Scale Model Podcast
The Scale Model Podcast - Ep 138 - Post HeritageCon
Welcome to Episode 138 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form
Hosts
Stuart
Geoff
Terry
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
AMPS National Show
Good afternoon guys. I was wondering if you could give our upcoming IPMS Houston show a mention in your upcoming Episodes. Our show is on May 4th. We have dual themes this year. May the 4th be with you (Star Wars) & Adversaries (natural combatants). We are also introducing a best of show mecha award. We are also implementing Gold, Silver & Bronze as well as feedback sheets.
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MAILBAG
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
Lots in the mailbag this week
Paul Redding
On the F1 cars/advertising there are still some models out there that have the decals included; have a look at the instruction sheet for the Italeri McLaren https://www.scalemates.com/kits/italeri-4711-mclaren-mp4-2c--1328411 Page 40 (download)
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Joel Middleton
I love the podcast, keep up the good work!
I was just listening to your banter with Terry about the only reason you like Special Hobbies being their tendency to keep their website up to date.
Which leads me to believe you might enjoy the website of Arcus Hobby Color, they are a long-time paint producer from Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine. They keep the website up to date with new paint releases, and include historical references, a blog and a model gallery where they do an in-depth magazine style feature on different kits finished using their paints.
Stay safe,
Joel from Mansfield in the UK
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Good day Stuart,
I hope you're well.
Thank you for the podcast, which is excellent.
Geoff's Zeppelin diorama was 100% fun and I am sure the actual documentary record of this event was lost/destroyed prior to Germany's defeat in World War 1.
I have attached two pictures from the latest issue of New Scientist magazine (a weekly science magazine from here in the UK, which I believe is available in Canada). The feature of interest, "The Power of Solitude" suggests our solitary hobby is good for our health if you exclude the chemicals we may be breathing in! The term used is "crafting solitude" where we carry out a meaningful solitary activity which reduces stress and anxiety and improves relaxation.
Here in the UK some doctors working in our National Health Service ( still 'free' at the point of delivery) do social prescribing linking people to activities and social groups to improve well-being. Help for Heroes has already established that model making helps with mental health.
So maybe the next time I visit my GP, I will be prescribed an Airfix model kit!
Best wishes to the team.
Arti
Surrey. England
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Andy’s Hobby Headquarters announces a 1/16 M113 APC
Apache & Fulmar from Trumpeter in May
IBG Models Catalogue & New Items of 2024
35th scale GFF „Eagle IV“ EKT / FüPers 2013 from Das Werk
35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" from MiniArt
R2 Miniatures new crew & weapon sets for US Army attack choppers
Lathe Machine from MiniArt in 35th scale
Diorama - Construction and Painting Techniques" by Marcel Ackle
Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk kit w/colour profiles
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Topic
Post HeritageCon
Interview with Andy
Andy’s Hobby HQ announces a Canadian Distribution center, opening in late May.
Round table with Geoff and Chris Wallace (Model Airplane Maker
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - Real Life going on so not a ton of bench time. Some more mechs are being painted.
Starting the Hasegawa F-15J in 1/72nd. Got the front end almost done and then had to deal with a short shot in the area of the gun port.
Another RCAF what-if? Perhaps…
My order from China came in, got the Dspaie circular sander.
Geoff - Did two articles for IPMS Canada covering the Moebius Discovery and HAL kits and (of course) the completely truthful Zeppelin build, and with ALL my obligations for writing completed, I decided to start some new ones! Resurrecting old built up kits, with a resin Martin Mars water bomber and having fun with old kits, with a 1977 Revell 1/144 Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and Space Shuttle. Also plugging away on an older 1/48 Sukhoi Su-25 and a resin 1/144X B70 Valkyrie and X108 Rapier, just because I saw them at Heritagecon and desired them - busy!
Terry - not a lot of progress, but working on numerous items. Decals done on the XP-47H, and some painting on the Regult. Plus, bits and pieces here and there on other kits. I’ve been travelling a bit, and getting other things done around the house.
Starting to work on the schedule for Wonderfest vehicle demos. Some first-time presenters again this year, plus the return of Bauble Young.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Stuart - Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results by Shane Parrish
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
Geoff - Journeys to the Ends of the Earth by John Balchin
Secret Projects: Flying Saucer Aircraft by Tony Butler and Bill Rose
Terry - Just starting Madeline Murray’s Song of Achilles. Her first Greek mythology book, Circe was probably the best novel I’ve read in 10 years. I have high hopes, this one follows Patroclus.
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Build Guide Pt I: URAL-4320 in 1/72nd scale from ICM
Bauble Young’s latest big project, the FTL ship from Foundation.
We got the latest Atlas Agena from Horizon Models
Terry travelled to see the Eclipse.
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THE LAST WORD
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The Scale Model Podcast - EP 137 - The Macross Miracle!
Welcome to Episode 137 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form
Hosts
Stuart
Anthony
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Gareth Burge bought 5 coffees
Keep up the great work guys, appreciate the work you put in on the other side of the pond. A relaxing and informative listen! Some time back there was a mini feature on airbrush management…loved that and would be great for more “mini-skills/tricks and tips from you guys. Cheers from Scotland!
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
Macross Finally has an International Release on Disney+
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MAILBAG
Hey guys,
Listening to the last episode I feel obligated to let you know about Paint Rack. I first heard about it on OTB episode 174 when the boys down under interviewed the designer. It’s a great way to keep track of your paint. You can scan your bottles and the search function works really well too. It has a good set of colour tools. No more buying paint you already have.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paintrack/id1490523130
Keep up the great work.
-Andrew Armstrong
Centerport NY
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
AK Updates their Real Color line. Going to dropper bottles.
Four new flora & fauna sets in 35th scale from Mantis Miniatures
Kinetic Models is to release a 1:48 scale two-seat CF-104D Starfighter
Hypersonic Models working on a 1:48 scale mixed-power NF-104 Starfighter
[Jetmads] is now taking reservations for a resin-based 1:32 scale Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
New 1/16 figures, the Desert Fox and Princess & dog from Gecko
5 types of 1/16 Sherman Tracks from Doogs Models
Airfix 1/48 de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth with 2 new decal options
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - Finished the Dune Ornithopters, Great little kits. I am also working on painting the bases for the USS Dallas and Typhoon class 1/700 subs. Other projects include painting mini’s both Battletech and some fantasy clerics. It’s nice to have a break from more complex kits; these projects have been doing that for me. Now to decide what I’m going to do next……
Anthony - 1/72 UN Spacey Legioss, Finished a No-paint HG RX-78, the Gundam Hazel, and a few more Shelf/Box Queen projects in the works!
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Terry -
Masks off, next up decals! Those fuselage cooler doors mean insignia needs to be cut up a bit, fortunately, I have an abundance of those insignia.
Blue was a primer coat of AV Wolf Grey (Maybe my most-used color) followed by Tamiya blue - I added some flat base to help with opacity, but wow it was too much. I'll never learn with Tamiya flat. Followed by Tamiya gloss blue, so it's like 5 coats of thinned paint. I think a second coat of gloss over that will be needed, and will help with the markings too. I have a set of P-47 stencils, and I'll use them on this project since I want it to be a production aircraft. I also have an idea for the shark mouth.
I see a couple of things I should address, but won't.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Stuart - The Year Without Summer:1816 and the Volcano That Darkened the World and Changed History
Anthony - Scale Aviation 1 Jan. 2024 - Kris Seiber Edition
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Anthony - Mobile Suit Breakdown Podcast
Stuart - Shogun Mini Series
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THE LAST WORD
SMP Ep. 137 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!
For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com
Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing!
Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website
We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble
The Scale Model Podcast - EP 136 - The State of the Hobby
Welcome to Episode 136 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form
Hosts
Stuart
Geoff
Terry
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
HeritageCon 16
March 24, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Northwoods Scale Model Phanatics presents, the 10th. annual, “Spring In The Pines”
I.P.M.S. Model contest & Swap Meet
Saturday, May 18th. 2024
Eagle River Derby Track Convention Hall
1311 N. Railroad St. (Highway 45 N.)
Eagle River, WI 54521
Time: 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
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MAILBAG
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MiniArt's 48th scale P-47D-30RE Advanced kit in plastic & colours…
Takom's new StuH 42 & StuG III Ausf.G Mid Production
1/35th scale M3 Stuart - Initial Production from Miniart
Sea Hurricane Mk IIc 1/48 from Arma Hobby
Special Hobby & CMK kits for March
Four releases for Italeri in March
Vallejo's New Model Color (Video)
https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/category/hobby/model-color-en/
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Topic
Changes in modelling over the years and the impact social media has had on styles, techniques and even subject matter - the rise of non-historic subjects (eg: film and TV models, sci fi, anime, etc.) and what the future holds.
My guess - WW1 and 2 subjects become more niche as truly historical in nature and entertainment subjects increase as modellers age out.
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - CF21 is complete. Working on some battle mechs as as well as the first of two Ornithopters from the latest Dune movie. Meng made a kit similar in quality to the Bandai micro Star Wars kits. The first one I built in a landed configuration. I should have added nose weight to it, but it’s going on a base so I can glue it down. I think the scale is around 1/200
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Geoff - finishing off the Zeppelin vs Pterodactyls project, which has been fast and fun. I also put two articles together for IPMS Canada - on the Zeppelin project and my 1/32 Revell Lysander target tug. Now I’m back at the Moebius 1/144 Discovery from 2001 which is the subject of another long delayed article. My guilt at the delay finally forced me to get at it!
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Terry - Moving along with the XP-47H. Looking good under some paint, so I am cautiously optimistic. The Haseagawa Regult is looking good under some paint as well.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Geoff - Finished Bravo Three Zero by Des Powell - a good book about SAS operations in Desert Storm.
Stuart - The Year Without Summer:1816 and the Volcano That Darkened the World and Changed History
Terry - Finished Handmade. Very interesting, and more about how she interacts with the materials while making all these items, it’s a very personal book. Still reading the same other books as before, but deciding what to dive into next.
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Look Geoff - a new pterosaur!
https://www.palaeocast.com/ceoptera-evansae/
3D files for a 1/48 Avro Arrow?? Something is out
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THE LAST WORD
SMP Ep.136 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!
For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com
Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing!
Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website
We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble