On The Bench

Latest Episodes:

OTB 221: PatCon 2025 Sep 13, 2025

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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 Aug 30, 2025

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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. Aug 02, 2025

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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

Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

OTB 218: Modelling in flight Jul 19, 2025

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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 support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

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

We recommend the following youtube channels:-

Black Hat Models

Workbench Hobbies

OTB 217: Winzfactor and bugs! Jun 28, 2025

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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! Jun 14, 2025

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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.

Or you can leave a voicemail. 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

Don't forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25! Jun 13, 2025

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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. May 31, 2025

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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 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://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

Workbench Hobbies

https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316

OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art May 17, 2025

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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 May 03, 2025

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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