Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 160 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS We had great responses in our thread about what everyone is reading. *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Hobby & CMK kits for June MENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale Clear Prop! Upcoming Kit: 1/48 F4B-4 MiniArt's new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2" U.S.A.F. B-21 Raider from Model Collect in 1/72 Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force) The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter 1/48 from Bandai Q1 26 What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Finished a tiny model of a Gelvades Class Battle Carrier from Star Blazers 2199. Started 1 of two Bandai Cosmo Typhoon Fighters. These are very tiny, 1/200, but I love the look of them. Geoff - continuing on the Heller 1/72 Douglas DC-6B in fictitious water bomber markings for my brother’s growing fleet. Terry - Working on Fade To Black’s 1/10 Hammerhead Shark, finally. Assembly and filling. Painting a couple Reaper dragons, a forest dragon and a magma dragon. Still in airbrush stage now, but will be in brush painting before too much longer. Mechs are still in assembly, slow going is fine for these. [foogallery id="4023"] *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen Geoff - The Body by Bill Bryson Terry - no change, still reading Ed Yong’s I Contain Multitudes and some light novels. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Luke’s X-Wing filming model from The Empire Strikes Back is up for auction. - $175,000 opening bid. Back in 2023 another X-Wing filming model from Star Wars sold for over 3 million. Rubin Obervatory releases 1st images. - Images are recorded by a 3.2-gigapixel charge-coupled device imaging (CCD) camera, the largest digital camera ever constructed. *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 159 of The Scale Model Podcast, Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Southwestern Ontario Scale Model Expo post show. Shout out to the winner of the raffle grand prize: Harold Sydness, a good story there! Had a good chat with the Mid-Michigan Model Makers. *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Revell's July releases Five releases from Italeri in June MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic kit" https://dnmodels.com/all/takom-unveils-henschel-129b-2-b-3-kits-in-1-48-scale/ Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2. in 1/35 by Airfix Border BS-005 IJN HEAVY CRUISER TAKAO What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** Wonderfest wrap-up with George Seletas ************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - With the model show planning and life, no time for bench work this week. Geoff - two windstorms in London impacted our neighbourhood, resulting in changes in our lives and one chainsaw accident… As a tie in to the books I’ve been reading I worked on repairing a couple of dinosaur skeletons originally built by Steve Harvey, who passed away last year. [foogallery id="4002"] A year ago I built a 1/48 Monogram DC-3 for my brother, who had just become a grandfather and wanted a “bush plane/rescue thing” to hang from the ceiling of his cottage. A fellow club member made custom decals for “Nana and Pops Rescue Service”, with a logo I designed of a bare bum passing explosive gas. It was flown by my brother’s nom de plume, “Rocco Flamefart”…. Anyway, he wants more vehicles for the “fleet”, so I am now building a Heller 1/72 DC6B in N&P markings! I also have been working on the old Hobbycraft 1/28 Fokker DR1. Not bad and satisfyingly substantial! Terry - I can see the bench again! I’m getting close to getting back on the bench itself. As far as building goes, not much new. Still the same mechs and some base coat on the two Reaper dragons. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen Geoff - my wife and I did the dinosaur road tour of Alberta last month and I read The Rise and Fall Of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte, and The Burgess Shale by Coppold and Powell. Good reads. Terry - Ed Yong’s I Contain Multitudes. About microorganisms, specifically our micro biome. A very good read, so far. Catching up on the My Happy Marriage light novels. *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Sprue Pie With Frets has had some good posts lately. https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/05/24/model-prices-part-1-the-good-scale-modeling-sure-is-cheap/ https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/05/31/model-prices-part-2-the-bad-scale-modeling-will-survive-tariffs-but-there-will-be-discomfort/?wref=tp https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/model-prices-part-3-the-weird-why-oh-why-is-that-one-weird-kit-ive-always-wanted-gone-or-expensive/ Tony Wootson’s Wonderfest report *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Pics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025. https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.html https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html Wonderfest! Demos and schedule look great. *************************************** MAILBAG Hey guys. I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up! What's on my bench: Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket. Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I created What I'm reading: I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was. Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift. The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable. Be well everyone and keep building! Bob Bair - Charlotte, NC www.theVOICEofBOB.com From Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction. We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scale ICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markings Takom's set of Shermans, A big gunner & bigger box in May Border Model's 35th scale SBD-3/4 Douglas Dauntless FAA Corsair MK.II in 48th scale From Magic Factory Two new 72nd scale kits from HobbyBoss in June A large Leo & 2-seater attack chopper from Trumpeter in June Agora Models announces “The Orca” from Jaws in 1/16 scale What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Very little time with real life going on. Working on some Battletech heavy armour units. Great detail. Terry - light building, on the Hasegawa super valkyrie, and some other mecha. Getting color on the Reaper dragons. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen - A history of the notebook. More interesting than it sounds. Close to done with A Brief History of Everyone who Ever Lived. Also the most recent Reincarnated as a Slime, *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Chute 3D is working on new stuff. https://3d-chute-expert.myshopify.com *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 157 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Geoff Brent Bristow Terry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Peter Fay Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Takom planning 1/35th scale Sherman HVSS & the Super Sherman An early Apache & big bumblebee from Trumpeter in May. An oversized monitor & another what-if in May from HobbyBoss. Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109K-4 available for pre-order Will not be available via US distributors Eva Model's new 48th Super Hornet landing gear Hasegawa May Announcements The USS Stevens DD-479 in 350th from I Love Kit What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** TOPIC Vinyl cutting with Brent Bristow Some of Brent's work. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Got the decals done on the Tamiya 1/48 Sherman Firefly. They went on very well. Geoff - had the grandkids for the weekend and did two”weekend builds” with two of them (the third wanted to draw). One grandson chose the ancient Revell 1/72 PT 109 and my granddaughter chose the even more ancient Revell Nautilus nuclear submarine. He wanted a more realistic scheme, but she wanted pink, purple, red and yellow…! A lot of fun! Terry - No changes. Not much progress. Doing plenty of yard work now, spring is springing. Brent - Not much time for things, Ultra 7 ship from Hasegawa. UltraHawk. A couple of busts, including a Keatan Batman. Both sculptures by Jeff Yeager *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Nada Geoff - really just either too busy or too exhausted to focus on reading, but looking forward to doing so soon! Terry - Finished Baxter’s Moon Seed. I think I like this the best of the trio. Now I’m reading Adam Rutherford’s A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived. It’s a few years old, but highly regarded. It examines the history of humans via our DNA. I’m also still reading The Apothacary Diaries novels in the background. Brent - Auto Biography Geddy Lee from Rush. Salem’s Lot by Stephen King *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Omask e-shop, foam masks for wheel bays, intakes etc Reskit with another massive number of new items, 174 on its FB post. Lots of figures, arms, carrier deck accessories etc. Squadron Models TOS Enterprise colors. Tony Wootson’s Mosquitocon report. Snapping Turtle Emerald City Council *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 156 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Vince Hoffmann Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Preview update: Art & plastic of Border Model's 35th scale He-111 H-6. Six releases from Italeri in April 1/35th scale M2128 Bradley 105mm mobile gun system from Magic Factory Airfix 1/72nd Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF Special Hobby April Newsletter X-15A-2 in 1/32 scale. IMAM/Romeo Ro.57bis in 1/48 scale and Blackburn Roc Mk.I in 1/72 scale What’s new at Scalemates.com ************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** Topic Vince Hoffman https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/ Build log on facebook https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4696483-1-16-LCM-6-build-log https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10226022581051799&type=3 *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Nothing at present, it’s our club’s swap night so I’m doing quite a large stash purge. Already sold a few things. Geoff - drywalling has taken me away from the bench I’m afraid! Terry - Not a lot. Some travel, some organization of the bench. Still doing some work on that Battroid Valkyrie. Mostly addressing seams at this point. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Not much time this week to read anything. Geoff - same here - so sick of renovations! Terry - still getting through Moonseed and the Apothecary Diaries vol. 2. Vince - Calvin and Hobbs *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Arrows on Guard Matters of Scale is working on seamless intakes for the new Airfix Jaguar kit. *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 155 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Good morning Stuart, Terry, and Geoff! Continuing to thoroughly enjoy each episode. Hope to see some of you at IPMS Nats in August. If you would be so kind as to add SilverCon to your contest announcement rotation, I would appreciate that. On May 17th we’ll be hosting SilverCon 2025, with a theme of “The Vietnam War”. The flyer is attached with the details, but here they are as text. Thanks for helping us get the word out to all within range of Sacramento (We’re in Northern CA, in the Central Valley between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe)! Details: Saturday, May 17th. Town & Country Lutheran Church 4049 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA To qualify for the theme award, your entry needs to be something from the time period of 1955-1975 (not just military items, could be cars, real space, etc.). We will have vendors and a raffle! Doors open at 9 AM, with registration closing at noon. Judging starts at noon, and we hope to have the awards finished by 3:30. It will be standard IPMS 1-2-3 format. We will put the 2nd & 3rd place awards on the tables, and announce the first place & best of winners only (along with ALL the juniors 1/2/3). Check our Facebook page for updates. Thanks! Drew Savage President, IPMS SilverWings ***** Hello Stuart, could you please plug our 12th annual model contest and swap meet being held on Saturday May 17, 2025 in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The location is about 3 hours north of Madison where the IPMS-USA Nationals were held last year. I’ve enclosed a copy of our flyer for more details. I truly enjoy your show and find your information very helpful in my modeling projects. I model a little bit of everything from cars, planes, armor, to si-fi. I also enjoy reading and just finished “100 Missions North” by Col. Ken Bell who flew a F-105 during Vietnam. The book was a easy read and provided a look into the lives of “Thud” drivers during that difficult time. Check it out. Take care. James W. Unger 42734 IPMS-USA Chapter Contact Northwoods Scale Model Phanatics *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMO 18t & the large-scale gunship Chinook from Trumpeter in April A new Challenger & an Archer in April from Hobbyboss Preview: ICM's five releases for March just released Jagdpanther G2 (Sd.Kfz. 173) 1/35 from Das Werks Vickers - Clyno Mark IV motorcycle from Copper State Models Airfix BAC/SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A NEW TOOLING 1/48 1/16 Sherman M4A1(76)W rolls in from I love kit... What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** Topic - Post HeritageCon Recording 1 - HeritageCon observations at mid day Recording 2 - Anthony Talks to Jannelle from Kit Masx Recording 3 - Talking with the Insanity podcast *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Got the Whirlwind done except for the landing gear doors. I put them in a safe space…. The 1/48 Sherman is at the decal stage. Not much beyond that as I’m going to be busy with my wife coming home from hospital. :-) Geoff - picked up the IBG 1/72 Gotha Go242A-1 from Frank Donati at Heritagecon and started building it for a review article for IPMS Canada. Nice kit, and really enjoying it! Also picked up a couple of Wingnut and Copper State Models kits of 1/32 WW1 planes at the show. [foogallery id="3961"] Terry - Mostly doing some organization in the bench area,...

Welcome to Episode 154 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Neil Prentice Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS The last surviving Battle of Britain Pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC, passes away Moosaroo cup entries submitted *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. Hi Guys, Listening to Episode 153, I want to commend for your Literature reading, the novels by Philip Kerr. He wrote a series of 13 books in which the protagonist is a German policeman: they begin during the Weimar Republic years, span the Nazi period, and continue into the post-WW II era. The writing style leans heavily towards Raymond Chandler. They are NOT for the squeamish, however, as the historical accuracy is pretty spot-on. I recommend starting with Kerr's final volume, "Metropolis", which is set historically before the rest of the books in the series. As a testament to how much I like these books, I've read the entire series TWICE! Lastly, Stuart commented, in regard to a new Eduard Bf-109 E kit, that Adolf Galland had the most aerial victories in WW II. Actually, that should have been Erich Hartmann, a German fighter pilot who served mostly, I believe, on the Russian front. Love your podcast, Dave Kensy Martin Hulst reached out from Holland! Hoi, Martin! *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Kotare's Hurricane Mk.I (Early)- New tool in 1/32nd scale Six releases from Italeri in March. Three kits from the Cold War by Takom Grumman J2F-5 Duck in 32nd scale by LukGraph 1/32 - Hansa-Brandenburg D.1 series 28 3D printed kit by LukGraph ALPHA Model Announces March Release of 1:24 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale 3D-printed British Humber F.W.D 4×4 Kit Hasagawa what’s new 1970 Ford F-350 Ramptruck (1/25) What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** TOPIC After reading Adam Savage's book I think it's time for a serious overhaul of my workspace. I see some of his philosophy can be very helpful. Mostly for my toolbox and bench drawers. A big topic on organizing, downsizing, rightsizing, rationalizing, and so on. Suggestions for organizing stuff, do you have a system? [foogallery id="3945"] [foogallery id="3946"] *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Whirlwind painting is done, gloss coat has been applied, started decals. Working on a 1/48 Tamiya Sherman Firefly. Also working on a Matchbox 1/76 M-40 GMC as a club nostalgia build. Geoff - as part of the same “nostalgia build” contest our local club is having I started on a couple of old Matchbox and Esci 1/72 and 1/76 kits of a Humber armoured car and a Pzkpf 1. Fast, small and fun. I even decided to try and finish them with paints from the era - old Polly Scale acrylics! The smell even takes me back! Terry: Since I have new mecha kits for our old Battletech crew, I started the Hasegawa 1/72 Super Valkyrie battroid. That was Jeff’s mech. Finished up the Hasegawa Harpy fighter (Crusher Joe) in Norma’s red scheme. 90% done with the Macross Phalanx, but need to replace the antennae, since I broke one. Neil - Scratch built Macross Diorama building continues in 1/72nd scale. Painted and almost ready for glosscoating and decalling. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Same as last week. Stephen Baxter’s Traces Geoff - digging into some Time Life books on WW2, specifically on the desert campaigns, as I don’t know much about them. Terry - Reading Stephen Baxter’s Moonseed now, about 20% through. Also reading volume 1 of The Apothecary Diaries light novels. Neil - Too busy with...

Welcome to Episode 153 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS 48 in 48 hour build March 14-16th Heritagecon 17 March 23rd *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. Hey guys, Not really sure how often you guys get feedback on the literature section of the podcast but I just wanted to reach out and say thank you. I recently finished Chris Hadfield’s “The Defector” and I was worried about where I would get my next space fix from. The Apollo series he created is amazing from my point of view. But in the meantime, Baxter will scratch that itch! Keep up the great work, Tyler *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Master Box's two new kits of March/April The Ohio & a brand new Hind from Trumpeter in March Two 48th scale german WWII icons from Hobbyboss in March Field guns of WWI from different countries 1/24 TAMIYA SCALE RENAULT 5 TURBO RALLY Sd.Kfz.165 Hummel 1/16 Ferrari 412T2 from Model Factory Hiro 1-72 Northrop M2-F3 from AMP 1/35 ARTPLA Maschinen Krieger P.K.A. Kangaroo (2 Kits) & Maintenance Crew New 48th scale US Weapon Loading Cart Set from Zimi Model Hobbyboss April update, a 1/350 Lord Clive gunship What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Work continues on the 1/48 Trumpeter Westland Whirlwind. Pick up several items from an estate sale, including a 1/700 escort carrier, a 1/72 Airfix A26, a 1/72nd P61 Black Widow and several Matchbox 1/76 armor kits. Geoff - Finished a little Polish light plane in 1/72, just because it was so tiny, then started an even smaller Soviet seaplane from WW2. Also picked up a few kits from the same estate sale, including the old Airfix Refueling Set and Recovery Set, a Matchbox Victor K2, a Heller Douglas DC 6B, a tiny Airfix bag kit of the Cessna Bird Dog and several more! Terry - getting final pictures sorted out for the Moosaroo. I suppose I can reveal it now. Also I’ll get the Phalanx assembled for some final touches. The Crusher Joe Harpy is in the same spot, those should both be done by the weekend. Probably. Beyond that, deciding on the next shelf queen to finish, assembling some Reaper Minis dragons since I’m back in a bit of the mythical beasts painting groove. [foogallery id="3921"] *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Still working on Stephen Baxter’s Traces Geoff - reading? What’s “reading”? Terry - Adam Savage’s Every Tool’s a Hammer. My friend Emily said it was very good and gave me her copy. So far it is. More from his approaches to starting and maintaining projects, asking for and giving help etc. I’ve implemented his checklist approach at work and it’s pretty useful. Reading the second to most recent light novel of My Happy Marriage, and while different from the anime in organization it’s every bit as good. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Matters of Scale detail bits. I’ve ordered the P-47 engines and some B-26 parts. *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 152 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Revell's new CADs of the forthcoming 32nd scale Gloster Meteor F.8-FR.9. Four releases from Italeri in February 1/35th scale- L701 German 3t Cargo Truck from MiniArt 1:72 A380 from Titan Models 1/72 - Junkers Ju-322 Mammut resin kit by HpH Models - first parts Hasagawa April announcements Special Hobby February 2025 Takom's new Jagdpanther G2 "Blitz" kit in 35th scale What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** Topic HeritageCon 17 Date: March 23, 2025 Location: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Time: 9 am to 4 pm Admission: Adults $20 (Age 18+), Kids $15 (Ages 6-17). LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE - to guarantee your museum entry, purchase your tickets in advance. WIN A FLIGHT in our World War II D-Day Veteran Dakota FZ692* – purchase your admission ticket by March 21, 2025, at 12 noon EST and you will automatically be entered into the draw for a pair of seats. CONTEST REGISTRATION FEE – Unlimited number of model entries. Adult (Age 18+) $10, Juniors FREE. SAVE TIME & BUY IN ADVANCE! *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Finished the 1/24 Land Rover LWB and also started and finished a MaK Nutrocker in 1/76. Simple yet cool looking kit. Now starting a Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Whirlwind. [foogallery id="3893"] Geoff - still plugging away at the Arado Amerika bomber project, but for a change of pace I pulled a tiny 1/72 Polish sport plane kit from the pile. An old kit from the Soviet era, but not too bad for detail, and very simple. Terry - Getting close to done on the Moosaroo entry. Lighting tests with the subject in the box, some slight tweaks to get things just right and I should be taking photos this weekend. I have some work travel this week, so I may not get any more done until then. One layer of dullcoat on the Phalanx, it needs another but it’s been very cold in the garage. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Working my way through Stephen Baxter’s Short story collection called Traces. Geoff- plowing through a collection of “After the Battle” magazines - lots of interesting stories! Terry - Same as before, about 80 percent through Titan. Quite a ride, this book. I am eyeing an Osprey book on Troy, which has been sitting on the shelf for a while. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Chris Meddings’ single-piece 3D printed P-47 engine with mountings. Painting a single-piece radial engine seems a challenge. Hands-on review of ICM’s B-26. *************************************** THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/ We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 151 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Tariffs and tribulations. *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. Hi Stuart, I hope you are keeping well. I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the kind mention on the latest episode of the podcast. It was very unexpected but really made my day. Thank you too for all the great work you Terry and Geoff do at Scale Model Podcast and for all your tireless efforts to promote the hobby. You guys are fantastic and it is always a real treat when the latest episode drops : ) All the best! William Adair *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Das Werk Announcements for Toy Fair 2025 Tamiya Armor items at Toy Fair 2025 Tamiya Announcements at Toy Fair 2025 IBG releasing a lot of 1/72 Spitfires Other items from the IBG Catalog 1st test shot build of Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109K-4 1/48 Saab B-18 What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Slow but steady work on the Revell Land Rover. Wheels are now on and just a few more things to do. Airbrushes are on the way back from Badger. Looking forward to getting them back. Got a Tamiya 1/48 Sherman Firefly for the 48 hour build in March. Nice looking kit. Geoff - finished off the IBG 1/72 IAR80 and wrote the article on it for IPMS Canada, although you may never see it. Bottom line: very nice kit. Continued on the old Revell 1/72 Arado what if Amerika bomber. I couldn’t find my lead weights, so I decided to do it in flight, perhaps dropping bombs over the NYC skyline, although in light of recent international events, I may have to find a red state with a recognizable skyline as a base! I wonder if anyone makes a 3D file of Mar a Lago? Terry: Work continues apace on the Moosaroo. The shadowbox is coming along nicely. I hope to be done shortly. The Phalanx is looking good, not much more on this either but I’ve said that for a month now. I do need to get a new windscreen for the Wingsy Claude, it broke in half in the bag. It is quite thin plastic. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - I’ve been in a reading kick lately instead of spending as much time on social media. Finished Titan and Moonseed by Stephen Baxter, now moving on to a collection of short stories by him called Traces. Geoff - I’ve been ploughing through a complete collection of Scale Airplane Modeller magazine and been fascinated by the fact that model debates never seem to change! Prices are too high, people who just collect kits, thus raising market prices for builders, are evil, who needs fancy new paints, IPMS judging sucks, etc. The UK magazine was quite parochial, and although there was a ton of good information on UK aircraft, they do get a tad stuck on themselves - back in 1988 at least. Terry: Apparently I’ve fallen behind Stuart! I’m halfway through Stephen Baxter’s Titan. Also reading the first series of Bleach Manga. It tracks very close to the anime. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** Topic Hello Gentlemen! I have a show discussion topic for you all to ponder: SCALE WARS! The premise is as simple as it is fictional. Imagine I have hired each of you as a consultant to my brand new (again, fictional) scale model manufacturing company. I want to shake up the injection-molded kit industry and I’m relying on your knowledge and expertise. I am not interested in which kit you want made that either doesn’t exist yet...

Welcome to Episode 150 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Aviation artist Roy Huxley passed away over the weekend 48 hour build The 48in48 Challenge, spearheaded by James Skiffins and the Model Officers Mess Facebook group, is a globally celebrated scale modelling event with a mission: to bring together the modelling community while raising funds for Models for Heroes, a UK-based charity supporting the mental health of veterans and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of scale modelling. This year, the event is set to kick off on Friday 14th March 2025, promising 48 hours of camaraderie, creativity, and charity. www.48-48.org Scale Colors being purchased by Squadron 2 stories from Hobby Merchandiser Magazine Bandai Raises Prices; Opens New Factory Retail prices for models and collectibles from the popular anime “Mobile Suit Gundam,” including Gundam plastic models (or gunpla), will progressively increase from April 2025, major toymaker Bandai Spirits Co. announced. Model Kit Market Set To Grow Through 2028 The global hobby model kits market is estimated to grow by 3.65%, or $219 million, through 2028, according to research firm Technavio. The growing disposable income of the middle-class population is driving market growth, along with the growth in 3D printing. IPMS Canada Website SNAFU resolved - membership renewals didn’t work in mid January - you could get to paying by PayPal but nothing would happen. The issue has been resolved, so go ahead and renew/start your membership! IPMS 2024 Nationals Numbers released Numbers from the 2024 IPMS National Convention -1012 Members attended the convention -There were 92 different vendors and 403 tables -764 people bought one day passes (these are family passes, so they represent a larger number of people) -2667 Models were entered in the contest -Over 600 models were on display at our first “Tiger Meet”. Some of those models were entered in the contest on Friday Airfix 2025 range launch New tool items. 1/144 SLS Artemis Rocket 1/72 B-24D Liberator 1/72 Westland Wessex HC.2 1/48 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A 1/48 Fairey Gannet COD.4 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXe 1/48 Spitfire TR.9 1/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk.I 1/35 Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 Vintage classic announcements. 1/72 Puma HC.1 (1973) 1/72 Sopwith Pup (1973) 1/72 SEPECAT Jaguar (1970) 1/72 German E Boat (1975) 1/72 Vosper M.T.B (1972) 1/72 Lockheed Hudson (1963!!) 1/144 Boeing 314 Clipper (1967) 1/72 RAF Rescue Boat (1978) *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Bridge for SNW Enterprise, by Paragrafix Modeling Master File: How to Master Low Visibility Modern Aircraft by John Chung (Scale Scriber) Two tracked AFV's from Hobbyboss in February 1/35 Telsa Tank from Border Models WWII German Motorcycle Zundapp KS750 S-3B Viking Anti-Submarine Aircraft in 1/48 and 1/32 from Trumpeter Caproni Ca.3 Final Renders in 1/32 Airscale is working on a 3D-printed Boulton Paul Mk.l in 1:32 scale. A preview of Italeri's newest items Trumpeter February Ammo has a weathering pencil system. What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Work continues slowly on the Land Rover, I finished several Comstar battlemechs. Geoff - IPMS London member George Wray and I were tagged to build a couple of IAR80 review models from IBG in Poland - George isn’t renovating a house, so his review was published in the latest IPMS Canada RT online...

Welcome to Episode 149 Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Recorded on Jan 6th 2025 Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Mid Michigan Model Makers presents the 4M Mayhem *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Tamiya 2025 Catalog is out ICM 2025 Catalog has been released Academy 2025 Arma Hobby 2025 Release Plan Trumpeter 2025-2026 - catalogue Hasegawa 2025 Airfix 2025 Range Launch scheduled for Jan 14th. 1/48 & 1/32 - North American XF-108 Rapier 3D printed kits by Flying S Models - 3D renders 1/48 & 1/72 - Consolidated B-32 Dominator 3D printed kits by One Man Model - expected in 2025 What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Revell 1/24 Land Rover Series III LWB station wagon. Picked this up at Heritagecon last year. My Dad has a short wheelbase model and I’m doing it as a tribute build to him. Many sprues and much priming and painting. I gave my airbrushes a good deep clean over the holidays. One of my Badger airbrushes needs a good service. Badger offers a lifetime labor warranty on their airbrushes so I’m packing the 155 and my 105 for a well-deserved service. I’ve heard good things in the past from people who have used this service. These two brushes have served me for over 10+ years. Also picked up a Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Whirlwind and a 1/76 Nutrocker from an estate sale at the LHS. Geoff - still focused on home renovations, but I did do a little work on the IBG kit. (IAR 80) Finally went to our local hobby shop and met the new owner today, and picked up a stash kit - an old resin kit of the Martian war machine from the 1953 version of War of the Worlds! Terry - Work continues on the Moosaroo, the subject is coming along nicely and I need to start working on the diorama portion. The Wave Destroid Phalanx is moving along, with decals and some weathering. I’ll need to touch up some of the decals over the highly raised detail. My club, the Techmages, has started a BTS challenge, and I have plenty to finish up. I finally bought the old Grenadier (1993) Wyvern which has been staring at me from the high shelf in Games Plus. Beautifully cast, as were all the Grenadier miniatures. [foogallery id="3864"] *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King. Every few years I re-read Tolkien’s classic trilogy. Geoff - finished The Apollo Murders by Cmdr Chris Hatfield. Lots of fun and detail for space junkies. Also knee deep in “A Man on the Moon” by Andrew Chakin - a very deep dive into the lives of the Apollo astronauts and their personal experiences of their work. Very good. Terry - Reading Stephen Baxter’s Voyage, first of his alternate history series about going to Mars with Saturn V-era technology. It’s an interesting exploration of what could have happened, while most of the world’s events remain the same. It’s a big book, and follows a few people in two timelines, one on the Mars mission and one on the events which led to it. THE LAST WORD For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 148 Sponsored by CultTVMan, and Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Terry Geoff Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. Topics we rambled about Estate Planning WHAT’S ON YOUR Bench. Stuart - Some smaller kits such as Bandai’s Death Star II were completed over the last month and a half. I have a Meng Spice Harvester from Dune to be painted and weathered and I’ve started a Revell 1/24 Land Rover Series III Geoff - nothing. Sweet diddly squat. Up to my neck in a 1:1 home demolition/renovation with lots of “surprises” that - like most surprises - were unexpected! On the positive side, the F16 I built as a USAF pilot's retirement gift was very warmly received, as was the C47 in Rocco Flamefart Fire Rescue markings, which now has a place of honour on my brother’s mantle. Also still plugging through the latest ex-modellers stash and library… Terry - Christmas birds are done. [foogallery id="3845"] Tony - I’ve been working on a bunch of (Premium) P-Bandai Gundams since September. There are a total of four Master Grade, (1:100 scale) Gudams which were re-released in special black and neon colors. Included are Barbatos, Exia, Aile Strike along with the original RX-78-2.All are being built straight out-of-the-box, in an attempt to breathe some life back into my numerous, ongoing modeling projects which have been relegated to my Shelf-of-Doom! To date, I’ve completed 3 of them, (Barbatos, Exia and Aile Strike), with just the RX-78-2 Remaining. In the meantime, I recently started two Gundams from Netflix’s Requiem of Vengeance series. I just finished applying and cleaning up a wash I applied to my assembled RX, and am in the midst of trying to do a color conversion of the dark gray portions of the Zaku. I’m looking to give these parts a metallic look, but using diluted AK True Metal (paste). [foogallery id="3855"]

Welcome to Episode 147 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Terry John Novak, President IPMS BOH chapter. Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Butch O’Hare chapter show. This is the 41st show. November 2. This is typically the largest general model show in the Chicago region, with a very good vendor selection and some good competition. 9 am to 4 pm. Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church 1852 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564 Tamiya Spray cans are no longer available in Canada from the distributor. (Youtube) *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS 1/700 HMS Victory ICM's seven October Releases Special Hobby & CMK kits for September Two more releases from Trumpeter in November Magic Factory's new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in 1/9th scale A big Sherman & CCKW + 105 from I love Kit in November P51 B/C in 1/32 from Eduard 3D Printed Albatros D.III/W & Halberstadt D.II released What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - CF-22 got the top coat of a lighter grey but I am not happy with the med grey I put on the wings. May be going back to the original lighter grey. Trying some more painting experiments on several Battletech miniatures. [foogallery id="3826"] Terry: Some moderate progress on the Moosaroo Cup preparations. Progressing on the 1/72 Destroid Tomahawk. The joints get painted grey, so they have to be done and masked before the tan body bits can be painted. [foogallery id="3829"] John - Newer tool 71 Revell Olds 442 I got away from Cars for a while and I am enjoying getting back into it. Xwing in progress, F4F wildcats. And other things that keep calling me from the stash. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism by Adam Nagourney Terry - Steve Brusette’s Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs. Now at the big asteroid. John - Butch Ohare Biography is a recommended read. *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Wolf 3D Resin has some nice additions to your modern aircraft. 1/48 travel pods if you don’t want to load your jets down with ordinance! Tony W. Shares pics from his local shop’s show. *************************************** THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 147 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store! For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 146 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Terry Mike Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Steven bought 3 coffeesHi Guys, I'm glad I came across your podcast. I often listen while I'm sanding resin figure parts outside on the deck. Keep up the great work! Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Irish Nationals Oct. 5-6 Tim Cavileer Please mention the IPMS Palouse Area Modelers fall show in your next episode. “Show off the Good Stuff” will be held on Saturday, Oct 5th, 2024 at the 1912 Center in Moscow, Idaho. It goes without saying that you all are invited, especially those west of the Mississippi

Welcome to Episode 145 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Geoff Terry Rob Riviezzo I'm Rob Riviezzo, I'm from Long Island, NY. I've been building models since I was a small boy, probably around 6 or 7 years old when I used to sit with my dad while he made his HO scale train set. Took a break while in my teens and got back into the hobby around 21 after my mother fell ill and I was looking to get my mind off of all the craziness. I primarily build armour models, focused on mostly German and Russian WWII. I will also build the occasional modern armour subject or Sci Fi model like Gundam, or Star Wars. I am a very active member of Amps (Gotham Amps) and my local IPMS chapter (The Long Island Scale Model Society). I started the Modeling Insanity Podcast in May of 2023 after the Modeling Miscreant Podcast which I was a Co-Host on fell through. I am also now the Associate US Editor of Military Modelcraft International which is the largest English speaking Armor Military magazine in the world. I am a monthly contributor and reviewer for the magazine. I am known for my photo-etch and scratchbuilding. Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS James Morando I’m writing now because our local club, IPMS Santa Rosa, will be hosting a show on October 12, 2024 and I wanted to ask if you could please include our show during any upcoming model show “shoutouts" on your podcast. We are very excited about this year's show. This year we will be adopting an Open/GSB judging format for the first time. In fact I’m pretty sure this will be the very first show ever to use an open judging format in the IPMS Region 9, which encompasses Northern California and Nevada. So we’ll be making a little history! With that in mind, the theme of our show will be “Evolution.” I have attached our show flyer below but the pertinent information is that: It will be held from 9-4 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Rohnert Park Community Center in Rohnert Park, California. Free admission and $12 entry fee for first 3 models. Lots of great vendors are lined up, we will have a terrific raffle, will be doing a build and take table and then the Open/GSB judging. We are also asking folks to bring kits and model building supplies to the show for donation to support our charity initiative for Help Heal Veterans, a wonderful organization that provides free theraputic kits and modeling supplies to veterans. *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. Hi Stuart, Paul Redding Just to say I am following your Tamiya 1/350 build with interest as I bought the 1/450 Hasegawa version earlier this month as part of a carrier / IJN aircraft rabbit hole I went down...I have steered clear of anything Japanese all my modeling life but finally, curiosity got the better of me and I caved. Lots of research on IJN aircraft and how it all got built up resulted in about 18 aircraft kits...doh! Luckily there were some sales on including the canopy masks so that helped... I haven't built any warships before (except Airfix Victorious in 1/600 in the 60s as my father was on it in the Fleet Air Arm as a flight engineer bringing the aircraft up on deck and have pics of it in Sydney Harbour (see attached). You can also see its' sister ship Illustrious and maybe you / Geoff can identify the aircraft on board - Martlets? One photo shows an aircraft that seems to have stuffed it into the tower. I seem to have ended up with quite a few carriers as I also get sucked into watching docos on PBS America which is fatal A doco on the scuttling of the ships at Scarpa Flow and the film Sink The Bismark didn't help either so that ended up with a few more purchases; I can't see the detail in 1/700 so...

Welcome to Episode 144 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Geoff Terry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS We are taking a break until Sept. Shapeways has filed for bankruptcy. *************************************** MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Italeri in July ICM August Meng's new 1/72nd scale American M142 HIMARS Hanriot HD.1 in 1:16 scale SH72501 Seafire FR Mk.47 Seafire FR MK.47 Hasegawa coming soon What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - More work on the Yamato. Turrets and put 2 out of the 3 decks on. After this will be the after-market wood deck. [foogallery id="3791"] Also more being bad at the Broughdale Hobby sale. A “Brian Lane’ Mk 1 Spitfire in 1/32nd, a partially started Matchbox 1/32 Lysander and a Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RG250 Motorcycle. Never done a bike kit so that will be interesting. Coming soon - Where will Stuart display all these?

Welcome to Episode 143 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Geoff Terry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Trumpeter in August Mantis Miniatures in June 1/32nd scale Spitfire Mk.Va from Kotare available for pre-order Airfix 1/72 Shannon Class lifeboat available for pre-order Hobbyboss in July Special Hobby & CMK kits for July ICM New Items for June SBS released two Bristol Jupiter engine sets for Airfix’s 1:48 Bristol Bulldog 1/32 - Convair F-106A Delta Dart resin kit by HpH - in design What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** Interview with Craig Fuller CEO of Firecrown Media Craig Fuller is the founder and CEO of Firecrown, the new owner of Trains, Model Railroader,Classic Trains, Classic Toy Trains, and Garden Railways and Fine Scale Modeller Firecrown was founded in 2021 as a platform to create commerce out of enthusiast audiences. Firecrown makes significant investments in the brands it acquires to deliver high-quality content and experiences to its audiences. Firecrown also owns FLYING, Yachting, Boating, Astronomy, and dozens of other brands. Prior to founding Firerown, Fuller was the founder and CEO of FreightWaves, often called the “Bloomberg of freight”, a platform which provides news and high-frequency data serving the global supply chain industry. Prior to that, Fuller spent 9 years as the CEO of Transcard, a leading fintech platform and was the founder of Xpress Direct, the on-demand logistics division of US Xpress. He holds a BBA from Baylor University and is a private pilot. He lives with his wife and 5 kids in Chattanooga, TN. *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - A bit more work on the Yamato, but it has been a ‘real life’ 2 weeks with too many other things going on. I did take advantage of the sale at Broughdales. Geoff - a little more work on the Goblin, but mostly real-life chores and getting the place ready for summer. Terry - the P-47H is languishing a bit, I have been more enthusiastic about the Yamato Dreadnaughts and Crusher Joe Harpy. Painting moving along really nicely on those, now the Dreadnaughts move into masking preparing for more painting. Used the complimentary color priming at Anthony’s suggestion on the Mars pattern Dreadnaught. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results by Shane Parrish and D-Day by Martin Gilbert. Geoff - The Dambusters Raid by John Sweetman, and The Guns of Normandy by George Blackburn Terry - Getting near the end of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Shards of Earth - I’ll read the rest of the series in sequence. His storytelling is as good as ever, with believable characters, pretty much all of whom have a compelling point of view. Also started the Hellboy Omnibuses (Omnibi?). I actually think I haven’t read these before, somehow. Maybe excerpts? *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Doog is Done with 1-2-3 Facebook group for ICM B-26. Of course, I can’t find it now, but someone is backdating one to a B-26B IIRC. Plenty of people making corrections, modifications, etc. Godzilla Minus One. On Netflix now. Vince Hoffman is nearly finished with a Tamiya 1:16 Tamiya M1A2 radio-controlled tank. If he posts videos, I’ll share them - and maybe we get him on the show. *************************************** THE LAST...

Welcome to Episode 142 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Geoff Terry Chris Doll Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Wonderfest Wrapup with Chris What’s Chris been up to etc. https://christopher-doll.com/ Round 2 Announcements USS Cygnus from the Black Hole UFO Tracked vehicle 1/35th X-35 Land Speeder in 1/12th 1/72 Tie Bomber *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Arma P39Q Airacobra in 1:48 scale. Arma Hobby Blog ICM's 1/35th scale Humvee M1097A2 Italeri June announcements Preview: 1/35th scale German WW2 8.8cm Flak Crew from Das Werk. 1/32 Blohm & Voss BV 138 released Hasegawa June Aoshima New for June Fujimi June What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Work continues on the 1/350 Yamato. Starting to test fit the deck to the main hull. Sand a bit, blow off the soft plastic, test fit and repeat. Very zen like Pick up 2 newer Tamiya colours that replace TS spray cans for this build. [foogallery id="3745"] Geoff - Worked on the Special Hobby 1/48 XF 85 Goblin. A bit of a challenge… Also managed to get my chainsaw mill working on some logs that have been drying for a few years, and did a lot of outdoor chores! Terry - Working on those EDF Dreadnaughts, they will have some challenging paint schemes, and I’m trying something new - a complimentary color basing on the Mars ship. XP-47H is moving along, I really want to get this finished. Otherwise, figuring out what other half-finished projects need attention. [foogallery id="3751"] Chris - 22 inch Eagle from Space 1999, I also have Eagle 2. Which do I make the rescue eagle. *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results by Shane Parrish and D-Day by Martin Gilbert. Geoff - “The Dambusters Raid” by John Sweetman, and “The Sixth Extinction” by Elizabeth Kolbert. Terry - Started Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Shards of Earth, his Final Architecture trilogy book #1. Looking forward to another of his series, they’re highly engaging. Still reading Not a Scientist. Chris - Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** Anthony Interview Wonderfest and Tag Team Hobbies ************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN new Boeing Chinook HC.1 tooling from Airfix featured in their blog. *************************************** THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 142 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store! For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 141 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Geoff Terry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Wonderfest wrapping up as this drops, next episode we will talk all about it. Sad News from Reskit BBMF Spitfire crashes killing pilot. Welcome IPMS Canada’s newest chapter. Kawartha Scale Modellers *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Trumpeter July New Patton & 105mm armament for your DUKW from I love Kit in June Gloria Model's new 48th & 35th scale crews, prop & jet accessories Hobbyboss in July Atlantis New Kit Announcements Double Mustang from Arma Hobby in 1/72 Special Hobby & CMK kits for May/June AK Interactive's new items for May What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Started on the Tamiya 1/350 Yamato, the mould is from 1973. The plan is to build it out of the box with just an aftermarket wood deck. Started working on the hanger deck crane and hanger deck doors. [foogallery id="3728"] Geoff - masking and painting on the Martin Mars waterbomber, the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and shuttle and a 1/48 V2, but just starting a 1/48 XF-85 Goblin. Terry - A lot of work done these past two weeks, since Toshi is getting me up around 5:15. The Regult is getting decals and detail painting. The XP-47H is now in dull coat with some pastel work. I hope to have it finished the week after Wonderfest. I’m starting to paint the Yamato Dreadnaughts, with some fresh AV Game Air paints. Also, since I’ll be painting red I’ve started putting paint on a Crusher Joe Harpy fighter which has been awaiting paint for the better part of a year. Productivity! [foogallery id="3727"] *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - Same as before Geoff - Finished Red November by W. Craig Reed. Good read about the submarine experiences during the Cold War. Started Operation Corporate by Martin Middlebrook - a history of the Falklands War. I don’t know a lot about that conflict, so this is quite interesting. Terry - Still reading the same books. Travel and meetings have eaten into my lunch time. *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Went down to a Model Train show/sale at the Elgin County Railroad Museum. *************************************** THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 141 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store! For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble