Scale Model Podcast

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EP-160-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 160 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSWe had great responses in our thread (https://www.facebook.com/ScaleModelPodcast/posts/pfbid02pf33ocHHaSQGeR5Jbh2rnfoMmCeUCujdpkkoSwm9LsWoMnktatq2X3m8dXiMjs8Gl) about what everyone is reading.***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSSpecial Hobby & CMK kits for June (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-special-hobby-cmk-kits-for-june.html)MENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/meng-models-new-panzerhaubitze-2000-in.html)Clear Prop! Upcoming Kit: 1/48 F4B-4 (https://dnmodels.com/all/clear-prop-upcoming-kit-1-48-f4b-4/)MiniArt's new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2"  (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-miniarts-handy-new-35th-scale.html#more)U.S.A.F. B-21 Raider from Model Collect in 1/72 (https://modelcollect.com/index.php/product/b-21-raider-bomber/)Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force) (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/06/preview-mengs-48th-scale-f-4e2020.html#more)The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter 1/48 from Bandai Q1 26 (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/bandai-spirits-mandalorians-n-1-starfighter--1612487) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Finished a tiny model of a Gelvades Class Battle Carrier (https://blackfire.ca/2025/03/30/gelvades-class-battle-carrier/) from Star Blazers 2199. Started 1 of two Bandai Cosmo Typhoon Fighters (https://blackfire.ca/2025/06/22/bandai-cosmo-typhoon-fighter-unboxing/). These are very tiny, 1/200, but I love the look of them.Geoff - continuing on the Heller 1/72 Douglas DC-6B in fictitious water bomber markings for my brother’s growing fleet.Terry - Working on Fade To Black’s 1/10 Hammerhead Shark, finally. Assembly and filling. Painting a couple Reaper dragons, a forest dragon and a magma dragon. Still in airbrush stage now, but will be in brush painting before too much longer. Mechs are still in assembly, slow going is fine for these.

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EP-159-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 159 of The Scale Model Podcast, Sponsored by

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ep-158-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSPics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025.https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.htmlhttps://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html Wonderfest! (https://www.wonderfest.com/)Demos and schedule (https://www.wonderfest.com/upcoming-show/weekend-schedule/)look great. ***************************************MAILBAG Hey guys.I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up!What's on my bench:Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket.Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I createdWhat I'm reading:I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was.Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift.The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable.Be well everyone and keep building!Bob Bair- Charlotte, NCwww.theVOICEofBOB.comFrom Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scale (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/preview-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-from-meng.html)ICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markings (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/preview-icms-48th-scale-captured.html)

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EP-157-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 157 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartGeoffBrent BristowTerry Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Peter Fay Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. ***************************************LATEST NEWS ***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTakom planning 1/35th scale Sherman HVSS & the Super Sherman (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-takoms-take-on-set-of-shermans.html)An early Apache & big bumblebee from Trumpeter in May. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-early-apache-big-bumblebee-from.html)An oversized monitor & another what-if in May from HobbyBoss. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-oversized-monitor-another-what.html)Kotare's 1/32 Bf 109K-4 available for pre-order (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-artwork-to-add-to-kotares-132.html)Will not be available via US distributors  (https://www.facebook.com/kotaremodels/posts/pfbid02ueX9RUkNZAYYy4jKkBVLSgUwdssJGnSCu2pRTkCB3UBe4W845mXbYiwMF7zbNLVdl) Eva Model's new 48th Super Hornet landing gear (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/coming-ready-to-launch-or-not-eva.html#more)Hasegawa May Announcements (http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/gsite/)The USS Stevens DD-479 in 350th from I Love Kit (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/the-uss-stevens-dd-479-in-350th-from-i.html) What’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************TOPICVinyl cutting with Brent BristowSome of Brent's work. (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ob96e6lkahde2d2yezc4i/ADO3ElMXAR7A5Y_4TXiPYG0?rlkey=f8ejalu3bh9u82mh2pyvywm6g&e=1&st=ujt8g0hz&dl=0) ***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/)***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Got the decals done on the Tamiya 1/48 Sherman Firefly. They went on very well.Geoff - had the grandkids for the weekend and did two”weekend builds” with two of them (the third wanted to draw).

(https://scalemodelpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EP-156-800x450.jpg)Welcome to Episode 156 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/) and Sean’s Custom Model Tools (https://seanscustommodeltools.com/) HostsStuartTerryGeoffVince HoffmannThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWS***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSPreview update: Art & plastic of Border Model's 35th scale He-111 H-6. (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-update-art-plastic-of-border.html)Six releases from Italeri in April (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-six-releases-from-italeri-in.html#more)1/35th scale M2128 Bradley 105mm mobile gun system from Magic Factory (https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/04/preview-135th-scale-m2128-bradley-105mm.html)Airfix 1/72nd Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF (https://uk.airfix.com/community/blog-and-news/workbench/rafs-early-war-blenheim-heavy-fighters)Special Hobby April Newsletter (https://www.specialhobby.eu/april-2025)X-15A-2 in 1/32 scale. IMAM/Romeo Ro.57bis in 1/48 scale and Blackburn Roc Mk.I in 1/72 scaleWhat’s new at Scalemates.com (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/news.php?q=*&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&sortby=date&page=news&fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2021&fkYEAR%5B%5D=2022&fkORIGIN%5B%5D=%221%22&fkTYPENAME%5B%5D=%22Full%20kits%22)**************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man (https://www.culttvmanshop.com/)***************************************TopicVince Hoffmanhttps://www.vintagemodelplans.com/ (https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/)Build log on facebookhttps://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4696483-1-16-LCM-6-build-log (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4696483-1-16-LCM-6-build-log)https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10226022581051799&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10226022581051799&type=3) ***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Nothing at present, it’s our club’s swap night so I’m doing quite a large stash purge. Already sold a few things.Geoff - drywalling has taken me away from the bench I’m afraid!Terry - Not a lot. Some travel, some organization of the bench. Still doing some work on that Battroid Valkyrie. Mostly addressing seams at this point.***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - Not much time this week to read anything.Geoff - same here - so sick of renovations!Terry - still getting through Moonseed and the Apothecary Diaries vol.