Scale Model Podcast

In this podcast, I aim to entertain, inform, and promote the hobby of scale model kit building, with interviews, reviews, and news about the scale model hobby.

 

There is now a Facebook group for the podcast at https://www.facebook.com/ScaleModelPodcast

Feel free to like and follow.

 

Latest news

 

Final results from the IPMS Nations in Phoenix are now in.  Some amazing work as always.

Hobbyboss announcements for Sept. http://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/08/hobbyboss-September-selections-mostly.html

Special Hobby announcements for Sept. http://www.specialhobby.info/2018/08/newsletter-92018.html

Eduard Kit No. 82119 – Bf 109 G-10 Mtt Regensburg ProfiPACK – Hyperscale has the review

http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/eduard82119reviewbg_1.htm

HKM 1/32 Lancaster pricing has shown up as pre-order on some store sites. Showing Oct/Nov 2018 release date at this point. 333-350 UK pounds at this point.

https://www.emodels.co.uk/hong-kong-models-1-32-avro-lancaster-b-i-iii-01e10.html

Dragon 1/35 M48 AVLB

http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA3606

The Modelling News has a great first look at Italeri’s 1/35 updated kit of the M978 Fuel Servicing Truck.

http://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/08/in-boxed-m978-fuel-servicing-truck-from.html#more

Meng Kit No. TS-039 – Sd. Kfz.173 Jagpanther Ausf. G1. Review at Missing Lynx

http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/german/mengts039reviewlp_1.html

 

What else are people talking about via scalemates.com hot kits section

Tamiya 1/35 M3 Stuart light tank

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1123750-tamiya-35360-m3-stuart

Modelcollect 172 B-52H Early Type USAF Bomber

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1160131-modelcollect-ua72208-b-52h-early-type-u-s-a-f

Some of their items have been hit or miss in the accuracy dept. according to some sources.

 

What’s on the bench

Tamiya 1/35 Panther.  (Build log )

Not sure what I’m going to work on next, keep an eye at blackfire.ca to see what I decide.

What is on your bench?

 

Reference Sites

Search tips for reference photos.

Beyond the usual sites, make use of Google Image Search.

What are your favorite sites for searching for photos?

 

Upcoming events

London Scale Model Show – Sept. 22nd, 2018 London Ontario

As this is my home show, I’ll be collecting lots of interviews and other content.

 

 

Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions at [email protected]

The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favorite podcasts are found including

 

In this podcast, I aim to entertain, inform, and hopefully promote the hobby of scale model kit building, with interviews, reviews and news about the scale model hobby.

Latest news

The 2018 IPMS National convention is in Phoenix Arizona this year, and the gallery pages already are showing some amazing models.

Tamiya’s 1/48 F-14D Tomcat has been released. 4 decal options

Kitty Hawk has a 1/32 Tiger II F-5F coming later in August with resin pilots. Nine decal schemes

Speaking of Kitty Hawk, Trumpeter is releasing a 1/700 kit of the USS Kitty Hawk CV 63

Hong Kong Models 1/32 Lancaster B. Mk1 build test shots. The latest announced release date is Sept 2018

What do you think of the idea of a clear fuselage to show the interior?

What else are people talking about via scalemates.com hot kits section

 

What’s on the bench

Finished 1/72 TIE Interceptor by Bandai (Build Log)

Tamiya 1/35 Panther with a missing commanders hatch.  (Build log )

Not sure what I’m going to work on next, keep an eye at blackfire.ca to see what I decide.

Need to sort and get rid of my completed kit boxes and sprues etc. What do you do with your completed boxes?

 

 

Upcoming events

London Scale Model Show – Sept. 22nd, 2018 London Ontario

As this is my home show, I’ll be collecting lots of interviews and other content.

 

Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.

The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favorite podcasts are found including iTunes and Google Play

In this podcast, I aim to entertain, inform, and hopefully promote the hobby of scale model kit building, with interviews, reviews and news about the scale model hobby.

Latest news

The 2018 IPMS National convention is in Phoenix Arizona this year, and the gallery pages already are showing some amazing models.

Tamiya’s 1/48 F-14D Tomcat has been released. 4 decal options

Kitty Hawk has a 1/32 Tiger II F-5F coming later in August with resin pilots. Nine decal schemes

Speaking of Kitty Hawk, Trumpeter is releasing a 1/700 kit of the USS Kitty Hawk CV 63

Hong Kong Models 1/32 Lancaster B. Mk1 build test shots. The latest announced release date is Sept 2018

What do you think of the idea of a clear fuselage to show the interior?

What else are people talking about via scalemates.com hot kits section

 

What’s on the bench

Finished 1/72 TIE Interceptor by Bandai (Build Log)

Tamiya 1/35 Panther with a missing commanders hatch.  (Build log )

Not sure what I’m going to work on next, keep an eye at blackfire.ca to see what I decide.

Need to sort and get rid of my completed kit boxes and sprues etc. What do you do with your completed boxes?

 

 

Upcoming events

London Scale Model Show – Sept. 22nd, 2018 London Ontario

As this is my home show, I’ll be collecting lots of interviews and other content.

 

Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.

The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favorite podcasts are found including iTunes and Google Play

Episode 1 – Intro

Introduction to the podcast

In this podcast I aim to entertain, inform, and hopefully promote the hobby of scale model kit building with interviews, reviews and news about the scale model hobby.

The podcast will be airing roughly bi-weekly

 

Latest news

Announcements from Scale Model World Telford

Airfix

1/72 Wellington IC, May 2018 release

1/48 Bristol Blenheim Mk.If Nov. 2018 release

1/72 F-4 Phantom Fg1 update, Dec 2017 release

 

Tamiya

1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 Q1 release.

 

Tarangus / Special Hobby

1/72 SAAB 37 Viggen Q1 release.

 

Revell

1/32 P-51D Mustang – EOY 2017

 

CAD Preview: HK Models new Avro Lancaster Mk. I in 32nd scale for early 2018

 

Current Builds

Airfix 1/48 Sea hurricane

 

Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know if you have any comments at [email protected]

 

The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favorite podcasts are found including iTunes and Google Play

Episode 1 – Intro

Introduction to the podcast

In this podcast I aim to entertain, inform, and hopefully promote the hobby of scale model kit building with interviews, reviews and news about the scale model hobby.

The podcast will be airing roughly bi-weekly

 

Latest news

Announcements from Scale Model World Telford

Airfix

1/72 Wellington IC, May 2018 release

1/48 Bristol Blenheim Mk.If Nov. 2018 release

1/72 F-4 Phantom Fg1 update, Dec 2017 release

 

Tamiya

1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 Q1 release.

 

Tarangus / Special Hobby

1/72 SAAB 37 Viggen Q1 release.

 

Revell

1/32 P-51D Mustang – EOY 2017

 

CAD Preview: HK Models new Avro Lancaster Mk. I in 32nd scale for early 2018

 

Current Builds

Airfix 1/48 Sea hurricane

 

Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know if you have any comments at [email protected]

 

The Scale Model Podcast currently is recorded biweekly and is available where your favorite podcasts are found including iTunes and Google Play