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Hey Modelers! Welcome to the ModelGeeks Scale Modeling Podcast, a place where we talk about anything and everything relating to models. Buckle up for what we believe will be an exciting journey into the world of scale modeling. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to the hobby or you been around since Moses nor does it matter what you build; planes, armor, ships or automobiles, we hope to have a little bit for each of you.Our format is simple and to the point; modeling news you can use, a few tips and techniques, some lighthearted banter and maybe a beer or two, but most importantly interaction with you! That interaction starts with you, you see, we really want to make this content for you the listener so please, drop us an email at contact@modelgeekspodcast.com and weigh in on whatever our show topic is. You can find it at the ModelGeeks Facebook Page or our website, www.modelgeekspodcast.comIn closing, thanks to all the ModelGeeks out there, we really hope that you will download and make us a regular part of your modeling bench sessions. Keep on building, be excellent to each other, and by all means... Build something! Out from the Geeks... read less
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ModelGeeks Episode 73 "Dippin Into the Grab Bag!"
Mar 9 2024
ModelGeeks Episode 73 "Dippin Into the Grab Bag!"
Welcome to Episode 73 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks reached out to you the listeners to find out what it is you guys wanted us to talk about.  I can tell you that the response was overwhelming!!  We took some of the ones that stood out to us and tossed them around for discussion.  As usual we'll discuss what we're in work on, what new items are out there that we may have picked up. We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Special "The Old Dominion Open (ODO) Wrap Up"
Feb 29 2024
ModelGeeks Special "The Old Dominion Open (ODO) Wrap Up"
Welcome to the special show wrap up of the "Old Dominion Open" hosted by IPMS Richmond in Richmond, Va.   This show marks the beginning of the Scale Model Show Season in IPMS Region Two and is always a special one for the Geeks.  We were very fortunate to have some special guests join us at the table for a round of interviews that I am sure you will enjoy.So sit back and take a listen, well discuss the show in general, discuss the show it's self with Richard Leininger (IPMS Richmond VP and Show Chair),  discuss upcoming releasees of Detail and Scale with Bert Kinzey and Rock Roszak and get a out of state perspective from both Rudy from LionHeart Hobby and Stephen Lee of "Sprue Pie With Frets" We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 72; "Back to the Future"
Feb 24 2024
ModelGeeks Episode 72; "Back to the Future"
Welcome to Episode 72 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks discuss what they are in work on, what new items are out there that they may have picked up, and generally what’s going on in the hobby from the perspective of a bunch of primarily model airplane builders.Have you ever looked back at your past builds and thought to yourself; "I wish I could go back and give that one kit a complete redo."?  Well in this episode were going to do just that!  We each discuss, not only the kit we would like to rebuild but also discuss what kit or kits we would like to see re-tooled. We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook,The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench.We have also recently launched the ModelGeeks Discord.  You can pop over there. check things out!  The server can be found here:The ModelGeeks DiscordWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out atScale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 71; "Interview with Rudy and Danielle of LionHeart Hobby"
Feb 10 2024
ModelGeeks Episode 71; "Interview with Rudy and Danielle of LionHeart Hobby"
Welcome to Episode 71 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   In this episode, the Modelgeeks discuss what they are in work on, what new items are out there that they may have picked up, and generally what’s going on in the hobby from the perspective of a bunch of primarily model airplane builders.For the main topic we sit down with Rudy and Danielle of LionHeart Hobby in Kyle TX for a talk about what motivated them to take the leap into opening a brick-and-mortar hobby store at a time when, at least in the U.S., such shops are on the decline. Hmmm, maybe they’re on to something???We would like to thank all you listeners out there for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows coming up this busy 2024. If you see us at a show, set up at our table come on over and say hello, we may even put you in front of the mic!If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email: contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack- Get on there and feel free to share your work! We want to see what’s on your bench. We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail & ScaleFurball Aero-DesignLionHeart HobbyTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2024We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane Maker Support the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 70; "Interview with Jeff Herne"
Jan 27 2024
ModelGeeks Episode 70; "Interview with Jeff Herne"
Welcome to Episode 70 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks say what their model goals are for 2024. They will make their usual lap in the pattern and talk about new kits they acquired, and will discuss and debate the latest model news and new products.Frilldo and Nemo have a sit down with 2024 IPMS Nationals show chairman Jeff Herne and get him to talk about anything and everything NATS.  Jeff gives the listeners the latest info and gives his response to the Phase 1 hotel room block fiasco. We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shackwww.nats2024https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ac24d88a-08a8-47fe-961a-a53559fd3d36/IPMS-2024-Madison_Mission-Briefv2.pdf We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Furball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane Maker Support the show
Special Episode: "The Model Podcast Roundtable Series Part 1, The Producers"
Jan 23 2024
Special Episode: "The Model Podcast Roundtable Series Part 1, The Producers"
Welcome to the special episode of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this Special Episode we bring you our first Model Podcast Roundtable.  It's our honor to introduce you to the "Producers".  Sit back and listen to each of the Producers as the discuss the inspiration behind their individual podcast as well as many other topics.Check out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Furball Aero-DesignTamiya USALionheart HobbyAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 69; "Decals, Duh-Cals, and Deckles...Oh MY!".
Dec 2 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 69; "Decals, Duh-Cals, and Deckles...Oh MY!".
Welcome to Episode 69 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guests Gabe Pincelli and Justin Lentz. The Geeks discuss Gabe and Justin’s process for how they do decals on their models and how they avoid Scotts dreaded “color shift”. The Geeks give a run-down of what they are working on as well as a review of some of the latest model news and new kits. Listener email is answered as well.  Join the Geeks for the last episode of Season 3! Don’t worry, the Geeks will be back in January 2024 with Season 4 with a few new changes for our listeners and supporters.  Thanks to ALL of our sponsors and listeners and Pateron supporters for their support! So happy Holidays from the Geeks and get out there and build something! We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 68 "Hanging in the Balance; How do You Balance Your Hobby With Daily Life?"
Nov 11 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 68 "Hanging in the Balance; How do You Balance Your Hobby With Daily Life?"
Welcome to Episode 68 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, dive into the topic of hobby and home life balance.  I don't know about you but it sucks the "MOJO" out of me! Unless you're retired you have the the whole "work" thing looming over you as well as those honey do lists!  Follow along as we discuss this very important balance.New tag, #anhouradayCheck out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USAAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 67 "Enough of the Drama, Where to We Go From Here?  Our Interview With Rob Booth"
Oct 28 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 67 "Enough of the Drama, Where to We Go From Here? Our Interview With Rob Booth"
Welcome to Episode 67 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Rob Booth, Secretary of IPMS.   There has been a lot of dram over the past year and a half and it's time to start focusing on the path forward.  Join us as we discuss the plans for a road map into the future!  Check out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USAAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 66 "PAXCON23.....That's a Wrap!"
Oct 14 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 66 "PAXCON23.....That's a Wrap!"
Welcome to Episode 66 of The Modelgeeks Podcast! In this episode, we will be breaking down and unpacking our first model show, PAXCON 2023.  It turned out to be an awesome weekend and the show exceeded our expectations in every way.Check out our local club, The Southern Maryland Scale modelers at the following link:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 65; "Intro to 3-D printing with special guest interview Mr. John Colasante"
Sep 30 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 65; "Intro to 3-D printing with special guest interview Mr. John Colasante"
Welcome to Episode 65 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks are joined by a special guest Mr. John Colasante and he takes the geeks for a brief flyby of the world of 3-D printing.  The Geeks change things up and renamed “Whatcha working on” to “What’s in you pattern”.  Join them as they give the latest on new kits and the latest info in the world of scale modeling.  The Geeks even treat the listeners to Frilldo struggling to close out the show leading to some good laughs.  Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 64; "Marked Safe from Nats drama Today".
Sep 18 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 64; "Marked Safe from Nats drama Today".
Welcome to Episode 64 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks give their thoughts for the final time on the fallout from the San Marcos NATS.  Listen as the Geeks give their thoughts and solutions to some of the most polarizing issues with the national contest.  The geeks give a roundup of what is on their benches run through some listener email. The other geeks give Whitey the "business" as he was the only Geek not to make the Nats in San Marcos.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothers Also, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links! IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the show
Model Geeks Episode 63, "To You, Our Listeners"
Sep 4 2023
Model Geeks Episode 63, "To You, Our Listeners"
Welcome to Episode 63 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!We want this time to thank those that have made the ModelGeeks what it is today,   We have been fortunate to have met some of the great people and make some dear friends over the past three seasons, and want to this time to give you a big old ModelGeeks salute.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane MakerSupport the show Support the show
Model Geeks Episode 62, "San Marcos, an IPMS Nats to Remember"
Aug 19 2023
Model Geeks Episode 62, "San Marcos, an IPMS Nats to Remember"
Welcome to Episode 62 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!We’re back from the 2023 IPMS USA National Convention in San Marcos TX and it was certainly one to remember.   IPMS Alamo Squadron hit it our of the park this year! Join us as as El Presidente leads us through a recap our experience and hit the high (and a few low) spots from this years convention.Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageButch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane Maker   Support the show Support the show
Model Geeks Episode 61, "Prelude to a Nats"
Aug 2 2023
Model Geeks Episode 61, "Prelude to a Nats"
Welcome to Episode 61 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!We’re dropping this episode a few days early because in this episode we talk about the upcoming…or ongoing 2023 IPMS USA National Convention in San Marcos TX! What are we bringing? What are we looking forward to? Who’s going? Who’s NOT going? (☹ Whitey…). What is the game plan for the MGPC? Settle into the driver’s seat, keep your eye on the road, have a listen, and get there safely!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. We’d also like to formally welcome el Presidente’, Tim Holland, as a permanent member of the MGPC! After sitting in on Substitute Duty for several episodes, the feedback from listers has been very positive about what Tim brings to the conversation. Once again Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show, “PAXCON 2023”, coming up this October the 7th! Check out all the PAXCON 2023 information here at our club web site by clicking on the PAXCON 2023 tab. Here you can reserve a Club Display table, purchase an Awards Sponsorship, buy a Vendor table, and get the latest news on the show:https://somd-scalemodelers.club/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows or if you decide to come visit ours in October. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with FretsModel Airplane Maker   Support the show Support the show
Model Geeks Episode 60, "Zombies and Your Stash, Size Does Matter!".
Jul 22 2023
Model Geeks Episode 60, "Zombies and Your Stash, Size Does Matter!".
Welcome to Episode 60 of The ModelGeeks Podcast! 60??? Are you freaking kidding me?Look like we're a man down this episode.  Yes, that was in the last episodes show notes but this time we're missing Frildo as he's on vacation with the Fam! So we welcome Tim Holland, AKA: El Presidente back to the mic! We have done episodes in the past discussing the stash and tackling the subject of "size matters".  Well in this episode we're going to give it a little twist! Tim gives the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the show
Model Geeks Episode 59, "Welcome Bases By Bill to the Geeks Model Shack!!".
Jul 8 2023
Model Geeks Episode 59, "Welcome Bases By Bill to the Geeks Model Shack!!".
Welcome to Episode 59 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!Look like we're a man down this episode.  Nemo is on the road again supporting the "work" load in the real world so we welcome Tim Holland, AKA: El Presidente back to the mic! We are pleased to have the Crew from Bases By Bill join us for sit down interview.  We discuss the geneses behind the company, discover some new products and future, to include NATS this year.   Tim gives the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the showSupport the show
Model Geeks Episode 58, "How to keep the hobby a hobby".
Jun 24 2023
Model Geeks Episode 58, "How to keep the hobby a hobby".
Welcome to Episode 58 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about How to keep the hobby just that a hobby.  The geeks look at different ways to keep it a hobby by laughing at yourself and not sweating tiny 1/72 power levers for a Ki-84 Frank! The geeks also mention how having a friends text group is also a plus.We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! Support the show
ModelGeeks Episode 57 "Oohhh Check Out That Sexy, Shiny Natural Metal Finish!"
Jun 10 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 57 "Oohhh Check Out That Sexy, Shiny Natural Metal Finish!"
Welcome to Episode 57 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we that super sexy natural metal finish and maybe a few technics on how to achieve it!  WAIT!!  We will also welcome old D-Ran back form the land down under!!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows,  as well as discuss some of the news with in the hobby.  Not that there has been anything super news worthy out there after all, it has been kind of quiet.Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers with his “1/72 Run-Down”.  If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.PAXCON 2023We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comMake sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events PageIPMS Nationals 2022Butch O'Hare Modeling ClubThe Interesting Modeling CompanyWe are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit BoxSprue Pie with FretsIf you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the show
ModelGeeks Episode 56; "Modeling Inspiration”
May 27 2023
ModelGeeks Episode 56; "Modeling Inspiration”
Welcome to Episode 56 of The ModelGeeks Podcast!In this episode we talk about what inspires us to build what we build, and all aspects of that thing that gets us to the bench to put thoughts into action, a vision into a creation, an idea into something that can be shared…or just to make something cool!We also discuss what we are In Work on, give you a brief of what’s new out there in kits, aftermarket, upcoming shows, and other news around the hobby. Once again, we have our special guest host in studio Tim Holland, President of our club Southern Maryland Scale Modelers. Tim gives us the “1/72 Run-Down” as well as the latest on our upcoming inaugural club contest and show “PAXCON 2023” coming this October 7th! We better get busy!If you are going to be in the Southern Maryland area in October, come check out our inaugural show, PAXCON 23.  Click the link below to find out more information or if you would like to sponsor a trophy package or just to donate to our show.https://somd-scalemodelers.club/paxcon-2023/We would like to thank all the listeners for the continued support you have given the show. We hope to see you out and about as we hit some of the shows. If you can't make it to the shows then you can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USASprueBrothersBases By BillAlso, if you're a real ModelGeek you'll check out the following links!IPMS USA Events Page IPMS Nationals 2022 Butch O'Hare Modeling Club The Interesting Modeling Company We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we’ll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets If you would like to support the Geeks please take a moment to head over to our new The ModelGeeks Patreon.  If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks! If you aren’t interested in Patreon and would still like to donate, then please follow the link.  Support the Geeks!  Support the showSupport the show