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MGPC Ep. 127 "Wish Lists", What We Want from Kit Manufacturers!
Welcome to Episode 127 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, by suggestion from listener Brian Klimek, The Geeks are talking “Wish Lists”. Manufacturers put them out all the time, we’ve all likely added our wants to one at some point and often kit makers have responded. Have any of your own “wish list” inputs ever been put to sprue?
We dive further into the Mail Bag with one particular email from a young modeler out of Canada who keeps plenty busy with life and manages to get in some bench time when he can, as well as hearing from long time listeners and friends.
From the Modelgeeks Podcast web page we take a look at the Listener Gallery and the fine work that has caught our eye....and of course we fire up the Gonk-U-Lator to see who amongst our Patreon supporters is the big winner! Support the show, and get your name into the Gonk-U-Lator to win cool prizes!!!
With summer in full swing, we hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends, staying safe…and getting those final details in place for you Nats entries!
Mentioned in the Episode:
T V (Tuomas' You Tube Channel)
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 through your latest masterpiece!
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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:
Model Airplane Maker
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Episode 141: Your Personal Leaning Tower of Pisa + What is AI’s Place in the Hobby?
All 5 of us are back! Jensen leads us as we catch up, and we discuss two thought provoking topics: Does AI have a place in the Hobby? What is that place and why is there so much AI Slop out there?
Also, what is your Leaning Tower of Pisa? A model that you know is flawed but you finished it anyway and lived with it as less than perfect?
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Orion Paintworks (TJ): https://www.facebook.com/orionpaintworks
JB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodeler
Three Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorks
Rocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/
SPONSORS:
Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/
AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/
Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/
Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/
Bases By Bill: https://basesbybill.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojwgAlnXwsJcB_SlYzeclVt9ZuIX3Fd18Ig9k5f4vyIYmihobb
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What If Your Next Build Started At The Museum, Or On A Tour: Episode 165
A tiny paint question can turn into a big lesson about how the hobby actually works. We start with the everyday reality of scale modeling: reorganizing the model room, fighting distractions, and trying to protect bench time while life keeps piling on. Then we jump into listener mail that gets surprisingly deep, including how to choose an olive drab or Marine green for a Pacific Theater Sherman in 1/144 without getting trapped chasing a single “correct” shade.
From there, the conversation widens into what makes a model show truly successful. We argue that the best shows are not defined by trophy counts or vendor tables, but by the interactions they create between builders: the conversations, the techniques shared, the new friendships, and the seminars where you can ask questions in real time. Along the way we swap practical technique talk, from using small test plaques to develop skills, to mixing a workable Tamiya 4BO green, to why a gloss base coat can make or break a natural metal finish with paints like Alclad.
Our main guest is Mark Copeland, Director of Educational Travel for the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Mark updates us on major museum expansion news, rare artifacts, and the excitement of preserving historic aircraft, then walks us through upcoming WWII history tours across the UK and Europe. If you’ve ever built a B-17, B-24, or Battle of Britain subject, you’ll understand why standing on the ground where history happened can change the way you build and the meaning your finished model carries.
If you enjoy thoughtful modeling talk with real takeaways, subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave us a five-star rating and review so more builders can find us.
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Built Sideways Podcast Season 6 Ep.6: The Catch-up episode!
On this episode the boy catch up on whats been happening in their lives on and off the bench, more off-the-cuff conversations here, with added spice!
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MGPC EP. 126 "Are you a Builder or a Collector?"
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 126 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, the Modelgeeks give the usual run down on what's going on in their respective model worlds. Nemo shares with the listeners that he will be featured on an upcoming MH-53E release from Furball-Aero design! He also talks about the Red Pill 1/32 F-4B that finally landed in Southern Maryland. May be the only one in Maryland!
The Geeks run through the listener email and give a little insight to the LCS program (hint: it is funny!) The listeners share that the Spitfire episode by El Presidentè was a “cracker” of an episode! (see what we did there) lol. We received a ton of pics focused on your finished builds and uploaded them to the Modelgeeks website. Keep ‘em coming! Nemo also gives a tip on how to successfully apply 1Man Army masks and how to produce excellent results.
The topic for the Episode is “Are you a Builder or Collector?" The geeks ask the question and give their thoughts on what they think and what it means to be either one. The geeks give some pretty good explanations on which side of the coin you fall on and to keep it fun, no fence riding and you have to pick one or the other.
The Pro Geek for the Episode and the winner of the Hypersonic Models NF-104A conversion is: Jay Howard! The Beginner Geek for the episode, and the recipient of a Detail and Scale title of your choice is: Jared Jamieson!
Congratulations to our lucky winners and if you want to have a chance at the drawing, check out Pateron and sign up at either the Pro Geek or the Beginner Geek level to be eligible!
You can interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
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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
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
We can’t thank our listeners and sponsors enough, thank you guys! Be sure to keep the emails and gallery pics coming! Now get to the bench and build something! Take care everyone, out from the Geeks, Later!
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OTB 240: Rocky Mountain Expo
In this episode the boys sit down with Scott Gentry and Barry Biediger to talk about the highly successful Rocky Mountain Expo, a new twist on how we gather and display our models in an expo.
I for one really got a lot out of this chat and I hope that you will be as inspired as I was.
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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Special Report: World Miniature Hobby Show Malaysia 2026
G'day benchers, Over the weekend of June 13 & 14 I attended the World Miniature Hobby Show in Penang Malaysia.
Managed to talk to a few people and hope you enjoy the report.
Episode 140: Mark Bradley Stops By + Workbenches & Output + Hobby Happenings
Jensen is once again missing, as is TJ. JB, Grant and Scott are joined by Mark Bradley to talk about Workbenches and their impact on the quantity and quality of your work. We also talk about obstacles related to messy or crowded work areas. Scott gives an update on the Star Wars group build, and JB leads us in a new segment of events around the hobby and hobby adjacent space.
Remember to check out our YouTube page and our new regular video content at the Plastic Posse Podcast YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7O9C8b-rQx8JvxFKfG-Kw
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JB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodeler
Three Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorks
Rocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/
SPONSORS:
Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/
AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/
Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/
Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/
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New Tech And Better Shows For Modelers: Episode 164
A hobby can feel timeless right up until the moment it changes under your hands. We start with the real-world catch up: Wonderfest, the sprint toward the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne, and the listener mail that reminds us why this community is so strong. Along the way we share show intel, a clever “Squadron Catalog Challenge” idea, and what one contest recap teaches about entry growth, online registration, and the tricky problem of judging without shutting viewers out of the model room.
Then the conversation turns into something bigger: the technology shift hitting scale modeling right now. AI and 3D printing are colliding in ways that were barely on the radar a year ago, and we wrestle with the messy middle ground of AI-generated images in hobby spaces, credit, and why clear labeling protects trust. From there we jump to the most jaw-dropping bench-adjacent find: a prototype Optivisor-style headset that snaps into focus wherever your fingertips are, instantly, at multiple working distances. If you build small, scribe fine lines, or just want your eyes to stop fighting you, this is the kind of tool that can change everything.
We also get practical with paint prep and process: mixing, note taking, storing formulas, and whether you should batch-mix custom colors or mix fresh for each session. Finally, we talk model show features we want to see more of, including keeping tables accessible during judging, bringing seminars back, and the promise of exhibition-style formats that make it easier to meet the builder and learn face to face. If you care about the future of plastic model kits, scale modeling tools, and better model shows, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a review.
The self-focus eyewear mentioned by Kentucky Dave in this Episode...
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MGPC Ep.125 "The Modeling Lens: how has your perspective of the hobby changed?"
Greetings my fellow ModelGeeks, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 125! Nemo hosts this episode, with a full house. 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 10 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 how our "Modeling Lens" has evolved and changed. As youngsters building models, we all built as much as we could and didn't pay attention to accuracy, properly thinned paint, PSI, or weathering, etc.. we just built, and loved every minute of it. Compare that with how we view modeling almost 40 years later, and there are some significant changes in how we view the hobby. 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.
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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!
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OTB 239: Looking towards November
The boys have a chat with Peter from ACTSMS looking towards ScaleACT in November.
Dave is going to be starting the Tamiya P-38 so different schemes are discussed.
Inside The 2026 IPMS USA National Convention Plan: Model Show Spotlight
You can feel when a Nationals is being built with real intention and Fort Wayne is making that case early. We sit down with John Figueroa, chair of the 2026 IPMS USA National Convention, and treasurer Dave Mason to get the behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming to the Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 5 through 8. The big headline: they’re not doing this with one club grinding for four days. They’ve assembled 11 clubs across Region 4 to share the workload, share the payoff, and still have time to enjoy the convention like everyone else.
We dig into the attendee essentials: a vendor room on the scale you expect from IPMS Nationals (about 426 vendor tables with only a few left), plus a seminar schedule that runs from beginner to advanced. Expect practical topics like scale model photography and lighting, CAD, Silhouette and Cricut paint masks, and weathering for dioramas, along with subject-focused sessions and special interest group guidance. If you come to Nationals to learn new techniques, this lineup is designed to keep you moving from room to room.
Then we get into the “why” behind their choices. John explains a deliberate push to welcome more genres, so automotive, ships, sci-fi, and Gundam builders feel just as at home as aircraft and armor modelers. That shows up in theme awards, custom decal sheets, and a raffle they treat as one of the three core pillars of the show, with plans that even let you check results online. We also talk logistics that matter: online pre-registration is open, it’s $55, pre-registration closes June 30, and on-site registration jumps to $65. Finally, Fort Wayne adds a unique capstone: an awards ceremony in the restored Embassy Theatre connected by skywalk.
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2026 IPMS National Convention - Fort Wayne, IN
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Episode 139: 3D Printing + Sleeper Builds + Star Wars Group Build
Jensen is once again missing, so four of the five of us are here for a fun, episode about, well... Star Wars. :)
We recap some new 3D printing news, talk about getting back to the Posse roots via a Star Wars Group Build, recap the recent 2026 Rocky Mountain Expo in SLC, and discuss "Sleeper Builds." Did I mention we discuss Star Wars models?
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JB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodeler
Three Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorks
Rocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/
SPONSORS:
Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/
AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/
Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/
Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/
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Wonderfest Afterglow: June Twelve Minute Modelsphere
We get real about the behind-the-scenes side of running a scale modeling podcast. May hit us with health issues, a car that refused to make the trip, and the kind of production chaos that throws schedules off. We lay out what June should look like, what we’ve already recorded, and how we’re planning to get feature episodes and shorts back on track as we head toward bigger events like the IPMS Nationals.
The heart of the conversation is Wonderfest. Even if sci-fi isn’t your main lane, Wonderfest delivers world-class builds, a vendor room you won’t see at a typical IPMS-style show, and an atmosphere that feels like a model show blended with a convention. We share what stood out, the people we ran into, and how a single weekend can push you to try something totally new at the bench. We also talk about the dojo community momentum, from daily posts to smart technique questions about pigments and weathering powders, and why seeing others build outside their genre makes all of us braver.
Subscribe, share this with a modeling friend, and leave a review if the show helps you get back to the bench. What’s the one task or tool that most improved your builds?
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MGPC 124 - "Spitfires Part 1"
Welcome to Episode 124 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
After a small bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. We then cover Mail Call (keep the cards & letters coming folks!). Don’t forget Listener Spotlight.
For our Patreon Giveaway, courtesy of LionHeart Hobby we have the X Scale 1/144 P-3C Orion kit #144007 along with Caracal’s newly minted sheet #144024.
Our main topic is “Spitfires, Part 1a”. El Prez opened up his references and leads a modeler’s discussion of the Prototype and Mk I Spitfire. If you’d like to follow along with his notes you can download them here.
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 the 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. Take a look at the Listener Gallery, and if you’d like to see your work there, send us your photos to contact@modelgeekspodcast.com. File size and quantity is not an issue for us, but may be an issue for your email provider. Feel free to send us a link to a sharing service if you use one, but please ensure the link expires at least 7 days after you send it. We need a few days to get them published.
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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.
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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 https://modelpodcasts.com. It’s a consortium website created by Stuart Clark of the Scale Model Podcast.
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OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders
G'day benchers! In this episode with catch-up with Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders to chat about where the organisation currently is, what the future plans are and the look back on VMX25. Are there plans for a VMX26???
Emails, Patreon wheel of fortune and much much more!
Built Sideways Podcast Season 6 Ep. 5: The hot topic of AI in our hobby
On this episode the boys talk about the hotly debated topic of whether or not its ok to use AI when it comes to scale modelling, why its being used, and will it take over eventually as our overlords?
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- Brian: @Bro_Builder
- Pabz: @Chris_Pabz
- Kyle: @Clueless_Gunpla_Builder
- Z: @The_Old_Ronin
- Paul: @GunplaPaul
We Keep Building Because It Keeps Us Sane
A hobby can be the best kind of escape until your workspace fights you, your calendar fills up, and the internet decides a vague press blurb means the sky is falling. We start with what’s been happening at our own benches, including Dave’s push to overhaul a hobby room that has somehow become “anti-modeling,” plus a listener-recommended project tracking app that could genuinely help builders log progress, notes, and next steps.
Then we dig into hobby news with real consequences, including the Dragon Models drama, the sudden appearance of “Drami,” and the clearer picture that emerges once Zimi enters the story. We talk about why it pays to wait for facts, how quickly online speculation spirals, and why Dragon still matters to the modern plastic model kit landscape even after years of fewer truly new releases. Along the way we share a great AMPS find and why better 3D printed tracks and scanning-driven accuracy are changing what’s possible in aftermarket parts.
The second half zooms out to the stuff that keeps this hobby sustainable: why we build models in the first place, how to handle work-life balance without breeding resentment at home, and why contests are evolving into broader “shows” with exhibitions, seminars, and more welcoming formats. We wrap with Shizuoka kit announcements, a quick benchtop reality check, and a warning about AI slop creeping into 3D printed figures and details.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s worth caring about in modeling and what you can safely ignore, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a review so more builders can find us.
Brushrage App - As discussed by Kentucky Dave
CRS Tankwerks - As mentioned by Mike
Smokey Mountain ModelCon - Hosted by the Knoxville Scale Model Assoc.
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Model Podcasts
Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere!
KitMasx
Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler
Bases By Bill
Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks.
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Episode 183: Realistic vs Artistic + Rocky Mountain Expo
Jensen is missing, so four of the five of us are here for a fun, straightforward (albeit shorter) episode on Models and Model Show trends in the hobby. Are artistic models ruling the roost in 2026, or do more realistic models own the day? Why? What are some of the factors that cause the hobby to lean one way or the other?
Also, Scott talks about the Upcoming Rocky Mountain Expo being held this weekend May 22/23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT. Why is RME different and what are more of the core values that make it unique compared to other shows in the US?
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Squadron’s 3D Print Push
Something big is happening in scale modeling, and you can feel it in the way builders talk about 3D printing, new subjects, and the shows that are turning into true hobby meetups. We sit down with Brandon Lowe from Squadron to get a grounded look at what it takes to turn a cool idea into a real 3D printed model kit you can buy, build, paint, and display with pride.
We talk through two attention-grabbing releases: the 1/48 M2 Cletrac tractor built for airfield scenes, and the 1/35 M5 high-speed tractor that gives armor builders a fresh support vehicle that isn’t another “usual suspect.” Brandon shares how Squadron uses early feedback to improve everything from production choices to what future releases should look like, and why IPMS Nationals is the moment where the wider community gets to judge the results. If you care about 3D printed aftermarket accessories, naval ordnance details, or how digital design can finally fill long-ignored gaps, you’ll get plenty to chew on here.
Then we pivot to what might be the biggest news for model show travelers: Eagle Quest is coming back in Chattanooga as a joint event with the Chattanooga Scale Modelers’ ModelCon, and the demand is already intense with vendor tables selling out far in advance. We cover why Chattanooga is such a strong location, how the gold, silver, bronze judging system will be used, and why expanded contest categories like real space vehicles, trains, wargaming, and Gunpla could pull in builders who don’t always feel at home at traditional shows.
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