Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Hosts

Stuart

Terry

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Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.

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LATEST NEWS

Pics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025.

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.html

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html

Wonderfest!

Demos and schedule look great.

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MAILBAG

Hey guys.

I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up!

What's on my bench:

Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket.

Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I created

What I'm reading:

I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was.

Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift.

The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable.

Be well everyone and keep building!

Bob Bair

- Charlotte, NC

www.theVOICEofBOB.com

From Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction.

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected].

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scale

ICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markings

Takom's set of Shermans, A big gunner & bigger box in May

Border Model's 35th scale SBD-3/4 Douglas Dauntless

FAA Corsair MK.II in 48th scale From Magic Factory

Two new 72nd scale kits from HobbyBoss in June

A large Leo & 2-seater attack chopper from Trumpeter in June

Agora Models announces “The Orca” from Jaws in 1/16 scale

What’s new at Scalemates.com

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart - Very little time with real life going on. Working on some Battletech heavy armour units. Great detail.

Terry - light building, on the Hasegawa super valkyrie, and some other mecha. Getting color on the Reaper dragons.

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WHAT WE ARE READING

Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen - A history of the notebook. More interesting than it sounds.

Close to done with A Brief History of Everyone who Ever Lived. Also the most recent Reincarnated as a Slime,

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Seans Custom Model Tools

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THINGS WE’VE SEEN

Chute 3D is working on new stuff. https://3d-chute-expert.myshopify.com

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