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OTB 45: Building model ships. Feb 13, 2019

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Building ships!! In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to try and discuss all aspects of plastic model ship building.

OTB 44: The Battle of France: Allied Tanks. Feb 08, 2019

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Allied tanks in the battle of France. In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a discussion about the Allied tanks that were used in the battle of France. We talk about the actual battle, the tanks used and what kits are available to model this fascinating slice of history.

Also we have a look at whats new in the modelling world with a run down of new releases for the Nuremberg toy fair.

OTB 43: Painting and Weathering Jan 29, 2019

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Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering.

We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

OTB 42: Production line modelling Jan 16, 2019

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Production line modelling. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Steve Keogh to talk about production line modelling. Steve has made a name for himself in local modelling circles with his passion for long production runs of same type of models, in this case the FW-190. We catch up with what the boys have been doing and of course look at what is new in the modelling world.

OTB 41: When things go wrong. Jan 02, 2019

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When thing go wrong. In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when the best laid plans and intentions turn into plastic armageddon and how (if) you can recover.

Also what goals do we have for 2019?

And of course we look what is new in the modelling world for 2019.

OTB 40: The Vietnam Air War Dec 19, 2018

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In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Adam Dormer to have a talk about the Vietnam air war in general and specifically Adam's build of the Trumpeter 1/32 scale Republic F-105D Thunderchief and his Tamiya 1/48 scale Douglas A-1J Skyraider. We look what is new in the modelling world and chat about the year in review.

OTB 39: How our hobby is helping Vets with PTSD Dec 08, 2018

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In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian look what is new in the modelling world and how our hobby is helping veterans with PTSD. We also discuss the concept of the "Gentleman Modeller", over-coming online abuse and trolls.

OTB 38: Let's talk about 1/144 scale aircraft! Nov 21, 2018

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In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are are joined by Chris talking about whats new in the modelling world. Also we will be having a talk about 1/144 scale aircraft, some of the advantages and disadvantages compared to other scales.

OTB 37: Dave is back from his travels! Nov 10, 2018

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In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio talking about Dave's trip around the world and some of the museums that he visited.

We look at what is new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 36. What does the future hold for modelling? Oct 24, 2018

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In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are again joined by Chris to chat about what the future holds for modelling.

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