On The Bench

A scale model podcast about all things to do with building scale models.

OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows! 06/14/2025

OTB 216: Exhibitions, contests and shows! 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 from the Scale Modellers Supply /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/37008840

OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25! 06/13/2025

OTB: Modellers Without Borders VMX 25! 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/ /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36996190

OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston. 05/31/2025

OTB 215: Down the rabbit hole with Alex Johnston. 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 Hobbies /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36797710

OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art 05/17/2025

OTB 214: Beyond the Box Art 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! /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36600160

OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller 05/03/2025

OTB 213: Arms Corps Models with Jason Miller 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36417650

OTB 212: Is our hobby in a crisis? 04/19/2025

OTB 212: Is our hobby in a crisis? 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 sponsor of our show, Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36228270

OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester 04/05/2025

OTB 211: Bacon Bits. An interview with Greg Lester 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/36014500

OTB 210: Post 48 in 48. 03/22/2025

OTB 210: Post 48 in 48. Episode 210 and the boys reflect on the 48 in 48 weekend. /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35818030

OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo. 03/02/2025

OTB 209: Publish or die! An interview with Rob Riviezzo. 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35496515

OTB 208: The Hobby Man 02/22/2025

OTB 208: The Hobby Man 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 you would like to support our show please go to We recommend:- Black Hat Models Workbench Hobbies /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35386660

OTB 207: Sprueverse! A chat with Philip Segal. 02/08/2025

OTB 207: Sprueverse! A chat with Philip Segal. In Episode 207 the boys are joined by Philip Segal, renowned, writer, director and TV producer to talk about his passion for model building as well as his amazing YouTube channel Sprueverse. Check out Phil’s work Don’t forget you can us leave a voicemail at Or write to us . 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35200995

OTB 206: Models for Heros 48Hr Build and HeritageCON 17. 02/01/2025

OTB 206: Models for Heros 48Hr Build and HeritageCON 17. In Episode 206 the boys are joined by James Skiffins to talk about the Models for Heroes 48Hr build and later in the show Duncan Young pops in to give us all the goss on HertiageCON 17. https://48-48.org/ https://www.ipmshamilton.ca/heritagecon You can leave us a voicemail at Or write to us . Don’t forget to support the sponsors 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35106520

OTB 205: Some new models for 2025 01/25/2025

OTB 205: Some new models for 2025 In Episode 205 The boys have a look at the Airfix and Italeri releases for 2025 You can leave a voicemail at Or write to us . Don’t forget to support the sponsors 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/35002580

OTB 204: The M113. 01/11/2025

OTB 204: The M113. In the first episode for the year, the boys consider where they might go in 2026 for a field trip. In the meantime, Stewart Rolfe and John “Spud” Murphy drop in to talk about the 1/16th Scale M113, building it, painting it, weathering it and displaying it. Great conversation! The winner of our Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced….and what a cracker of a prize! You can leave a voicemail at Or write to us . Don’t forget to support the sponsors 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/34813520

OTB 203: 2024, that is a wrap! 12/14/2024

OTB 203: 2024, that is a wrap! In the last episode for the year, the boys reflect on 2024 and talk about plans for 2025. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply 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 We recommend:- Black Hat Models Workbench Hobbies /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/34441505

OTB 202: Armour with Panzermeister36 11/30/2024

OTB 202: Armour with Panzermeister36 The boys talk about their experiences at Scale ACT. They are then joined by Evan McCallum a.k.a Panzermeister36 to talk about Armour. You can find his YouTube channel here: Panzermeister36 Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply 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 We recommend Black Hat Models Workbench Hobbies /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/34206330

OTB 201: ScaleACT 2024! 11/15/2024

OTB 201: ScaleACT 2024! The boys head North to check out Scale ACT. Listen in on all the fun and people that they met. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Check out this episodes supporters Specmod Models Black Hat Models YouTube 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 /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33941317

OTB: 200 !!! 11/02/2024

OTB: 200 !!! Hello benchers! Welcome to episode two hundred ! We dedicate this show to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for the ride and looking forward to your support for the next 200. Cheers! Dave, Ian and Julian. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Check out the supporters of this episode Stewart Rolfe Black Hat Models Clayton Ockerby Workbench Hobbies Lincoln Wright Paint on Plastic If you want to reach out to us write to or leave us a voice message If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33753377

OTB 199: Julian in the ROK 10/19/2024

OTB 199: Julian in the ROK Julian is back and we find out what he got up to in the ROK. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail. For our next episode, the grand 200th, you to can join in the fun by leaving a voice mail message. Go to Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Check out our good mate Stewart at Black Hat Models Black Hat Models YouTube If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33520932

OTB 198: My rockets don't fly. 10/05/2024

OTB 198: My rockets don't fly. In this episode it is just Dave and Ian holding down the fort while Julian is gallivanting around the world. But fear not! We have a great episode for you and talk to a wonderful model builder, Norman Long which we think you will find interesting. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune read the listener mail. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Check out Normans Facebook page Black Hat Models YouTube If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33337237

OTB 197: Modelling glue. 09/21/2024

OTB 197: Modelling glue. In this episode the guys try to explain the different types of glue that we use in modelling along with the ups and downs of each. We spin the Patreon Wheel of Fortune and read the listener mail. The boys are extremely interested to hear what you think we should do for our upcoming 200th episode....so put your thinking caps on and send us your suggestions. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Wargame Miniatures Black Hat Models YouTube If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33149237

Bonus Episode: ScaleACT 2024! 09/14/2024

Bonus Episode: ScaleACT 2024! In 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 Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Also we never miss an episode of Black Hat Models...go and check out this great youtube show. Black Hat Models YouTube If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/33050022

OTB 196: Bases By Bill 09/07/2024

OTB 196: Bases By Bill In this episode we talk to the cool dudes from Bases By Bill. The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced as well as listener mail. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Black Hat Models YouTube If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/32951837

OTB 195: QMHE 2024 Extravaganza! 08/24/2024

OTB 195: QMHE 2024 Extravaganza! In this extravaganza of an episode we share all the wonderful people that we spoke too at QMHE2024. The latest winner of the Patreon Wheel of Fortune is announced. The Mojo boys try to trash talk the Moosearoo cup so we slap them down! Given how big this episode is we have added some time stamps to help you navigate through this mammoth three hour show. Time stamps 0:09 Plastic Model Mojo Slap down! 0:13 Patreon Wheel of Fortune 0:23 Black Hat Scale Models 0:31 Hong Kong Models 0:38 Brisbane Display Painter Guild 0:44 SpecMod 0:54 Agustin Castillo 1.02 Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association 1.08 IPMS Queensland 1:16 SMS & Simon Holdsworth 1:30 Drake Collectables 1:40 Ben Flood 1:48 Manscale Models 2:01 Arms Corp Models 2:19 ABOM 2:25 DDA 2:34 Chris Sawby 2:44 Chris Becker 2:54 Brett Green 3:06 Paul Gloster 3:19 QMHE Director Davis Deryck 3:35 Wrap up Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Here is a list of the companies that we spoke too at QMHE Black Hat Models YouTube Specmod Rockhampton Scale Modellers Association Drake Collectables IPMS QLD Manscale Models Arms Corp Models DDA Hong Kong Models If you want to reach out to us write to . If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/32722897

*OTB Special * What is Modellers Without Borders? 08/13/2024

*OTB Special * What is Modellers Without Borders? This is a special OTB episode on a new Modelling Organisation called “Modellers Without Borders”. We interview Tim Holland, Dave Goldfinch, Christiaan O’Dea and Stephen Lee to get the inside knowledge on the who, why and hows that brought this organisation into being and what their plans are for the future. This organisation was announced publicly at the end of the most recent IPMS USA Nationals, and raised a lot of buzz and questions from the modelling community. So tune in to find out what it is all about. For more information on Modellers Without Borders go to If you want to reach out to us write to . Don’t forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott, from the Scale Modellers Supply. Check out our mates from Detail and Scale. If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/32538877

OTB 194: Interview with Rock Roszak. 08/10/2024

OTB 194: Interview with Rock Roszak. In this episode the boys chat to Rock Roszak of Detail and Scale fame. We also start our new segment the “OTB Wheel of Fortune”….(well that is what we are calling it for the moment…if you have a better name write unto us) where all of our patreon members get the chance to win a very cool prize. We are heading to QMHE on the 17th and 18th of August…..come and join us! We will be there so hope to see you too! If you want to reach out to us write to . Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply Check out our mates from Detail and Scale If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/32523242

OTB 193: Dave returns home! 07/27/2024

OTB 193: Dave returns home! In this episode Dave talks about his adventures in the U.S. and Japan. Don't forget the Queensland Model and Hobby Expo August 17th - 18th. https://qmhe.com/ If you want to reach out to us send an email to . Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply And Chris from Inside the Armour If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/32312317

OTB 192: Lincoln Wright interview 07/13/2024

OTB 192: Lincoln Wright interview In this episode the boys chat to Lincoln Wright who has some exciting news to announce! If you want to reach out to us write to . Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply And Chris from Inside the Armour If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/31937542

OTB 191: Nationals 2024 with Jeff Herne 06/28/2024

OTB 191: Nationals 2024 with Jeff Herne In this episode the boys chat to Jeff Herne, the show chairman for NATS 2024 at Madison which is going to be running from the 17th of July to the 20th of July 2024. For more information check out the web page We will be there so hope to see you too! If you want to reach out to us write to . Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply And Chris from Inside the Armour If you would like to support our show please go to /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/31846022

OTB 190: QMHE. 06/15/2024

OTB 190: QMHE. In this episode the boys chat with Chris Miller, the promotions officer for the Queensland Model and Hobby Exhibition which is going to be running on the 17th and 18th of August. For more information check out the web page We will be there so hope to see you too! Lots of mail this episode and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to . Don’t forget to support the sponsors the show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply And Chris from Inside the Armour /episode/index/show/otbmodellerspodcast/id/31754777

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