On The Bench

The boys are joined by Dana Mathes and Rob Booth  to talk about the philosophy behind Modelfiesta’26  judging criteria.  Modelfiesta is the longest running annual modelling event in IPMS region 6 and the contest has grown in quality and size with an average of 120 vendor tables and 600 models on display. On again this coming January 4th, check out the details HERE [https://modelfiesta.com/] We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!   Don’t forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply [https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/]   Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com [Onthebench64@gmail.com].

The boys are joined by Chris Becker and Collin Tatusko to discuss modelling aircraft in flight.  This was a really interesting chat and we hope that it inspires you to consider how you build and display your next aircraft model. You can check the Scale Model Aircraft in Flight community out here. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1813909262706133] We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com [Onthebench64@gmail.com]. Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply [https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/] If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench [http://www.patreon.com/onthebench] We recommend the following youtube channels:-  Black Hat Models [https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels] Workbench Hobbies [tps://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316]

In this episode we talk with Marissa, a.k.a Winzfactor, about her stunning work painting bugs!  We are also joined by Peter Davis who gives us the lowdown on ScaleACT 2025.

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 Onthebench64@gmail.com [Onthebench64@gmail.com]. Or you can leave a voicemail.  We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail [https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail] If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench [http://www.patreon.com/onthebench] Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ [https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/]

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/