On the Bench

19/08/2024

Time to turn our attention to the next big event on our calendar……ScaleACT 2024z. Who is coming???

18/08/2024

You just can't beat this for a gift. An original Ben Flood painted figure. Ben, you truely are a legend and this is going straight into my display cabinet. Thank you mate. Cheers, Ian

18/08/2024

18/08/2024

At QMHE in Ipswich QLD and we thought these models were cool.

17/08/2024

Sitting in my motel room here in Brisbane, reflecting on an awesome day with like minded folks…..and I hear a rustle at my balcony……it’s a bloody possum !!!!!

I can’t seem to get a break!!!

17/08/2024

Day one haul at QMHE. Dave and myself are having an absolute blast. Meeting so many awesome people and manufacturers. The guys and girls running the show are amazing and the talent here in QLD is mind blowing. Looking forward to what tomorrow brings. Cheers, Ian

17/08/2024

All set up and have been talking to a wonderful groups of people and manufacturers here at QMHE 2024.

16/08/2024

Friday dinner at a local taven with our good mate Stewart Rolfe from Black Hat models on YouTube.

Thanks for the laughs, dinner and the beers mate 🍻

16/08/2024

So we have arrived at the Gold Coast (fun fact there is no gold here to be found)…..visiting the one and only Paul Gloster!

15/08/2024

We are deep into NSW heading to meet with a special marsupial at a secret location. Stay tuned for a video update.

15/08/2024

If you’re in or around Brisbane this weekend do yourself a favour and come along to the Queensland Model and Hobby show. And don’t forget to come and say G’day to Dave and Ian who will be doing some recording over the weekend.

14/08/2024

Queensland bound!!!

13/08/2024

The OTB special episode on “Modellers Without Borders” is up for your listening pleasure.

12/08/2024

A special OTB Episode will drop at Midnight US EST on August 13, 2024.

This will be a special OTB episode on a new Modelling Organisation called “Modellers Without Borders”.

We interview Timothy Holland, Dave Goldfinch, Christiaan O’Dea and Stephen Lee to get the inside knowledge on the who, why and hows that brought this organisation into being and what their plans are for the future.
This organisation was announced publicly at the end of the most recent IPMS USA Nationals, and raised a lot of buzz and questions from the modelling community.
So tune in to find out what it is all about.

To find out more information go to https://modellers.org/

11/08/2024

10/08/2024

Episode 194 has been published!

In this episode the boys chat to Rock Roszak of Detail and Scale fame.
We also start our new segment the “OTB Wheel of Fortune”….(well that is what we are calling it for the moment…if you have a better name write unto us) where all of our patreon members get the chance to win a very cool prize. We are heading to QMHE on the 17th and 18th of August…..come and join us!
https://qmhe.com/
We will be there so hope to see you too!

If you want to reach out to us write to [email protected].

Don’t forget to support the sponsors of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply
https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

Check out our mates from Detail and Scale
https://www.detailandscale.com/detail-scale-publications

If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

creating Podcasts

07/08/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! Diamonds for sure! 💎

Ed Harm, Damian Reg Rigby, Patrick Kiser, Michelle Goldfinch, Anthony Goodman, Scott Gentry, Iain Fraser, Christiaan O'Dea, Ryan Leng, Gordon Sorensen, Hector D. Colon, Perran Creevey, Mike Talley, Dave Hornstra, David Dillon, Luke Cooper, Dave Osborne, Richard Broadley, Tom Beier

27/07/2024

Episode 193 has been published!
Find out what Dave got up to while in the U.S. and Japan.

21/07/2024

Well that’s it for Madison! Although I didn’t get a medal I received something that is far more prestigious in my eyes…..this wonderful sticker from Paul Gloster and Steve Hustad. To be recognised by your peers and have the p**s taken out of you at the same time is far more rewarding (and funny) than any 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.

Thanks guys 🥰

21/07/2024

Congratulations to our very own Aussie, Paul Gloster for winning TWO golds at IPMS NATS Madison.

Goodonya mate 🙌

20/07/2024

For no particular reason…..these are the models that I really liked.

19/07/2024

Here is a small selection of what is on display.

19/07/2024

And here is a look at the two rooms at Madison set aside for models to be judged. There are a large number of outstanding models on display.

19/07/2024

Night out with the boys

18/07/2024

Well the vendors room is open…….so many choices.
Madison 2024

17/07/2024

Wagons Ho!

17/07/2024

Pre NATS dinner and drinks at “maison des chevaliers” before hitting the road on Wednesday.

Had such an awesome time here with Kentucky Dave and his beautiful family being the most perfect hosts.
I give this 5 stars out of 5🌟

15/07/2024

Walking around the U.S. Airforce is thirsty work…..so why not stop and have an ale (or two) at the Hofbrauhaus????

15/07/2024

Guess where I am.

13/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Ryan Leng, Perran Creevey, Luke Cooper