OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows!
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The boys chat with QMHE25 show promotions officer, Chris Miller about their upcoming hobby expo…..and yes we will be at that show! Next we are joined by the missing link, Lincoln Wrong (Wright) to hear about his exciting Ma.K competition. All that as well as the usual mailbag and exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to . Or you can leave a voicemail. We sure would love to hear from you! If you would like to support our show please go to Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott...
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OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25!
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In this short sharp bonus ep, Dave talks to Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders (MWB); the international non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community, to announce the launch of its first-ever global online event: Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25). https://modellers.org/home/vmx25/
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OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston.
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In this episode the boys welcome Alex Johnston, who successfully won the 48 in 48 bid to be the OTB producer for a day. In his role as producer, Alex has chosen the round table discussion on the topic of “Rabbit holes” in our hobby. We love to know what you have to say, so write to us at [email protected]. Or you can us leave a voicemail at Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If you would like to support our show please go to We recommend:- Black Hat Models Workbench...
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OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art
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In episode 214, the boys talk to Paul Pendelton-Brown (Brownie) about the exciting new modelling podcast "Beyond the Box Art" which will be dropping on May 22nd. The OTB crew are extremely excited about this new podcast and we would ask all of our followers to have a listen when it drops. Listener mail, Patreon Wheel of Fortune and much more on the show, so sit back a enjoy!
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OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller
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In this episode a very unwell Dave battles on and the boys talk to Jason Miller form Arms Corps Models. Or you can us leave a voicemail at Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If you would like to support our show please go to
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OTB 212: Is our hobby in a crisis?
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In this episode the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to examine if our hobby is in a crisis given the current state of world economics and its impact on our hobby. Fear not! This is NOT a political rant or discussion, but a look at the current economic situation and the impacts on the hobby that we love. None of us profess to be economic geniuses, and as such we are coming at this from the layman’s point of view. We would love to know what you think so write to us at [email protected]. Or you can us leave a voicemail at Please support the...
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OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester
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In this episode we talk to Greg Lester a.k.a Bacon Bits, one of Australia's most accomplished ship modellers. Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to . Or you can leave a voicemail at leaving a voice mail. We sure would love to hear from you! If you would like to support our show please go to
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OTB 210: Post 48 in 48.
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Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend.
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OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo.
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In Episode 209 the boys catch up with Rob Riviezzo to have a chat about the model magazine industry. This a particularly long episode so if you want to just hear the interview, jump to the 57 minute mark. Don’t forget you can us leave a voicemail at Or write to us [email protected]. Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If you would like to support our show please go to We recommend:- Black Hat Models Workbench Hobbies
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OTB 208: The Hobby Man
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In Episode 208 the boys record “live” from their local model shop, The Hobbyman in Narre Warren. Joining the gang at the shop on a busy Saturday morning, we talk to Julia and Brenton about the ins and outs of the shop are get an idea on how they plan and order stock, what kits are the most popular and even meet some benchers who dropped in to say “G’Day”. Check out their website Don’t forget you can us leave a voicemail at Or write to us [email protected]. Please support the sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If...
info_outlineIn this bonus episode Dave talks to the President of the ACT Scale Modellers’ Society, Peter Davis, about the upcoming ScaleACT 2024 model show. We chat about the exciting new changes to categories and awards for this years show as well as looking at the program for the weekend as well as what else there is to do in Canberra....and touch on what makes this show Australia's friendliest model show.
We will be there so come along and join in on the fun. For more information go to https://www.actsms.asn.au/scaleact-24
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