The 107th episode of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. JB and Jensen are lost and nowhere to be found, but our buddy Justin Lentz joins in the fun with Scott, Doug, Grant, and TJ. TJ leads us in an interesting discussion point about what we learned our how our perception changed in 2024 with regards to our hobby. …

Welcome to a special episode 106 discussing the 2024 edition of SMC. The 106th edition of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. This conversation is centered around a large and diverse group who attended SMC 2024. The conversation is long, and lot's of fun. The group, which consists of TJ Haller, John Bonanni, Jensen …

The 105th installment of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. All 6 of us are back together after multiple model shows at home and abroad, as well as some vacations. We recap the Rock Con / Sprue Doo show JB attended, as well as the 49th annual MMSI show in Chicago which Scott and Grant attended. We originally intend…

Episode 104 features great conversations about scale modeling. Although JB and Doug got lost and couldn't join us, we are joined by our favorite Uncle Night Shift - Martin Kovac returns to the Posse and joins in the fun to give his perspectives and what he has been working on. We discuss what our motivations are for why we do scale modeling, not ju…

Episode 103 features great conversations about scale modeling. Jensen leads the episode and asks the group if we Overthink our Hobby - spoiler alert - we do. TJ also leads an impromptu discussion regarding the value of receiving good, honest, knowledgeable feedback and critique - and how that can improve your modeling. We also start the wrap up ins…

Episode 102 features a great conversation with Modeler and Creator Jake McKee, where we touch on soooo many different ideas related to creating and modeling. From influences to thinking outside the box, and even, yes, you guessed it, scope creep! Jake is a super interesting guy and you won't want to miss this! We discuss that "tipping point" where …

Episode 101 sees all of us together again for a short but fun podcast. No interviews or guests this time - but we have some great topics for you to listen to. We discuss managing modeling stress and anxiety, and of course we go over the incredible response to our Posse 100 Group Build. We also discuss a recent visit that Scott and JB made to Panzer…

Episode 100 sees all of us together to celebrate a milestone for the Plastic Posse. We feature a terrific interview with Peter Davis from Scale ACT, "The friendliest Model Show in Australia" - who talks about modeling, modeling shows, and how he and his team go about putting on a show that gets bigger and better each year! We also have two friends …

Welcome to a Special Episode of the Plastic Posse Podcast. There is a new International Modeling Organization that has launched called Modellers Without Borders. Many people have been asking questions about this new Organization and we host three good friends who are also key members of MWB in a Q and A session to get you some of those answers, spe…

Episode 99 sees all of us except Doug back together again. We feature a terrific interview with Frank Perrone, who talks about modeling, and how modeling has helped him through some tough times! We also discuss some recent feedback from Jesse Hosmer, who recently asked the Posse why he seemed to be plateauing and not improving as much as he would l…

Episode 98 sees TJ on vacation and JB In the UK, again! The rest of us are joined by friends Aaron Kuck and Justin Lentz. We discuss the hobby, including tips on "Finding your Mojo" and also, "Trusting the Process." We also have a great interview with Steve Baker, AKA Boom Modeling where he talks about being a pilot and how that affects his modelin…

All of us minus Jensen (missed you buddy) are together and we catch up on JB's trip to Ireland and England, and Scott, Grant, and Doug talk about the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo show held June 22 in Salt Lake City. We also discuss pushing back on the notion that modelers need to "put in their time" or "earn their stripes" in order to have models …

TJ and Jensen are in charge of the Posse this time out, as JB is in Europe and Scott, Grant, and Doug are attending the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in Salt Lake City. Discussion centers around the topic - what are the 4 things required for you to improve as a modeler? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand …

The PPP (at least most of us) are joined by a great modeler and friend, Ken Childres. Ken talks to us about a wide range of topics including his own modeling, judging at Wonderfest, modeling Sherman tanks, and many other subjects! We also discuss Group Builds - are they a net positive or net negative for youa nd your mojo? We also have some great l…

The Posse catches up with our favorite Uncle, Martin Kovac, AKA Night Shift. We talk a wide range of topics from Astro Photography to Home Improvement to the recent Moson Model Show in Hungary! We also discuss cleaning and organizing or model workbench, and also managing our paint, tool, and kit storage for a happier, more productive experience. We…

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Doug but have special guest Eric Kervina to sit in with us, and also to talk about giving feedback to not just modelers, but to judges as well after recently judging at AMPS Nationals. We also have our friend Gary Baker return to talk about the Recent MFCA show and his Southern California figure painting gr…

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Jensen (Happy Birthday) but have one of our best collective episodes in a while with great discussions. We recap the recent AMPS Nationals, with a segment featuring JB, Scott, Ian Bonner, and Jonathan (ModelDoc) Anderson. We also feature a segment outlining the team behind the forthcoming Inaugural Rocky Mo…

Join us as Grant, Doug, and Scott are joined by Rick Lawler, Jim Bates, and Doug Reed. We discuss recovering from mistakes, and our favorite parts of each project. We also have an awesome interview with John Rosengrant, veteran award-winning Visual Effects artist with credits on Jurassic Park, Avatar, Aliens, and the Mandalorian to name a few. John…

Welcome back to (almost) everyone! Doug was unfortunately Ill, but the rest of the gang is back and we talk about Model Kit Expectations - do we as consumers have a responsibility to research kits BEFORE we buy, and also Post Shading - Like it, Love it, or Leave it? We also have a visit with Rick Lawler, Grant, Scott, and JB as we recap Adepticon a…

A short episode this time out - we are all busy with work and Model Show Season. All of us sans JB catch up with each other and discuss kits, bench progress, 48 in 48 Wrap Up, and Dune 2! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse…

Join all of us except TJ - who was at the Old Dominion Open as we discuss Scale Modeling topics including How your Work Environment influences your productivity and creativity, and some tips from all of us on things we have done to improve our work areas for better output. We have a Model Show recap with Scott, JB, and TJ where we recap our experie…

We are a little short handed with JB and TJ in Atlanta, and Doug out as well. Justin Lentz joins us as Jensen leads us in a couple of great discussions about Modeling Tutorials - what makes a great tutorial? and Social Media Marketing and Advertising. TJ, Grant, and Scott are also joined by a couple of our good friends - Sam Dwyer and Rick Lawler. …

The Triple P is all here, AND we are joined by Rick Lawler as we talk "Modeling the Silver Screen" and also a summary from the recent Las Vegas Open Gaming Convention. We are also joined by our friends in the UK, Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins. We talk Model Officers Mess, Models For Heroes, and of course, their Just Making Conversation Podcast.…

Join most of the Scale Model Podcast Producers as we discuss some of the hows and whys of what we do. Chris Meddings from the SCU Podcast leads a cast of hundreds (or at least a bunch of us) as talk Podcasting about Scale Models. Our cast includes Chris Meddings from the Sprue Cutters Union, Dave Goldfinch from On the Bench, Stuart Clark from Scale…

We are back after our Holiday break, and we ring in 2024 with a new episode packed with modeling goodness. TJ Haller couldn't join us, so Zach Grizzle hops in and helps out! We interview our friend and longtime Colorado modeling fixture to talk about his modeling, his partnership with his wife who also models, and also some of his other hobbies and…

It's all 6 of us together again, and we wish all of you a Happy Holiday season with a MEGA episode for Christmas! We wish you all a Happy Holiday season, and as this is our last episode for a few weeks, we thought we would leave you with a big one to chew on for a while. We are joined for not one, but two feature interview segments. Our first segme…

In Episode 83 - all 6 of us are together! It's another patented Posse big episode - and we are joined by two friends - John "Spud" Murphy and Martin "Uncle Night Shift" Kovac. We have a fantastic conversation about their own modeling, perspectives on the recent controversial video by Mike Rinaldi, Model Shows, and what is influencing each of them. …

Join us for a jam packed Episode 82!! We talk about packing your models for traveling to model shows both locally and abroad, and we all wrap our AK Interactive/Propaganda Facade Group Build. We have a great catch up interview with Adam Wilder and talk about his new Layering Techniques book from AK Interactive, as well as his own modeling, what he …

Join us for Episode 81 as we are ALMOST all together again. The crew has a great time recording again, and we discuss recaps of both the MMSI and SMC model shows, which the Posse recently attended. Both shows were full of inspiring work and there is plenty to discuss. We also get caught up on a little overdue listener mail. If you would like to bec…

Join us for Episode 80 as we interview talented figure painter Gary Baker, who we are going to spend time with at MMSI. We are VERY short handed this time out so some of our friends really stepped up and helped us out. We are joined for Episode 80 by Rick Lawler, Josh Buck, Zach Grizzle, and Jim Bates! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, …

Join (3 of us) us for Episode 79 as TJ, Grant and Scott talk about which work best represents our own personal modeling style, and what has influenced that style. We also talk about airbrushing aircraft versus armor and vice-versa, and if it is really different? We have some fun albeit being short handed, and look forward to some exciting model sho…

Join us for Episode 78 as we are joined by Justin Lentz to discuss all things Scale Modeling. We interview Justin and talk about his approach, his own modeling, and he weighs in on our topic, "Planning?" Do you plan your own builds? Listen is as we discuss what, if any, planning that we do. We also Interview Master Modeler Andy Gulden, who talks ab…

Join us for Episode 77 as we are joined by D-ran, Nemo, and El Presidente from the ModelGeeks Podcast to talk about their upcoming First Semi Annual Paxcon 2023! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: http…

Join us for Episode 76 as we are joined by Posse Member and MAK builder extraordinaire Cliff Herring and our friend Rick Lawler in the studio. Rick joins us to talk about our new AK Interactive Facade Group Build, and we hope you will join along with us for what will be a great creative exercise! We interview Cliff Herring and find out more about h…

Join us for Episode 75 as we are joined by Jim Bates (A Scale Canadian TV), Aaron Kuck (AK Armor), and Mike (Nukeman) McElhaney. We talk about all things San Marcos IPMS NATS - we have LOTS of fun things to talk about as this National Convention was one for the ages! We were honored to be joined by Canadian Modeler John Chung, AKA Scale Scriber to …

Join us for Episode 74 as we are joined by \Rob Booth, IPMS USA eBoard member and also part of the 2023 IPMS Nationals San Marcos Team! We talk all things NATS including seminars, demos, tours, local attractions, meetings, registration, Decal Sheet, all of it!!! Don't miss this as you plan your trip to Texas in a couple of weeks! We also talk with …

Join us for Episode 73 as we are joined by Rick Lawler from Propaganda! and AK Interactive. Rick joins the Posse for all the fun and offers commentary on our recent AK FJ43 builds. We also get a field report from JB on his recent travels in France and Germany and some of the amazing WW I and WW II sites he has visited. Scott also leads the group in…

Join us for Episode 71 as we are joined by Posse Members Jackson Stanton and Zach Grizzle, filling the seats vacated this time out by JB and TJ. Scott has a discussion with our buddy Aaron Kuck of AaronKuck Armor. We talk about Aarons' recent trip to Wonderfest, his first. We also discuss what's on his bench and in his future. Make sure you check o…

We are missing JB and Grant this time around, but we have a great discussion about how each of us has progressed in the hobby and how, and how we plan on continuing that moving forward. We also have an excellent interview with Bill Huffman from Scale Model Craft. Bill is a passionate and visionary modeler, he is an excellent craftsman and makes mul…

We have a Posse only episode - no interviews or guests, just 5 of the 6 of us. (No Jensen ;( ) TJ leads us in a recap of AMPS Nationals, and we also discuss what we like about AMPS "Judging" and their tiered system for evaluation, feedback, and recognition. We also talk about the "Road to IPMS Nats" as it is only 75 days out!!! We discuss some amaz…

We feature an interview with Microsoft Designer/Model Maker Kit Headley about modeling as a career, as well as a hobby. We also have Erik Brubaker, member of NWSM and AMPS Seattle in the Jim Bates Chair join us for the episode. We dedicate Episode 69 to the memory of Cornbread, Modeling Social Media rising star and our good friend Jim Bates' friend…

We feature an interview with the creative team of Bill, Christian, and Wes from Posse Partner Bases By Bill. Their model display products are not only tremendous values, but the quality and innovation they bring to bear on their products for Scale Modelers are incredible! We also talk about a YouTube video from Adam Savage (link below) where he dis…

We feature an interview with Braile Scale Armor Master Modeler, Alex Clark. We are also joined by Ian Bonner, and we discuss what motivates each of us in our hobby. We also feature a wrap up of our recent Commiesfest show experience. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.p…

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JB, Scott, Doug, and Grant are joined by Rick Lawler for a Livestream that originally aired 3/17. Scott and Grant fixed the audio for this Podcast version. We recap the 48 in 48 Birthday Bash Global Group Build to benefit Models For Heroes, and we also talk about our individual entries. We also make 2 BIG announcements - one that represents the pas…

The Posse is back as we have an interview with Military Modelcraft International Magazine. We discuss his background as a modeler as well as a magazine editor, and get his perspectives on model related publishing in 2023. We also discuss the thrill of retail therapy - getting excited when that new kit, tool, or bottle of paint hits your bench - and…

The Posse is back as we prepare for the 2023 48 in 48 Birthday Bash event to benefit Models 4 Heroes, a charity that we partner with and are passionate about. This event runs Mar 10 - 12 worldwide, and we will be a part of all of the fun! To get ready, we interview the One and Only Malcolm Childs, founder of Models 4 Heroes, and Stephan and Meranda…

We have a GREAT conversation and catch up with Jeremy Moore, armor and aircraft modeler extraordinaire! We also discuss whether hopping from scale to scale or subject to subject is a good thing, and also why modelers lose confidence, and how to regain that confidence once it is gone. Speaking of 2023 - check out our show section below for upcoming …

We have a GREAT conversation and catch up with our favorite Uncle, Martin Kovac! We talk about his newfound enthusiasm, overcoming obstacles, and changes to his Night Shift YouTube channel! We also discuss having passion for your modeling, without falling in love with it. We also discuss balancing realism versus artistic interpretation. We field so…

We are back after a Holiday break, and we try to shake the rust off as we recap 2022 and look forward to 2023. We talk about upcoming shows and plans, and JB leads us in an interesting discussion about 2023 being the year of Modeling WWI subjects, thanks to the efforts of manufacturers like ICM, Copper State, Takom, Miniart, and others. We also inc…