Episodes

  • OTB: 200 !!!
    Nov 2 2024

    Hello benchers!

    Welcome to episode two hundred !

    We dedicate this show to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for the ride and looking forward to your support for the next 200.

    Cheers!

    Dave, Ian and Julian.

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Check out the supporters of this episode

    Stewart Rolfe Black Hat Models

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    Clayton Ockerby Workbench Hobbies

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgLsicP_a-d-nJ6EsZDx-Q

    Lincoln Wright Paint on Plastic

    https://www.paintonplastic.com/

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com or leave us a voice message HERE

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • OTB 199: Julian in the ROK
    Oct 19 2024

    Julian is back and we find out what he got up to in the ROK.

    We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.

    For our next episode, the grand 200th, you to can join in the fun by leaving a voice mail message. Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/OTB200thEpisode

    Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you!

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Check out our good mate Stewart at Black Hat Models

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • OTB 198: My rockets don't fly.
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode it is just Dave and Ian holding down the fort while Julian is gallivanting around the world. But fear not! We have a great episode for you and talk to a wonderful model builder, Norman Long which we think you will find interesting.

    We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune read the listener mail.

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Check out Normans Facebook page

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565896127393

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • OTB 197: Modelling glue.
    Sep 21 2024

    In this episode the guys try to explain the different types of glue that we use in modelling along with the ups and downs of each.

    We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail.

    The boys are extremely interested to hear what you think we should do for our upcoming 200th episode....so put your thinking caps on and send us your suggestions.

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Wargame Miniatures

    www.wargameminiatures.com.au

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Bonus Episode: ScaleACT 2024!
    Sep 14 2024

    In this bonus episode Dave talks to the President of the ACT Scale Modellers’ Society, Peter Davis, about the upcoming ScaleACT 2024 model show. We chat about the exciting new changes to categories and awards for this years show as well as looking at the program for the weekend as well as what else there is to do in Canberra....and touch on what makes this show Australia's friendliest model show.

    We will be there so come along and join in on the fun. For more information go to https://www.actsms.asn.au/scaleact-24

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Also we never miss an episode of Black Hat Models...go and check out this great youtube show.

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    47 mins
  • OTB 196: Bases By Bill
    Sep 7 2024

    In this episode we talk to the cool dudes from Bases By Bill.

    The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced as well as listener mail.

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • OTB 195: QMHE 2024 Extravaganza!
    Aug 24 2024

    In this extravaganza of an episode we share all the wonderful people that we spoke too at QMHE2024.

    The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced.

    The Mojo boys try to trash talk the Moosearoo cup so we slap them down!

    Given how big this episode is we have added some time stamps to help you navigate through this mammoth three hour show.

    Time stamps

    0:09 Plastic Model Mojo Slap down!

    0:13 Patreon Wheel of Fortune

    0:23 Black Hat Scale Models

    0:31 Hong Kong Models

    0:38 Brisbane Display Painter Guild

    0:44 SpecMod

    0:54 Agustin Castillo

    1.02 Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association

    1.08 IPMS Queensland

    1:16 SMS & Simon Holdsworth

    1:30 Drake Collectables

    1:40 Ben Flood

    1:48 Manscale Models

    2:01 Arms Corp Models

    2:19 ABOM

    2:25 DDA

    2:34 Chris Sawby

    2:44 Chris Becker

    2:54 Brett Green

    3:06 Paul Gloster

    3:19 QMHE Director Davis Deryck

    3:35 Wrap up

    Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Here is a list of the companies that we spoke too at QMHE

    Black Hat Models YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

    Specmod

    https://www.specmodmodels.com/

    Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association

    https://www.facebook.com/RockhamptonScaleModellersAssociation/

    Drake Collectables

    https://thedrakeshop.com/

    IPMS QLD

    https://ipmsqld.org.au/

    Manscale Models

    https://www.manscalemodels.com.au/

    Arms Corp Models

    https://www.facebook.com/p/Arms-Corps-Models-100088350093154/

    DDA

    https://www.ddaus.com.au/home

    Hong Kong Models

    https://www.hk-models.com/hkm/

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    3 hrs and 41 mins
  • *OTB Special * What is Modellers Without Borders?
    Aug 13 2024

    This is a special OTB episode on a new Modelling Organisation called “Modellers Without Borders”.

    We interview Tim Holland, Dave Goldfinch, Christiaan O’Dea and Stephen Lee to get the inside knowledge on the who, why and hows that brought this organisation into being and what their plans are for the future.

    This organisation was announced publicly at the end of the most recent IPMS USA Nationals, and raised a lot of buzz and questions from the modelling community.

    So tune in to find out what it is all about.

    For more information on Modellers Without Borders go to https://modellers.org/

    If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

    Don’t forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott, from the Scale Modellers Supply.

    https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

    Check out our mates from Detail and Scale.

    https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications

    If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

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    1 hr and 19 mins