On The Bench (David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model Builder)

Welcome to a bonus episode of OTB!!!

We have in the studio two special guests who will hopefully help us navigate the strange and mysterious world of Warhammer 40K.

In episode 9 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Chris to talk about model paints and weathering aircraft, along with our usual segment on whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 23 Dave Ian and Julian talk about new model releases and discuss different methods of for creating chipping effects. 

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy who talks about his silhouette cutting machine and how it can be used to make masks and stencils. We also have a  look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 26 Dave Ian and Julian bring you the third and final part of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo.

We talk to Martin Reid, James from Nunawading wargamers, Paul Sabin, Frank Morgan and Daniel from the GUNPLA builders club.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back together in the studio!

We have the announcement of the winners for the Golden Sprue awards and try to look at model building Vs model collecting.  Our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the “Falcon”.

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are back in the studio talking about Dave’s trip around the world and some of the museums that he visited.

We  look at what is new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Space!! In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy Henderson discussing building space models. In this fascinating episode we will try and cover off what models are available for you to build and how to build them.

We will also be looking at what is new in the modelling world as well as doing a little bit of house keeping from the last episode and some listener mail.

This week the boys are joined by Will Pattison to talk about 3D printing.  Thinking about buying your own 3D printer?   Well you NEED to check this episode out. Will takes us through all the ins and outs of starting out printing 3D parts and  kits.

The boys still in lockdown (V6.0) but that won’t stop them from chatting.  In this episode "It's ok to be an average modeller",  they have a discussion on not having too push yourself to be an award winning modeller….it IS ok to just build to no standard except to please yourself.   

To find more model content podcasts follow this link http://modelpodcasts.com/

In this Special Episode Dave and Ian are joined by Martin Reid and Michelle Goldfinch  to discuss balancing your hobby with your relationships.  We have had a large number of emails about this topic so we have decided to do a one off special on the subject.  While this episode does not follow our usual format we hope that you will find it interesting and informative.  For those of you who, like me, are blessed with the perfect modelling partner, this might not be the episode that you are expecting, but let me reassure you that this special episode is a “one off”.

In this episode the boys chat to Lincoln Wright who has some exciting news to announce!

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

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

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

And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/

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

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 14 Dave and Ian are joined by special guest Seth who will be talking about everything plastic in the Star Wars universe.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat about what we would never build.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

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

WARNING!  This episode contains sounds that some modellers may find disturbing!

Dave, Ian and Julian talk about when I kit should be binned.  The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail. 

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another jam-packed episode.

We have a very special interview with the founders of the new model company Beacon Models,  Will Jayne and Bryan Wall.  We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the “Falcon”.

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode, “The dark art of decals” where we have a chat about how we do our decals, what has worked for us and also Ian explains how to use Tamiya extra thin glue to affix decals to you kit.   Unfortunately Julian is not with us as he has had a Covid-19 scare, but he is with us in spirit. 

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

G'day Benchers!  We have Julian back in the studio!  Also this is the start of our new weekly schedule as we do our little bit to help you out in these very trying times of pandemics and lockdowns. In this episode we are talking to Michael Baskette for the Scale Model Mojo podcast. 

As well as that we have our usual whats new in the modelling

world and of course mail call.

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Just Ian and Dave this episode as poor Julian is away sick....we wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.

The Falcon reports in with news for the hobby regarding new kits.  The mail bag is bursting at the seams....so we have a look at what you guys have been keen to share with us.

Lastly Ian and Dave have a chat about shelf queens......Dave thinks that they are a sign of a good modeller.

This episode we dive in and unbox the new Airfix 1/24 scale Hellcat, and gotta say that it looks great!

We have a bit of a chat about what we’ve been upto as well as looking at whats new in the modelling world.

In breaking news we are excited to  share the news from Andys Hobby HQ of the planned release of the 1/16 M113!

Dave called it and was on the money!

The boys mull this exciting news over as well as a second new M113 announced from AFV club of the Aussie M113A1 LRV in 1/35 scale.

We are living in THE golden age for sure!

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who will be talking about Japanese aircraft the the colours that may and may not have been used to paint them. We will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world and are announcing our new segment on modelling tips…something that our listeners have suggested.

G'day Benchers!  Modelling life in lockdown continues! In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about how to display your kit on a base.

As well as that we have our usual whats' new in the modelling world and a bumper mail call.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

Hello and welcome to coverage of the 2023 Scale ACT model show from Australia’s capital city, Canberra.

In this episode the boys talk to:- 

Brett Green

Tony from Horizon Models

Jodie and Marissa (Super-duper Gunpla builders)

Scott Taylor SMS Paints

Lincoln Wright

Gav Cross

We also find some time to sneak in some listener mail!  But sorry, no Falcon this episode….we thought it best to let him roost on his nest for this episode but we promise he will be back next episode!

So sit back and enjoy!

Dave is joined by Ian and Julian in the studio for the first time in weeks.  The boys check the mail bag, read what the Falcon has to say and generally have a jolly time talking about everything.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Adam Dormer to have a talk about the Vietnam air war in general and specifically Adam’s build of the Trumpeter 1/32 scale Republic F-105D Thunderchief and his Tamiya 1/48 scale Douglas A-1J Skyraider. We look what is new in the modelling world and chat about the year in review.

G'day Benchers!  Unfortunately I've been called away to assist with fires in New South Wales so we are not able to bring you our usual show. But fear not I’ve dug deep into our “stash” to bring you the interview with Richard Alexander from Wingnut Wings.  We will be back with our regular programming in a fortnight so in the meantime enjoy and stay safe.

G'day Benchers!  Modelling life in lockdown continues! In this episode we talk about rigging your kit.

As well as that we have our usual whats' new in the modelling world and a bumper mail call.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael to talk about that very confusing subject clear coats!  Gloss, Semi gloss, Satin, Flat…..at some point we have all be tripped up so let us clear the air with the good goss on clear coats.

We will also be letting you know the latest on what model shows are on as well as diving into out listener mail bag and of course, having a look at what’s new in the modelling world.

Dave, Ian and Julian are back from their adventures in Canberra and make a very poor attempt at listing their three favourite tools.  As you can guess it is not long before they are off-topic….but hey, that is how they roll. 

Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail which contains a very special call to arms to help out a museum.

In episode 7. Dave and Ian, along with guest host Julian, continue their talk about building models for competitions, the what how and why of model contests. We have a look at some listener mail and also look at whats new in the modelling world.

In this episode  Dave, Ian and Julian talk about what they would like to see in a Bricks and Mortar hobby shop.

The Falcon is back with the latest news on  kits and lots of mail from you our loyal band of benchers!

In this episode Dave talks about his adventures in the U.S. and Japan. 

Don't forget the Queensland Model and Hobby Expo August 17th - 18th.  https://qmhe.com/

If you want to reach out to us send an email to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

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

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

And Chris from Inside the Armour https://www.insidethearmour.com/

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

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 11 Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Gary Wickham talking about his build of the Zoukei - mura 1/48 scale Horten Ho 229 flying wing. as well as our usual whats new in the modelling world.

You can read more about Gary’s builds at  www.scalespot.com

In episode 20 Dave, Ian and Julian will be joined by special  guest Hamish who will be talking about building civil airliners. And of course we will have our usual segment on whats’ new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Hello and welcome to episode 170!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to Jodie aka perthzakugirl on Instagram and Marissa aka Winzfactor on Instagram for a deep dive discussion on Gundam and some of the crap that female modellers have to put up with. 

Gundam is not "new" its been around for well over forty years and is a billion dollar industry in its own right....by far surpassing more traditional modelling styles in both size and revenue.  

The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into the mailbag to read what you have to say.

The boys are back with the first episode of 2022!

Find out what they have been upto as well as what you have to say with listener mail.  The Falcon also reports in with a huge list of new kits.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian bring you the latest news of whats happening in the modelling world including the latest gossip from the “Falcon”.
Lots of questions and feed back in our very full mailbag this episode.

The boys talk about their experiences at Scale ACT.  They are then joined by Evan McCallum a.k.a Panzermeister36 to talk about Armour.

You can find his YouTube channel here:

Panzermeister36

https://www.youtube.com/@Panzermeister36 

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

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

Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail.  We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail

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

We recommend 

Black Hat Models 

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

Workbench Hobbies 

https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316

The boys are back from their break with the mailbag, sad news about the Falcon and talking about the 48 hours modellers bash!

Welcome to this special report *live* from IPMS Nationals Las Vegas where we talk to Dave and Mike from Plastic Model Mojo who we find are kicking around in their hotel room with Jim Bates sipping some bourbon  from Utah.

Ian shocks the modelling world by selling off some of his stash! The Falcon reports in with a list of new kits and we find out what you have to say in listener mail. 

In the first episode for the year, the boys consider where they might go in 2026 for a field trip.  

In the meantime, Stewart Rolfe and John “Spud” Murphy drop in to talk about the 1/16th Scale M113, building it, painting it, weathering it and displaying it. Great conversation! 

The winner of our Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced….and what a cracker of a prize!

You can leave a voicemail at  https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail

Or write to us  Onthebench64@gmail.com.

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

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

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

We recommend:- 

Black Hat Models 

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

Workbench Hobbies 

https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316

In episode 10 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Julian to talk about large scale models as well as brining you whats new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

We have a jam packed episode for you!  

Peter Davis, President of ACT Scale Modellers Society joins us in the studio to talk about the upcoming Model show ScaleACT.

Next we have a great conversation with Ian Fraser of IPMS Hamilton and David Vickers the AMPS chief Judge to talk about the differences between 1st 2nd 3rd Vs Gold Sliver Bronze.

The Falcon chimes in with whats' new in the modelling world and a sack full of mail to chew through.  

Building ships!! In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to try and discuss all aspects of plastic model ship building.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (in lockdown again) episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat about what the ideal bench setup should be.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are are joined by Chris talking about whats new in the modelling world. Also we will be having a talk about 1/144 scale aircraft, some of the advantages and disadvantages compared to other scales.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian look what is new in the modelling world and how our hobby is helping veterans with PTSD. We also discuss the concept of the “Gentleman Modeller”, over-coming online abuse and trolls.

Welcome to our Melbourne Model Expo Special Episode with a vast range of guests and interesting subjects from cardboard models to mecha and everything in between!

Dave Ian and Julian are back in the studio and take time to catch-up with all the mail and news from the Falcon that has built up since they were last all together.

In episode 3. The low down on how to build a ship model. We review the movie Dunkirk, and look at what models are available on the market to build the F-35 Lightning II. plus the usual whats new in the modelling world.

This episode the boys chat about cockpits, having been inspired by the new publication from “Inside the Armour” publications….”Perfect Pits”.

We also have a public service announcement on how you can help the Ukraine by purchasing the book “Models for Ukraine”. All profits will be donated to humanitarian aid.

Information on this great initiative can be found here https://www.insidethearmour.com/

And let’s not forget the usual mixed bag of emails and whats new in the modelling world from the Falcon.

Hello and welcome to episode 161 !   We have a special guest Will Pattison joining us to discuss “Assemblers Vs Builders” in what is sure to be an interesting discussion.(104)

The Falcon writes in (36)with his list of new kits and we dive into the mail bag (20) to read what you have to say.

Hello and welcome to our first show for 2024.  In this episode we are going to look at model shows without competition and have Jim Bates along to help us understand how they work as well as the benefits  to the hobby.

Dave goes to war against a possum, as well as detailing his excellent modelling start to 2024.

There is a HUGE mailbag to chew through....and if you want to write to us you can, onthebench64@gmail.com 

The Falcon reports in......and is in fine form as usual.

G'day Benchers!  We are OUT of lockdown!!!!   Dave, Ian and Julian are once again back in the studio all together talking about what we love……model building!

And in news that most of you will be disappointed with, we are going back to our usual fortnightly schedule….while it has been fun doing the show once a week, now that we are out of lockdown maintaining the shows weekly will just not be possible between work and normal life.  We hope that you understand this and would like to thank you all for being so supportive of our short run weekly schedule.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

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

In this episode the boys talk to Neil Stokes about the strange cult called "AMPS", turns out that they are just everyday modellers like you and me!

The Falcon writes in with news of new models coming out and we dive into the mailbag.

In episode 4. The Dave and Ian, joined by a guest host Julian, will talk about Operation “Unthinkable” and the flip side of that, the Soviets continuing the war against the Allies from May 1945. Ian will give us a build review of the Waffentrager and Dave will do an inbox review of the Showcase models W and V class destroyers.

In this episode the boys chew through a very large mailbag (14:44) then dive into a very large and detailed brief from the Falcon about new kits (35:22).

This is followed up with an interview with James Skiffins to give us the low down on the mighty 48 hour build that kicks off on the 10th of March. (106:00)

Episode 141 was recorded live at the 2022 Melbourne Model Expo and is chock full of wonderful interviews with modellers and sellers.

Here is the full list of people interviewed across the four days (in no particular order)

Michael Claringbould

Christiaan O’Dea

Chris Howells

Jarrod Bradley

Scott Taylor

Tom and Imogen Gardner

Tony Sargent

Jamie Stokes

Simon Holdsworth 

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

Will Pattison joins us again with part 2 of talking about tools and this time we focus on eye loops, power tools and other electronic items to make your modelling life easy.  We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world.

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

Dave, Ian and Julian and joined by special guest Will Pattison to discuss how model kits are made……we do a deep dive to discuss the engineering behind injection moulding and finish up looking at 3D printing.

We also have our listener  mail segment and whats new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian chat about what they have been doing and whats new in the modelling world. Also we have are new segment on modelling tips.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Alex from Uschi Van Der Rosten.

We have  listener mail bag and of course and look at what’s new in the modelling world.

In episode 15 Dave and Ian are joined by Julian and will be chatting about modelling tools as well as how to best display your finished model along with listen mail and the usual watts new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Hello and welcome to episode 162 !   Dave and Ian (sans Julian) are super excited to talk to Paul Budzik in what we think is an illuminating insight into the man that is for many modellers a "household" name(46)

The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into a very full mailbag to read what you have to say.

The boys have a heap of trouble trying to stay on target but none the less manage to get some conversation in about the new Kotare Bf 109K-4.

Dave wins his battle against the possum, Julian is found out to be too lazy to drive to Ikea and Ian just rolls along.

The Falcon delivers with a long list of new kits and the mailbag continues to tongue-tie poor Dave.

Oh and don't forget to post pictures of your bench on our fans FB page "On your bench".  

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back in the studio with another bumper episode.

We are talking to a former employee of Wingnut Wings, David Johnson, in part 2 of our look at what happened to Wingnut 

Wings.  

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers!  Modelling life in lockdown continues! In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian have a chat about where we buy our model kits and accessories from.

We also have our usual whats' new in the modelling world and a bursting mail bag.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

This episode the boys are joined by Sam Dwyer to talk about wheels and tracks for your armour kits.

The mail bag is bursting at the seams with lots of emails, and the Falcon reports in with new kits.

In episode 21 Dave and Julian are joined by special guest Chris who will be talking about his recent trip to China and the Beijing aircraft museum…..MIGs as far as the eye can see as well as a couple of surprising aircraft that you would not expect at a Chinese museum!

Of course we will have our usual segment on whats’ new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Hello and welcome to episode 172!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to two of our good friends Tim Holland (aka El Presidente) and David Knights (aka Kentucky Dave) about the gentleman’s scale of 1/72nd. 

Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another awesome episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat about what would be produce if we were to start a modelling company.

And in an exclusive for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris who will educate us on the old hairy stick, otherwise known as the paint brush. We also have a jam-packed segment on whats new in the modelling world.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 17 Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Scott who will be talking about the new range of  Acrylic Lacquers from Scale Model Supplies. And of course we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world.

If you want more information on the range of Acrylic Lacquers from Scale Model Supplies got to this link:-

www.scalemodeller.com.au

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering.

We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

Episode 105 and the boys are back in town! Dave, Ian and Julian talk about what they have been doing during their time off in January along with the mailbag and whats new in the modelling world.

Dave, Ian and Julian are back with part 2 of building model aircraft.  We also have a look at what's new in the modelling world.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to organise and run a model show?   Well this episode the boys are joined by Laurence Farrugia Director of Melbourne Model Expo who gives us the lowdown on the behind-the-scenes work and planning that goes into running a large show.

We also have listener mail and the Falcon reporting in on whats new in the modelling world.

Hello and welcome to episode 173!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to announce their new group build which is going to be cars! (Well actually Dave is a tad apprehensive about this). So you can join in or simply follow our progress on our group Facebook page “On your Bench”.

Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.

The boys welcome in 2023 with their plans for the New Year.

The Falcon reports in with a LONG list of new kits and we see what you had to say in the mail bag.

This episode the boys are joined by Robert Madden to look at the impact the current war in Ukraine is having on our hobby.  

As well as the usual mixed bag of readers emails and whats new in the modelling world.

In this episode the boys chat with renowned figure painter Ben Flood who talks about his painting process and the paints he uses.  Check out his work here https://www.facebook.com/ben.flood.125

Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are here for our 100th episode!

So sit back and enjoy!

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

As well as our usual whats new in the modelling world and our mail bag we are having a chat about why we build models…..what drives us and what rewards do we get from model building?

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of on the bench. We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats new in the modelling world. In this episode we are going to be looking back on the year that has been and what a year it was….so many new kits announced, purchased and built as well as the fantastic support we have had from you, our loyal listeners!

Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints. 

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to discuss old and second hand kits. Love them? Hate them? Why buy them and how do you make them shine?

We are also going to be having a look at whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 25 Dave Ian and Julian bring you part 2 of the show that was recorded at Melbourne Model Expo.

In this episode we talk to Brett Green (yes THAT Brett Green!) Then we chat with Richard Hall who tells us about his passion for Heinkels and we hear about Troy’s Space Shuttle build.

Ed Russell joins us for a light hearted look into the future of judging models and finally our resident expert on SyFy, Seth, wives us his impressions on the science fiction models on display.  Still more to come so keep your eyes open for part three.

The boys are joined by Chris Meddings for an interesting chat on his work with supporting Ukraine model production companies via his new podcast as well as the new book. 

The Falcon returns with his mix of news and comments and of course we have the mailbag.

So tune in, sit back and chill out! 

G'day Benchers!  Dave, Ian and Julian are  back with another (still in lockdown) episode.

This episode we will have a discussion about getting a bare metal finish on your model.  We also have our mailbag as well as whats new in the modelling world.

Don’t forget for our On The Bench listeners the Scale Modellers Supply is offering a 10% discount on all orders from their website…..tune in to find out about this fantastic offer!

G'day Benchers!  Modelling life in lockdown! We talk about what makes a great kit and well as the shock news about Wingnut Wings closing down. .

As well as that we have our usual whats new in the modelling

world and of course mail call.

In this episode Dave and Ian venture into the Nation's capitol, Canberra, to enjoy the SCALE ACT 2022 model show.

Along the way we find Sam Dwyer who, between trips to various sites and museum visits, joins the boys for the intro. A veritable conga line of guests serve their time behind the mic bringing their own take on the show, the models and their passion.

For those of you missing Julian, fear not!  He will be back on the next episode along with news from the Falcon and your questions and musings from the mailbag.

In this episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by special guest Lincoln Wright talking about working for a model workshop in Japan.

We have a huge listener mail bag and of course,  look at what’s new in the modelling world.

In this episode  Dave, Ian and Julian ask the question do modelling competitions help or hurt the hobby?

The Falcon is back with the latest news on kits as well as listener mail.

The boys come off their well deserved break and chat about what they have been doing this past month.

On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 12 Dave, Ian and Julian chat about the year in review and have a general chat about scratch building as well as the usual segment on whats new.  Please note that this episode had a number of software and hardware issues which caused the very first part of the whats new segment being clipped.  But none the less we still managed to get the rest of the episode done and published albeit just a little later than usual.

The boys look back on the last 149 episodes to talk about the top ten.

The Falcon drops his latest list of what is new in the modelling world and the boys dig into yet another huge mailbag.

In this episode the boys rip through a smallish mailbag (13:00) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (23:50).

The guys then have an amazing interview with Jesse about the new car kit manufacturer Diecast Distributors Australia (DDAUS). Jesse gives us the lowdown on the exciting new range of plastic car kits covering the Holden HQ Kingswood and what is planned for the future. The future for car modellers looks exceedingly bright! (39:00)