Best Dustin Amp Zach Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 119: Rocky Mountain Expo Wrap Up 1:50:34

8d ago1:50:34

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Send us a text TJ, Grant, Scott and Jensen catch up after a few weeks away. We catch up and talk feedback, upcoming model shows, and what we have been up to. JB is missing but he recorded a separate segment with JC Osborne, Jeremy Elliott, and Robbie Nauffts about the recent 2025 Rocky Mountain Expo held June 20/21 in Salt Lake City. JB and the gro…

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Episode 118: Martin Kovac's New Façade Kit + Black Hat Scale Models + Inspiration & Overcoming Fear 2:39:20

29d ago2:39:20

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Send us a text Scott, TJ, and Grant fly a shortened route today as Jensen and JB are engaged elsewhere. We interview Stewart Rolfe, AKA Black Hat Scale Models and what an engaging conversation. Stewart talks to his motivations, his emphasis on traditional scratch building, and our mutual support for the Annual Model Officers' Mess 48 in 48 Event be…

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Episode 117: AMPS 2025 Special - New AMPS Master Dustin Dias + Gettysburg + Show Recap + Judging 3:28:05

1M ago3:28:05

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Send us a text AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!! JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show. JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him …

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Episode 116: Ilya Yut + When to pull the plug on a show build + What are your 3 “Pharaoh builds?” 2:17:18

2M ago2:17:18

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Send us a text Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant) We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question,…

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Episode 115: How does your hobby affect your work or personal life + Mosonshow 1:11:55

2M ago1:11:55

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Send us a text Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa. 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 …

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Episode 114: Commiesfest 2025 Wrap Up + Faustus Interview 2:21:42

3M ago2:21:42

2:21:42

Send us a text Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics. If you would like to become a Posse …

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Episode 113: Spud Murphy & Peter Usher + Christian Gurney + TRICON & HeritageCON Recap + More! 3:19:00

3M ago3:19:00

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Send us a text Join the Triple P as all 5 hosts talk scale modeling. We have a JUMBO episode for you this time out that features a new product highlight with Christian from Bases By Bill, get summaries from not one but two model shows that JB and TJ attended last weekend in Pittsburgh and Toronto, and we also have a very special conversation with J…

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Episode 112: Cliff Herring & Posse Talk + "Secret" builds, publish or not, & being in “the Zone" 2:58:54

4M ago2:58:54

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Send us a text All 5 of us this time around! We feature a conversation with Cliff Herring on everything from using Mission Models paint to Model Contests and anything else that comes up! It was great to have Cliff back in the Posse. We also have a fairly introspective and slightly spicy duo of topics led by TJ - discussing "Secret" Builds and what …

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Episode 111: 48 in 48 Event Preview + Joan Biediger + Shows, Other Hobbies & Seattle Recap 2:44:01

4M ago2:44:01

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Send us a text Grant, Scott, and Jensen this time out. We feature a pair of conversations - first with Malcolm and James talking about the 2025 version of the 48/48 Global grouip build for Models 4 Heroes. Then Grant and Scott talk with Joan Biediger about her work and perspectives on art, model shows, and the hobby. We double down on talking about…

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Episode 110: Austin Frields + Posse NFL Talk + Show Costs & Providing Value 3:04:01

5M ago3:04:01

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Send us a text JB leads Scott, Grant, and TJ this time out. We talk about a range of subjects from Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We get into some NFL talk, talk our own upcoming calendar, and discuss a whole range of topics and have fun. We are stressing a newer, more "live"…

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Episode 109: Joe McClain From Help Heal Veterans + What Are Your 2025 Resolutions? 2:23:58

5M ago2:23:58

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Send us a text We have a small crew this time out with TJ, Scott, and Jensen. We interview the CEO for an AWESOME organization called Help Heal Veterans, and talk about the important work they do using hobbies and crafts to help US Veterans who are struggling. This is an important conversation and we know you will like it! We also have a discussion…

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PPP Special Episode - ModelFiesta Wrap Up and Brandon Jacobs talks Winterblitz 2025!! 2:19:05

6M ago2:19:05

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Send us a text Welcome to a special episode of the Triple P. JB and I talk about our recent trip to San Antonio for the 2025 edition of ModelFiesta! We had a great time and there is a lot to talk about! We also sit down and have a conversation with Brandon Jacobs and we talk about.... well just about everything! We focus on his upcoming Winterblitz…

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Episode 108: Happy Holidays + Group Build Recap with Sam Dwyer, Spud Murphy, Luftraum72, Rick Lawler, Night Shift, and Adam Wilder 2:16:10

7M ago2:16:10

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Send us a text Welcome to the last Episode of 2024 for the Triple P! Thanks to all for a great year! We catch up and have some fun throwing shade at each other, (and a couple of the other podcasts) :) as we wind up another great year for the Posse. TJ leads us in a discussion of a review of our modeling for 2024, and a preview of our goals for 2025…

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Episode 107: Sam Dwyer & Peter Davis talk ScaleACT 2024 + What did you learn in 2024? 2:35:53

8M ago2:35:53

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 106: SMC Wrap Up with the Posse and Friends 2:21:49

8M ago2:21:49

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Send us a text 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 B…

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Episode 105: Show Recaps + “Is this a hobby or is it more than that?” 1:50:53

8M ago1:50:53

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Send us a text 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 or…

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Episode 104: Our Favorite Uncle + What is your motivation & what's on your hobby bucket list? 1:24:22

9M ago1:24:22

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Send us a text 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 m…

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Episode 103: The value of honest critique + Do we overthink the hobby? 1:42:53

9M ago1:42:53

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 102: Jake McKee + Project "Tipping Points” & Getting Back in the Saddle 2:22:34

10M ago2:22:34

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Send us a text 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 "tippin…

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Episode 101: Managing Model Stress + Posse Group Build + Panzerfabrik Visit 1:09:50

10M ago1:09:50

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 100: Peter Davis from Scale ACT + Rick Lawler & Jim Bates 2:34:54

11M ago2:34:54

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Send us a text 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 ha…

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Special Episode: Modellers Without Borders - Stan Spooner, Rob Booth, and Tim Holland 1:13:01

11M ago1:13:01

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Send us a text 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 tho…

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Episode 99: Frank Perrone + "Why am I not improving?" 2:55:58

11M ago2:55:58

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Send us a text 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 muc…

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Episode 98: Steve Baker + Finding Your Mojo & Trusting The Process 2:38:16

12M ago2:38:16

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Send us a text 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 affe…

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Episode 97: The Posse Catches Up + Putting In Your Time? 1:20:37

1y ago1:20:37

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 96: Our Four Ways To Improve w/ModelDoc & Zach Grizzle 1:25:13

1y ago1:25:13

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Send us a text 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 mod…

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Episode 95: Ken Childres + Group Builds - Good or Bad For Your Mojo? 2:17:57

1y ago2:17:57

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Send us a text 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 ha…

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Episode 94: Uncle Nightshift + Cleaning & Organizing Your Bench 1:41:24

1y ago1:41:24

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 93: Eric Kervina & Feedback to JUDGES + Gary Baker + What Consistently Trips You Up? 1:58:00

1y ago1:58:00

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Send us a text 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 fig…

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Episode 92: Solo Benchtime + Undervalued work, AMPS Recap, Rocky Mtn. Expo Promo 3:09:54

1y ago3:09:54

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Send us a text 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 Ina…

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Episode 91: John Rosengrant + Jim Bates, Rick Lawler, Doug Reed & Recovering from Mistakes 2:43:56

1y ago2:43:56

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Send us a text 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 n…

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Episode 90: Rick Lawler + Model Kit Expectations & Post Shading - Like, Love, or Leave? 2:14:43

1+ y ago2:14:43

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Send us a text 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 re…

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Episode 89: Posse Catch Up – Show Season, 48 in 48 Recap, Dune 2, & more! 1:14:28

1+ y ago1:14:28

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 88: Does Your Environment Influence Your Work? + What Is Holding You Back? 2:08:45

1+ y ago2:08:45

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Send us a text 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 re…

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Episode 87: Sam Dwyer & Rick Lawler – What Makes A Good Tutorial & Social Media Marketing 2:35:34

1+ y ago2:35:34

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Send us a text 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 an…

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Episode 86: Malcolm Childs & James Skiffins + Rick Lawler & Modeling From The Silver Screen 2:50:00

1+ y ago2:50:00

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Send us a text 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 Conver…

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Special Episode: Modeling Podcast Roundtable and Episode 86 Sneak Peek! 2:08:47

1+ y ago2:08:47

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Send us a text 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 C…

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Episode 85: Mark Bradley + Drybrushing - Love, Like, or Leave & Holy Grail Kits 2:23:33

1+ y ago2:23:33

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Send us a text 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 ot…

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Episode 84: Happy Holidays 2023 + Clayton Ockerby & Stephen Lee 4:15:09

1+ y ago4:15:09

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Send us a text 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. …

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Episode 83: Uncle Nightshift & Spud Talk Modeling + What Do You Want To Improve In 2024? 2:58:55

1+ y ago2:58:55

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 82: Adam Wilder + AK Interactive Facade Wrap Up + Talking Telford With John Everett 3:29:14

1+ y ago3:29:14

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Send us a text 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 mod…

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Episode 81: SMC & MMSI Recaps + Inspiration & Favorite Things 2:15:02

1+ y ago2:15:02

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Send us a text 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 wo…

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Episode 80: Gary Baker + Rick Lawler, Zach Grizzle, Josh Buck, & Jim Bates 3:05:02

1+ y ago3:05:02

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Send us a text 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 P…

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Episode 79: Your Personal Modeling "Style" 1:44:39

1+ y ago1:44:39

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Send us a text 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 exc…

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Episode 78: Andy Gulden + Justin Lentz & “Planning?" 3:09:49

2y ago3:09:49

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Send us a text 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 Gulde…

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Episode 77: The ModelGeeks Talk Paxcon 2023! 1:48:31

2y ago1:48:31

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 76: Lincoln Wright’s Luna Combat + Cliff Herring, Rick Lawler & Facades! 2:42:19

2y ago2:42:19

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Send us a text 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 o…

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Episode 75: John Chung + 2023 IPMS Nats Recap – "Why we go" 3:11:50

2y ago3:11:50

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Send us a text 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 Sc…

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Episode 74: 2023 IPMS Nats Extravaganza w/Rob Booth 1:43:42

2y ago1:43:42

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 73: Rick Lawler + JB's European Travels & Modeling Outside Your Comfort Zone 2:10:25

2y ago2:10:25

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Send us a text 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 lea…

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