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EPISODE 18 - 1 Year Anniversary Special - Customer Service, How to Get Published and Gizmos & Gadgets 

“Has It Really Been One Year?!”

On this, our one year anniversary special episode, we have two guests sitting in and partaking in the insanity! Jeff Herne and Andrew Measy are the special guests!  Jeff is the Chair of the IMPS Nats in Wisconsin, and helps to create that additional content you all love, and Andrew Measy was the very first guest on the show! 

We talk about the upcoming Nats in Wisconsin, we have a great conversation regarding customer service, spurred on by a Riv’s Rant.  How to get your moseld published in a print magazine and we also talk about our favorite “gidgets and gazmos” for use in our hobby.

We also had a New Kits In the News dump and our usual social media shout outs.

Check this one out….Riv Says it might be our best one yet!

Social Media Shoutouts

Riv loves Jensen Taylor's (from the Plastic Posse) Sherman Jumbo

Bad Santa called out Alan Brown’s AFV Centurion

Tuch liked Tim Alexander’s Minerva vs. The Romfell on the WWI Scale models and Dioramas page

Adams’ pick was Jose Garrido’s 1/16th Panther turret, found on the Model Maker’s Union

Frankie D shouted out Ramon state Tenorio’s 1/700 scale F-35

Andrew Measey loved Mr Plamo aka Andrew Chui's Battle of Midway Diorama

Jeff Herne really liked KFS Miniatures’ BF 109 G14 found on KFS-miniatures.com

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In honor of the first US Presidential Debate of 2024,  The Modeling Insanity Podcast Presents an alternative for you to listen to.   A fun and entertaining secret recording from the first Presidential Build Room.  So sit back, enjoy, and not take to it too serious...

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Episode 17 “Taking a Pitt Stop to Talk Mental Health & the Hobby"

Coming with us Live from the land of 1000 deadly things, Luke Pitt joins us to talk about his experiences in building 1/48th scale armor.  HE also talks to us as to why he has chosen 1/48th scale as his ‘canvas’, and the answer may shock you! 

Luke Pit the interviewee turns into Luke Pitt the guest cohost as we all open up about our mental health struggles and how the hobby has helped us cope, find closure , or to find hope.  it gets a little deep on the second half, but in that way that shows we really are just a group of irreverent humans working together to hold it together! 

Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway!  Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit-post your unstarted builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album.  

New Kits In The News 

Tuch-tells us about a few new kits he saw: 

Copper State is releasing WWI German figures to accomany their motorcycles and other german subjects in both 1/35th and 1/32nd scale 

Dragon is releasing a few Shermans, M4A1 76W Operation Cobra, M4A1 Early, M4A1 76mm in Normandy 

And also a Stug III 105 and Sherman (in both US and Russian sevice), both in 1/56 scale (Gamer’s scale) 

Italerii Is releasing a Volvo VH Euro Tractor Trailer 

Border Models M4A2 Sherman in 1/35th and 1/35-th Battleship Yamato 

And the usual Miniart dump... 

Justin picked out a few aircraft related new kits: 

MilMod Air Portable Jet Test System in 1/72 scale, with 4 tugs and engines with both military and civilian markings 

Aircast Resin GrummanG164A Cropduster in 1/72 scale 

Rush Model Kits Slingsby Type 31 Tandem Tudor in 1/72nd scale 

Platz Spitfire Mk IXc 127 Squadron in Normandy 

Luke Pitt called out a couple as well!   

FNA Models Scammel Tank Transporter in 1/48th scale 

Mark Kerr 3D printed English Mk6 he is working on a thing with BNS out of Australia, but right now you will need to find him on Facebook 

Goblin Parasite Fighter in 1/48th - no mention of maker or brand so keep your eys open! 

 Upcoming Shows 

Scale Model Expo in Manawatu New Zealand-July 21 10 am to 4 pm Fielding Community Center-address correction 

Scalemodelswellington.org.nz/expo 

Panscon- June 22nd Plant City Strawberry Festival in Plant City Florida 

Okeedokee Con-June 15th Council Road Baptist Church Bethany Oklahoma 

Nimcon-June 12th McHenry VFW McHenry Illinois 

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch-Michael Vocourt Copperstate Motorcycle and figures 

Rob Adams - Chris Graeter Thomas the Sherman Tank 

Frank Donati - Glenn Cauley Meng BMW R9t 

Rob Riv -Janusz Baranowski Eduard F4-F3 Wildcat 

Bad Santa - Brian Guggemos P-51 Egg Plane ‘Crack up on Landing’ 

Luke Pitt - Chris  1/32nd ME 162 

Links 

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The ModelLager on Facebook 

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Riv first goes on a rant about what others consider entertainment with content creators in the hobby.  Whether it by creating and producing podcast, YouTube content, or other social media...

Stemming from our excursion to AMPS Nats, this is a spill over episode, discussing what brings us inspiration in the hobby.  What is it that makes us want to produce?  Where does inspiration come from? 

Our discussion about inspiration leads into research and aftermarket additions.  Somewhere along the conversation, Justin got kidnapped by aliens or something, as he missed the switch in topics.  Stash accumulation rounds out the conversation and we talk about the strange stuff in our stashes and where they came from. 

And Riv admits he has a photoetch problem…and the conversation ends with the inevitable question of what happens with those stashes when we cross the River Styx on that next journey. 

The Red Beach One Studios World War One group build is has converted to a Special Interest Group Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway!  Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit-post your unstarted builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album.  

New Kits In The News 

Tuch-finds the treasure trove of new kits and
brings us the highlights of what’s new with Takom-Obj. 279 with MBC commando tank anda VK100.01 P The Maus meets the Panther and Porsche Tiger, Fire system-HPJ11 guided fire system, Sdkfz 251 halftrack w/interior, Miniart with all sorts of new stuff…  And Andy’s Hobby Headquarters is releasing their 1/16 scale M113.  Magic Factory released the test shots of their A-4 M Skyhawks and they look spectacular! 

Upcoming Shows 

Scale Model Expo in Manawatu New Zealand-July 21 10 am to 4 pm Fiielding Community Center 

Scalemodelswellington.org.nz/expo 

May 18th- 

North shore con 2024-9-4 KOc hall in Peabody Mass. IPMS Northshore Modelers 

Mosscon 1501 East Hythean Street Ark of te Ozarks in Missouri-hosted by IMPS Missouri Ozark Scale Specialists 

Cal max 37 West Cal Arena and Events center Sulpher La. 

IPMS Swamp southwest area modelers of plastic 

IPMS Silvercon 2024 T&C Lutheran Church IPMS silverwings 

And then Donati got bored and stuck something up his nose… 

Social Media Shout Outs:

Tuch - Kev Green and his AMT Bulldozer 

Rob Adams  -Devon Bauermeister Cutaway Tamiya 32 nd scale F16 

Frank Donati - Tomislav Kromislovitch-his showing at Moson Show 

Rob Riv - Shsuro Gaishi's Pacific Sherman 

Bad Santa- LessKnown Panzer and his 1/35 Hobbyboss LandWasserschlepper 

Links 

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The ModelLager on Facebook 

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Yup! Another AMPS Episode! But the last show episode for a while...

This time, the guys have Jeff ‘El Jeffe’ Herne on as a guest co-host and they break down the different perspectives from the Amps Nats. 

Some highlights: Justin joins the Steve Andreano Driving Club, by driving the car from his brand new Playstation controller, while Rob becomes an awards winning back seat driver!  Rob Adams and Frankie meet up with Silent Tyler from the buildrooms on their way through southern Canadia, and Tuch crashes the Belsheim residencs with Chris Green  

We also break down the show, the debauchery and the hilarity with our friends that have transcended from “weird Internet” to 3D friends! 

We also talk about what we were able to pillage from the vendors as well! 

Tuch knocks it out of the park with some on the spot interviews with Chris Graeter, Jeff Herne, Adam ‘Dr. Feelgood’ Jackson, Harrison Bueler, Doctor Dave, John Bonanni,  and Daniel Brubaker, one of the coolest kids we have ever talked the hobby with! 

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On This episode of the Insanity, the inmates do a simulcast episode with the Lads from Black Rifle Model Worx Group.   We join Luke Carswell, Adam Challenger and Stuart Goodswen on the BRMW Youtube Channel.  Frank Donati and Rob Adams are live from Frankie’s basement (Dont Ask) and Tuch is there. 

Hot off the heels of Mosquitocon, Rob disparages the British accent, while discussing the differences between British/European shows and American shows.  TL;DR:  other than the competition versus display only, its the distances! 

Adams wins another banner contest....on his own page!  and Riv takes offense...again! And Adams finds a new laxative-airplane turbulence. 

We also hit on online purchases, prices, and shipping, and why is everything so expensive? 

Black Rifle Model Worx does a Kits for Kids Fundraiser, and we lay the groundwork of being involved with their next one later this year.

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Episode 14 "On the Road to AMPS Nats... “  As you are listening, the guys should all be converging on South Bend!   John Charvat gets us even more hyped up for NATS!   We discuss his history with AMPS, the past shows and most importantly, this year’s show!   The guys also discuss their new purchases and projects on their benches.  This did get recorded a few weeks back, so you may already have seen some of these builds shared as completed by now; Riv also comes at Frankie D about his choice of apparel, while trying to explain to the rest of us what the hell “Oaktag” is...   Frankie D talks about the Moosaroo Cup, and his entry. (of course, by now we know the results  of this contest...).  The kit was a teenie-tiny little 1/72 scale Russian/Ukranian Ural truck. 

Group Build updates: 

The Red Beach One Studios World War One group build is ongoing, make sure to check that one out if you're interested in WWI subjects. Justin completed his German Pioneer figure, Rob Adams is working on his Mk V Tank (which he has since completed-cant wait to see this thing at NATS!)  48 in 48 M4H group build- this was a fun time, and has since been completed.   Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway!  Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit - post your unstarted  builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album.  

New Kits In The News 

Frankie D –1/20 Grosserhund ‘Maskenball’ Ma.k., Heller Panhard Armored Car 178 AMD 35 new tool, Border Models, 251-1 D Halftrack in 1/35 scale 

Rob Adams-Nothing jumped out at Rob this episode-He “Dont got nuthin’” 

Tuch-Miniart 1/72 Stug, M3 Stuart 35th scale, 48th scale Scaffolding set, 1/48th scale wooden pallets, 35th scale Bakery Van, Takom, Stug 3 G Blitz Kit, storage and equipment set, Mk 45 Model 4 5in Naval gun 1/35, Don2N Pillbox Antimissile
defense system 

Justin-1/72 Special Hobby Westland Whirlwind, Italeri EF-111 Raven, SBS Model 48th
Macchi M33 Project 

Upcoming Shows 

AMPS Nats - April 11-13- Southbend Indiana
Home Page - Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (amps-armor.org) 

MFCA - May 3-4 Feasterville-Trevose Pa
MFCA Annual Show | Miniature Figure Collectors of America (mfcaclub.com) 

Can-Am Con 2024 - Saturday April 20th
 Williston National Gard Armory in suburbs of Berlington Vt. CAN/AM Con '24 | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) 

ModelMania 24 - Saturday May 4th
Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477
https://ipms-houstontx.org/

Social Media Shout Outs 

Rob Adams- Craig Flynn (Flynnburger) Bandai 72nd scale Y Wing 

Frankie D-Robert Czulda and his 1/72 Vietnam Era Mule w/ recoilless rifle 

Bad Santa - Bob Smith and his Hetzer 38t Late 

Tuch- Bill Huffman and his WWI trench Diorama 

Rob Riv - Sheldon Mcleese's JS2 in MMU and on the Insanity page-Tamiya Kit with upgrades 

Links 

Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers
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Rob Riv's Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

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Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook 

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The ModelLager on Facebook 

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Episode 13 “The Doctor is IN”  Recorded on Suberbowl Sunday 

In this episode, the guys welcome Doctor Dave as a guest cohost! Doc was interviewed in Boresight magazine about his journey from beginner to advanced modeler in just one year, so we rip his origin story from him, and get the backstory. 

We also add a new segment, “What’s on your bench” and the guys talk about their current projects 

In our next discussion, Riv talks about photoetch, and touches on the who, what, when, how and why he does the magic he does with photoetch 

New Kits In The News 

Frankie D reveals a whole slew of stuff showcased at the Nuremburg Toy Show 

Rob Adams - GWH A-10 1/48th
 scale, looks to be a bit more complicated in construction than the new Academy kit, but detail looks nicer 

Tuch - Miniart Beer delivery three wheeled truck, Ben Hur Trailer, Teachers and family figures set, G506 4x4 panel Delivery, and 1/35 scale cheese 

Gloria models 1/48 scale F35 Pilot and ground crew 

1/32 Copperstate Models WWI Hanrott HD1 Biplane, Armored Truckin British and Irish Service 

Doctor Dave-Westland Wnedover-109 Ace Modelworks resin and vacu-formed upgrades for Testors
Base kit 

Upcoming Shows 

AMPS Nats-April 11-13- Southbend Indiana
Home
 Page - Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (amps-armor.org) 

MFCA-May 3-4 Feasterville-Trevose Pa
MFCA  Annual Show | Miniature Figure Collectors of America (mfcaclub.com) 

Can-Am Con 2024 Saturday April 20th
 Williston National Gard Armory in suburbs of Berlington Vt. CAN/AM
 Con '24 | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) 

ModelMania 2024 Saturday May 4th
Stafford Centre, 10505  Cash Road Stafford TX 77477

Doctor Dave-Ian Bonner/IBonez Models Lancester in Russian Service 

Social Media Shout Outs 

Rob Adams - Jeremy Elliott’s A-10 Themed Gundam 

Frankie D - Kev Green Scratch build 1/16 scale scratchbuilt Mk 4 Female Tank 

Mike Spivey - Dinosaur Bust-Silver Medalist at Atlanta Figure Show -’something-a-saurus' 

Bad Santa - Irah Dohm- A to Z scale mosders group- Popcorn and Beer Wagon Truck 

Rob Riv - Frank Damon-KV-1 What if with ISU 152 turret conversion from AK 

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The ModelLager on Facebook 

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Episode 12 “The Wright Stuff” 

The guys sit down with the legend (perhaps in our own minds) Mr Lincoln Wright-live(ish) from Australia! Laugh along as Justin fan-girls throughout, and the rest of the crew begins to understand why…. 

 From Sumo buttholes to his first Ma. K. Show in Australia, Lincoln opens to us and gives us his origin story, and even lets us in on a secret-he does build more than just Ma. K.! 

We also discuss his books-his FAQ book on Sci Fi subjects (where he got a spanking for too much Ma. K.) which spawned the idea for his next two books, The Lincoln Report Volumes 1 and 2, and drops some info on his third book in his series.... 

We also discuss the preorder and upcoming release of a new tooled 1/35th scale Falke kit, expected in July. We have our preorders in...do you? In celebration (so to speak) of this release, We are having a Ma.K. group build, and if you are reading these show notes, that means it is already in progress! Get your kit and join in on the fun! It will “end” with the release of the Falke kit in July. 

 You can find Lincoln Wright at PaintonPlastic.com -a carefully curated location that is everything Lincoln Wright in the hobby! He is also on youtube, and his own group of the same title on Facebook 

 You can find the members of the Modeling Insanity Podcast hanging out in our discord channel, with nightly build rooms (which are open and available all day, er’ry day-so if you’ve got some time at the bench, hop in a room, and someone is bound to join ya!). We keep the discord link pinned in featured. If it doesn't work let us know and we will correct the link-for some reason, the link expires from time to time- 

You can also find Rob Riv @ Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity, Justin can be found @ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks, Frank Donati @ The Model Lager, Rob Adams @ Rob’s MMU Studio, and Steve Santucci is just on facebook as himself. 

Join us in The Modeling Insanity Podcast Facebook page, it is always great to get new members of the asylum!

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Episode 11 - Resolutions, Etiquette, and the Rise of Donati

In the first episode of Season 2, the Insanity Crew are joined by their new co-host Mr. Frankie Donati who has been a big part of the Insanity group.  Frankie's quick wit and modeling knowledge  will be a great addition to the podcast.  The guys talk about their resolutions and goals they want to achieve in the hobby in 2024 as well as dive deep into a very important topic....social media etiquette.    There is also a quick sneak peak of Episode 12's very informative and hilarious interview.  Make sure to stay for the outtakes at the end.  

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