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Episode 119: Rocky Mountain Expo Wrap Up Jul 02, 2025

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TJ, Grant, Scott and Jensen catch up after a few weeks away. We catch up and talk feedback, upcoming model shows, and what we have been up to.

JB is missing but he recorded a separate segment with JC Osborne, Jeremy Elliott, and Robbie Nauffts about the recent 2025 Rocky Mountain Expo held June 20/21 in Salt Lake City.

JB and the group reminisce and do a deep dive into the show, what makes it different from other model shows, what they liked, and opportunities to improve.
We also discuss our new Group Build for the AK M1008 Chevy Trucks sponsored by AK Interactive and Micro-World Games.

Rocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/

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Episode 118: Martin Kovac's New Façade Kit + Black Hat Scale Models + Inspiration & Overcoming Fear Jun 11, 2025

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Scott, TJ, and Grant fly a shortened route today as Jensen and JB are engaged elsewhere.

We interview Stewart Rolfe, AKA Black Hat Scale Models and what an engaging conversation. Stewart talks to his motivations, his emphasis on traditional scratch building, and our mutual support for the Annual Model Officers' Mess 48 in 48 Event benefitting Model For Heroes.

We also catch up with our Favorite Uncle, tearing him away from his latest project at the bench, and talk about his new Facade kit produced in conjunction with Faustus for RT Diorama. Martin gets into a lot of detail regarding the design and manufacturing of this new product, and hints that this might not be the only kit to be released...?

We also discuss what Inspires us to initiate a project, to dive into something and pick that dusty model out of the stash and get going on it, and TJ leads us into a pep talk / discussion on overcoming fear and sharing our work with our peers, even at the best model shows in the world, and why this is a great idea!

RT Diorama: https://rt-diorama.de/
Black Hat Scale Models YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

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Episode 117: AMPS 2025 Special - New AMPS Master Dustin Dias + Gettysburg + Show Recap + Judging May 28, 2025

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AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!!

JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show.

JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him about his models, his modeling, and what it was like to be crowned as AMPS newest Master.

The Posse also talk about our amazing trip to Gettysburg, led by Historian Extraordinaire Pat Brown, who made our day there incredibly memorable. We also talk friends, fun, and all things AMPS - builds that caught our eye, and how impressed we were with this years National Event. Neil Stokes and his team did an incredible job and we will definitely be attending more AMPS Nationals in the future!

We also discuss some listener feedback on Pharoah Builds from our last episode, and the gang gets into a insightful discussion about judging at model shows, and how judges affect the results for better or for worse.

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Episode 116: Ilya Yut + When to pull the plug on a show build + What are your 3 “Pharaoh builds?” May 14, 2025

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Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant)
We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question, "What three builds are your “Pharaoh builds?” The Pharaohs of Egypt were famous for being buried with their earthly possessions and symbols of their accomplishments - so which three builds have you done that you would want archaeologists to find in 10,000 years buried with you?
We also welcome back our friend Ilya Yut from Israel, and talk about his recent trip to Moson Show, and also catch up with him on new builds and his recent celebration of his 100th published model feature!!

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Episode 115: How does your hobby affect your work or personal life + Mosonshow Apr 30, 2025

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Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa.

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Episode 114: Commiesfest 2025 Wrap Up + Faustus Interview Apr 16, 2025

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Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics.

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Episode 113: Spud Murphy & Peter Usher + Christian Gurney + TRICON & HeritageCON Recap + More! Apr 02, 2025

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Join the Triple P as all 5 hosts talk scale modeling.
We have a JUMBO episode for you this time out that features a new product highlight with Christian from Bases By Bill, get summaries from not one but two model shows that JB and TJ attended last weekend in Pittsburgh and Toronto, and we also have a very special conversation with John Spud Murphy and Peter Usher from the 4 Corners Modeling Club. We do a deep dive in Pete's amazing dioramas and also discuss many other topics about the hobby.
We also have another go the ongoing debate over whether modeling is talent based to any degree - or whether anyone can do it at the highest levels with the right amount of dedication and practice.

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Episode 112: Cliff Herring & Posse Talk + "Secret" builds, publish or not, & being in “the Zone" Mar 12, 2025

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All 5 of us this time around!
We feature a conversation with Cliff Herring on everything from using Mission Models paint to Model Contests and anything else that comes up! It was great to have Cliff back in the Posse.
We also have a fairly introspective and slightly spicy duo of topics led by TJ - discussing "Secret" Builds and what motivates the decision to share or not to share your builds online versus at shows. We also talk about being in the zone, and what that is like for each of us.
Don't forget the Model Officers Global 48 in 48 Group Build event next weekend - March 14/15/16!!! More details over at https://48-48.org/

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Episode 111: 48 in 48 Event Preview + Joan Biediger + Shows, Other Hobbies & Seattle Recap Feb 26, 2025

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Grant, Scott, and Jensen this time out.
We feature a pair of conversations - first with Malcolm and James talking about the 2025 version of the 48/48 Global grouip build for Models 4 Heroes. Then Grant and Scott talk with Joan Biediger about her work and perspectives on art, model shows, and the hobby.
We double down on talking about Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We also talk about other hobbies, and how those hobbies influence Scale Modeling.
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Episode 110: Austin Frields + Posse NFL Talk + Show Costs & Providing Value Feb 09, 2025

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JB leads Scott, Grant, and TJ this time out.
We talk about a range of subjects from Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We get into some NFL talk, talk our own upcoming calendar, and discuss a whole range of topics and have fun. We are stressing a newer, more "live" approach to both our interviews and also our episodes - trying to give the listeners, well, more value for their Podcast Bucks. :)
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