International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

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Hey Modelers!  Welcome to the ModelGeeks Podcast, a place where we talk about anything and everything relating to scale models.  Sit back and buckle up for an exciting journey into the world of scale modeling.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to the hobby, been around since Moses, or that you build aircraft, armor, ships, or automobiles.  We hope to have a little bit for each of you.  

Our format is simple; modeling news you can use with a few tips and techniques, some lighthearted banter (maybe a beer or two...) and most importantly, interaction with you, the listener!  Please feel free to drop us an email at: contact@modelgeekspodcast.com and weigh in on whatever our show topic is.  You can also find us on the ModelGeeks Facebook Page or our website:  www.modelgeekspodcast.com.    

In closing, thanks to all the ModelGeeks out there!  This podcast wouldn't exist without the tremendous support we have received from all the Geeks!  We really hope that you will download and make us a regular part of your modeling bench sessions.  As we always say... be excellent to each other and by all means, get out there and build something! 

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MGPC EP 110 "Model Show Etiquette"

Sat, 10/04/2025 - 08:00

What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 110 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
 
 In this episode, the Modelgeeks take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. The Geeks have a good laugh courtesy of Frilldo and Frilldo gives the listeners an update on the Privateer saga. 

For the main topic, with the model season coming to a close at least up here in Region 2, Frilldo and the Geeks go through the do’s and don’ts of when, and what is eligible to be entered into a model show. Frilldo reads the IPMS USA  rules on when a model is allowed to be entered and when not allowed to be entered. The geeks give their take on the subject. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then 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

 

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

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MGPC Special Episode #2 with Mark Robson of Kotare; Update on New Kits!

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 21:00

Show Outline:
Hello Geeks!!  Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast!  Nemo leads the gang with special guest Mark Robson from Kotare!  Mark provides some great details on the background and success of the new 1/32 Bf-109K-4, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, and the 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I., and of course, the 1/48 Halifax! 

The Modelgeeks are beyond excited to announce that Kotare is now a sponsor of the Modelgeeks podcast!  We are all honored to be associated with Mark and the entire Kotare team and look forward to a long lasting relationship and to keep the hobby growing.  Welcome aboard Kotare!!    

Kotare has been working hard to overcome the tariff issue in the USA, but recommend you purchase directly from Kotare to avoid any issues with shipping or tariffs.  Order directly at: www.kotare-models.com  

Contact the Geeks:
If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, email, and our new website.   contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:
The ModelGeeks Model Shack

***NEW MODELGEEKS WEBSITE!!!!***
Please check out our new website!!  www.modelgeekspodcast.com
Links to Episodes, “Meet the Geeks”, What's on our Bench, Listener Gallery, and some Gee-Dunk!  Email us pics of your completed models and we’ll place them in the Listener Gallery.  We want to see what’s on your  bench.  

Be sure to check out the full Kotare 1/32 Bf-109K-4 Test Shot Build tab on the main page of our website. Nemo did a great job completing the kit so check out what can be achieved with the incredible Kotare 1/32 109K-4.  You'll find a complete write up, along with pics and detailed descriptions of the build.

Modelgeeks Sponsors:
When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.

Tamiya USA, Furball Aero-Design, Detail and Scale, Sprue Brothers, LionHeart Hobby, Bases by Bill, Hypersonic Models, Matters of Scale, and our newest sponsor, Kotare!

Fellow Podcasts:
We are very fortunate to be a part of the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other amazing modeling podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our podcast wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them out at Scale Model Podcasts.

Blogs:
The Kit Box
Sprue Pie with Frets
Matters of Scale
Model Airplane Maker
Inch High Guy

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Thank You’s!!
Hope you enjoy Special Episode #2 with Mark Robson.  Thanks again to Mark and the Geeks for making the podcast on short notice.  Be excellent to each other and get out there and build something!  -Out from the Geeks! 

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MGPC Ep.109 "Paint Masks and Models with Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz"

Sat, 09/20/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to the updated Modelgeeks podcast!!  Episode 109 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and special guest hosts,  Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz.   

On Ep. 109, we start off with what's in our Model World, then jump into Mail Call, and into "Listener Spotlight" where each of us discuss a specific modeler and their masterpiece.  We also highlight all of our Gallery submissions and posts on Social Media.  We want to hear from you so please keep sending pics of your models.  Finally, we finish up with the main topic discussing paint masks. 

A huge thank you to all of our listeners for their continued support and we hope to see you all at the next show.  

Contact the Geeks:
You can always contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com
Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:
The ModelGeeks Model Shack

***NEW MODELGEEKS WEBSITE!!!!***
Please check out our new website!!  www.modelgeekspodcast.com
We have links to our Episodes, “Meet the Geeks”, "What's on our Bench", a "Listener Gallery", and our Gee-Dunk Store!!  Keep emailing us pics of your completed models and keep the pics coming!

We also have new T-Shirts with the revised logo for sale.  Keep an eye out for them at shows we attend.  We're working on developing a system to be able to sell them online, and we'll pass the info as soon as we have it. 

Modelgeeks Sponsors:
When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products:

Tamiya USA, Furball Aero-Design, Detail and Scale, Sprue Brothers, LionHeart Hobby, Bases by Bill, Hypersonic Models, and Matters of Scale

Fellow Podcasts:
Thanks to all the other amazing modeling podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our podcast wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them out at Scale Model Podcasts.

Blogs:
The Kit Box
Sprue Pie with Frets
Matters of Scale
Model Airplane Maker
Inch High Guy

Support the show via Patreon.
Support the show via PayPal.

Thank You’s!!
Alright, alright, alright!!  That’s it for now, hope you enjoy the latest podcast.  Be excellent to each other and get out there and build something!  -Out from the Geeks! 


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MGPC PENNCON 25 Wrap up

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to the PENNCON 25 Wrap up show of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
 
 In this episode, the geeks on ONSTA in Mechanicsburg, PA for PENNCON 25.  Frilldo and Whitey sit down and interview Chris King the President of the IPMS Shenandoah Valley Modelers Club. Chris takes some time to discuss how his club was formed and now they are putting on their first show, on 7 November 2026. 

Then Whitey and Frilldo sit down with Troy Fritz aka "Diamond Troy Justice" of the Bunker Club and talks about their upcoming show "Bunker Mania" 8 Nov 2025 in Indiana PA.

Then the geeks interview Doug Corp and talk about his amazing 1/350 USS Enterprise CVN-80 from the 1/350 Trumpeter USS Ford kit.

Then the geeks give a show wrap up of PENNCON 25 before launching out back to home plate.

 If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com

 https://shenvalleymodelers.com

Be sure to check out our website: www.modelgeekspodcast.com.
 
 

Hasagawa parts picker upper as mentioned in the show: https://spruebrothers.com/hat71547-hasegawa-tool-micro-parts-picker-tt47/


 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.

Sponsors:

Detail and Scale
Furball Aero-Design
Tamiya USA
SprueBrothers

Bases by Bill

LionHeart Hobby

Hypersonic Models

Matters of Scale
 
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

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Episode 108: The Century Series

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to Episode 108 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! 

There is the usual banter and what we’re doing in our respective modeling domains to include new things we’ve found of interest.  

Whitey joins Paul Pendleton-Brown from the Beyond the Boxart podcast as they jointly open their Moosearoo 2026 packages.  Whitey can do it!

After Mail Call and shows in the future we are joined by Victor DiSanto, a local modeler from our Club here in Southern Maryland who is focusing his current modeling efforts on completing the Century Series in 1/48.  We discuss each of his completed builds, the base kits he used and will use, and any corrections or other modifications he had to make to get the model "just right". 

Victor's Century Series Gouge

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:

contact@modelgeekspodcast.com 

Also remember to surf over to the Geeks homepage at https://modelgeekspodcast.com.  While there you can buy some gedunk and subscribe for updates from the Geeks.  Take a look at the Listener Gallery, and if you’d like your work there, send us the photos and a short description at contact@modelgeekspodcast.com 

Make sure you check out our group / community on Facebook:

The ModelGeeks Model Shack

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.

Sponsors:

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 we like:

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