB 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system. Feb 14, 2026

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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.hobbyshow.org

Mailbag, Wheel of Fortune all that and more!

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