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 Episode 114 How to Paint Realistic Natural Metal Finishes with Guest Host Jeremy Moore.

Sat, 11/29/2025 - 08:00

What’s Crack-a-Lack’n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 114 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!
 
 In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by the one and only Jeremy Moore from Lehigh Valley Scale Modelers. The Geeks  take a lap in the pattern and say what is the latest and greatest in their model worlds. Jeremy introduces himself to the geeks and shares what he likes to build, his favorite subjects and gives a run down o how he does his amazing natural metal finishes. 

The Geeks run through the listener email and discuss their favorite listener gallery submissions. With this episode this will close out Season 5 of the MGPC and we can’t thank our listeners and sponsors enough, thank you guys! Be sure to keep the emails and gallery pics coming and we will keep updating the website during the break. Enjoy the holiday season with your friends and families and we look forward to seeing everyone next year! 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

 

Jeremy Moore’s club page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lehigh%20valley%20scale%20modelers

 

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:
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Sprue Pie with Frets
Model Airplane Maker 

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MGPC Special Episode #3, Kotare Models Update with Mark Robson

Sun, 11/16/2025 - 08:00

Show Outline:
Hello Geeks!!  Welcome to another Special Episode of the Modelgeeks Podcast!  Nemo leads the way with Frilldo, and special guest Mark Robson from Kotare!  Mark provides an update on the newly announced 1/32 P-47D Razorback and 1/32 Bf-109E-4!!  Mark also gives us some updates on the 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A, 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb Early, 1/32 Hurricane Mk.I, and the 1/48 Halifax! 

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 Models!

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 #3 with Mark Robson.  Thanks again to Mark and Frilldo 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.113 "That's Just a Nice Model!! An evening with Spencer Pollard"

Sat, 11/15/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to the Modelgeeks podcast!!  Episode 113 has Nemo at the controls, with Frilldo, Whitey, El Prez, and a Special Guest Host, Spencer Pollard!!  Yep!  We have Spencer for the entire episode which is always a treat! 

On Ep. 113, 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, Spencer talks all about Scale Model Challenge (SMC). 

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, Matters of Scale, and Kotare Models

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!  I 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 Ep 112 "The Ultimate Model Kit"

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to Episode 112 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.  

And yes, we get off topic quite a lot in this episode.

After Mail Call we discuss what we believe would constitute "the perfect kit".  We try to balance genre/subject, detail, complexity/parts count, and price.  Inspired in part by Jonathan Green’s post in the shack…and the Kotare kits. 

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 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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MGPC EP 111 PAXCON 2025 Wrap Up...and Other Stuff!

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 08:00

Welcome to Episode 111 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  

In this episode our main topic of discussion will be on our local model club’s model show, the Southern Maryland Scale Modeler’s PAXCON 2025.

We’ll give you a recap of the show, share some lessons learned and thank all those who made it happen.

We had a few visitors in town for the show, a couple international guests as well. Mr. Robbie Nauffts (aka The Model Guy of YouTube fame) from Calgary Alberta, Canada, and Mr. Kris De Winter who flew in from Groningen, Netherlands. We can’t thank you both enough for making the trip to PAXCON! Take a look at the work these two modelers produce in their respective social media sites:
 
 Robbie Nauffts, TheModelGuy

 Kris De Winter Instagram: @rnlaf_scale_modeling
 
The PAXCON 2025 Decal sheet was well received! With art work produced by Furball Aero-Design, the sheet features aircraft from NAS Patuxent River both past and present with two aircraft on the sheet that have not been done before, VX-23 Strike Test’s T-45C featuring unique blue trim, and VXS-1’s De Havilland  UV-18 Twin Otter. The sheet is available for purchase on the Southern Maryland Scale Modeler’s web page:

 Southern Maryland Scale Modelers PAXCON 2025 Decals
 
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 someone 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

SprueBrothers

LionHeart Hobby

Bases By Bill

Hypersonic Models

Matters Of Scale

Kotare Models
 

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 S

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