Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 72 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle  Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Tim Cavileer *************************************** Prize Giveaway for Patreons Sean’s Custom Model Tools Glue Bottle Stand Paint Stick/Clip Holder *************************************** MAILBAG From Tony at www.horizon-models.com I hope this email finds you well. We have launched a promotion for the month of May to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Alan Shepard’s historic flight into space. #2002 Mercury-Atlas and #2004 Mercury-Redstone for just US$60, worldwide postage and packing included. From Bill McCullough I am sending y’all a link to a YouTube channel that I just came across. There is not a lot there but what is there is worth the trip. Anyone who enjoys scale modelling needs to check out this channel, it will go a long way to keeping your mojo healthy. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC26KqzcI2_lJ1LwWKJDBHbA/featured We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS #ShizuokaHobbyShow https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/05/the-no-show-show-preview-of-new-items.html Hobbylink TV (links to hobby link Japan upcoming releases) Kenji Yanai Photos Takom announces Sea Wolf and Sea Dart in 1/35 Ammo May News Dio Dump New Releases. Tempest Mk. II from Special Hobby in 1/48 Denko Models What’s hot at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD Pre-recorded ad in the Marketing folder! Goodman Models *************************************** Interview This Episode’s Special Guest: David Hodge *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart 1/72 Tamiya Mosquito, cockpit done, fuselage on.

  Welcome to Episode 71 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: *************************************** MAILBAG Derek Post Returned to the hobby about three years ago.   Building mostly 1/48 and 1/144 aircraft.   Just recently found your podcast, Plastic Model Mojo and OTB guys.  Really enjoy your whats new section.   When I can’t build it’s great to hear about others’ building and the hobby!  We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST NEWS Paragrafix 1/350 Discovery XD contest Winners Mike Rubino – Patreon Winner Tim Cavileer Adam Wilder parting ways with his company *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS AK Announcements for April/May Barracuda Studios new releases for May Quinta Studios Decal Review Das Werk figures for your subs and aircraft. Bandai announces 4 items from “The Mandalorian” Maschinen Krieger Luna Gans re release in July Clear Prop models working on a new tool E-1B Tracer MD-160 Ekranoplan “Caspian Monster” by Takom What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** Company of the week http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/ *************************************** SPONSOR AD *************************************** Interview  This Episode’s Special Guest: – Beacon Models Kickstarter 1st of the 1/144 figures. *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart Typhoon Complete. Assembly of the 1/144 Y-Wing complete. Primer and paint on. Deciding what sort of striping to mask on, and what colour. Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito FB MK.VI/NF Mk.II – This is my entry to IPMS’s London’s one-year build.  Just started assembly. Geoff Mach 2 Sea Dart

Welcome to Episode 70 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Paul Bodensiek *************************************** LATEST NEWS IPMS Nats IPMS Calgary going virtual with their contest this year. *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ford GT40 Mk.II 66 – MENG 1/24 Hobbyboss May 1/72 Drydock from Das Werk Italeri April MiniArt 20th year catalogue Panzer 1 ausf A and B from Takom  1/72nd Martin XB51 by MikroMir   1/35th Yamato 15.5 cm/60 3rd Year Type Gun Turret AMT 1967 Mustang GT Fastback reissued What’s hot at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD *************************************** Interview  This Episode’s Special Guest: Paul Bodensiek from Paragrafix https://www.facebook.com/ParaGrafixModeling 2 prizes 1/350 Discovery Podbay set. 1 to Patreons, 1 a draw for everyone else.   *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart 1/48 Typhoon done. Thanks to Brandon Walters for the wheels and exhaust resin set. 1/144 Bandai Y-Wing – construction underway. Geoff God awful Mach 2 Convair Sea Dart and ancient Hawk/Testors XF92A Dart.  Hoping to do my first water diorama showing the Sea Dart taking off, but right now I am in masking hell!  Still waiting for decals for the CL52 and Concordes, and plugging away on the F4J Phantom challenge build.  Fellow IPMS London club mates may have succeeded in badgering me into acquiring the Wingnuts Felixstowe – a kit that equally terrifies and fascinates me!  Also picking up the 1:1 Moebius HAL9000 to use for my display of the Moebius 1/144 Discovery!   Paul Unfortunately, even in the midst of a pandemic where one should have plenty of time, I have been putting all of my energy into getting prepa...

Welcome to Episode 69 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Robert Burik Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Bernard Heijmans *************************************** LATEST NEWS Moosaroo Cup II winner announced. IPMS Nats registration is open Wonderfest is a go IPMS Houston Show *************************************** MAILBAG We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ammo April Announcements Eduard April Releases Hasegawa April Announcements Trumpeter April Dora Wings Catalog Copper State Models announcements. Kinetic delaying their 1/48th scale G.91 Gina project to 2022 What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** SPONSOR AD Goodman Models *************************************** Interview  This Episode’s Special Guest: Robert Burik I grew up in Pittsburgh and currently we live in NJ with our two golden retrievers. I’ve always had an affinity for armor, so that is what I build most. But I am very interested in figures too. I love all eras of history – medieval, American Civil War, Napoleonic period, WWII, modern … I have an appreciation for art, and so I love our hobby most when some folks merge what we do into real art. I’ve been writing scale magazine articles and photo-history books for about 15 years now. It started with the Concord 3rd ID in Iraq book and at about the same time I did an article for Military Modelling on an Abrams. My specialty for publishing has become modern US subjects. My books: Thunder Run: The US Infantry Division’s Drive to Baghdad NTC Fort Irwin 21st Century HEMTT and Family Members UH-60 Black Hawk – Available for pre-order. *** Update April 12, Now Shipping! *** I have also been the contributing author to several Sabot Publications books on the Abrams and Bradley. And my photos of US Army subjects have appeared in a few other books. In addition, I have been helping US Army museums over the years with research and displays, including a major model project involving over 40 models at the 3rd ID Museum. A number of my dioramas are on display at different locations at Ft. Stewart (3rd ID). As a result of the above, the 3rd Infantry Division gave me a civilian award for helping to keep the division history over the years. *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart

Welcome to Episode 68 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Terry Miesle *************************************** LATEST NEWS *************************************** MAILBAG I’m going to cross-post some of this to the other podcasts I listen to, as you all had a hand in this. I wanted to start by saying you were the FIRST model podcast I found, and I haven’t stopped listening yet! I started this Amati 1/72 U-47 Resin and Photo Etch u-boat early last year. This was my first time working with PE. I’m thinking the smart move would have been to get other kits with just a few PE parts. I’m not smart. The big task was building the deck and superstructure all PE with a frame. After the months of completing this, I needed a break! You guys helped get me going again on this kit because “PE is somebody’s friend” (not mine). Anyhow, I did find some real comfort in putting all the rungs and decking on the conning tower. You’ve definitely made me a believer. Thanks for all your great podcasts. I’m still working from home, but I get out and walk the neighbourhood with you all keeping me entertained. Thanks again, guys! Bob Bair Charlotte, NC We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Amusing Hobby’s new 1/35th scale T-72M2 “Moderna” Slovak MBT March News from Special Hobby Special Hobby Tempest Mk.II in 1/48 – colour schemes and decals Dora Wings 1/72 Vultee P-66 Vanguard.Final renders. 1/24 Sputnik 1 from Red Iron Models Thunderbird Kits are being re-issued Nunu announcements  Ukrainian Scale Cars Production has released a resin 1/24th Porsche 550 Spyder. Airfix Vulcan and Chipmunk update. Hasegawa 1/35 construction and tractor etc. https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=HSG66106 https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=HSG52161 What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** WHAT’S THE SCOOP DN Models – Masks and other things *************************************** SPONSOR AD Goodman Models *************************************** MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman AFV Part 2 This Episode’s Special Guest:

Welcome to Episode 67 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: George Brain Jamie E. Adamson *************************************** LATEST NEWS Terry’s Trade Secret’s Ep. 5 IPMS Italy is holding a virtual contest. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Revell March AH-1G 1/32 Cobra from ICM Models Arma new releases for March Italeri March JETMADS to re-release the 1/32 JA-37 Viggen Crusher Joe TR-5 Harpy “Norma” Meng walkers WW2-46 Sakura War scope dogs Pacific  Rim kits   What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** WHAT’S THE SCOOP Laser Model Graver https://www.facebook.com/lmg.ua Manufacturer of laser cut items for benches. *************************************** SPONSOR AD *************************************** MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman This Episode’s Special Guest: David Parker afvmodeller.com Picked up my childhood hobby again after leaving University in the mid 1980’s Started writing for Military Modelling in the 1990’s 2001 started AFV Modeller Magazine, followed by AIR Modeller in 2005 2014 Published Superking, documenting the three and a half year project to accurately model Trumpeter’s 1:16 King Tiger Currently five and a half years into a similar project with the Panzer IV *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart Work continues on the Moosaroo Cup Gyro Copter. Several new purchases. Terry Still plugging away at the Crusher Joe Minerva.  Did break the plastic bags and start building the Crusher Joe Cordoba.  Getting the bench in order to hopefully finish up the Hobbyboss IAR-80 *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Terry A whole list of things from Dora Wings which I will wind up buying. Mostly pre/early WW2 military and civil aircraft in 1/48 Terry had his Iwata Eclipse airbrushed serviced at Tagteam Hobbies. Terry also picked up an Iwata HP-TH airbrush.  Unboxing video coming soon. Stuart Aoshima’s Thunderbird kits are being re-released.

Welcome to Episode 66 Sponsored by Sean’s Custom Model Tools Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Geoff Heyland Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Rob Pearlman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Patreon Draw winner: Trevor Jones 2021 conventions starting to get cancelled – one in the UK for September was cancelled over the weekend.  Will Vegas? July 1st date as our go/no go date with the Rio. ************************************** MAILBAG Moosaroo Cup 2 Since modellers are such solitary and isolated beings, some may not have noticed the little inconvenience embracing the world. This little COVID thing has shattered the Model Show Schedules worldwide, including that of IPMS Hamilton’s Heritagecon. With a snowball’s chance in an Australian summer, that there will be a physical 2021 Heritagecon this spring, the Moosaroo II challenge is also in jeopardy. We here at IPMS Hamilton feel that delaying the Moosaroo Challenge until an actual in-person event would not be in the best interest of the competitors or the spirit of the annual challenge; therefore a Virtual Judging Format is proposed. This is to avoid any delay due to the vast distances between the competitors (both physical and philosophical), or possible model damage.  In lieu of a 2021 Heritagecon, our judging date will be Saturday, April 3, 2021. The judging will be done via a set series of digital images submitted to IPMS Hamilton. A complete requirements package will be sent to each of the Podcast Competitors to ensure that everything is above board.  We hope that this gives everyone enough time to finish -if not, show us what you’ve got!  Good luck, and keep up the great work! Iain Fraser IPMS Hamilton Chief Judge, Heritagecon We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ammo Feb / Mar announcements. Hong Kong Models announcing a 1/48 Lancaster and 1/48 B-17F https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/02/preview-all-same-detail-but-smaller.html#more IBG Coming soon Tamiya March new items F4 Phantom apparently has an April release date, with some sites opening up for pre-orders. Roden announcements 1/48 Shipboard Tow Tractor by Kinetic Black Dog new items What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** WHAT’S THE SCOOP https://panzerart.pl/ Great looking aftermarket.

Welcome to Episode 63 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by Return2KitForm Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman *************************************** LATEST NEWS Squadron Hobbies is done:  Tom Cleaver has a great piece on iModeller Friulmodel Moving to direct sales only 15 Annual 24 Hour Build Green Strawberry Cool Aftermarket Parts SMP LARGEST CONTEST GIVEAWAY EVER!  **ModelCollect 1/72 B52G USAF Stratofortress** generously provided by Stevens International** Open to everyone! As always, Patreon Supporters are automatically included!  TO ENTER:  Send us ONE WIP or Final image of your aircraft build by Feb. 15, 2021!  Please include, Your Name, Scale, and Kit Name and Manufacturer! scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com *************************************** MAILBAG Matthew Cook replies to the SMP Ep. 63 discussion about skill cross-pollination. We want to hear from you!  scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Hobbyboss January Releases Tamiya February Releases Hasegawa Releases Bandai News What’s hot at Scalemates.com *************************************** *************************************** MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman This Episode’s Special Guest: Alan Bass from Steven’s International *************************************** WHAT’S THE SCOOP New Moscato Hobby Models Project! 1/48 Southern Cross Bioroid and Hover Sled *************************************** TALKIN’ TOOLS Sponsored by Goodman Models Blue/Sticky Tack for Masking Anthony’s Favourites of 2020! WAVE Flat Chisels – from 1.0, 3.0, 3.5mm Tamiya Acrylic & Lacquer Retarder *************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart Not much advancement on either kit. Anthony MHM 1/48 M-72 Gabriel – Red Desert MERDC Bandai 1/144 RX-78GP03S Stamen – Primed, awaiting painting *************************************** THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 63 is sponsored by Return 2 Kit Form – the official distributor of MHM models. Check out their New web store!

Welcome to Episode 62 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Bill Webb *************************************** LATEST NEWS Happy New Year! Trevor Jones writes I am sending you a picture of my bench with the Extra Special Super Gargantuan Giveaway items sitting on it, as you can see I have some small 1/48 scale figures I am in the process of painting for my ON 30 model railroad layout, but these will come in handy when I start on Bandai’s Alto Blue Kit, my first Gundam. Thanks again and I really enjoy the podcast. I am slowly convincing my model railroad friends that some of the techniques and products the plastic model world has made model railroading easier and vice versa. Fire at Eduard https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/12/sad-news-fire-at-eduards-warehouse-in.html#more https://imodeler.com/2020/12/a-follow-up-on-eduard-some-better-news/ *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Arma Hobby 2021 Announcements – 1/48 Hurricane IIc! http://armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2020/12/30/arma-hobby-new-kit-announcements-for-2021/ Culttvman announcements https://culttvman.com/main/upcoming-kit-releases/?fbclid=IwAR0l7L0MiHD5kHrvUPKvosfCtsMs4weJ1B1jV0i-vKMWYjtCjk3TZHM4OM4 https://www.culttvmanshop.com/New-Products_c_213.html Announcements from Border and Great Wall http://www.moxingfans.com/m/view.php?aid=8582&fbclid=IwAR076YvCdUF6zyOW0oW3hPpY0KZSkDzL12v05HIbMeGvevpz-2uJckP6Lyg Bf109 and Ju87 in 1/35 scale https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/01/border-models-35th-scale-bf-109g6-yes.html More items http://www.moxingfans.com/m/ Takom January https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/12/2021-is-already-looking-up-with-three.html Revell 2021 Announcements (Huge list) https://www.kitreviewsonline.de/revell-neuheiten-2021/ Copper State Models Canadian Armoured MG Carriage https://www.facebook.com/copperstatemodels/posts/2884953381793402 Miniart’s 1/35 Austin Armoured car in Japanese service Preview: MiniArt’s 35th scale Austin Armoured Car 1918 Pattern. Japanese Service. Interior Kit A new tooled Mig-25PD in 72nd scale from ICM https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/12/preview-new-mig-25pd-foxbat-e-in-72nd.html What’s hot at Scalemates.com

Welcome to Episode 61 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Terry Miesle *************************************** LATEST NEWS Moosaroo cup is underway! Stuart’s inbox review is at https://scalemodelpodcast.com/news/avro-cierva-c-30a-inbox-look-for-moosaroo-cup-ii/ World Model Expo moved to 2022 https://www.wme2020.com/11th-world-model-expo-postponed-to-2022/ Big container ship lost quite a few containers due to a storm.  Andy’s Hobby Headquarters talks about this and the challenges of Covid shipping. *************************************** MAILBAG Ian Olam writes in with a shoutout. Hi, I thought I would offer up a manufacturer/modeller much in the vein of Uschi. One guy on his own producing quality product. Vantage Model Solutions (VMS) *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Zvezda 2021 Catalog in Russian https://vk.com/doc6108131_578170851?hash=b62de4a6f84263e904 https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/zvezdas-2021-catalogue-old-updated-new.html Italari December https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/an-alfa-roadster-top-of-range-desert.html Meng’s new tool 1/48 F-18E Super Hornet https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/a-new-killer-superbug-from-meng-in-48th.html Three new decal sheets from EagleCal https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/eaglecals-three-new-decal-sheets-in.html#more 1/32 Italeri Tornado Inbox review https://dnmodels.com/all/tornado-gr-4-italeri-32nd-ita2513/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tornado-gr-4-italeri-32nd-ita2513 Tamiya announcing a 1/24 McLaren Senna https://www.tamiyausa.com/blog/first-look-tamiya-24355-mclaren-senna-124-scale-model-kit/ New Lancaster book from WNW’s Richard Alexander https://www.wingleader.co.uk/shop/lancasterearlywpa5 Clearprop is working on a 1/72 Mig-23 https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/2934050816877398 Special Hobby releases Dec / Jan https://www.specialhobby.info/2020/11/december-and-january-new-release.html What’s hot at Scalemates.com https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** SPONSOR AD

Welcome to Episode 60 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Special Guest Host:  Kerry Traynor of IPMS Canada Kerry started modelling as a young lad and like most modellers, set the hobby aside during secondary school and college. He got back to the hobby after college and has enjoyed it ever since. His primary interest lays in 1/48 post-WW2 aircraft, but oddly, he’s been building 1/48 and 1/32 scale WW2 aircraft and 1/35 modern armour of late. He has been a member of IPMS Canada for almost 40 years, as well as a member of the chapters in Calgary, Ottawa and of course, here in London. He believes in taking an active role in the Chapter and has served as president of the London chapter a couple of times and chaired the South-Western Ontario Scale Model Expo committee on two occasions. He currently serves on the IPMS Canada Executive as the Chapter and Member Liaison. Prior to retiring in 2018, Kerry was a Professor in the Architectural Technology program at Fanshawe College for 29 years.   Thank you to our latest Patreon Supporters: Paul-Alexander Crystal Jon Seip We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.  ************************************ LATEST NEWS More clues coming for the SMP Super BIG Monstro Giveaway!  In-Depth Review:  Building a Resin Kit – Part 4 now available! Bench to Bench Pt. 4 – Kyle Hood of Wheels & Wings – Coming Soon! ************************************ MAIL BAG Bob Blair writes: Why is there no plastic models of a BMW E46 M3? Probably the most loved of the older models, yet nothing to build. (I know you don’t work on cars much, but I’m a regular listener and thought you might have some insight.) Check it out HERE! ************************************ LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Arma Hobby is going to release an AC-130 Spectre conversion kit for the new 1/72 C-130H kit from Zvezda. New tool 1/48 IL-2 from Zvezda! Barracuda has 10 new releases! 20 new releases from Black Dog! A huge amount of new product from ResKit! Great Wall Hobby 1/144 B-52H HK 1/48 B-17F ‘Memphis Belle’ Kinetic 1/48 Pucara Duke Hawkins Books Kestrel Publications What’s hot at

Welcome to Episode 59 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Geoff Heyland Anthony Goodman Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Chris McLain *************************************** LATEST NEWS Extra Special Super Gargantuan Giveaway – From Seans Custom Model Tools For our Patreon Supporters! Patreon Contest Winners: Trevor Jones Super Mini Microscopic Pocket-Sized Giveaway – Return 2 Kit Form 1/48 “DYRL” Canopy Mask for the Movie Version VF-1 A/J/S – Open to Everyone! You must send in a photo WIP or finished Macross, Robotech, or anime-related build to scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.   Maschinen Krieger Competition 2021 with Lincoln Wright https://www.paintonplastic.com/paintonplasticblog/2020/11/3/maschinen-competition-2021 Hornby posts a profit for 2020 due to an increase in sales because of covid lockdowns: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/oct/29/lockdown-sales-boom-puts-model-railway-maker-hornby-back-on-track In-Depth Review 4 coming soon for Patreon Supporters *************************************** MAILBAG Scott Hall brings us this build series of the 1/537 USS Reliant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVq7jg4PMj0&ab_channel=ModelerX *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Hobbyboss Nov. Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/chinese-type-59-1-and-lars-2-on-sprues.html Takom Nov. Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/a-patton-jeep-combo-bruno-from-bismarck.html Italeri Nov. Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/preview-italeris-five-latest-releases.html Ammo Nov. Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/11/we-preview-ammos-latest-products-for.html Das Werk’s new Pz. Sfl. Ia 5cm Pak 38 tank destroyer VK3.02 in 1/35th scale: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/preview-das-werks-new-pz-sfl-ia-5cm-pak.html Model Monkey new 3d printed items https://www.model-monkey.com/new-models?utm_source=so&cid=bfbae89c-2828-465a-a1e9-84d00e00859c What’s hot at Scalemates.com: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php *************************************** WHAT’S THE SCOOP Something new from Sean’s Custom Model Tools:

Welcome to Episode 58. Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Anthony Goodman Terry Miesle Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters. SMP could not be produced without your support! ************************************** LATEST NEWS 24-Hour Build Returns, see Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2490663337730074/ Missing parts, Forgotten Shipments? Terry and Anthony discuss the pit-falls of shipping delays, poor communication from manufacturers and what we can do in those situations.  Shadow Hobby Thinner Line Cutter: Worth the Wait! https://shadowhobby.com/ Tamya 1/48 CMK Lightning F-5A Recon Conversion Set: https://www.hlj.com/1-48-scale-f-5a-recon-lightning-conversion-set-for-tamiya-cmk4399 IPMS London laments the passing of member Cam Hastings: http://westviewfuneralchapel.com/pages/obituaries/details.php?p=4723&fbclid=IwAR1epgbsLYv4uEevLULvR7RI4oM4xAe5JSZOTv1VyKtmtZD0o30yVSvyjP0 SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 – Prizes have been shipped out! 2 New Draws! Super Mini Microscopic Pocket-Sized Giveaway – R2KF 1/48 “DYRL” Canopy Mask for the Movie Version VF-1 A/J/S – Open to the public. You must send in a photo WIP or finished Macross related build to scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. Extra Special Super Gargantuan Giveaway – For our Patreon Supporters! Sean’s Custom Model Tools Prize Pack: 1 Sprue Rack 1 Tape Dispenser 1 Glue Holder 2.0 *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS Meng’s 1/12 Ford GT 40: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/preview-details-of-mengs-12th-scale.html Trumpeter Nov. Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/trumpeters-three-new-kits-of-november.html Hobby Boss Releases: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/chinese-type-59-1-and-lars-2-on-sprues.html#more Hong Kong Models New Dornier Trainer: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/preview-new-arrow-in-your-quiver-from.html#more Das Werk U-Boat SM-U9: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/das-new-boat-from-das-werk-u-boat-sm-u.html#more “Diorama Artist Hank Cheng’s Collection” https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/10/book-preview-diorama-artist-hank-chengs.html#more

Welcome to Episode 57 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Anthony Goodman Terry Miesle Geoff Heyland  Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter: Steve Shaffer *************************************** LATEST NEWS SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 Gallery From the Judge: Winners and notable entries in two categories. I split them into two categories and split the prizes for those categories. The Execution will get the Baby Crab and the Wow will get the Lamborghini. The execution of concept is judged by how well the modeller brought a concept to life.  Wow is simply how impressive the model was on the screen. Execution of Concept: Brian McGinnis – 1/48 Fokker DR.1 Good build and figures in a vignette, nicely done all around. Will S. – 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Great work with posing and very subtle lighting. Winner of the MHM Baby Space Crab: Andrew Hilton-Wigg – 1/100 Gundam RX-78-2S Desert scheme on the typically colourful RX-78. Subtle shading and appropriate weathering.  This is a concept well-realized and looks great. Wow, that’s Impressive: Rodolfo Rupoli – Kalamity Gorilla mech Cool to see a Kalamity product, and this is probably the best paint and weathering in the contest. Grime and weathering is very convincing. Al Quint. – 1/18 Hydro-Vee powerboat Great subject, very clean work. More convincing painting on the interior would put this on the trophy table. Michael Canella – 1/220 Gundam Teifsturmer Deep Striker Wow, that’s one hell of a night light. Looks like an excellent build and very well lit. The photography is spot-on for exposure showing the bright lights but mostly not overexposing the subject. Winner of the 1/24 Aoshima Lamborghini Aventador Rick Reinert – 1/32 Roland Impressive work, rigging looks fantastic, the color tones for the wood, leather and engine are great.  Lozenge decals and details like turnbuckles for rigging are excellent work.   ***** Wrightcon is a virtual contest this year: http://www.wrightcon.com/ *************************************** MAILBAG Ray Davis writes in about LukGraph’s announcement of an upcoming 1/32 Hawker Nimrod. Eric Semmelmayer writes: A fun and quick build. This is the first 1:144 build I have done and I’m amazed at how tiny it all is. Kept mixing up way too much paint for the size, being used to 1:72 and 1:48. I have a number of these 1:144 in the stash. Glad they are there for a quick mojo booster.   Steve Bolton writes: Anthony, I have this Aliens APC resin kit. Never done resin before. Have you any advice on cutting off the bottom block? I don’t know if it’s moulded that way or was glued on to keep body shape? Either way, a bit of poking with a knife doesn’t reveal any way forward. Any advice here mate? I have no belt sanders and the super sanding blocks won’t help until after it’s gone.

Welcome to Episode 56 Sponsored by Goodman Models. Hosts Stuart Clark Terry Miesle Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters: Malcolm Hunter Jamie Walker *************************************** LATEST NEWS Ron Cobb, a highly influential designer and model maker has passed away. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ron-cobb-dead-designer-alien-ship-back-future-delorean-was-83-1149219?fbclid=IwAR3ZAarpYFhu7Uy6gF0EUr7UWOiwdiDVHSyHbZQWoNg_0z8t7CPhE52scxs Sean Vail-Rhodes wrote in: Mark Bilas of Wolfpack Decals passed away earlier this month of a heart attack. His website is still up with no notification of his passing. There is a concern that unaware modellers will place orders and then get pissed off when they don’t get their decals. Might want to let folks know that if you have made a purchase then please be patient while the family gets things sorted. Also, if you plan on placing an order from Wolfpack please hold off until the family can figure out what to do with it. *************************************** MAILBAG Don writes in: I would love to hear a “PE Whisperer” show where old newbies like me can learn that PE requires specific tools to be effectively applied.   Another technique piece would be on masking, including which products work best.  I have some Vallejo mask liquid and it simply is worthless.  3M Blue tape, so so. Tamiya 2mm flexible tape – OMG!  The stuff is really nice.  But am I applying it and cutting it properly?  Especially on the old Hasegawa 1/72 H8K Emily that has the glass frames molded on the inside and the outside is smooth?  I’ve got pics, I’m getting better but … this baby won’t be winning any contests. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS New items from Ammo: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/09/we-preview-ammos-latest-products-for.html#more Airfix 1/48 Sabre tooling first look: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/sabre-parts-first-look-exclusive New mould (?) (w/full interior) Semovente da 75/18 from Italeri: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/09/preview-all-new-full-interior-semovente.html#more Riich Model’s new 35th scale French Light Tank FCM-36: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/09/another-fcm-36-on-horizon-thats-riich.html#more Fourteen (14) new products from Black Dog! https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/09/fourteen-14-new-products-from-black-dog.html Bergepanzer 2A2 and Panther G (early) in 1/35 from Takom: https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/09/two-tasty-teutonic-head-turners-from.html Heller announcing some 1/400 ships to be (re?)released: https://www.facebook.com/hellerjoustra/posts/1626967300798736