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Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!??  

On this episode, John Bonanni and TJ Haller from the Plastic Posse Podcast join Rob Riv and Steve Tuch from the Insanity to talk all about judging and only judging at shows.  No fluff, no ads, and no BS.  Just straight up honest opinions and discussions about the state of judging at US shows.  Take a listen and enjoy....

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Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show

In this episode, the Insanity Crew talk about the recent AMPS Nationals that took place in Camp Hill, PA in May.  The guys talk about the work on display at the show, the vending, the judging, and antics that go along with a National Show.  The guys also discuss their personal highlights as well as what they would like to see different at future shows.  There is a quick Riv Rant thrown in for good measure, so take a listen and have a few laughs.

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Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2

The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA.  In this second part the guys talk to Cody from CRS TankWerks, Lee Fogel & Frankie Blanton, Whitey and Frildo from the ModelGeeks Podcast, Shaun Pekkar, and Diorama extraordinaire Bruce MacRae.  Some great interviews so take a listen and keep an eye out for the full Amps show recap on Episode 32 dropping right after this...

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Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1

The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA.  In this first part the guys talk to Brandon Lowe from Squadron, Mike "Mikey Sacks" Sacklyn, Frankie Perrone, Nike Butta, Mike McElhaney, and Steve Andreano.  Some great interviews and a great Blooper Reel at the end so make sure to stay after the end music.  

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Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure

In this episode, Rob Riv gives some clarification on a recent post made on the Modeling Insanity Facebook Pages regarding their participation at the upcoming AMPS Nationals.  Rob Riv and Steve Tuch then have a great discussion with AMPS new President Neil Stokes to talk about the upcoming AMPS Nationals in Camp Hill, PA from May 15th to May 17th.  Then all the guys talk about show etiquette and what is acceptable and not.  Some fun outtakes at the end, so have a listen and some laughs...

Upcoming shows- 

AMPS NATS!  May 15-17 

MFCA May 9/10 

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch- Andy Wright’s Lanchester RNAS in 1/35 scale 

Rob Adams – William Adair’s Itty Bitty Schneider cup racer, a Short-Bristol Crusader 

Frank Donati-Jens Lokbauer’s ‘72 Olds 442 

Rob Riv-  Mark Bradley - M10 Booker

Bad Santa-From Instagram-Scaleffectmodels' Engine assembly 

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Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone

On the episode, the guys are joined by special guest cohost Frank Perrone.  The guys first talk about Heritagecon, the Atlanta Amps Show, and Replicon then move into discussion Controversial Subjects in the hobby and send it with the recent issue of Piracy in the hobby.  Some fun outtakes at the end, so stick around and have a few laughs.

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Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show with Special Guest  Host, Shaun Pekar.  In this the show, the guys discuss World War 1 subjects in the hobby.  A very overlooked time period by many manufacturers.  Then the guys discuss "Theme" awards at shows and how it influences their builds if any.  Take a listen, enjoy, and have some laughs...

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch- Robert Bran’ Gruson Fahrpanzer in 1:35 scale 

Rob Adams – Oliver Spath Asterix and Obelix figures -’Eaviest Metal facebook page 

Frank Donati- Atsushi Fujita Internal organs for Godzilla-Starship Modeller page 

Rob Riv- Ant Ruberti and his 1/16th scale M113 and accessories 

Bad Santa - Logan Hansen’s F250 heavy modified 4x4 

Shaun Pekar - Harris Ali - Copperstate French Nieuport XI

Links 

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

 And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 28 - Gunpla?  I Hardly Knew Her...with special guest Joshua Scott

In this episode the guys first talk about the winner of the 1/48th MRAP group build.  The guys then talk about the upcoming Modeling Insanity YouTube channel and then jump into the interview with Joshua Scott to talk everything Gunpla and Gundam.  Sit back take a listen and have a few laughs...

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch- Xmald Models 1/32 scale Newport 11 

Rob Adams – Fabio Benchinski 1/4 scale Joker Head 

Frank Donati- Tohru Kasamatsu 1/20th scazle Falke Griffon

Joshua Scott - Danza Dragoon - Welcome Home Diorama 

Rob Riv- Gordon Weibe - Stug III G

Bad Santa - Jonathon Melvin - Project 64 Ford Fairlane Drag Car - The Raged Raven 

Links 

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

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Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 27 - Life is too Short for Crappy Kits...

In this, our 2025 kick off episode, we talk about our holidays, the gifts we gave, the gifts we got; we discuss the last minute Secret Santa gift exchange.  The guys talk about their benchtop hopes and dreams for the coming year. And Riv rants is back!  This time, he talks about the Takom Blitz kits, spurred on by the release of the Das Werk Super Blitz kit.   

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch- Ben Manguin-WWI Scale Models Facebook Page.  Prince Albert Tobacco can with Converted figure in a trench scene 

Rob Adams – Jim O Farrell’s 1/72scale X Wing over water Vignette 

Frank Donati- Alexander Koleshnik SU 85 Converted to Actic Tractor 

Rob Riv- Scott Ly’es Eduard FW 190 A-4 in 1/48th scale- Snow Camo is amazing- Found in the Tamiya Model Magazine Facebook page 

Bad Santa - William Skid Skidmore’s P61 Black Widow, painted up in the livery found on the MAAM’s restoration 

Links 

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular and year in review!” 

In this, our year end review and holiday spectacular, we have Special guest, Adam Jackson, while we discuss what we had in episode 11 as our resolutions, and how far we had come in completing them. 

Justin lays down a challenge to the armor and aircraft guys in the listener group-  let’s build some cars!  I would love to see a bunch of tank guys building cars! 

We also get into a discussion on  ‘New School’ vs. ‘Old School’, techniques, mindsets, and anything else you can attribute to the hobby! 

Upcoming shows-nothing until the new year! 

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch - WWI Modelers International group-= Robin Hughes Christmas Truce vignette 

Rob Adams  – Will Pattison’s Glue Post in Luka Cee Page 

Frank Donati - Alfred Wong’s Survivor Diorama from Realistic Diorama creator 

Rob Riv - Stuart Mcclelland  Ma.K Gustov and Zaku 2F2 

Bad Santa - Kenny Mansberger’s Fox Body Mustang   

Adam Jackson -Jose Brito Portuguese Fisherman 

Links 

Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

The ModelLager on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page 

https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum 

https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP 

And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! 

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