Well, this week’s episode of the Bench Time Podcast was ALL over the place.

We talked a little bit about everything and there is a lot to cover in this week’s show.

We started out with an off-topic discussion on the little known players in the NHL who actually wear the number 73, except for one player. But he’s on the Bruins so we don’t care.

Next, Brett started talking about his weathering and rusting techniques from his recent car rust heaps that he made from plastic cheapy Life-Like vehicles. For more on these, you can check out his video tutorial on that over here: https://youtu.be/UiQ2FrAGR_8

You can also pick up the AK Interactive weathering and diorama materials that Brett used in these tutorials here (not affiliate links):

• AK Interactive Crusted Rust Deposits Set

Then we ripped open some surprise 3D printed detail parts we received from a listener and fan of the show who has Dave’s Model Railway Stuff. These new 3D printed detail parts and kits are really coming a long way and we’re very excited to get to work with these and more like these in the future. Thank you, Dave, for the 3D parts, we’ll put them to good use and Brett really loves the porta-john!

Todd also discussed a little bit about his recently finished Thames Street Shoppes which turned out absolutely magnificent and nobody is kidding when they say that he really knocked it out of the park (good job Dad)!

You can grab Thames Street Shoppes Here!

Next, we get into the differences between weathering and aging a structure. There is a big difference and we sometimes get into the habits of making our structures all look like they’re ready to crumble, but we need to be aware that in all decades of modeling that there were new buildings, actively maintained buildings, and even decrepit buildings.

This aging vs. weathering conversation also turned into the same basic topic, but for our roads as well.

We need to keep in mind that not every corner of our cities would be falling apart… Well depending on where you live! JOKING

Lastly, we go over our favorite tools. Brett talked about the brush cleaner that he has now been using more of, which is actually making a big difference in the health of his brushes! Wow, imagine that!

You can get your own brush cleaner here:

The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver

We don’t advise sniffing the brush cleaner though… Brett’s just weird.

Todd also had a little rant about the non-use of rain gutters and spouting in our hobby! Let’s get on that people!

Contest Information:

Last week’s contest winner was: James Donovan!

This week’s contest: Post a photo of your favorite rolling stock to the PINNED POST on our Facebook Page. If you don’t have any rolling stock, you can hand draw one and pop that masterpiece up there too. OR if you’d rather draw one for comedic value, please entertain us all!

The contest prizes are from RailroadKits.com, there are some VERY nice kits, castings from FSM original molds, resin castings, and a little bit of everything over there so make sure you visit Railroad Kits and check out their awesome and affordable range of fine-scale modeling supplies.

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