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Welcome to Episode 53 Sponsored by Goodman Models.
Host
Stuart Clark
Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:
Terry Wilkinson
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LATEST NEWS
Don’t forget about our contest
Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models
https://scalemodelpodcast.com/smpcontest2020/
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The 2020 Scale Modelling Survey
https://scalemodelpodcast.com/2020survey
Several years ago Jon Bius did a modelling survey in which the modelling community responded in a big way. This survey provided some interesting insights into the scale modelling community.
It’s time for another survey with some expanded questions. I have reached out to Jon and with his permission, I have used his original questions and thanks to several other contributors including the On The Bench and Plastic Model Mojo podcasts we have added several more which we know will be interesting to members of our hobby.
The survey is via Google Forms and is anonymous. It will be available until the end of August 2020. The results when compiled will be available to all.
Please share far and wide as we would like to get as large a cross-section of modeller’s as possible.
The Survey closes Sept 30th.
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2 very nice kits have arrived from Horizon Models
1/72 Convair SM-65D Atlas and Mercury – Redstone.
Inbox review coming
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MAILBAG
Bob writes in
Hi there Stuart. I have encountered your podcast a little while ago and have caught up on your most recent recordings. Very enjoyable and informative.
I’ve been a builder of models for a long time but in different ways. I started about 50 years ago with simple models. I focused on WWII aircraft early on. I also did rockets with Estes and Centuri kits.I then got into racing 10th scale R/C cars. Even became sponsored. We traveled a bit to different races, brought home trophies and some great stories. I also became interested in High Power Rocketry. This can be the big stuff. I’ve included a picture of my most recent build, an Astrobee-D, just under 6 feet tall. I’m licensed for Level 1, so I can purchase engines up to “I”. I’ve flown a “J” motor but didn’t take the test for Level 2. If you are familiar with the small engines A, B, C, etc… Each letter up is double the thrust. So you can see once you get to J, it’s a big motor. Recently I’ve been back into plastic, just finishing the monster C57-D Cruiser from the movie Forbidden Planet. I included some shots of that one. Like you have said, “where are you gonna put this thing?” Well, I made a little shelf and have it up over my head.
Enough about me. Like I mentioned, love your show.
One thing. You seem to mix up the name of the ship with the name of the man. The ship is Yamato but the man is Yamamoto. Only because I’m a huge WWII reader and it makes me wince when you say the ship instead of the man who was shot down by P-38s.
Be well!
Tim writes
Hi Stuart and Anthony,
Thanks for bringing up the dedicated model room issue in your podcast. While not ideal it did get me thinking and I added some shelving next to my kitchen table. Not ideal but better. I was sorry to hear Anthony was stepping back from the podcast but not bowing out completely. Very understandable when you have a young family. I’m looking forward to the rotation of interviews and guest modellers on future podcasts!
Cheers,
Tim
Moscow (the w is silent), Idaho
From Brandon
I was listening to the Scale Model Podcast while building Meng’s P-51 in 1/48 scale when I heard you haven’t built one yet.
First, I’ll say the Meng offering is fantastic just because of the high surface detail and requiring almost no glue to assemble. I’m sure Eduard’s is even better.
Second, you should check out Leading Edge Decals. They have 2 Canadian P-51 sets with one that has the London, Ontario squadron markings. http://lemdecal.com/P-51%20Mustang%20RCAF%2048.81.html
Personally I’ve got the west coast decal set (Calgary, Vancouver, New Westminster, Edmonton) and 2 mustang kits. Really excited to have these as a paired display.
Cheers,
Brandon
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
AK Interactive August
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/08/preview-ak-interactives-new-faq-post.html
1/48 Sd.KfZ. 171 Panther From Suyata with full interior
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/08/preview-suyatas-groundbreaking-48th.html#more
Mini Art announcing a 1919 B type London Omnibus
https://www.facebook.com/miniart.models/photos/a.147871152045692/1683142448518547/?type=3&theater
Hasegawa August items.
http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/month/202008/
Some Eduard items
https://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=36322&mode=thread&order=0
https://www.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=36313&mode=thread&order=0
Airfix update on the 1/72 new tool Avro Vulcan
https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/massive-mighty-delta-update
Ry Field Models has announced a 1/35 Challenger 2 in Sept
Facebook announcement
Some 1/72nd armour news from Dragon
https://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/welcome.asp
Coming soon from Starling models
https://starling-models.co.uk/collections/coming-soon/coming-soon
Border models announcing a 1/35 British Crusader tank
Facebook announcement.
themodellingnews.com/2020/08/preview-135th-scale-british-crusader.htm
What’s hot at Scalemates.com
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php
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WHAT’S THE SCOOP
Tony Jacob wrote some observations about Molotow Chrome
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SPONSOR AD
Goodman Models
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TOPIC
Tom Grossman
Tag Team Hobbies Part 1
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TALKIN’ TOOLS
Decal Fix
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart
Academy 1/35 Panzer IV – Base coat on, chipping fluid and desert paint next.
Hasagawa 1/72 Lancaster – No progress on this one since last episode.
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
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