On the Bench

07/11/2025

Look out Canberra…..the boys are back in town!!!

04/11/2025

Australia’s friendliest and arguably best model show is on this coming weekend!

We have been spruiking this show for a very good reason as it brings together hundreds of dedicated model builders from around Australia (and overseas!) showing off their prized builds in an atmosphere that this welcoming and relaxed.

From the first-time builder to the experienced master, this is the place for you to come and experience what our beautiful hobby has to offer.

With vendors aplenty, demonstrations from some of the world’s leading modellers and hundreds upon hundreds of models on display to inspire you. Come along and see!

And don’t forget to say “hello” to us as we record our next episode live at ScaleACT’25!

When: 8th / 9th November
Where: Thoroughbred Park - Lyneham ACT

ScaleACT-25 8th~9th November 2025!

03/11/2025

For all of our Aussie listeners……Supercheap Auto have these on sale for $29.99 for a three drawer and $25 for a two drawer. Nice powder coating over metal skin, they come in four colours. This is going to be perfect for tool storage and other modelling desktop storage.

25/10/2025

Episode 224 and the boys are joined by Stan Spooner who talks about his exciting new venture, the opening of a bricks and mortar hobby shop called “The Model Box, and the driving concept behind it.

Check out this link for more info:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076992317227

TMB is for sharing of products, techniques, friends and experiences that make this hobby so special!

18/10/2025

So while every man and his dog is seemingly at SMC……I’m locked away with this soul sapping car build.

Well at least i pushed a little closer to tne finish line today.

11/10/2025

Episode 223 has been published and the boys are joined by Brian from the Built Sideways Podcast to chew the fat on everything and nothing.

We then talk to Giampaolo (a.k.a “G”) about the exciting Gaming, Hobby and Model expo “GameX” (GhMX) on in Brisbane on November 22-23.
Check out this link for more info:- https://www.ghmx.com.au/

We also have the usual mailbag and of course, the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!

GhMX offers a Scale Model Competition, Table Top & Card Gaming Competitons, Hobby Expo, live stage demonstrations, free workshops and fun for all ages under one roof.

27/09/2025

Episode 222 has been published!

13/09/2025

Episode 221 has been published!

30/08/2025

Episode 220 has been published!

30/08/2025

Mark this in your calendars.

16/08/2025

While I am away spending time with my family, we shall take this opportunity for a short break and return with the next episode on the 30th of August.

Thank you all for your kind comments and understanding.

Dave

12/08/2025

Due to a sudden death in the family we will not able to attend QMHE. Thank you all for your understanding.