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Laying Out September’s Guests, Shows, and More :September Twelve Minute Modelsphere
The fall model show season is here. We talk through upcoming events like the Military Modelers Club of Louisville invitational in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, plus an early nudge to start planning for the Cincinnati show in October. If you’ve been itching to get your work on a table, see new builds up close, or just hang out with other builders, this is the stretch of the year where local contests and club shows really deliver.
We also lay out what’s coming next on Plastic Model Mojo: an interview with Dr. Michael Polan from Knoxville, Tennessee, fresh off winning Best Aircraft at the 2026 IPMS National Convention, along with more listener-driven shop talk and a model show spotlight. And because the hobby is better together, we check in on the Plastic Model Dojo’s rapid growth, share what kind of posts are lighting up the feed, and offer a simple guideline that keeps everyone’s work from getting buried.
If you enjoy scale modeling podcasts that mix community, events, and real bench-top problem solving, subscribe, share this with a modeling friend, and leave us a review so more builders can find the show.
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MGPC EP 130 IPMS USA Best Jr. Eli Van Helvoirt, and an interview with Austin Frields
Welcome to Episode 130 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, we’ll kick things off with what’s happening in our Model World, to include our guest host, Eli Van Helvoirt who will be joining us behind the mic for this recording. Eli recently attended the 2026 IPMS USA Nationals in Fort Wayne Indiana and took home the award for Best Junior! Eli will discuss his experiences at this, his third Nationals, what he likes to build, and what inspires him. The Juniors categories were well attended this year and the work on their tables could run head-to-head on the adult side of the room!
Also joining us for an interview session is Mr. Austin Frields. Austin runs a YouTube channel, “Sprues With Spoons”, and has some ambitious ideas on bringing more of the hobby into all media. Check out his channel with a special report from Fort Wayne and the Nats.
From the Modelgeeks Podcast web page we take a look at the Listener Gallery and the fine work that has caught our eye.
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Sprues With Spoons
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OTB 245: Scale effect.
Episode 245 we joined by Rob Riv and John "Spud" Murphy to talk about "Scale Effect"…..it is a really great conversation.
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Two Great Shows with a Side of ARMA Hawk 81-A: September Model Show Spotlight
The best model shows are not just contests, they are proof that a hobby can feel like a community. We’re back with Model Show Spotlight to share what’s coming next after Nationals, starting with our own Military Modelers Club of Louisville (MMCL) and the practical choices that make a local plastic model show run like a well-oiled machine.
Alex Restrepo joins us to break down how MMCL pulled off a raffle that scaled up smoothly at the IPMS Nationals, from sponsored closeout kits to a barcode-based system that scans, projects, and posts winning ticket numbers online. We talk volunteer coordination, contingency planning, and why convenience for ticket buyers is not a “nice to have,” it’s what keeps the room moving. Then we hit the details for the MMCL show at Paroquet Springs in Shepherdsville, Kentucky on September 26, including registration timing, vendor support, nearby hotels and food, and the club’s push to welcome youth builders and fast-growing genres like Gunpla.
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Next, Doug Reed returns to preview the Oregon Modelers Jamboree in Albany, Oregon at the Linn County Expo Center on September 12, which also hosts the IPMS Region 7 contest. The Jamboree approach leans into an expo feel: club tables, demos, display-only space, and social time that makes the event more than “enter, shop, wait, leave.”
Oregon Modelers Jamboree
We close with quick early bench impressions of Arma’s pre release Hawk 81-A2, P-40B kit and what we’re seeing so far.
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Episode 145: David Hobbs + Knowing Your Limitations
Grant is out this episode but the rest of the gang is here and raring to go! Jensen leads us into a discussion point about "knowing your limitations" and we sit down and interview Model Designer, Reference Expert, Museum Vehicle Restoration Technician and Historian David Hobbs, a friend of the Posse to talk about his career and the projects he has worked on.
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Rocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/
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PPP Special Episode!!!! Tankraft Announcement!!
Join Scott and JB as we discuss something very exciting about Tankraft and our partnership with them moving forward....
2026 IPMS Nationals Recap With Friends And Fresh Ideas: Episode 168
The best part of a national convention is not just the stacks of kits and the contest tables, it’s the moment you walk in and realize you are surrounded by your people. We’re back from the 2026 IPMS National Convention and talking through the full comedown: the unpacking, the reorganizing, and the small but important truth that some “solutions” in the model room (looking at you, retail paint racks) just do not work at home.
Then we get into the conversations we recorded on the floor. We sit down with Jay Chadwell of Mojo Model Works to talk 3D design and 3D printing for the stuff nobody else makes, from real space hardware to pop culture subjects that instantly hit the nostalgia button. We also talk with Randy Chisholm about his USS Texas turret project, a scratchbuilding rabbit hole where scarce references, mechanical realism, and clean construction matter as much as paint and weathering.
We also catch up with Keith Zimmerman about building a striking 1/48 B-24 Liberator for a show exclusive release, including what it takes to handle huge decals and tight timelines. And we’re thrilled to talk with Arma Hobby about how modern injection-molded plastic kits get designed, why 1/72 scale is having a moment, and how a company stays grounded in what modelers actually want to build. Finally we close with our show host and sponsor, Brandon Lowe of Squadron
Top it all off with a “what broke our wallets” recap from the vendor room, and you’ve got a convention debrief that feels like sitting at the bench with friends. If you enjoy this, subscribe, share it with a modeling buddy, and leave a review so more scale modelers can find the show.
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OTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne
Dave recounts his his recent trip to the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne.
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Built Sideways Podcast Season 6 Ep. 7: PatCon abound! and waxin' progress philosophical!
This week Paul and Brian were joined by Mason (Vehicle_for_butter) and George (Oldshcoolgunpla) from the IPMS Patriot Chapter to chat about the upcoming PatCon event in Massachusetts at the end of September. While together they also waxed philosophical about progression in the hobby!
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As above, so below. A peek into Rob Riv's basement.
During my recent trip to the U.S. I stayed with Rob Riv and had a real blast. While I was there I surprised him with an unscheduled tour of his basement.
Episode 144: Robert Crombeecke Talks SMC + Moosearoo! + Can We Save 2026?
TJ is out this episode but the rest of the gang is here and raring to go! JB leads us into a discussion point about saving 2026 from a crazy year of Life getting in the way of our mutual bench modeling output. We talk about models we like on the PPP facebook group, and give updates on what we have all been up to.
Our featured guest is Robert Crombeecke, founder and principal of Scale Model Challenge. (SMC) We talk all things SMC with Robert - including why it was started and what the show is working towards.
Lots of announcements here - the 2027 installment of the Rocky Mountain Expo has an official date, we pay tribute to Stewart Bailey, a generous modeler and historian who will be missed, we update Moosearoo 2026 and announce the kit and the Posse builder, and more!
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Fort Wayne Nationals: Special Thanks Shout Outs
Fort Wayne set a new bar for what an IPMS National Convention can feel like: busy without being crushing, loud without being unbearable, and packed with modelers who actually have room to stop and talk. We’re fresh back from Nationals, and before we dive into the “juicy bits” in our next feature show, we wanted to put the spotlight where it belongs, on the people who made the weekend work and the small, practical choices that made the whole event comfortable.
We get specific about what made the venue shine for a scale modeling convention: vendor spaces that stayed compact even when split up, aisles that didn’t turn into a slow-motion traffic jam, contest and squadron rooms with real breathing room, and acoustics plus carpeting that saved our feet and our ears. We also talk about why Fort Wayne is a sneaky-great convention town, from easy food options to a memorable minor league baseball night that turned into one more shared story.
Then it’s a gratitude tour of the community: Mark Copeland dialing in lodging, Aussie friends traveling halfway around the world, Canadian friends choosing camaraderie over and unfortunate political climate, listeners stopping by the table, and the MMCL folks who keep raffles and local shows running like clockwork. We celebrate wins for the Septemberists, congratulate award winners we’re proud of, and close with a huge thank-you to Brandon Lowe and the entire Squadron team for going above and beyond.
If you love plastic model kits, model shows, and the best parts of the IPMS USA community, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a Nationals nudge, and leave us a review telling us what makes a convention unforgettable for you.
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MGPC Nats 2026 Final Day Wrap Up Show
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 4 and final wrap up show!
In this special episode, Frilldo sits down with the one and only Brandon Lowe of Squadron. Frilldo and Brandon discus the Nats, and talk about how the new Squadron company came to be. Brando also talks about their upcoming model show in Chattanooga TN ModelCon and Eagle Quest, 2-4 April 2027. Be sure to check out their website for the gouge! www.model-con.com. The Geeks tired as they may give their final thoughts on a successful 2026 IPMS USA National Convention and wrap up of the Nats. the geeks are off to pack up and get ready for the awards show, and look for the geeks to return to their regular rotation soon, so get to the bench and build something! Out from the Geeks, Later! You can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
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Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack
Nats 2027 web site: https://ipmsnationals.org
Facebook: ipmsusanationals
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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Furball Aero-Design
Tamiya USA
SprueBrothers
Bases by Bill
LionHeart Hobby
Hypersonic Models
Matters of Scale
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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.
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Model Airplane Maker
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MGPC Nats day 3 Wrap up and interview with Wojcich Buthak from Arma Hobby
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 3 wrap up show!
In this special episode, Frilldo and El Presidente sit down with Wojcich Buthak from Arma Hobby and get the latest and greatest from Arma Hobby VFR direct! Wojcich gives the geeks some great info about Arma Hobby and their kits as well as a pre-production sample of their new Curtis Hawk kit that Frilldo is going to build and him and El Presidente will give a honest review of their new kit. After the interview with Arma Hobby, the Geeks give a wrap up of the Nats. They talk about what new stuff they got and what models stood out to them on the tables in the contest room. From all accounts this is a record breaking Nats as there were over 3,000 models on the tables! The vendor room is packed and there are some great deals to be had. Until the next Nats installment, get to the bench and build something! Out from the Geeks, Later! 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
Nats 2027 web site: https://ipmsnationals.org
Facebook: ipmsusanationals
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
Kotare Models
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
Model Geeks Podcast
Model Geeks Podcast
MGPC 2026 NATS Day 2 Wrap up"
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to a special IPMS USA Nationals Day 2 wrap up show!
In this special episode, after some technical difficulties, Frilldo and El Presidente sit down with Tom Clark, the Vice Chair for the 2027 IPMS USA Nationals in Huntsville Alabama. Tom gives a quick update of where they are in the process and tells the listeners what the special categories are and what the awards are going to look like. After the interview with Tom, the Geeks give a wrap up of the Nats. They talk about what new stuff they got and what models stood out to them on the tables in the contest room. Out from the Geeks, Later! 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
Nats 2027 web site: https://ipmsnationals.org
Facebook: ipmsusanationals
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
Kotare Models
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
Model Geeks Podcast
August, Aussies, and the IPMS National Convention: August Twelve Minute Modelsphere
Digger Dave Goldfinch joins us for some brief travel talk, from recent events to what’s ahead, including the 2026 IPMS National Convention in Fort Wayne. There’s a full-on side quest too: a road trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, plus essential Americana stops like Waffle House and Buc-ee’s.
Look for National Convention show content along with another listener submitted topic "Shop Talk" episode. In addition we will have a Model Show Spotlight in August as well, so stay tuned.
Come find us at the Nationals, say hi at the table, and if you like the show, subscribe, share it with a modeling buddy, and leave a quick review so more builders can find us.
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MGPC Ep.129 "To Ding or Not to Ding, How do us Geeks Feel About Accuracy and Judging..."
Greetings my fellow ModelGeeks, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 129! Nemo hosts this episode, with a full house including D-RAN!!! Welcome back again Darrin!!! We chat about the latest and greatest in everyone's model world and get caught up with what's happening in the hobby.
The mail bag was full again with over 15 emails, which is awesome! We really appreciate the emails and love hearing from you all. Also, thanks again for the listener gallery submissions. Please keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we can't wait to see your work, discuss them on the podcast, and present them on our website.
For the main topic, we talk about Accuracy and Judging. Should it play a part in the judging process?? Maybe... maybe not. Organizations like AMPS have accuracy as part of their judging criteria whereas IPMS does not. We give our thoughts and opinions on what we believe and dive into the details. It's a great topic and we hope you all give it a listen.
Please feel free to 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.
- Detail and Scale
- Furball Aero-Design
- Tamiya USA
- Bases by Bill
- LionHeart Hobby
- Hypersonic Models
- Matters of Scale
- Kotare Models
- Squadron
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
Well, that's it for this episode. Thanks again for all your support and we hope to see you all this year. Just remember, be excellent to each other, and get out there and build something! Take care everyone, out from the Geeks!
Model Geeks Podcast
Model Geeks Podcast
OTB 243: Mike the Kiwi
Episode 243 we talk to talented figure modeller Mike the Kiwi about his passion for WW1 subjects and his book the highly regarded "Modelling & Painting WW1 Allied Figures"
To find out move about Mike, visit his Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/cw/MikeTheKiwi
Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
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Cleaner Air And Smarter Workspaces For Scale Modelers: Episode 167
The fastest way to lose your modeling mojo is not a bad kit, it is a workspace that fights you every step of the build. With the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne around the corner, we keep things “Mojo Light” but pack in a ton of practical shop talk driven by listener messages, real bench mishaps, and the kind of small changes that add up to better results.
We start with what life looks like when guests are arriving, the yard needs attention, and the hobby room is mid-revamp. Then we share a true walkaway moment at the bench: a full waste-solvent spill, dead digital calipers, and the mad scramble to clean up safely. That leads to a bigger conversation modelers often ignore until it bites us, indoor air quality. We talk VOCs, why fumes can linger after you stop spraying, what an air quality monitor can reveal, and how extraction, respirators, and even dedicated VOC filtration can make your hobby room healthier.
From there, we dig into fun “what if” questions for history and research nerds, the missing records and photos we wish we could recover, and the extinct military subjects we would save for a museum. We also tackle a classic scale modeling debate: historical accuracy versus artistic license, and why the best-looking builds often balance accuracy, scale fidelity, and a tasteful finish.
If you enjoy scale modeling workflow tips, hobby room organization ideas, airbrush ventilation talk, and Nationals energy, you will feel right at home. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling buddy, and leave a review so more builders can find us.
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Scale Model Podcast Ep 162 - IPMS Presidents
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 34
Scale Model Podcast — Episode 162
IPMS UK & USA Presidents - TOGETHER
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 34 has landed, and this is one we've genuinely been looking forward to for a very long time.
For only the second time, Beyond The Box Art® joins forces with our great friends at The Scale Model Podcast for another special transatlantic collaboration, bringing together voices from both sides of the Atlantic for what has become a truly landmark episode.
This time, however, we're making a little bit of history...
Feature Discussion — The First Public IPMS Presidents Round Table
For the first time ever, the Presidents of IPMS UK, IPMS USA, and IPMS Canada come together publicly for one conversation.
Joining Brownie, Balders, Dan & Shane are Terry Miesle and Geoff Heyland, plus:
- Ian Middleton — President, IPMS UK
- • John Noack — President, IPMS USA
Together they discuss the future of IPMS, attracting new generations of modellers, supporting clubs and shows, the challenges facing modelling organisations around the world, and why the hobby remains as relevant today as ever.
Rather than a formal interview, this is a genuine round-table discussion between friends who all share the same goal — ensuring scale modelling continues to thrive for many years to come.
There are thoughtful discussions, plenty of laughs, a healthy amount of good-natured banter, and more than a few moments where international diplomacy is tested over plastic kits.
Stash Inflation Report
The team's wallets once again take a considerable battering as they round up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket releases and modelling temptations from around the world.
Aircraft, armour, naval subjects, Gunpla and everything in between all come under the spotlight, with plenty of opportunities to add "just one more kit" to the stash.
As always, expect a few questionable purchasing decisions, several enabling comments, and at least one declaration that "I definitely don't need another one..."
(We all know how that ends.)
This episode is more than simply another podcast.
It's a celebration of what can happen when modelling communities work together rather than apart, proving that while our accents, club badges and favourite subjects may differ, we're all united by exactly the same passion for scale modelling.
We sincerely hope this becomes the first of many annual conversations bringing together IPMS organisations from around the world.
So grab a brew, pull up a chair at the bench, and join us for a truly international conversation celebrating our hobby.
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Airfix — www.airfix.com
Revell — www.revell.com
IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org
Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com
Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/
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