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!

Modelgeeks web page:

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Facebook community:

The ModelGeeks Model Shack

…and of course you can email us at:

contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

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:

Furball Aero-Design

Tamiya USA

Detail & Scale

SprueBrothers

LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters Of Scale

If you're a wicked ModelGeek go check out the following links!

IPMS USA Events Page

AMPS

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

Contact the Geeks:
If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, email, and our new website. contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:
The ModelGeeks Model Shack

***NEW MODELGEEKS WEBSITE!!!!***
Please check out our new website!! www.modelgeekspodcast.com
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.

Modelgeeks Sponsors:
When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

Tamiya USA, Furball Aero-Design, Detail and Scale, Sprue Brothers, LionHeart Hobby, Bases by Bill, Hypersonic Models, and Matters of Scale

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.

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

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Show Outline:
Welcome to Episode 101 of the Modelgeeks Podcast! Nemo is at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, and El Prez backing him up, making sure the gauges are green and the panels are clean! We have a special introduction by Emmett Kegel who is a Lego Jedi Master!
The show starts with what’s on our bench and what we picked up. Then we dive into new stuff and “What’s New in 72!”. After a brief show update, we hit everyone's favorite: "Mail Call!!" Finally, our main topic, an interview with John Miller from Model Paint Solutions.

A huge thank you to all of our listeners for their continued support. We hope to see you out and about during the the 2025 model show season. Please swing by our table and say hello. We may even put you in front of the mic!

Contact the Geeks:
If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, email, and our new website. contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:
The ModelGeeks Model Shack

***NEW MODELGEEKS WEBSITE!!!!***
Please check out our new website!! www.modelgeekspodcast.com
We have links to our Episodes, “Meet the Geeks”, What's on our Bench, a Listener Gallery, and our Gee-Dunk Store!! Email us pics of your completed models and we’ll start placing them on the website under the “Listener Gallery” section. We want to see what’s on your bench. The Geeks Gee-Dunk store is ALIVE AND KICKING!!! 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.

Modelgeeks Sponsors:
When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

Tamiya USA, Furball Aero-Design, Detail and Scale, Sprue Brothers, LionHeart Hobby, Bases by Bill, Hypersonic Models, and Matters of Scale

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.

Blogs:
The Kit Box
Sprue Pie with Frets
Matters of Scale
Model Airplane Maker
Inch High Guy

Support the show via Patreon.
Support the show via PayPal.

Thank You’s!!
Alright, alright, alright!! That’s it for now, hope you enjoy the latest podcast. Be excellent to each other and get out there and build something! -Out from the Geeks!

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Welcome to Episode 100 of The ModelGeeks Podcast—a major milestone and a celebration of our journey through the world of scale modeling! We finally made it to triple digits, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU. A heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for your incredible support along the way. Here’s to the next 100 episodes!

In this episode, the Geeks reflect on the road so far and look ahead to what’s next. Of course, we've been busy at the bench (and burning up the credit cards), so we’ll chat about the latest kits, tools, and goodies hitting the modeling scene—and which ones we just couldn’t resist.

As spring rolls in, we hope your bench time is in full swing and that you're putting the finishing touches on your next contest entry or display piece. Don’t forget to share your work with us and the community through our website or Facebook group—we love seeing your builds, and you might just inspire someone else to get modeling!

Modelgeeks web page:

The ModelGeeks Podcast website

Facebook community:

The ModelGeeks Model Shack

and of course you can email us at:

contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

Mentioned in the Episode:

Robbie Nauffts "The Model Guy" on YouTube. Lots of great model building videos for you to check out. Here's a link to his latest episode on the MH-60L from ICM.

ICM's All New MH-60L Blackhawk! Full build Review

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:

Furball Aero-Design

Tamiya USA

Detail & Scale

SprueBrothers

LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters Of Scale

If you're a wicked ModelGeek go check out the following links!

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

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Episode 99 - MosquitoCon & Model Classic

Welcome to Episode 99 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We have a full crew tonight!

After a bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. We talk about some new modeling related items we’ve found out there and El-Presidenté tells us “What’s New in 72!”. After a Show & Contest update and Mail Call we discuss the latest shows we’ve been to — MosquitoCon up in Wayne NJ and Model Classic over in Northern VA.

We would like to thank all our listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit show circuit. If you happen to see us at a show come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!

If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and of course email at:

contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

Also remember to surf over to the Geeks homepage at https://modelgeekspodcast.com. While there you can buy some gedunk and subscribe for updates from the Geeks. Take a look at the Listener Gallery, and if you’d like your work there, send us the photos at contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:

The ModelGeeks Model Shack

Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.

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

Sponsors:

Furball Aero-Design

Detail & Scale
Tamiya USA
SprueBrothers
LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters of Scale

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

Matters of Scale

Model Airplane Maker

Inch High Guy

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Support the show via PayPal.

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Welcome to Episode 98 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!

We’ve all been busy at the bench through March! We’ll talk about cool new items coming our way, and what we’ve picked up lately, as well as pay a visit to the Modelgeeks web page’s “Listener Gallery” and have a look at the great work from you folks out there.

For our main topic of discussion, we pull from the Mail Bag! Mr. Robbie Nauffts of Alberta Canada asks:

“How do you research a subject for a build?” Are you looking at a specific aircraft? Or a cross section of similar aircraft? What happens when Samo is planning a build compared to Frilldo? Exc.

Do we always go to the books for a build, or can we just relax and go out of the box and just enjoy building a model kit? Or is doing research part of the enjoyment? We each have our take on it.

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!

Modelgeeks web page:

Model Geeks Podcast

Facebook community:

The ModelGeeks Model Shack

…and of course you can email us at:

contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

Mentioned in the Episode:

PAXCON 2025

Hobbyshop Shoutout!

John's 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:

Furball Aero-Design

Tamiya USA

Detail & Scale

SprueBrothers

LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters Of Scale

If you're a wicked ModelGeek go check out the following links!

IPMS USA Events Page

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.

Blogs:

The Kit Box

Sprue Pie with Frets

Model Airplane Maker

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Welcome to Episode 97 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!

In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by the one and only Geoff Martin of Furball Aero-Design decals. Furball joins the geeks in the formation and goes for a lap in the pattern. Furball gives some insight to how the Furball Brand came to be. The Geeks get the news form one of the industry leaders when it comes to aftermarket decals. The Geeks answer mail, take a lap in the pattern around the Modelgeeks website and say what has stood out to them.

For the main topic, Furball propose the topic of what were some of your game changers in your toolbox. The Geeks go around the pattern and discuss what their game changers were and how they have helped them get to where they are 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:
Furball Aero-Design
Tamiya USA
SprueBrothers

Bases by Bill

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