On The Bench

By David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model BuilderLeisure Hobbies

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On The Bench episodes

September 27, 2025 OTB 222: Staying safe while you build.
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]

2 hr
September 13, 2025 OTB 221: PatCon 2025
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.

1 hr 28 min
August 30, 2025 OTB 220: Life goes on
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.
1 hr 6 min
August 02, 2025 OTB 219: Modelfiesta'26 Judging rubric.
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].
1 hr 54 min
July 19, 2025 OTB 218: Modelling in flight
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

1 hr 53 min
June 28, 2025 OTB 217: Winzfactor and bugs!
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.
1 hr 34 min
June 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 [email protected].

Or you can leave a voicemail. We sure would love to hear from you! https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail

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/
2 hr 3 min
June 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/
13 min
May 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 https://www.speakpipe.com/OTBvoicemail

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
1 hr 43 min
May 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!

1 hr 44 min

About On The Bench

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A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or…