Wiley's Bench Time - Model Railroading Podcast

Bench Time #190: Getting Ready to Assemble the Layout

Hey gang! We're back with Bench Time #190 and the typical internet problems that Brett loves! This week we give you all some updates on our newest work, plans for the layout, gripes, and a funny eye doctor story. Question...

Bench Time #189: Memorial Day Bench Talk

We hope you all have a safe memorial day weekend and take time to remember the reason we all have the ability to enjoy this holiday. This week we're back with the usual rants and discussions about the hobby. Brett also...

Bench Time #188: Let's Get Building! The Long Awaited Return and Reboot

Hey Fine Scale Freaks! Guess what? Todd and Brett Wiley are back at the bench, and we couldn't be more excited! It's been over a year since our last episode, and boy, do we have some catching up to do. So,...

Bench Time #187: James A. Powell of Dirt Spot.7 and Monster

This week we had James A. Powell on the show for a long-overdue appearance! James talked with us about some exciting new things he's working on including a soon available pre-order of a new book he is featured in from...

Bench Time #186: Wayman Humphrey from Pro Scale Models!

Wayman Humphrey from Pro Scale Models on Facebook, YouTube and even TikTok joined us for his first guest appearance! We talked about everything from his intro into scale modeling, his love of art, music, tattooing, and everything in-between. Make sure...

Bench Time #185: Brian Wolfe from Mainline Hobby Supply

This week we talk to Brian Wolfe from Mainline Hobby Supply! This is one of our favorite hobby shops in the PA / MD region and if you have a chance to stop by when you're in the area, definitely...

Bench Time #184: Bernard Hellen of Miniprints.com

Welcome back for Bench Time #184 where we featured Bernard Hellen of Miniprints.com! We were very excited to get Bernard back on the show, and coincidentally it was almost two years to the day since we had him on last,...

Bench Time #183: Todd’s Canyon Fears, Snow in Water, Glue Talk, and an Eagle Nightmare

This week, Brett talks about his holiday week off and a visit to NYC and American Girl Doll store.... We also cover some measuring mess-ups (or was it), Todd's canyon fears, adding fine snow from woodland scenics to the white...

Bench Time Podcast #182: Every Episode has a Porpoise

It's the holiday season, so we decided to kick back, let loose and we definitely went all over the place! Todd discusses his Neopolitan-like build and Brett chats about the new rocks and progress on the Terminal area of the...

Bench Time #181: Jason Jensen of Jason Jensen Trains

Jason walks us through the setup process of his business, how he got off the ground what it was like when he first opened up selling kits with Jason Jensen Trains.  Then we go over the two new kits he’s...

Bench Time #180: Halloween & Model Building Fun!

We covered a VERY wide range of topics this week, starting with some Halloween fun, updates on what Brett & Todd have been working on, and some plaster tips from Todd! Vote for Brett's Cocoa Puffs Pumpkin here: https://verberdentalgroup.com/poll/pumpkin-contest-2022/   

Bench Time #179: Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits

The last time we had Jeff Grove on the show was in March of 2021 for episode 169. This week we talk with Jeff about:  Layout up-date, where he's at currently with his double-decker layout. The top level is 1945 era;...

Bench Time #178: Trip to Oklahoma, Rants, Ways to find modeling time & more!

We summarize our trip out to Oklahoma, Todd goes on a rant, we talk about cats on a plane and Brett gives you insight on how he finds time to work in the workshop with his busy work/life schedule!

Bench Time #177: Modeling, Spice, and College Football

Brett’s been working on Pap’s Pizza, a new road that follows an old railroad grade, and he goes off into a whole story of the red light district which turns into a funny and typical story of the podcast. I...

Bench Time #176 - Doug Foscale from FOS Scale Models

Join us this week as we talk with Doug Foscale of FOS Scale Models about some of his new developments, adventures in 3D printing and the new limited run kit available now at https://fosscalemodels.com You can pick up the Axel Road Limited...

Bench Time #175 - Paint, Foam and one tired Brett

Bench Time #174: Back to the Grind, Ants, Rants & Horseradish

We want to welcome everyone back to the Bench Time Podcast with the Wiley's! This week we go on our usual rants, talk about a little history, go over our current work updats and we even go way off track...

Bench Time #173: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It's been a hot minute since we last recorded and we've decided to bring back a monthly version of our show! The same old us, a little less censored (you may hear some word fly), and just as colorful as...

Bench Time #172: A Good Time for Some New Model Building Content

It's been a while, and we told you that we weren't going to completely disappear... So here we go for some fresh new content and some shop talk about what we've been up to since our last episode back in...

Bench Time #171: Grand Finale & Thank You

We've been fumbling our way through the podcast world since 2017 when my Dad and I launched this show together. There have been many laughs, memories and great times shared together between us and ALL of the listeners and we...

Bench Time #170: What's on your workbench?

What's on your workbench this week?  We go over what's on our workbenches this week and chat about the current group build!  If you missed this week's live-build, you can watch a replay here: https://youtu.be/cg46HQJZa2c We PROMISE to have a way better...

Bench Time #169: Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits

Jeff Grove was this week's guest and we covered what's new in his Carolina Craftsman Kit world as well as what he's up to in his "retired" life now. We covered some of the benefits of having a great local...

Bench Time #168: Doug Foscale - The Tips & Techniques Episode

We packed this week's episode full of techniques straight from Doug Foscale! So get your pen and notepad ready because this week's show is jammed with great techniques and tons of great things to try at your workbench. Big thanks...

Bench Time #167: It's almost spring! Todd & Brett Bench Talk

This week it's just us two chatting, ranting, and listing off the builds we've been working on and what's been keeping us out of (and in some) trouble! What are you working on? Comment on our FB page with some pics...

Bench Time #166: Jason Jensen & James A. Powell

This week Jason Jensen and James A. Powell join us for our longest episode ever recorded as we chat about what we're all up to and some new developments from both of them as to what they're working on!  If you're...

Bench Time #165: Dave Stanton & D.A.R.E. Model Railroad Club

This was a fantastic episode this week as we talked to long time listener and D.A.R.E. Model Railroading Club organizer Dave Stanton about everything that he is doing to help the kids in his local community connect and create with...

Bench Time #164: Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models

What's up, everybody? We're back after an unexpected week off due to some unforeseen circumstances... And we're happy to be back in front of our microphones and talking to this week's guest, Ron Klaiss!  Ron, from Mine Mount Models talked with...

Bench Time #163: Scott Mason

First of all, we need to tip our hats in the model building and model railroading podcast world to this week's guest... Scott Mason and his podcasts and content have been someone that we've listened to with great respect as...

Bench Time #162: Spring Group Build Announcement!

Join us this week as we go over some model building updates and we announce the new spring group build details! you've all been waiting for the announcement of another group build and we've got the details you've been craving!!! The...

Bench Time #161: What can you do without an airbrush?

In this weeks episode, we talk about what you can do WITHOUT an airbrush and what it means to get the kids into arts, crafts and participating in model building!

Bench Time #160: Brett's Campbells Kit Update & Todd's Tank Build

Get an update on Brett's build of Bret's Brewery from Campbells Scale Modela as well as an update on the Tank Build from Todd! We also go over some listener questions this week for our first set of them in...

Bench Time #159: Bernard Hellen of MiniPrints.ca gives us the scoop on 3D printing in the hobby

We're back for the new year and hope you all had a great holiday and a happy new year!  We had a great evening chatting with Bernard Hellen of MiniPrints.ca about his awesome 3D prints that are available for your model...

Bench Time #158: Goodbye 2020, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We enjoyed the year with all of you and we hope you all have a great holiday season! This week we talk about some of our current projects and go over the last set of questions from our listeners in...

Bench Time #157: What's on your Christmas Wish List?

My dad and I go over what's on our Christmas wish lists this year and we discuss the importance of the 80's and early 90's comedy movies that we all loved to watch. There are so many quotes that we...

Bench Time #156: Gregory Baker

Gregory Baker joined us this week and did we have plenty to talk about or what?!?! Greg is a talented model railroaded and model builder that isn't afraid to get his hands into a wide variety of styles. Listen in...

Bench Time #155: Thanksgiving Deals, Todd's Rant & Listener Questions

The episode # is correct, we said the wrong one in the intro. Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Make sure to remember the things that you’re thankful this year and take a step back to...

Bench Time #154: Bruce Nickerson from Seaport Model Works

This week’s guest is Bruce Nickerson from Seaport Model Works and it was great to have caught up him after a couple years on the podcast! You can see all of the great products that Bruce was talking about on his...

Bench Time #153: What's the Weirdest Thing You've Done on a Build?

This week in the Wiley's modeling live we go over what the strangest thing we've done with a build that actually turned out to work out well! We also cover listener questions and go over the new formats of the...

Bench Time #152: Brett's gone off the deep end with 3D printing already...

Listen to Brett blabber on about his new 3D printing endeavors and some new models from Todd that he's going to begin working on!  The 3D printer that Brett got was this: Anycubic Photon (non-affiliate link) and he picked up a...

Bench Time #151: James A Powell & Jason Jensen - Spooky Model Building Chat

James A Powell and Jason Jensen join us this week on Halloween Eve for some great banter about model building! We spend the first half answering fan questions from Patrons and wrap up with modeling talk! Support the show if you...

Bench Time #150: Brett Sings an intro for Ya'll

After shattering your eardrums with Brett's terrible singing of a 90's pop song, we dive into what's going on new this week!  Don't forget to check out the Halloween contest before time runs out! Details are on our Facebook page.  Love the...

Bench Time #149: So you like model building shop talk? Bench Time BS

Not much to type about this episode... Todd and Brett just shoot the breeze with some shop talk tonight on a rather long episode without a guest! Lots of laughs, rants and a lot of everything! Enjoy and have a...

Bench Time #148: The Reenacting Episode (1)

A lot of you asked and we delivered... The first reenacting episode. We went through a TON of stories and jumped around a bit, but it was a blast to relive some reenacting memories with each other and if anything...

Bench Time #147: East Meets West feat. Dave Meek & Jake Johnson

East Meets West again for the fall 2020 version and as always, Dave Meek and Jake Johnson from Crescent Creek Models have made it another fun night around the bench! We talked about differing scenery from east and west as...

Bench Time #146: Halloween Contest & Model Workbench Talk

We cover a lot about a variety of model building items this week as well as some other funny stories. This week we shared a ton of laughs, kicked back and shot the breeze for the evening. Todd announces a...

Bench Time #145: Bill Sartore - RailroadKits.com & Microlumina

Bill Sartore joins us for an exciting week where we learn the fate of RailroadKits.com and Microlumina! Bill has worked so well with Jimmy D. (formerly of RailroadKits.com) to transition these great kits and famous Fine Scale Miniature castings and...

Bench Time #144: Doug Foscale of FOS Scale Models: Atlas Gorge Limited Run Kit

Is it officially fall yet? Well it's officially past Labor Day, so this is the first unofficial episode of Fall and we were very excited to bring Doug Foscale from FOS Scale Models back on the podcast to talk about...

Bench Time #143: Layout & Model Building Update with the Wileys

This week it was just my dad and I, wrapping up an awesome summer of guests, model building and a new outlook on things as we were all thrown into some weird circumstances that nobody could've ever predicted. We've all...

Bench Time #142: James A Powell from Monster City Studios (The Brick Monster)

What an awesome time it was to have James A. Powell from Monster City Studios on the show. If you aren't familiar with James, you sure are familiar with his San Juan Central Model Railroad, formerly owned by Malcom Furlow....

Bench Time #141: Waterfront Updates & LIVE BUILD UPDATES!

This week we talked about the layout updates as well as some of the news for the Group Builds that are starting NEXT WEEK!  The first night will be on Monday the 25th at 7:30pm with Brett, and he'll be working...