# On The Bench 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [OTB 244: Dave is back from Fort Wayne](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-244-dave-is-back-from-fort-wayne) _2026-08-15_ 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 onthebench64@gmail.com . If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_245-_Daves_back.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [As above, so below. A peek into Rob Riv's basement.](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/as-above-so-below-a-peek-into-rob-rivs-basement) _2026-08-14_ 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. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/Special_As_above_so_below....a_peek_in_Rob_Rivs_basement..mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 243: Mike the Kiwi](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-243-mike-the-kiwi) _2026-07-31_ 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" To find out move about Mike, visit his Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/cw/MikeTheKiwi Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_243-_Mike_the_Kiwi_.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 242: Croweaters & Massholes.](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-242-croweaters-massholes) _2026-07-18_ 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 hear from the Patriot Scale Modellers and their up coming PATCON show \[1.10:00\] We have a flood of emails this episode sparking some good conversations \[20.00\] All that plus the Patreon wheel of fortune. Don't forget to support the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_242_Crow_eaters__Massholes-_1872026_12.02_pm.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 241: Aftermarket??](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-241-aftermarket) _2026-07-04_ 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 discussion is then had about aftermarket parts. Dave admits to not being able to just build OOB.....Ian and Julian try to talk him back from the cliff. \[53.00\] All that plus the Patreon wheel of fortune and the mailbag! Don't forget to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_241_-_After_market.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 240: Rocky Mountain Expo](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-240-rocky-mountain-expo) _2026-06-20_ 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 our models in an expo. I for one really got a lot out of this chat and I hope that you will be as inspired as I was. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_240_-_Rocky_Mountain_Expo.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [Special Report: World Miniature Hobby Show Malaysia 2026](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/special-report-world-miniature-hobby-show-malaysia-2026) _2026-06-18_ 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 report. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_Special_World_Minture_Hobby_Show_Malaysia.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 239: Looking towards November](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-239-looking-towards-november) _2026-06-06_ 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. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_239-_Looking_towards_November..mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [OTB 238: Modellers Without Borders](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-238-modellers-without-borders) _2026-05-23_ 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 are and the look back on VMX25. Are there plans for a VMX26??? Emails, Patreon wheel of fortune and much much more! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_238_MWB_-_2352026_12.24_pm.mp3?dest-id=547581) ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zQlFSl1VzMij) _2026-05-23 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [OTB 237: Interview with Stuart Halton](https://otbmodellerspodcast.libsyn.com/otb-237-interview-with-stuart-halton) _2026-05-09_ Episode 237 we interview Stuart Halton and also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/otbmodellerspodcast/OTB_237_Interview_with_Stuart_Halton.mp3?dest-id=547581)