We have a jam packed episode for you!   Peter Davis, President of ACT Scale Modellers Society joins us in the studio to talk about the upcoming Model show ScaleACT. Next we have a great conversation with Ian Fraser of IPMS Hamilton and David Vickers the AMPS chief Judge to talk about the differences between 1st 2nd 3rd Vs Gold Sliver Bronze. The Falcon chimes in with whats' new in the modelling world and a sack full of mail to chew through.  

We have a jam packed episode for you!   Peter Davis, President of ACT Scale Modellers Society joins us in the studio to talk about the upcoming Model show ScaleACT. Next we have a great conversation with Ian Fraser of IPMS Hamilton and David Vickers the AMPS chief Judge to talk about the differences between 1st 2nd 3rd Vs Gold Sliver Bronze. The Falcon chimes in with whats' new in the modelling world and a sack full of mail to chew through.

OTB 167: 1st 2nd 3rd Vs Gold Sliver Bronze

The boys are joined by Kevin Futter from KLP Publishing to talk about the 2023 Melbourne model expo. The Falcon gives us news from the modelling world and we have a look at a very thing mailbag.

The boys are joined by Kevin Futter from KLP Publishing to talk about the 2023 Melbourne model expo. The Falcon gives us news from the modelling world and we have a look at a very thing mailbag.

OTB 166: Model Expo wrap up.

Hello and welcome to episode 165!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to John “Spud” Murphy one of the armour world’s most exciting modellers. The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into the mailbag to read what you have to say.

Hello and welcome to episode 165!   Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to John “Spud” Murphy one of the armour world’s most exciting modellers. The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into the mailbag to read what you have to say.

OTB 165: John "Spud" Murphy

Julian is back home and gives us a run down on what he saw and did in Japan. David Lockhart also drops by to give us an update on the upcoming US Nationals in Texas.   The Falcon reports in with news and we look at at what you say in the mailbag.

Julian is back home and gives us a run down on what he saw and did in Japan. David Lockhart also drops by to give us an update on the upcoming US Nationals in Texas.   The Falcon reports in with news and we look at at what you say in the mailbag.

OTB 164: Travels in Japan

A slightly different episode coming to you from Nowra. Dave is joined by Darrin (D-Ran) Cook, Craig Everson and Ray Davis from a hotel room in Nowra.  Dave drove up to Nowra to catch up with Darrin and have a look at the local air museums and was joined by two local(ish) lads to join in the fun.

A slightly different episode coming to you from Nowra. Dave is joined by Darrin (D-Ran) Cook, Craig Everson and Ray Davis from a hotel room in Nowra.  Dave drove up to Nowra to catch up with Darrin and have a look at the local air museums and was joined by two local(ish) lads to join in the fun.

OTB 163: Studio Nowra

Hello and welcome to episode 162 !   Dave and Ian (sans Julian) are super excited to talk to Paul Budzik in what we think is an illuminating insight into the man that is for many modellers a "household" name(46) The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into a very full mailbag to read what you have to say.

Hello and welcome to episode 162 !   Dave and Ian (sans Julian) are super excited to talk to Paul Budzik in what we think is an illuminating insight into the man that is for many modellers a "household" name(46) The Falcon writes in with his list of new kits and we dive into a very full mailbag to read what you have to say.

OTB 162: Paul Budzik Interview

Hello and welcome to episode 161 !   We have a special guest Will Pattison joining us to discuss “Assemblers Vs Builders” in what is sure to be an interesting discussion.(104) The Falcon writes in (36)with his list of new kits and we dive into the mail bag (20) to read what you have to say.

Hello and welcome to episode 161 !   We have a special guest Will Pattison joining us to discuss “Assemblers Vs Builders” in what is sure to be an interesting discussion.(104) The Falcon writes in (36)with his list of new kits and we dive into the mail bag (20) to read what you have to say.

OTB 161: Assemblers Vs Builders

In this episode the boys dive into a smallish mailbag (24:50) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (38:00). The guys then launch into an incoherent discussion ( 49:00)on how to recover (if at all) from modelling mistakes.

In this episode the boys dive into a smallish mailbag (24:50) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (38:00). The guys then launch into an incoherent discussion ( 49:00)on how to recover (if at all) from modelling mistakes.

OTB 160:  Whoops!

In this episode the boys rip through a smallish mailbag (13:00) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (23:50). The guys then have an amazing interview with Jesse about the new car kit manufacturer Diecast Distributors Australia (DDAUS). Jesse gives us the lowdown on the exciting new range of plastic car kits covering the Holden HQ Kingswood and what is planned for the future. The future for car modellers looks exceedingly bright! (39:00)

In this episode the boys rip through a smallish mailbag (13:00) then hear from the Falcon about new kits (23:50). The guys then have an amazing interview with Jesse about the new car kit manufacturer Diecast Distributors Australia (DDAUS). Jesse gives us the lowdown on the exciting new range of plastic car kits covering the Holden HQ Kingswood and what is planned for the future. The future for car modellers looks exceedingly bright! (39:00)

OTB 159: New tooled aussie cars in 1/24 scale!

In this episode the boys chew through a very large mailbag (14:44) then dive into a very large and detailed brief from the Falcon about new kits (35:22). This is followed up with an interview with James Skiffins to give us the low down on the mighty 48 hour build that kicks off on the 10th of March. (106:00)

In this episode the boys chew through a very large mailbag (14:44) then dive into a very large and detailed brief from the Falcon about new kits (35:22). This is followed up with an interview with James Skiffins to give us the low down on the mighty 48 hour build that kicks off on the 10th of March. (106:00)

OTB158: Models for Heros 48 hour build.

A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.

Didn’t think it was possible but this modeling podcast is curiously inspiring to me. Thanks gents!

Cool Show!

I’m really enjoying the shows. Interesting, informative and entertaining. What more could you want.

Great Modeling Podcast

On The Bench

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about building model aircraft. From bringing home that sought after kit and opening up the box through to having a beautiful model sitting on your shelf, we will look at the steps needed to get there. Whats new in the modelling world and our new segment on modelling shows that are coming up!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talk about building model aircraft. From bringing home that sought after kit and opening up the box through to having a beautiful model sitting on your shelf, we will look at the steps needed to get there. Whats new in the modelling world and our new segment on modelling shows that are coming up!

OTB 53: Building aircraft

Building ships!! In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to try and discuss all aspects of plastic model ship building.

Building ships!! In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to try and discuss all aspects of plastic model ship building.

OTB 45: Building model ships.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris to discuss the news of the Wing Nut Wings 1/32 scale Lancaster. We also talk about where and how you display such large models and on top of that have a jam-packed segment on whats' new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris to discuss the news of the Wing Nut Wings 1/32 scale Lancaster. We also talk about where and how you display such large models and on top of that have a jam-packed segment on whats' new in the modelling world.

OTB 35.  A new 1/32 scale Lancaster!

Richard Alexander

Episode 27 is a Wingnut Wings special. Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Martin Reid and the General Manager of Wingnut Wings Richard Alexander to talk about everything Wingnut Wings. And of course we will have our usual whats new in the modelling world segment. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

Episode 27 is a Wingnut Wings special. Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Martin Reid and the General Manager of Wingnut Wings Richard Alexander to talk about everything Wingnut Wings. And of course we will have our usual whats new in the modelling world segment. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 27: Wingnut Wings GM Richard Alexander.

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a chat about building armour kits.  We have a swag of listener mail to deal with and of course whats new in the modelling world. Our European correspondent Mike reports in with a lead up for Telford. Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a chat about building armour kits.  We have a swag of listener mail to deal with and of course whats new in the modelling world. Our European correspondent Mike reports in with a lead up for Telford. Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

OTB 66: So you want to build an armour kit?

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy who talks about his silhouette cutting machine and how it can be used to make masks and stencils. We also have a  look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Troy who talks about his silhouette cutting machine and how it can be used to make masks and stencils. We also have a  look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 32: Stencil and silhouette cutters 

Dave, Ian and Julian are back with part 2 of building model aircraft.  We also have a look at what's new in the modelling world.

Dave, Ian and Julian are back with part 2 of building model aircraft.  We also have a look at what's new in the modelling world.

OTB 54: Building aircraft part 2

Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering. We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

Painting and Weathering. In this Episode Dave has been called away to help with the bushfires so we have dug out an interview that we did way back in episode 9 all about painting and weathering. In the interview, Dave and Ian are joined by Chris Dowset to talk about painting and weathering. We will be back with our regular show when Dave gets back.

OTB 43: Painting and Weathering

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of “On the bench”.  We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats' new in the modelling world. In this episode we have Robert back to talk about the good the bad and the ugly of the worlds kit manufacturers.   Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our latest episode of “On the bench”.  We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats' new in the modelling world. In this episode we have Robert back to talk about the good the bad and the ugly of the worlds kit manufacturers.   Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

OTB 73: Kit manufacturers (the good the bad and the ugly)

Allied tanks in the battle of France. In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a discussion about the Allied tanks that were used in the battle of France. We talk about the actual battle, the tanks used and what kits are available to model this fascinating slice of history.  Also we have a look at whats new in the modelling world with a run down of new releases for the Nuremberg toy fair.

Allied tanks in the battle of France. In this Episode Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Robert to have a discussion about the Allied tanks that were used in the battle of France. We talk about the actual battle, the tanks used and what kits are available to model this fascinating slice of history.  Also we have a look at whats new in the modelling world with a run down of new releases for the Nuremberg toy fair.

OTB 44: The Battle of France: Allied Tanks.

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our first episode of “On the bench” for 2020. We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats new in the modelling world. In this episode we are going to be looking forward to see what we what to achieve in 2020 as well as what new kits we would like to see!

G'day Benchers!  Welcome to our first episode of “On the bench” for 2020. We have our usual listener mailbag along with whats new in the modelling world. In this episode we are going to be looking forward to see what we what to achieve in 2020 as well as what new kits we would like to see!

OTB 70: Hello 2020!

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talks to Tony from Horizon models who produce 1/72 scale kits of the Atlas and Mercury rockets from the glory days of the space race. We also look at cleaning your airbrush and of course we will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian talks to Tony from Horizon models who produce 1/72 scale kits of the Atlas and Mercury rockets from the glory days of the space race. We also look at cleaning your airbrush and of course we will have our usual whats new segment in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 28: Horizon Models and cleaning your airbrush.

Dave, Ian and Julian just shoot the breeze about kits that they have purchased, kits they have built or are building as well as attending to some questions asked in listener mail segment and what is new in the modelling world. Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

Dave, Ian and Julian just shoot the breeze about kits that they have purchased, kits they have built or are building as well as attending to some questions asked in listener mail segment and what is new in the modelling world. Don’t forget to checkout our new show sponsor Scale Modellers Supply and their great range of SMS Paints.

OTB 65: Much ado about nothing

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who is discussing Soviet tanks of WW2. We also have a  look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Robert who is discussing Soviet tanks of WW2. We also have a  look at whats new in the modelling world, as well as our segment on modelling tips. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 33: Building Soviet WW 2 tanks.

In episode 15 Dave and Ian are joined by Julian and will be chatting about modelling tools as well as how to best display your finished model along with listen mail and the usual watts new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 15 Dave and Ian are joined by Julian and will be chatting about modelling tools as well as how to best display your finished model along with listen mail and the usual watts new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 15: Modelling tools and displaying your models.

In episode 18 Dave, Ian and Julian  will be talking about what they have been unto in the last two weeks and will discuss photographing your model. And of course we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 18 Dave, Ian and Julian  will be talking about what they have been unto in the last two weeks and will discuss photographing your model. And of course we will be looking at whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 18: Photographing your models

In episode 9 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Chris to talk about model paints and weathering aircraft, along with our usual segment on whats new in the modelling world.

In episode 9 Dave and Ian are joined by guest host Chris to talk about model paints and weathering aircraft, along with our usual segment on whats new in the modelling world.

OTB 9: Model paints and weathering aircraft

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris who will educate us on the old hairy stick, otherwise known as the paint brush. We also have a jam-packed segment on whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Chris who will educate us on the old hairy stick, otherwise known as the paint brush. We also have a jam-packed segment on whats new in the modelling world. On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 34: Tips and tricks with hairy sticks.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to discuss old and second hand kits. Love them? Hate them? Why buy them and how do you make them shine?   We are also going to be having a look at whats new in the modelling world.

In this Episode Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to discuss old and second hand kits. Love them? Hate them? Why buy them and how do you make them shine? We are also going to be having a look at whats new in the modelling world.

OTB 51: Old and second hand kits.

In episode 23 Dave Ian and Julian talk about new model releases and discuss different methods of for creating chipping effects.  On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

In episode 23 Dave Ian and Julian talk about new model releases and discuss different methods of for creating chipping effects.  On The Bench is a podcast by modellers for modellers about models talking about all aspects of our hobby, bringing you news of upcoming releases and having chats about building kits as well as bringing you special guests.

OTB 23: Methods for creating chipping effects.

What is this?
1 quote, 3 ideas & 1 question from a carefully curated podcast episode.
Every Monday & Wednesday.

Want a 3rd insight and episode every week? Email me at curation@owltail.com.

OwlTail

OwlTail 1-3-1

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!