Episodes
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 Mountain Expo in SLC on June 22. JB interviews Scott, Barry Beideger from Small Subjects, and Shawn Earl on this new Model Show.  We also have some...
Published 05/01/24
Published 05/01/24
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 is also an MFCA Grand Master, MMSI Chicago Award recipient, and 2023 MMSI Best of Show winner!  If you would like to become a Posse Outrider,...
Published 04/17/24
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 and Commiesfest, as well as our usual rundown of models we like on the Posse FB group, feedback, and updates on the Scale Prospector and the 48 in...
Published 04/03/24
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 Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Plastic Posse Group on Facebook:...
Published 03/20/24
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 experiences at the Atlanta Figure/AMPS show, NWSM Model Mania Show in Seattle, and the Old Dominion Open show in Virginia. We also discuss the One...
Published 02/28/24
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. We have a great conversation about their mutual friendship, the modeling space today, the impact on Social Media to their individual modeling, and...
Published 02/14/24
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. We also talk about the upcoming 48 in 48 Global Group Build to benefit the Models for Heroes Charity.    The 48 in 48 event is Friday, 8th...
Published 01/31/24
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 Model Podcast, Mike Baskette from Plastic Model Mojo, Scott Gentry from the Plastic Posse Podcast, Darrin Cook from the Modelgeeks Podcast, Rob...
Published 01/23/24
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 interests!  We also discuss Drybrushing - Love it, Like it, or Leave it. It's an interesting topic centered around a technique that is making a...
Published 01/17/24
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 segment is with Clayton Ockerby from Workbench Hobbies and the Modeling News. Clayton's new Workbench Hobbies channel on YouTube is fantastic, and we...
Published 12/20/23
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. It an almost 2 hour conversation that is insightful and entertaining, and you won't want to miss it!  We also talk about a recent post on the...
Published 12/06/23
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 has been up to, and what the future might look like for him.  Stay tuned for an extra special Stinger segment with John Everett as he talks...
Published 11/22/23
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 become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast...
Published 11/08/23
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, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook:...
Published 10/25/23
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 shows in the next few weeks!!!  If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at...
Published 10/11/23
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 about his work, the MMSI show, and why he prefers "figure shows" like MMSI and MFCA over AMPS or IPMS shows. It's a fascinating conversation with a...
Published 09/27/23
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: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Plastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269 Plastic Posse Podcast MERCH! :...
Published 09/13/23
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 him and his modeling, and we talk about how we break loose from low Mojo and try to get rolling again at the bench.    We also have a tremendous...
Published 08/30/23
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 talk about his passion and incredible attention to details in his scale modeling. We also talk IPMS National Contest Controversy, and JB leads us...
Published 08/16/23
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 Rob about his own modeling, some of the challenges IPMS USA has had, and what the eBoard is working on moving forward as they try to improve and...
Published 07/19/23
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 a discussion about modeling outside our normal comfort zone. Rick Lawler has been engaged in a buddy build with CobraPla, and it's a new genre...
Published 07/05/23
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 out all of Aarons' great pics from Wonderfest over on the Plastic Posse group on facebook.  Jackson leads us in a discussion about our "Canon...
Published 06/21/23
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 multi level dioramas with crazy amounts of detail, along with other subjects. You will love his passion and his vision!  We discuss some amazing...
Published 06/07/23
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 amazing listener feedback, update our own builds, and delve off into some pop culture here and there!!  If you would like to become a Posse...
Published 05/24/23