Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 53 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Host

Stuart Clark

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:

Terry Wilkinson

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LATEST NEWS

Don’t forget about our contest

Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/

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The 2020 Scale Modelling Survey

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/2020survey

Several years ago Jon Bius did a modelling survey in which the modelling community responded in a big way.  This survey provided some interesting insights into the scale modelling community.

It’s time for another survey with some expanded questions.  I have reached out to Jon and with his permission, I have used his original questions and thanks to several other contributors including the On The Bench and Plastic Model Mojo podcasts we have added several more which we know will be interesting to members of our hobby.

The survey is via Google Forms and is anonymous.  It will be available until the end of August 2020.  The results when compiled will be available to all.

Link to 2020 Modelling Survey

Please share far and wide as we would like to get as large a cross-section of modeller’s as possible.

The Survey closes Sept 30th.

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2 very nice kits have arrived from Horizon Models

1/72 Convair SM-65D Atlas and Mercury – Redstone.

Inbox review coming

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Bob writes in

Hi there Stuart. I have encountered your podcast a little while ago and have caught up on your most recent recordings. Very enjoyable and informative. 

I’ve been a builder of models for a long time but in different ways. I started about 50 years ago with simple models. I focused on WWII aircraft early on. I also did rockets with Estes and Centuri kits.I then got into racing 10th scale R/C cars. Even became sponsored. We traveled a bit to different races, brought home trophies and some great stories. I also became interested in High Power Rocketry. This can be the big stuff. I’ve included a picture of my most recent build, an Astrobee-D, just under 6 feet tall. I’m licensed for Level 1, so I can purchase engines up to “I”. I’ve flown a “J” motor but didn’t take the test for Level 2. If you are familiar with the small engines A, B, C, etc… Each letter up is double the thrust. So you can see once you get to J, it’s a big motor. Recently I’ve been back into plastic, just finishing the monster C57-D Cruiser from the movie Forbidden Planet. I included some shots of that one. Like you have said, “where are you gonna put this thing?” Well, I made a little shelf and have it up over my head. 

Enough about me. Like I mentioned, love your show. 

One thing. You seem to mix up the name of the ship with the name of the man. The ship is Yamato but the man is Yamamoto. Only because I’m a huge WWII reader and it makes me wince when you say the ship instead of the man who was shot down by P-38s. 

Be well!

Tim writes

Hi Stuart and Anthony,

Thanks for bringing up the dedicated model room issue in your podcast. While not ideal it did get me thinking and I added some shelving next to my kitchen table. Not ideal but better. I was sorry to hear Anthony was stepping back from the podcast but not bo...

Welcome to Episode 52 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:

Joshua Muras

Trevor Jones

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LATEST NEWS

Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/

First Prize: 1/48 MHM Baby Space Crab (Invid Scout Pod)

Second Prize Added!! 1/24 Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador!

Atlantis Hobbies signed a multi-year Licensing Agreement with

General Motors.

AtlantisPressReleaseGM.pdf

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Tony Jacob writes in about doing things your way.

The best way to do anything in modelling is the way that suits you and works for you!

I don’t believe in there being only 1 right way to do anything in modelling and too many modellers worry too much about what other people are doing. I always tell beginners to find some GOOD advice, then use that just as a starting point. The best example is the common question ‘what ratio should I thin paint for airbrushing’. The ‘skim milk’ suggestion is great advice as a starting point. But each paint brand, sometimes each colour, may perform better either more or less thinned. And each airbrush, each compressor setting and each modeller will always get their best results at a thinning ratio that specifically suits them.

None are right or wrong. Just experiment and find what works best for you. Then anyone who tells you “You’re doing it wrong” can go take a long walk off a short pier.

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Italeri August Releases:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/07/preview-italeris-five-releases-for.html

Hobbyboss August Releases:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/07/preview-four-polar-opposite-kits-from.html

Trumpeter August Releases:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/07/trumpeters-four-new-kits-of-august-in.html

MiniArt’s new 35th scale Werkstattkraftwagen Typ-03-30:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/07/preview-back-to-work-with-miniarts-new.html

1/48 Eduard Tales Of Iwo Jima VLR P-51D’s

https://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=36190&mode=thread&order=0

Dora Wings announcements – 2 new aircraft

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2788296804734212&id=1929101897320378

Round2 video update for August

https://youtu.be/wY92KdiSTEo

Black Dog latest releases:

Welcome to Episode 51 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:

Eric Semmelmayer

Brian Mathews

Brian Latour

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LATEST NEWS

Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/

SMP 2020 Build-Off Contest

Special Breaking News: Second Prize Added!! 1/24 Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador!

 

SMP Giveaway SCMT Micro Prize Pack – Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Prizes: Model Tape Dispenser and Tamiya/GSI Creos Glue Holder x 2 

Winner: Robert Pearlman!! – Here is a WIP of my Ma.K Superball for the giveaway.

“This guy was hand brushed with Mr. Color and I’m now working on weathering and a base.”

 

Here are the rest of the entries.

 

Scale Auto Magazine Discontinuing in Oct. One of several titles in the Kalmbach stable shutting down.

https://www.facebook.com/ScaleAutoMagazine/photos/a.162800307090927/3038104319560497/?type=3&theater

 

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Tim writes in:

Hi Stuart and Anthony,

There I was, listening to episode 44 when you started talking about glue bottle holders, especially the newly designed Tamiya/GSI Creos glue holders. I blanked out and the next thing I knew I had ordered 2 holders. Are you doing some sort of mind control experiments?

Welcome to Episode 50 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:

Robert Lara

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LATEST NEWS

Episode 50 – Lots of folks to thank!

Don’t forget about our contest

Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/

SMP Giveaway SCMT Micro Prize Pack – Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Prizes:  Model Tape Dispenser and Tamiya/GSI Creos Glue Holder x 2

Send a WIP into [email protected]

IPMS Nationals called off for this year.

http://www.nats2020.com/

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SMP Prize Winner, Ethan Idenmill writes:

Hi Anthony,

I just want to let you know that I received the prize package on Friday. Thank you again and please convey my thanks to the folks at Flex-I-File as well! 

This was especially welcome because I always end up buying a bunch of stuff from the Flex-I-File table at IPMS USA Nationals.

Thank you again!

Best regards,

Ethan Idenmill

From Alex 

Hi.  And hello from Estonia, been a long time listener of the show and enjoy every episode.

My question is what is your opinion on cheap laser cutters/engravers from china for making painting masks and are they worth it?

The Cutting Edge scale modelling plotter/cutter users:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCuttingEdgeModelersGroup/

Steve Shaffer Wrote

Hey guys!  I wanted to share my latest build with you. This is a 1/48 F8U-3 Super Crusader. This is the Collect-Aire kit and is completely resin. I couldn’t have done it without my Super Sanding Blocks!!!

Thank you, Anthony!

Those sanding blocks saved my ass!

 

Tony Jacob chimes in

Screw-ups that we never stop making #28 – touch dry on a clear coat doesn’t mean ‘dry’.  That’s what happens when you’re impatient to finish what’s on your bench because some bright spark announces a competition on their podcast.

Welcome to Episode 49 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our wonderful Patreon Supporters!

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LATEST NEWS

SMP Super Model Contest 2020!

Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

Rules:

Any subject / Any scale / Anything goes / Must be your own work

3-month duration starting July 1st, Ending September 30th.

You must not start until July 1st.

Max. 3 pics and a brief (no more than 100 words) description

You must Include: Scale / Manufacturer / Subject Name

Prize: Baby Space Crab 1/48 Scale Resin Kit from Moscato Hobby Models

 

Our Judge is Terry Miesle of Terry’s Trade Secrets!

Send your photos and description to [email protected]

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David Waples writes:

Enjoyed the show and especially the interview.  I shared this with the other two podcasts as they were talking about egg/distorted/cute subjects.  I do these every Easter just for a break and for fun.  I love these Chibi-Maru kits from Fujimi because they include or can be purchased with photo etch, wood decks, and fit together beautifully.  Great way to dip your toes into multimedia shipbuilding.  This is the IJN Ise kit with photo etch and wood deck.  Thanks again for putting on a great show.

Ray Davis writes:

G’day Stuart and Anthony,

I hope that you are both doing well at this crazy time!

I know that it is well and truly overdue, but I’m sure that you can appreciate how flat out things have been. Especially with recently qualifying as a Volunteer Bush Fire Fighter with the RFS, here in Sydney.

I thought that I would kill two birds with one stone and show you my workspace that I use. (When I get the time). As well as letting you know, Anthony, that these Super Sanding Blocks work like a treat. As I am currently using them on a 1/72 Super Constellation that I am refurbishing slowly.

Anyway, I hope that both you and your families take care and stay safe and healthy.

Kindest Regards,

Ray

Allan Gillis writes: 

Hi Stuart, I was just listening to the latest episode and you mentioned your “what if” Canadian A-4 project. Something you might not know is that you could actually do a historically accurate Canadian A-4 Skyhawk! Yes, the RCN trialled the Skyhawk as a replacement for the Banshee’s on the HMCS Bonaventure, so we actually did operate them a little.

In the end, the A-4 was just too heavy and landed at too high a speed for the deck structure of the Bonnie.

I got that info from a guy who flew as part of a Tracker crew on the Bonnie, but there is also a brief reference to it on the Bonaventure’s Wikipedia page.

Cheers,

– Allan

 

Ricardo Salame sends in some of his Ma. K photos:

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meng is coming out with a 1/32 Fokker Triplane and the web is wondering if it’s WNW

Welcome to Episode 48 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters!

****Several new supporters *****

Allan

Paul

James

Hector

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LATEST NEWS

Patreon Exclusive Giveaway – “SMP FLEX-I-FILE Mega Prize” 

Prize Includes:

FLEX-I-FILE “Flex-Set” (Flexible Sanders + Flex-i-file + Triple-Grit Polisher/Finisher) + Genuine Microbrush Applicators Assorted 40 pack 

Our winner is Ethan Idenmill!!

Want-A-Fest was a huge success!

All the photos from the contest.

OTB did a interview with David Winter (WW1 Modeler Forum LINK) about Wingnut Wings

https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-85-what-happened-to-wingnut-wings

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James (new Patreon supporter)

Hello Stuart. I heard about your podcast while listening to On The Bench. I really enjoy your podcast and listen to it while building. I’m proud to support your podcast and appreciate your efforts. Thanks guys!

Brandon Walters

I wanted to share these helping hands I picked up in March from eBay.  They’re great for holding wires steady for soldering (the designed use) as well as serving as a drying rack for fiddly bits and things that can’t easily be set down. 

Do you use something similar? 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

AK News for June:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/06/all-new-shades-books-sanders-boots-on.html

Takom News: Two Panzer 1’s in 1/16 scale:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/two-little-tanks-in-large-scale-as.html

Mine rollers in 1/72:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/takoms-two-big-vehicles-in-small-scale.html#more

2 UK items in 1/72 and a 1.35 Merkava Mk II:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/mayday-no-longer-its-now-july-for.html#more

Tamiya June releases:

https://www.tamiya.com/english/news/news2006/news0.htm

Hasegawa New items:

http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/gsite/

Royal Models June Releases:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/06/all-new-products-from-royal-model-in.html#more

A new version of the Kuster from Wave in August:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/waves-new-release-of-kuster-as-single.html#more

Ryfield announcing a 1/35 Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. J Last Production w/Full interior & Clear parts & Workable track links:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/preview-135th-scale-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-j.html#more

Welcome to Episode 47 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

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LATEST NEWS

Crash of CAF Snowbirds results in the death of a team member

https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/news/with-video-snowbird-jet-crashes-into-kamloops-house-1.24136744

South Western Scale Model Show has been cancelled for this year.

Mighty Micro MACROSS Giveaway Winner: Jose Castro!

Sponsored by Return 2 Kit Form. 

Prize: 1/48 Scale VF-1 “DRYL” Canopy Mask from Return To Kit Form

 

 

Next Prize draw:

Patreon Exclusive Giveaway – FLEX-I-FILE Mega Prize – Announced June 7th!!

FLEX-I-FILE “Flex-Set” Flexible Sanders + Flex-i-file + Triple-Grit Polisher/Finisher + Genuine Microbrush Applicators Assorted 40 pack 

 

Inside Wingnut Wings – what went wrong within the dream model company?

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11118.0

Get your Entries in for Want-a-Fest! Deadline is: May 27th, 11:59pm PST

Reminder for the Mission models contest, Sponsored by Spraygunner.com Deadline is June 1st

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Hello Stuart and Anthony,

Gary Sausmikat from Williamsport, PA.

I’d like to give Anthony due recognition.  I recently purchased a set of Super Sanding Blocks but unfortunately the package arrived “opened/damaged” and empty.  After sending Anthony an email, the response I received was a personal phone call.  I was a bit surprised but that shows the commitment he has towards running Goodman Industries…. the correct way, with integrity and making things right.  Happy to say I was sent a replacement set which arrived the other day, in good condition.

“What’s on my Bench”?  Along with my current builds I can now say a set of Goodman Blocks too.  If anyone is wondering if they should pull the trigger and buy a set, I say yes, I use them all the time.  (I attached some pics).

Faithful listener to Scalemodel Podcast in the great white North, OTB down under and my fellow countrymen at Plastic Model Mojo.  You all are doing a great job for our hobby and keeping my bench time fun, which is what it’s all about!

Stay safe!  GO PENS!

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trumpeter May

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/trumpeters-four-new-kits-of-may-in.html

Academy 1/35 Apache

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/the-good-bad-news-about-academys-35th.html

ICM’s new 48th scale Cessna O-2A Skymaster in CAD

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/05/preview-icms-new-48th-scale-cessna-o-2a.html

Special Hobby May

http://www.specialhobby.info/2020/05/news-from-special-hobby-052020.html

Welcome to Episode 46 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our latest Patreon supporters:

Christopher Stark

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LATEST NEWS

Mea culpa to Mike and Dave!

Mighty Micro MACROSS Giveaway!

Sponsored by Return 2 Kit Form.

Send us an email to [email protected] of your Macross builds, either a Work-in-Progress or a completed build.

Prize: 1/48 Scale VF-1 “DRYL” Canopy Mask from Return To Kit Form

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Erik Flynn

Hello gents,

I just wanted to thank you and the people on Facebook for the air compressor advice. I really appreciate it.

I actually found exactly what I was looking for this past week at a local shop and it was $80 off. Bonus.

It gave me the chance to put together an old Monogram Battlestar Galactica Viper. Built it straight out of the box with only basic painting. No weathering applied as I wanted to get back into airbrushing. Used Pledge floor shine (Used to be called Future Floor Polish) for clear coat. Decals were so old they were breaking but the kit was fun to build and good practice. Needs a flat coat but that is on order.

Now to build something with a bit more of a challenge and add all the weathering. Next up is a Me 163 Komet. This one will be showcase worthy.

Welcome to Episode 45 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

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LATEST NEWS

Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #2 Giveaway!

Prizes Included:

Goodman Models (Official Green) Super Stand and Model Tape Dispenser

Winner is Jose Castro!

Bench to Bench Ep. 1 now available!

https://scalemodelpodcast.com/bench-to-bench/bench-to-bench-ep-1/

Want-a-Fest is coming!

https://www.facebook.com/Want-A-Fest-104039344619840/?mc_cid=02b5bfe291&mc_eid=cd6d9ae854

IPMS USA statement on Nationals

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=695900304486952&id=451660115577640

Moscato Hobby Models – 1/72 Quincy Rowe kit Sold Out!

https://bit.ly/2KGSrfk

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Erik Flynn

Hello gents,

Like a lot of people, I have gotten back into models in the past month after many years away from the hobby. It seems like a recurring theme these days and wow I can’t believe how much I am enjoying it again. Not sure why I left but work, moving, raising a family seemed to get in the way.

Do you have an air compressor you would recommend to someone with airbrushing experience but not an expert by any means (trying to get there though). I would like a 3-litre tank attached with a regulator and water trap. So many to choose from that I don’t know what is good or what is not.

Don’t feel like dropping $500 for an Iwata air compressor as I think my wife may have a cow. Trying to keep in the $200 range. I have been using my Iwata HP-C airbrush on a 5-gallon air tank that has a regulator and water trap installed. Works well but a pain the ass to have to run down to the garage and refill halfway through a project. Time for an air compressor.

Loving the podcast and the info you are sharing. I laughed when you told the story of dropping the X-Acto blade in your lap and cutting your leg. I just did that recently and now have a hole in my right thigh.

Welcome to Episode 44 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

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LATEST NEWS

Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack #2 Giveaway!

Send us an email with a picture of your workbench area to: [email protected] Please use a subject of “SMP 44 Giveaway”

Stuart will randomly draw a winner on April 26th.

Goodman Models (Official Green) Super Stand and Model Tape Dispenser.

Moosaroo Cup Part II

Via IPMS Hamilton and Lightspeed Global

Full announcement

Some possible sad news coming from Wingnut Wings

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10978.msg202360%3Bboardseen&fbclid=IwAR1mwI0GXAsZmp-I_tHrwk6xgZZmTZJlQPK_0XdPwCvGHmd1ARt1GX4esjk#new

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Hector Colan

Just wanted to drop a quick line to thank you for keeping up with the show. During this time of isolation, the three model podcasts are one of the things that is keeping me sane.

Hector

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

First Frames from the upcoming Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk Vc

https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/first-frames-from-new-spitfire-vc-tooling?utm_campaign=2641075_Airfix%20-%20Workbench%20-%20Week%201%202020%2F2021&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Hornby%20PLC&_%24ja=tsid%3A71284&dm_i=2DJZ,1KLV7,9BRF4Q,5BNEE,1

British Lorry 3t LGOC B-TYPE from Miniart

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/03/preview-colourful-new-british-lorry-3t.html#more

New Parts and decals from the 2019 release.

Hong Kong Models releasing a 1/32 Phantom FG 1

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hk-models-01e11-phantom-fg1–1134050

Kitty Hawk 1/35 Huey

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/kitty-hawk-kh5001-uh-1b-huey–1275592

Takom is going to release a new tool Stug-III

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/takom-2xxx-stug-iii-ausfg-early–1276632

Trumpeter April

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/04/two-new-kits-with-sprues-colours-boxart.html Both of these 2015 Rebox (Updated/New parts)

Revell April

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/04/revells-april-new-kits-made-up-in-our.html

F35 is a Italeri repop from 2013 – new decals

Citroën 2 CV Cocorico is a repop – combo set with paint/glue

FB111 repop from 1984 – new decals

2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – repop from 2013 – new ...