In episode 223 the boys are joined by Brian from the Built Sideways Podcast to chew the fat on everything and nothing.

We then talk to Giampaolo (a.k.a “G”) about the exciting Gaming, Hobby and Model expo “GameX” (GhMX) on in Brisbane on November 22-23.

Check out this link for more info:- https://www.ghmx.com.au/

We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!

Don’t forget to support the sponsors 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 [email protected].

If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

The lads are joined by Bredon to have a c=hat about stay SAFE with you are building your models.  

The President of ScaleACT drops in to give us an update on ScaleACT 2025.  

And we crack open the mailbox so see what you have to say.

To get in touch with us, send an email to [email protected]

In this episode the boys are joined by Mason and Spencer to talk about the upcoming PatCon 2025 being held at the American Heritage Museum September 28. 

We are back with Episode 220.

Dave unboxes the Moosearoo cup build and is gutted to find out it is a car much to Ian's and Julian's amusement!

Life goes on.

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

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

Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to [email protected].

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.

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 [email protected].

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 www.patreon.com/onthebench

We recommend the following youtube channels:- 

Black Hat Models

Workbench Hobbies

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 [email protected].

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If you would like to support our show please go to 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/

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/

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].

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Please support the sponsor 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

We recommend:-

Black Hat Models

https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHatScaleModels

Workbench Hobbies

https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316