In this episode the boys chat to Jeff Herne, the show chairman for NATS 2024 at Madison which is going to be running from the 17th of July to the 20th of July 2024. For more information check out the web page https://nats2024.com We will be there so hope to see you too! If you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. Don’t forget to…

In this special episode, David and Perry give a talk at the Nova Mob about the SF novels of the 1960s. To decide on the best, we treat the exercise as a draft, each of us picking a title in turn in order to try to get the best "team". Who will win?Meeting starts (00:45)Introduction to the draft (01:53)Why the 1960s? (02:02)Perry's first pick (02:45…

In this episode the boys chat with Chris Miller, the promotions officer for the Queensland Model and Hobby Exhibition which is going to be running on the 17th and 18th of August. For more information check out the web page https://qmhe.com We will be there so hope to see you too! Lots of mail this episode and don’t forget if you want to reach out t…

In this episode the boys chat with renowned figure painter Ben Flood who talks about his painting process and the paints he uses. Check out his work here https://www.facebook.com/ben.flood.125 Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com.By David Goldfinch

Episode 189 is up! In this episode the boys talk to Matthew Grice who has recently taken ownership of a studio scale model of the “Nostromo” spaceship from that iconic movie “Alien”. You can follow the restoration on his FaceBook Nostromo studio scale model restoration The model was originally built in 2015 by Germàn Impache of Italy and you can ch…

This episode is dedicated to James Skiffins wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery! As Dave approaches 60, it is time to consider planning for that one last trip to the great model show in the sky. What is to become of the stash of kits and publications that you have gathered over a lifetime? The boys tackle this very subject.…

In breaking news we are excited to share the news from Andys Hobby HQ of the planned release of the 1/16 M113! Dave called it and was on the money! The boys mull this exciting news over as well as a second new M113 announced from AFV club of the Aussie M113A1 LRV in 1/35 scale. We are living in THE golden age for sure!…

Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by three Aussie YouTubers to discuss the ins and outs of running a YouTube model channel Lots of mail to read out and don’t forget if you want to reach out to us write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. To find out more about our guests from this episode, check out their YouTube channels below:- Greg https://www.youtube.com/…

In this episode the boys chat with Chris from model airplane maker to talk about rewards results or efforts? This is a great little discussion based on Chris’s latest blog which can be found at modelairplanemaker.com The Possums wars a.k.a The battle of the backyard continues with the Possums 3 to Dave 0. Ian gives an update on the 48 hour build wh…

The boys are back from their break with the mailbag, sad news about the Falcon and talking about the 48 hours modellers bash!By David Goldfinch

In this episode the boys go big with a discussion on 1/16th Armour models and to help us with this huge subject we have brought in Andy from HQ models. The Falcon writes in with what is new in the model world and we dive deep into the mailbag.By David Goldfinch

G'day benchers.....we have a bonus episode for you! All of the podcasters got together to give you a peek behind the curtin, giving you an inside track about how we started and why we do it. We hope that you will enjoy this as much as we did recording it.By David Goldfinch

The boys have a heap of trouble trying to stay on target but none the less manage to get some conversation in about the new Kotare Bf 109K-4. Dave wins his battle against the possum, Julian is found out to be too lazy to drive to Ikea and Ian just rolls along. The Falcon delivers with a long list of new kits and the mailbag continues to tongue-tie …

Perry and David celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by discussing the best books they read during 2023. And bid you all a fond farewell.Introduction (00:12)Our 100th Episode! (04:14)Let's talk about Books (02:10)2023: Highlights of our reading (01:11:53)Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (David) (04:24)Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (Perry…

Hello and welcome to our first show for 2024. In this episode we are going to look at model shows without competition and have Jim Bates along to help us understand how they work as well as the benefits to the hobby. Dave goes to war against a possum, as well as detailing his excellent modelling start to 2024. There is a HUGE mailbag to chew throug…

In the final episode for the year the boys have a look at the mailbag and what the Falcon has to say with new kits. Dave and Ian get into an argument about what would sell more...a 1/16 Greyhound or a 1/16 M113......and double down with a bet. It is up to you, dear listener, to decide on who will win. To cast your vote simply go to our community fa…

Perry and David discuss their recent reading, including several crime or crime-adjacent books, a middle-school fantasy, and an excellent piece of historical fiction.Intro (03:20)General News (03:33)Goodreads Readers Choice Awards (03:32)What we've been reading (58:11)Winds of Evil by Arthur Upfield (10:43)Dorothy L. Sayers Novels (07:00)A Morbid Ta…

Dave Ian and Julian are joined by Michael Gibson to give you the lowdown on silhouette and vinyl cutters. How they work, what you can do with them, ease of use and prices. Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail. And don't forget that we are now available on YouTube ! …

Dave, Ian and Julian are back from their adventures in Canberra and make a very poor attempt at listing their three favourite tools. As you can guess it is not long before they are off-topic….but hey, that is how they roll. Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail which…

Perry and David discuss recent book awards and go on to discuss their recent reading, some of which evoke strong emotions and others which have kept us on the edge of our seats.Intro (04:07)General News (14:02)Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2023 (03:21)The Hugo Awards 2023 (03:41)World Fantasy Awards 2023 (00:35)Le Guin Prize for Imaginative Fict…

Hello and welcome to coverage of the 2023 Scale ACT model show from Australia’s capital city, Canberra. In this episode the boys talk to:- Brett Green Tony from Horizon Models Jodie and Marissa (Super-duper Gunpla builders) Scott Taylor SMS Paints Lincoln Wright Gav Cross We also find some time to sneak in some listener mail! But sorry, no Falcon t…

Hello and welcome to episode 175! Dave, Ian and Julian are joined by Clayton Ockerby and Peter Davis to chat about the impact of Youtube on our hobby.

Hello and welcome to episode 174! Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to be joined by the developer of the App "PaintRack" Scott Rays who, it turns out, is a previous winner of the coveted Golden Demon award. Super interesting interview! Also in this episode we have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course list…

David and Perry talk about their recent reading, ranging from a confronting story of racism and murder in America, through a pleasant coming-of-age novel, a comedy TV series and an engaging piece of historical non-fiction.Introduction (02:35)Conflux: National Science Fiction Convention (05:40)General News (16:13)U.S. National Book Awards (03:05)Dit…

Hello and welcome to episode 173! Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to announce their new group build which is going to be cars! (Well actually Dave is a tad apprehensive about this). So you can join in or simply follow our progress on our group Facebook page “On your Bench”. Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is ne…

Perry and David talk about their latest reading, listening and watching in the crime genre, from a classic PI novel to the latest best-seller.Introduction (05:56)General News (11:06)Ned Kelly Awards 2023 (02:13)Dragon Awards 2023 (07:00)Queensland Literary Awards 2023 (01:43)What we've been reading and watching (55:24)In the Morning I'll Be Gone by…

Hello and welcome to episode 172! Dave, Ian and Julian are super excited to talk to two of our good friends Tim Holland (aka El Presidente) and David Knights (aka Kentucky Dave) about the gentleman’s scale of 1/72nd. Also in this episode with have the Falcon writing in with what is new in the modelling world and of course listener mail.…

Hello benchers! We have a jam-packed show for you! Firstly we chat with Scott Taylor from SMS paints about some new paint colours.....and the uses for his new upcoming colour range is very surprising! Linc joins us to to talk about his new book, Luna Combat, which we eventually get around to talking about, as well as a timely reminder that we shoul…