International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: April 2026

Plastic Model Mojo - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 00:00

We’re back from HeritageCon feeling the best kind of tired, the kind you earn after a weekend packed with great people, hobby shop stops, and a contest floor full of inspiration. We share highlights from the trip, what stood out about the quality and sheer volume of models, and why getting to an event in person can put real mojo back in your modeling.

April is upon us, and we’re looking ahead to the AMPS International Convention in South Bend, Indiana, plus teasing upcoming content: an on-site Wheel Of Accidental Wisdom shop talk recording, a listener question on restarting the hobby from scratch, and practical tips we’re gathering on attending overseas model shows and what it takes to travel well as a scale modeler. We also check in on the Dojo’s growth and why sharing contest flyers helps the whole community.

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SQUADRON
Adding to the stash since 1968

Model Podcasts
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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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OTB 234: Free wheeling.

On the Bench Podcast - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 20:45

Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff.

We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!

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MGPC Episode 120 - "Is Modeling Fun??"

ModelGeek's Podcast - Sat, 03/28/2026 - 08:00

Welcome to Episode 120 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  

 In this episode we ask the simple question, “Is Modeling Fun??”. We often discuss the hobby in terms of it sounding like “work”, or that it is a chore, and leads to stress vice enjoyment. That’s not how it should be!

 El Presidenté is vacationing so, with guest host Rob Riviezzo (aka Rob Riv), of “The Modeling Insanity” podcast, we tackle that question and more. We’ll also cover what we all have happening in our “Model World”, what each of us has been up to at our benches, and other aspects of the hobby we all try to enjoy!
 
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!

Modelgeeks web page:

 Model Geeks Podcast

Facebook community:

 The ModelGeeks Model Shack

 …and of course you can email us at:

 contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

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:

Furball Aero-Design

Tamiya USA

Detail & Scale

LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters Of Scale

Kotare Models

Squadron
 

If you're a wicked ModelGeek go check out the following links!

IPMS USA Events Page

AMPS

Butch O'Hare Modeling Club

The Interesting Modeling Company

 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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The Kit Box

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Model Airplane Maker
 
 
 

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