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Special: AMPS 2026 National Convention with Neil Stokes, AMPS President
Join us for a special episode as JB, Scott, and TJ speak with Neil Stokes, the President of AMPS to discuss the AMPS National Convention to be held in South Bend, Indiana from April 16-18, 2026. Neil also discusses many changes to judging and other initiatives for AMPS that the organization is excited about.
From AI Prompt To Printable Figure with Jack McKee: Episode 159
An AI prompt that becomes a real scale figure you can hold in your hand sounds like science fiction, but the gap just got a lot smaller. We sit down with returning guest Jake McKee to walk through the exact, messy, real-world workflow he is using right now to create custom 3D printed figures for a diorama, starting with an AI-generated photoreal image and ending with a printable STL. We dig into what works, what breaks, and why “yes, no, and maybe” is the most honest answer when you ask whether AI can “sculpt” for the hobby.
Jake explains how tools like ChatGPT for image creation and Meshi.ai or Tripo for image-to-3D conversion fit together, why simple standing poses succeed faster than compact seated drivers, and how artifacts show up when the software has to guess hidden geometry. We also talk about the practical reality of paying for subscriptions or tokens, the difference between fast results and better meshes, and when learning Blender becomes the fastest path to cleaning and reposing a figure instead of endlessly re-rolling prompts.
After the interview, we shift back to the bench with updates on current builds, HeritageCon anticipation, and an experiment that a lot of car builders and decal junkies will appreciate: a one-off custom decal order for a Moosaroo Cup Miata. We share what the print quality looks like, how the decal film behaves, and what we would do differently next time.
See Jake's workflow and links to his favorite AI tools here!
If you are curious about AI in scale modeling, 3D printing for dioramas, custom figures, or faster ways to generate masks and patterns, this one will spark ideas. Subscribe, share the episode with a modeling friend, and leave us a five-star rating and a review so more builders can find the show.
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MGPC Episode 119 - Photographing your models
Welcome to Episode 119 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! We have a special guest tonight!
Jeremy Moore is joining us as a guest host and to help us with our model photography.
After a bit of banter, we share what is on our bench and what we have picked up lately. After we mention our March Madness projects we cover Mail Call (keep the cards & letters coming folks!). Don’t forget Listener Spotlight. We then do a recap of the Old Dominion Open (Richmond IPMS) and then roll into a recap of future shows.
Our Patreon Giveaway has expanded! We have added a second giveaway for our non-Pro Geek patrons.
Our main topic is “Photographing Scale Models” with Jeremy Moore. Jeremy takes magazine quality photos of his models as can be seen on his web page and in the various modeling magazines his work where his work is published. Even on the front cover!
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 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:
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 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.
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OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour.
On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour.
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Built Sideways Podcast Season 6 Ep. 3: ODO '26 recap and your model kit triage kits!
On this episode, Brian, Julio and Paul are joined by @Nickel_Models and Mason Fitch to talk all things ODO! And what exactly goes into their emergency scale model repair kits when they are out and about at these shows!
For more info on the ODO check them out here!
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Episode 134: Cross-genre Lessons + 48/48 Preview + Nostalgia Kits
JB leads all 5 of us as we talk about the upcoming 2026 Edition of the 48 in 48 Global Group Build and fundraiser to benefit Models for Heroes the weekend of March 20, 2026. We also do a Modelfiesta Wrap Up, talk about our visits to The Model Box in Boerne, Texas and Lionheart Hobby in Kyle, Texas, and finally a summary of a GREAT model show - Winterblitz - located at the Museum of the American GI in College Station.
JB also leads us in two discussion points - lessons learned when moving across different genres, and also why are Vintage kits so popular? All of the hosts have strong opinions on this one, and that end of things, one side prevails - either the practicality or new, better kits, or the nostalgia and romance of vintage kits. Tune in to see which side came out on top!
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Twelve Minute Modelsphere: March 2026
Ready to watch text turn into tiny people you can actually paint? We kick off March with big plans, bigger shows, and a hands-on look at a workflow that converts AI prompts into resin-ready 3D figures for your next diorama. It started with a listener asking how to crowd a Union Pacific Big Boy display, and it grew into a full pipeline: prompt, generate, refine, export, print, and paint.
Beyond the bench, we mention HeritageCon plans and flag open registration for the US nationals. Our lineup continues with a shop talk episode focused on motivation—what keeps us building when time is short—and show spotlights for April, including Roscoe Turner in Indianapolis and the Wine Country Model Expo in California. The Dojo on Facebook just cleared 5,700 members, and daily posts now deliver show reports, 3D previews, and jaw-dropping builds that make you want to prime something tonight.
If you love scale modeling, resin printing, or just the thrill of learning a new trick, press play and join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s eyeing a new printer, and leave a review telling us what figure you want to generate next.
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MGPC Episode 118 Balancing life and the Hobby.
What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 118 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
In this episode, the Geeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds and even a snow storm story or two! The Geeks give a show and contest rundown and run through the listener mail, and talk about the recent gallery submissions of modelers awesome work. the Geeks then discuss some of the ways that they balance life and the hobby. How to get that perfect if there is one balance between our daily commitments and hobby we all love.So, sit back, grab your beverage of choice or, if you are headed to the ODO, put the geeks on and enjoy the ride. Also make sure that you join our Pateron and if you join at the Pro Geek level, you are automatically entered into our episode lucky Pro Geek drawing for a really cool prize!
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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OTB 232: Laser on your decals
On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models. Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possibilities other than just burning in a decal.
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Why We Build: Friendship and Focus Episode 158
When the days are short and the bench time is shorter, what keeps us building? We open the studio door on a fast, funny, and honest ride through the parts of scale modeling that actually matter: a workspace that invites you to sit down, a ritual that signals “now we create,” and a community that shows up when motivation dips. The mailbag sets the tone—digital galleries that make old builds new again, a legendary decal mishap that proves perfection isn’t required, and a smart question about the power of influencers. Do YouTube pros push products or possibilities? We separate inspiration from imitation and share how to borrow techniques without losing your voice.
Then we tackle fear targets with real tactics. A 1/32 resin Viggen in splinter camo? Treat the paint job as its own project, build clean first, and practice masks on a cheap mule. Wingnut Wings rigging anxiety? De‑risk the process with repeatable steps and scrap‑wing drills. Along the way, we rediscover why the hobby sticks: it’s Shangri‑La for busy minds, a hands‑on history lab, and the start of friendships that carry far beyond the bench. Listener stories echo our own—escapism, creativity, and shelves that chart the evolution from Wildcat to Bearcat.
On the bench, we move a Hellcat through oils, satin, and chips, and push the Roosevelt build with neat bare‑metal‑foil masking tricks for razor‑clean trim. In the stash‑temptation corner, we nerd out over new releases: Tamiya’s M24 Chaffee, BT upgrades and turrets, a 1/48 Vulcan with the wingspan of a stingray, and a 1/35 Me 323 that begs for a rolling cargo diorama. We wrap with the simple rule we live by: if you’re not enjoying it, change what you’re doing. Want more of this energy in your feed? Hit follow, rate us five stars, and share the show with a modeling friend who needs a spark.
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Episode 133: Nemo Stops By + Boyd Brown + A Deep Dive Into Our "Why"
Join all 5 of us plus very special guest Scott Samo AKA Nemo from the Modelgeeks joins in the fun. We talk about the upcoming 2026 Edition of the 48 in 48 Global Group Build and fundraiser to benefit Models for Heroes the weekend of March 20, 2026. We also get serious and do a deep dive into each of the hosts "why" - why this hobby? What keeps each of us coming back to it over other pursuits.
JB and Scott have a terrific interview with Boyd Brown, AKA the Quiet Corner Modeler, and we cover a wide range of topics and just generally have a great time!
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Inside HeritageCon: Dates, Registration, Vendors, And A Flying Lancaster
The Model Show Spotlight is brought to you by The World of Armor!
A flying Lancaster overhead, rows of models below, and a sold‑out vendor hall buzzing with deals—HeritageCon 2026 is set to deliver a full‑throttle modeling day inside the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. We sit down with the new coordination team to share what’s changing, what’s staying great, and how to lock in your spot before entries sell out.
We break down the essentials: March 29, doors at 9 a.m., with registration moving to the museum’s system to streamline both admission and model entries. Pre‑registration opens March 1 at 9 a.m., and there’s no registration at the door, so timing matters. Expect a packed floor with over 140 vendor tables, from local shops to aftermarket specialists offering barrels, tracks, decals, tools, and the kind of book deals that vanish fast. Between the C‑47, B‑25, and the museum’s showpiece Lancaster, you’ll have instant reference material for weathering, modulation, and panel tone decisions you can take straight to the bench.
Programming keeps the momentum high. Judging starts at noon while the seminar track runs with Harvey Lowe on aircraft modulation and weathering, plus our live “Wheel of Accidental Wisdom”—a fast, practical, game‑style session where crowd questions turn into build tips and giveaways. The contest follows a familiar IPMS structure: armor by era and side, aircraft across pre‑war to Cold War, a growing Gundam and sci‑fi presence, plus robust auto and ship categories. Specialty awards add local flavor, including best Canadian subject, best fighter flown by a Canadian pilot, best Ukrainian subject, veteran recognition, people’s choice, and judges’ best of show.
We also share travel and weather tips for late March in Ontario, the on‑site cafe plan, and how the community energy carries from the vendor aisles to the evening hangouts. If you’re aiming to compete, pre‑register, pack smart, and double‑check your category. If you’re there to learn, sit in on the talks, snap reference photos under the Lancaster, and make a wishlist before you hit the vendor hall.
Ready to roll? Subscribe for more show spotlights, share this preview with your build group, and leave a quick review so other modelers can find us. Then set a reminder: March 1 at 9 a.m.—get registered and we’ll see you under the wings on March 29.
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Fear Targets and Finding Fun Shop Talk: Episode 157
Ever stalled on a “dream build” because you’re afraid to mess it up? We went straight at those fear targets—perfectionism, PE jitters, bare‑metal dread, and the myth that pros are “just fast”—and came back with practical fixes that make the bench fun again. Kicked off by a wave of listener mail, we connect the dots between honest expectations and real skill barriers, then show how to shrink both: build your favorite subject twice (one OOB as recon, one for the opus), keep something always in paint to protect your airbrush touch, and use smart crutches—canopy masks, 3D prints, and layered decals—so your craft effort lands where it matters.
Community kept shaping the journey. From clubs that outlive geography to vendor‑table conversations that compress months of trial and error, we heard how connection turns paralysis into progress. One modeler finally tackled a family B‑17 after years of hesitation and discovered the power of “a hundred little builds,” learning new techniques while honoring a story that mattered. Another shifted from failed journals to a public build log that doubles as a searchable memory. Along the way we swapped tips for taming CA, tested custom decals (plus an opacity workaround), and compared wet vs. dry color shifts on new AK Real Colors. Yes, we even found a French marine catapult and may have paid for it twice—worth it.
Bench reports? The Hellcat is decaled and heading into gloss, the long‑parked T‑33 is back on the rails, and Moosaroo is heating up with a vignette twist and custom markings from a boutique printer. If you’ve been avoiding your favorite subject, this is your permission slip to jump: make a plan that fits your time, turn one big build into guided sprints, and let technology erase the chores that steal your mojo. Hit play, then tell us: what’s the one fear you’re finally tackling this month? If this resonated, subscribe, share with a modeling friend, and leave a quick review so more builders find the show.
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MGPC Ep.117 "Trends in the Hobby, with Guest Host Rudy Cline from LionHeart Hobby"
Hello, and welcome to the MGPC Episode 117! In this episode, Nemo hosts the Geeks with a full house, including a special guest host, Mr. Rudy Cline from LionHeart Hobby. 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 of awesome emails for this episode, so we run through the listener email and deep dive a few. We also discuss our favorite 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 discuss trends in the hobby, especially the resurgence of the brick and mortar hobby shops. Rudy shares his thoughts on the hobby shop boom and notes a few specific contributors. We also discuss a few notable positive and negative trends in the hobby, with a focus on the positive side. It's a great topic so 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
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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
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 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.
On this episode the boys talk to Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up judging results.
This systems lets you get on with the job of running a model show without the hassle of writing online entries, judging tabulations and award results. Nathan Bradford, a judge from ScaleACT 2025, also joins the conversation to explain how easy the hobbyshow program is to use from a punters point of view.
If you would like to know more go to www.hobbyshow.org
Mailbag, Wheel of Fortune all that and more!
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Built Sideways Podcast S6. Ep. 2: Messages in my models?
On this episode the boys explore the theory whether scale modelling, specifically, Gundam/Gunpla can have a deeper meaning or invoke a deeper emotion than seeing the technical skill on display, can we, as modeler convey a message in our toy robots? Digging in!
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Episode 132: Grant, JB and Scott Discuss their 3 Most Wanted Kit Subjects, Upcoming Shows
Just three of us this time out as we discuss our 3 most desired kit subjects. We also discuss a double helping of models we love on the Plastic Posse facebook page, talk about our benches, and also recent acquisitions. We also go over several 2026 early season model shows.
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PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: February 20206
Snow may slow travel, but the calendar is heating up. We swap plans and call out standout events across the map, including BlizzCon in Columbus, AMPS Atlanta, 4M Mayhem in Michigan, Rochester’s Hope It Don’t Snow, and the Old Dominion Open in Richmond. For planning and entries, IPMSUSA.org remains the essential resource, with listings that stretch well into spring. That rhythm—research, build, show, repeat—keeps the hobby humming even when the weather says stay home.
Community is the thread. The Plastic Model Dojo has surged past 5,600 members, and the feed is full of show flyers, build logs, and finished models that show serious skill. We highlight a new Gemini book, and we touch on current work heading to Kennedy for Artemis, a reminder that the same care we bring to scale builds echoes in real-world engineering. It’s all connected: precision, patience, and the joy of making.
We also set up two upcoming topics that need your voice: what stops us from starting, and what do we truly get from this hobby—calm, community, challenge, or something else entirely? Share your story and help shape the conversation around motivation and meaning at the bench.
Subscribe for more modeling insights and show news, share this with a friend who needs cleaner canopies, and leave a review to help others find the pod. Got thoughts or tips to add? Send us a note and join the Dojo—your build might spark someone’s next breakthrough.
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MGPC Episode 116 - "How do you organize your bench?"
Welcome to Episode 116 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
After a bit of banter, we share what is happening in our modeling world. Our Mail Call for this episode is mostly about the last episode, and we expand a bit on the topic of social anxiety and situational extrovert. We then put a spotlight on on some of our listener's submissions to either the Listener Gallery or the Model Shack. We then mention shows through the month of February. After the Hobby shop shout out we conduct our Patreon Giveaway. Then we discuss the main topic, "How do you organize your bench?"
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 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!
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