On The Bench

OTB 246: Armour and Tankraft

This week the boys chat to Brad Belsheim about building armour and his love for the odd ball and weird subjects.  This is followed up with a call from John "Boom boom"

OTB 245: Scale effect.

Episode 245 we joined by Rob Riv and John "Spud" Murphy to talk about "Scale Effect"…..it is a really great conversation. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our sho

OTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne

Dave recounts his his recent trip to the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne.   Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to on

As above, so below. A peek into Rob Riv's basement.

During my recent trip to the U.S. I stayed with Rob Riv and had a real blast. While I was there I surprised him with an unscheduled tour of his basement.  

OTB 243: Mike the Kiwi

Episode 243 we talk to talented figure modeller Mike the Kiwi about his passion for WW1 subjects and his book the highly regarded "Modelling & Painting WW1 Allied Figures

OTB 242: Croweaters & Massholes.

Episode 242 In this episode the boys talk to the guys from South Australian Plastic Modellers Association (SAPMA) about their up coming model show.  [47:00] We then h

OTB 241: Aftermarket??

In this episode the boys are joined by John Figueroa and David Mason to talk about the upcoming IPMS Nationals at Fort Wayne Indianna August 5-8, 2026.  [29.00] A discu

OTB 240: Rocky Mountain Expo

In this episode the boys sit down with Scott Gentry and Barry Biediger to talk about the highly successful Rocky Mountain Expo, a new twist on how we gather and display o

Special Report: World Miniature Hobby Show Malaysia 2026

G'day benchers,  Over the weekend of June 13 & 14 I attended the World Miniature Hobby Show in Penang Malaysia.  Managed to talk to a few people and hope you enjoy the

OTB 239: Looking towards November

The boys have a chat with Peter from ACTSMS looking towards ScaleACT in November. Dave is going to be starting the Tamiya P-38 so different schemes are discussed.

OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders

G'day benchers!  In this episode with catch-up with Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders to chat about where the organisation currently is, what the future plans

OTB 237: Interview with Stuart Halton

Episode 237 we interview Stuart Halton and also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!

OTB Afterdark: Gangsters and Escapades

OTB Afterdark returns with Whitey and Rob Riv in a gangster shootout about crime movies.

OTB 236: Happy 10th anniversary Scale Model Supply!

Episode 236 and the boys welcome Scott Taylor to the show celebrating ten years of the Scale modellers Supply.  We also have the usual mailbag and of course the excitin

OTB 235: Lottery daydreams

Episode 235 and the boys are joined by the Plastic Model Mojo crew for a daydream chat about what we would do if we won the lottery. We also have the usual mailbag and

OTB 234: Free wheeling.

Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreo

OTB 233: Modelling 3D printed armour.

On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show

OTB 232: Laser on your decals

On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models.  Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possi

OTB 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.

On this episode the boys talk to  Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up

OTB 230: Hello 2026!!

It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!