Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 54 Sponsored by Goodman Models.   Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland – secretary of IPMS London, retired-ish and fairly long time (but sporadic) modeller. Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Mike Tally *************************************** LATEST NEWS A new Modelling podcast is out Plastic Posse Podcast The Golden Sprue Awards https://www.goldensprueawards.com/ Scale Model World UK has been cancelled for 2020 https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/cancellation-of-scale-modelworld-2020/ https://ipmsuk.org/viewpoint/spilling-the-beans/ Wonderfest will return in 2021 https://www.facebook.com/211585008915512/posts/4315322458541726 Atlantis Toy and Hobby announces an agreement with Peanuts World Wide for Snoopy model kits. Full press release Lots of new content posted to the website scalemodelpodcast.com *************************************** MAILBAG Jay asks Hi Stuart. I am behind on my listening and just learned that Anthony is cutting back his time. Could you pass a question alo

Welcome to Episode 53 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Host Stuart Clark Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Terry Wilkinson *************************************** LATEST NEWS Don’t forget about our contest Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ *** The 2020 Scale Modelling Survey https://scalemodelpodcast.com/2020survey Several years ago Jon Bius did a modelling survey in which the modelling community responded in a big way.  This survey provided some interesting insights into the scale modelling community. It’s time for another survey with some expanded questions.  I have reached out to Jon and with his permission, I have used his original questions and thanks to several other contributors including the On The Bench and Plastic Model Mojo podcasts we have added several more which we know will be interesting to members of our hobby. The survey is via Google Forms and is anonymous.  It will be available until the end of

Welcome to Episode 52 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Joshua Muras Trevor Jones *************************************** LATEST NEWS Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ First Prize: 1/48 MHM Baby Space Crab (Invid Scout Pod) Second Prize Added!! 1/24 Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador! Atlantis Hobbies signed a multi-year Licensing Agreement with General Motors. AtlantisPressReleaseGM.pdf *************************************** MAILBAG Tony Jacob writes in about doing things your way. The best way to do anything in modelling is the way that suits you and works for you! I don’t believe in there being only 1 right way to do anything in modelling and too many modellers worry too much about what other people are doing. I always tell beginners to find some GOOD advice, then use that just as a starting point. The best example is the common question ‘wh

Welcome to Episode 51 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Eric Semmelmayer Brian Mathews Brian Latour *************************************** LATEST NEWS Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ SMP 2020 Build-Off Contest Special Breaking News: Second Prize Added!! 1/24 Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador!   SMP Giveaway SCMT Micro Prize Pack – Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prizes: Model Tape Dispenser and Tamiya/GSI Creos Glue Holder x 2  Winner: Robert Pearlman!! – Here is a WIP of my Ma.K Superball for the giveaway. “This guy was hand brushed with Mr. Color and I’m now working on weathering and a base.”   Here are the rest of the entries.   Scale Auto Magazine Discontinuing in Oct. One of several titles in the Kalmbach stable shutting down. https://www.facebook.com/ScaleAutoMagazine/photos/a.162800307090927/3038104319560497/?typ

Welcome to Episode 50 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Robert Lara *************************************** LATEST NEWS Episode 50 – Lots of folks to thank! Don’t forget about our contest Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/ SMP Giveaway SCMT Micro Prize Pack – Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prizes:  Model Tape Dispenser and Tamiya/GSI Creos Glue Holder x 2 Send a WIP into scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com IPMS Nationals called off for this year. http://www.nats2020.com/ *************************************** MAILBAG SMP Prize Winner, Ethan Idenmill writes: Hi Anthony, I just want to let you know that I received the prize package on Friday. Thank you again and please convey my thanks to the folks at Flex-I-File as well!  This was especially welcome because I always end up buying a bunch of stuff from the Flex-I-File table at IPMS USA Nationals. Thank you

Welcome to Episode 49 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our wonderful Patreon Supporters! *************************************** LATEST NEWS SMP Super Model Contest 2020! Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models Rules: Any subject / Any scale / Anything goes / Must be your own work 3-month duration starting July 1st, Ending September 30th. You must not start until July 1st. Max. 3 pics and a brief (no more than 100 words) description You must Include: Scale / Manufacturer / Subject Name Prize: Baby Space Crab 1/48 Scale Resin Kit from Moscato Hobby Models   Our Judge is Terry Miesle of Terry’s Trade Secrets! Send your photos and description to smpcontest2020@gmail.com *************************************** MAILBAG David Waples writes: Enjoyed the show and especially the interview.  I shared this with the other two podcasts as they were talking about egg/distorted/cute subjects.  I do these every Easter just for a break and for

Welcome to Episode 48 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters! ****Several new supporters ***** Allan Paul James Hector *************************************** LATEST NEWS Patreon Exclusive Giveaway – “SMP FLEX-I-FILE Mega Prize”  Prize Includes: FLEX-I-FILE “Flex-Set” (Flexible Sanders + Flex-i-file + Triple-Grit Polisher/Finisher) + Genuine Microbrush Applicators Assorted 40 pack  Our winner is Ethan Idenmill!! Want-A-Fest was a huge success! All the photos from the contest. OTB did a interview with David Winter (WW1 Modeler Forum LINK) about Wingnut Wings https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-85-what-happened-to-wingnut-wings *************************************** MAILBAG James (new Patreon supporter) Hello Stuart. I heard about your podcast while listening to On The Bench. I really enjoy your podcast and listen to it while building. I’m proud to support your podcast and appreciate your efforts. Thanks guys! Brandon Walters I wante

Welcome to Episode 47 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Crash of CAF Snowbirds results in the death of a team member https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/news/with-video-snowbird-jet-crashes-into-kamloops-house-1.24136744 South Western Scale Model Show has been cancelled for this year. Mighty Micro MACROSS Giveaway Winner: Jose Castro! Sponsored by Return 2 Kit Form.  Prize: 1/48 Scale VF-1 “DRYL” Canopy Mask from Return To Kit Form     Next Prize draw: Patreon Exclusive Giveaway – FLEX-I-FILE Mega Prize – Announced June 7th!! FLEX-I-FILE “Flex-Set” Flexible Sanders + Flex-i-file + Triple-Grit Polisher/Finisher + Genuine Microbrush Applicators Assorted 40 pack    Inside Wingnut Wings – what went wrong within the dream model company? https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11118.0 Get your Entries in for Want-a-Fest! Deadline is: May 27th, 11:59pm PST Reminder for the Mission models contest, Spo

Welcome to Episode 46 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters: Christopher Stark *************************************** LATEST NEWS Mea culpa to Mike and Dave! Mighty Micro MACROSS Giveaway! Sponsored by Return 2 Kit Form. Send us an email to Scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com of your Macross builds, either a Work-in-Progress or a completed build. Prize: 1/48 Scale VF-1 “DRYL” Canopy Mask from Return To Kit Form *************************************** MAIL BAG Erik Flynn Hello gents, I just wanted to thank you and the people on Facebook for the air compressor advice. I really appreciate it. I actually found exactly what I was looking for this past week at a local shop and it was $80 off. Bonus. It gave me the chance to put together an old Monogram Battlestar Galactica Viper. Built it straight out of the box with only basic painting. No weathering applied as I wanted to get back into airbrushing. Used Pledge floor shine (Used to be called Future Floor P

Welcome to Episode 45 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #2 Giveaway! Prizes Included: Goodman Models (Official Green) Super Stand and Model Tape Dispenser Winner is Jose Castro! Bench to Bench Ep. 1 now available! https://scalemodelpodcast.com/bench-to-bench/bench-to-bench-ep-1/ Want-a-Fest is coming! https://www.facebook.com/Want-A-Fest-104039344619840/?mc_cid=02b5bfe291&mc_eid=cd6d9ae854 IPMS USA statement on Nationals https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=695900304486952&id=451660115577640 Moscato Hobby Models – 1/72 Quincy Rowe kit Sold Out! https://bit.ly/2KGSrfk *************************************** MAILBAG Erik Flynn Hello gents, Like a lot of people, I have gotten back into models in the past month after many years away from the hobby. It seems like a recurring theme these days and wow I can’t believe how much I am enjoying it again. Not sure why I left but

Welcome to Episode 44 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #2 Giveaway! Send us an email with a picture of your workbench area to: scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com Please use a subject of “SMP 44 Giveaway” Stuart will randomly draw a winner on April 26th. Goodman Models (Official Green) Super Stand and Model Tape Dispenser. Moosaroo Cup Part II Via IPMS Hamilton and Lightspeed Global Full announcement Some possible sad news coming from Wingnut Wings https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10978.msg202360%3Bboardseen&fbclid=IwAR1mwI0GXAsZmp-I_tHrwk6xgZZmTZJlQPK_0XdPwCvGHmd1ARt1GX4esjk#new *************************************** MAILBAG Hector Colan Just wanted to drop a quick line to thank you for keeping up with the show. During this time of isolation, the three model podcasts are one of the things that is keeping me sane. Hector *************************************** LA

Welcome to Episode 43 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #1 Giveaway! Winner is Gordon Sorensen *************************************** LATEST NEWS NorEastcon 49 delayed – New Dates October 2-3, 2020! https://www.facebook.com/Noreastcon49/ Mecha Showdown 2020 has been postponed – date TBA. *************************************** MAILBAG Super Sanding Single Giveaway winner:  Chad Salmi Hi Stuart and Anthony, I have attached a picture of the super sanding single you guys had sent. I received it on Friday and it was perfect timing as I started a 1/35 Hind build today and put it to good use. It is amazing and I will be buying the set shortly! Thanks again and I love the podcast! Thanks, Chad *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Testors official discontinuing Model Master. https://www.facebook.com/testorscorp/posts/10163143980115262 As a manufacturer of paint products, we have a long history of producing h

Welcome to Episode 42 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters! *************************************** LATEST NEWS Some more product reviews coming soon! Quincy Row Review Mr. Hobby Aqueous paint – coming soon Return 2 Kit Form VF-1 Valkyrie Masks in 1/48 and 1/72!   Moosaroo Cup 2 will happen, we were supposed to get the kits for Ian and Stuart to build at HeritageCon but with the delay of the show, we will come up with a different plan. Prize Pack #1 from Sean’s Custom Model Tools Draw to be announced next Episode for our Patreon Supporters.     *************************************** Mailbag Devin Poore of New Jersey wrote in about the IPMS show, MosquitoCon, on April 4th. It’s been rescheduled – now August 22nd of this year. Information is on www.njipms.org.  John aka JB Closet Modeler wrote in about the IPMS Three Rivers (Pittsburgh) show on 21 March http://tricon.tripms.org/ *************************************** LATE