Welcome to Episode 103 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!

In this episode we are privileged to have Mr. Rob Riviezzo, host of the “Modeling Insanity” podcast” and the “Quarter Scale Madness” podcast, sitting in the studio with us. Rob shares his insight into the hobby, and his own modeling influences with us. Rob is also the U.S. Associate Editor of Military Modelcraft International magazine (http://www.militarymodelcraft.co.uk/), and I’m sure a huge influence in his own right on many armor modellers out there.
In response to an email from listener Luis Toledo, of Lancaster CA, we get into a great discussion on entering contests and should that be a barometer of one’s modeling skills? Each host weighs in on that topic.
In our Main Topic we each discuss who or what has influenced our modeling through the years. Some famous, and infamous folks make the list!

We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show.

Share your work with us and the rest of the scale modeling community through our web page, or through our Facebook community page. We love seeing other people’s work. Who knows who you may inspire someone through your latest masterpiece!

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Mentioned in the Episode:

PAXCON 2025

Hobbyshop Shoutout!
MTS Aviation Models
Nimpex World of Models

We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

Sponsors:

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Tamiya USA

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LionHeart Hobby

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Butch O'Hare Modeling Club

The Interesting Modeling Company

We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys! Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.

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Show Outline:
Surprise Geeks! Welcome to a Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo and Frilldo discuss the latest kit updates from Kotare with an interview with Mark Robson for about an hour. This is all about Kotare and nothing else. Mark provides some great details on the soon to be released 1/32 Bf-109K-4, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, and the 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I. Nemo and Mark go into the details of each model and give updates on release dates. Kotare is quickly establishing themselves as a premier model kit company and everyone should build one!

We recommend you purchase directly from Kotare to avoid any issues with shipping or tariffs. Order directly at: www.kotare-models.com

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Links to Episodes, “Meet the Geeks”, What's on our Bench, Listener Gallery, and some Gee-Dunk! Email us pics of your completed models and we’ll place them in the Listener Gallery. We want to see what’s on your bench. In the Gee-Dunk store, you can purchase yourself some genuine Geeks Gear!! Please swing by and check it out.

Be sure to check out the Kotare 1/32 Bf-109K-4 Test Shot Build tab on the main page of our website. Follow Nemo along with pics and detailed descriptions as he progresses through the build.

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Fellow Podcasts:
We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other amazing modeling podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our podcast wings and be able to keep up with those guys! Please check them out at Scale Model Podcasts.

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Thank You’s!!
Alright, alright, alright!! That’s it for now, hope you enjoy the Special Episode. A huge thank you to Mark and Frilldo for making the podcast on short notice. Be excellent to each other and get out there and build something! -Out from the Geeks!

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Welcome to Episode 102 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!

In this episode, the Modelgeeks are again down D-ran. They go around the pattern and say what they are working on their benches. Nemo gives a good run down of his thoughts on Kotare BF 109 K4 and posted updated photos on the website. Frilldo is in full swing on the Privateer and will be posting an update soon. Frilldo, Whitey, and El Presidente give their rundown of the recent AMPS Nationals. The Geeks run through some of the newest releases and answer the listener mail.

For the main topic, Frilldo asks the other Geeks, “What were some of your important Lessons Learned in you model building career”? The geeks give some great answers about what they have picked up over the years and what they still sometimes still do today! We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

Be sure to check out our website: www.modelgeekspodcast.com.

Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack

We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

Sponsors:

Detail and Scale
Furball Aero-Design
Tamiya USA
SprueBrothers

Bases by Bill

LionHeart Hobby

Hypersonic Models

Matters of Scale

Also, if you're interested in the model shows, click the link below!
IPMS USA Events Page

We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys! Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.

Blogs:
The Kit Box
Sprue Pie with Frets
Model Airplane Maker

Support the show

Model Geeks Podcast