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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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!
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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"
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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.
Beyond The Box Art® Episode 34 & The Scale Model Podcast Episode 162 starts NOW!
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Episode 143: Stephen Reid + Getting Rusty + Star Wars Studio Scale
TJ leads us in an episode where we are missing JB and Jensen. We are joined by Armor Modeler Celebrity and T-34 Guru Stephen Reid.
We talk about Rust Techniques, Star Wars Studio Scale Modeling and available resources, and YouTube Sleeper Hits - pages with lower exposure/followers that are presenting super cool content!
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Star Trek Builds And Ice Cream: August Model Show Spotlight
Vendors sold out months early, a Star Trek 60th anniversary category on the awards table, and a full day of plastic modeling in one of the most visitor-friendly spots in north Alabama. We sit down with Tom Clark from the Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society to get the real details on their 49th annual show at the Huntsville JC’s building on Airport Road, including what to expect if you’re traveling in right after the IPMS Nationals.
We walk through the schedule step by step: when vendor setup starts, the registration window, how long judging runs, and when awards are handed out. Tom also explains how their electronic forms work, why the club prefers online paperwork, and how they keep things simple with classic IPMS 1-2-3 judging. If you’re searching for an IPMS USA model contest, a scale model show in Huntsville, or a plastic model event in Alabama with strong vendor support, this is the planning guide you want before you pack the car.
Then we get into the fun stuff: category options across aircraft, armor, automotive, dioramas, real space, sci-fi, ships, and a dedicated Gundam and giant robot section, plus a juniors category that makes it easy for younger builders to jump in. We also talk about the on-site food trucks, nearby restaurants, and why the venue is comfortable for a full-day hang. You’ll even hear what the club is previewing as they recruit volunteers for next year’s big Nationals workload.
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Ep 128 - "Spitfires Part 1b"
Welcome to Episode 128 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 Eduard 1/48 PBY-5A Catalina.
Our main topic is “Spitfires, Part 1b”. El Prez opened up his references and leads a modeler’s discussion of the Spitfire Mk V and VI. 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:
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.
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Please visit our Sponsors and see what new items they have:
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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.
Blogs we like:
- The Kit Box
- Sprue Pie with Frets
- Matters of Scale
- Model Airplane Maker
- Inch High Guy
- Scale Model Projects
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OTB 242: Croweaters & Massholes.
Episode 242
In this episode the boys talk to the guys from South Australian Plastic Modellers Association (SAPMA) about their up coming model show. [47:00]
We then hear from the Patriot Scale Modellers and their up coming PATCON show [1.10:00]
We have a flood of emails this episode sparking some good conversations [20.00]
All that plus the Patreon wheel of fortune.
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Episode 142: The Best Modeling Advice You’ve Been Given + Jensen the American
Grant leads all of us with the exception of TJ as we catch up, Jensen speaks "American," JB recaps his adventures down under!!!
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Superabundance In Plastic Modeling: Episode 166
The hobby is drowning in great choices right now, and that’s both a gift and a trap. We talk through what “superabundance” really looks like in modern scale modeling: a flood of high-quality plastic model kits, aftermarket decals, 3D printed parts, and specialized paint and weathering products that would’ve felt impossible a couple decades ago. Using examples like the suddenly crowded field of 1/72 P-40B kits, we dig into why the golden age of modeling is real, and how it can still leave you stuck staring at options instead of making progress.
We also share listener-driven updates and community news as the IPMS Nationals get closer, including travel plans, meetups, and the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to host fellow modelers while your house and hobby room are mid-remodel. On the community side, we’re pushing toward a better home for long-term reference content, so great builds and tips don’t disappear into the Facebook timeline. If you’ve been following the Dojo build content, we also talk about improving visibility and inviting more Q and A with builders.
Then we go hands-on with one of the most common problem areas in aircraft modeling: clear parts and canopies. We cover practical techniques like using a micro razor saw to avoid cracking brittle clear plastic, choosing the right adhesive (and why some “clear” glues can still be tricky), and how careful sanding and test fitting before you glue can prevent gaps you’ll hate later. We also debate the big workflow question: when to attach the canopy, and how the answer changes depending on the kit and whether it’s posed open or closed.
If you enjoy these kinds of deep-dive shop talks, subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a quick rating or review. What’s your best tip for avoiding choice paralysis and keeping your mojo on the bench?
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Mighty Eighth Book Giveaway!
A Mighty Eighth Air Force book is on the table, but we’re not doing a “click and win” giveaway. We want something that makes the show better for everyone: your best Shop Talk topic ideas and your sharpest questions for the Wheel of Accidental Wisdom.
Mike and Kentucky Dave start with a laid back Fourth of July catch up, from road weariness to the kind of heat that makes even a pool feel too warm. Then we get to the main point: a listener powered giveaway featuring The Mighty Eighth: A Glimpse Of The Men, Mission, And Machines Of The U.S. Eighth Air Force 1942 To 1945, a commemorative coffee table book filled with art, maps, and historical detail. It’s signed and tied to Mark Copeland from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, which makes it a special piece for anyone into WWII aviation, military history, or building Eighth Air Force aircraft models.
We also explain exactly how to enter and why we’re asking. Shop Talk is most fun when it goes beyond our own bench habits and gets into what you’re working through right now: the techniques you’re curious about, the frustrations you want solved, and the hobby debates you want aired out. Send your suggestions by email to plasticmodelmojo@gmail.com or via Facebook DM. We’re running entries through July, shutting it down just before midnight on August 1, and drawing a winner in early August, possibly around the National Convention.
If you want more modeling community conversations like this, subscribe, share the show with a friend at the bench, and leave a quick review. Then send us one topic or one question to enter, what do you want us to tackle next?
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Trying to Beat the Heat: July Twelve Minute Modelsphere
We settle into a laid-back holiday catch-up, swap a few vacation highlights, and revisit that specific kind of nostalgia that comes from remembering long-gone hobby shops and the stuff we bought there. Then we look ahead to July with two feature episodes on the calendar, including a shop talk segment, plus a Nationals run-up as IPMS Nationals gets closer. If you like plastic model building podcasts that stay practical and builder-focused, this one sets the tone for what’s coming next.
We also spend time on the heart of the hobby: community. The Dojo keeps growing because modelers show up with questions, techniques, material tips, and works in progress, and the replies actually help people build better. A perfect example is the 3M tape conversation that started as a listener tip and turned into a thread with real momentum and even some unexpected crossover into Mike’s day job. If you’ve got a topic you want us to tackle, or you’re planning to come to the national convention, we want to hear from you. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a quick review so more builders can find us.
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OTB 241: Aftermarket??
In this episode the boys are joined by John Figueroa and David Mason to talk about the upcoming IPMS Nationals at Fort Wayne Indianna August 5-8, 2026. [29.00]
A discussion is then had about aftermarket parts. Dave admits to not being able to just build OOB.....Ian and Julian try to talk him back from the cliff. [53.00]
All that plus the Patreon wheel of fortune and the mailbag!
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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!
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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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