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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.

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OTB 184: Rewarding results or efforts? Mar 16, 2024

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In this episode the boys chat with Chris from model airplane maker to talk about rewards results or efforts?

This is a great little discussion based on Chris's latest blog which can be found at modelairplanemaker.com

The Possums wars a.k.a The battle of the backyard continues with the Possums 3 to Dave 0.

Ian gives an update on the 48 hour build which was a huge success. Julian gives us some bad news regarding the Moosearoo cup and we read your listener mail.

OTB 183: Back in the saddle Mar 02, 2024

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The boys are back from their break with the mailbag, sad news about the Falcon and talking about the 48 hours modellers bash!

OTB 182: Go big or go home ........1/16th Scale with Andy. Feb 03, 2024

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In this episode the boys go big with a discussion on 1/16th Armour models and to help us with this huge subject we have brought in Andy from HQ models.

The Falcon writes in with what is new in the model world and we dive deep into the mailbag.

OTB 182: Bonus Episode! All the podcasters in one room. Jan 22, 2024

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G'day benchers.....we have a bonus episode for you!

All of the podcasters got together to give you a peek behind the curtin, giving you an inside track about how we started and why we do it.

We hope that you will enjoy this as much as we did recording it.

OTB 181: The Kotare Bf 109M-4 Jan 20, 2024

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The boys have a heap of trouble trying to stay on target but none the less manage to get some conversation in about the new Kotare Bf 109K-4.

Dave wins his battle against the possum, Julian is found out to be too lazy to drive to Ikea and Ian just rolls along.

The Falcon delivers with a long list of new kits and the mailbag continues to tongue-tie poor Dave.

Oh and don't forget to post pictures of your bench on our fans FB page "On your bench".

OTB 180: Model shows without a competition? Jan 06, 2024

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Hello and welcome to our first show for 2024. In this episode we are going to look at model shows without competition and have Jim Bates along to help us understand how they work as well as the benefits to the hobby.

Dave goes to war against a possum, as well as detailing his excellent modelling start to 2024.

There is a HUGE mailbag to chew through....and if you want to write to us you can, onthebench64@gmail.com

The Falcon reports in......and is in fine form as usual.

OTB 179: Goodbye 2023 Dec 23, 2023

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In the final episode for the year the boys have a look at the mailbag and what the Falcon has to say with new kits.

Dave and Ian get into an argument about what would sell more...a 1/16 Greyhound or a 1/16 M113......and double down with a bet. It is up to you, dear listener, to decide on who will win. To cast your vote simply go to our community facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/500319615476909

OTB 178: Silhouette and vinyl cutters Dec 09, 2023

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Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to give you the lowdown on silhouette and vinyl cutters. How they work, what you can do with them, ease of use and prices.

Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.

And don't forget that we are now available on YouTube ! https://youtu.be/Cqk7xx1smSY?si=YVqfQ5QG1mPFFdWi

OTB 177: Our favorite tools Nov 25, 2023

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Dave, Ian and Julian are back from their adventures in Canberra and make a very poor attempt at listing their three favourite tools. As you can guess it is not long before they are off-topic….but hey, that is how they roll.

Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail which contains a very special call to arms to help out a museum.

OTB 176: Scale ACT model show 2023 Nov 12, 2023

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Hello and welcome to coverage of the 2023 Scale ACT model show from Australia's capital city, Canberra.

In this episode the boys talk to:-

Brett Green

Tony from Horizon Models

Jodie and Marissa (Super-duper Gunpla builders)

Scott Taylor SMS Paints

Lincoln Wright

Gav Cross

We also find some time to sneak in some listener mail! But sorry, no Falcon this episode….we thought it best to let him roost on his nest for this episode but we promise he will be back next episode!

So sit back and enjoy!

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