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David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model Builder

A podcast designed for the scale modeller talking about all aspects of the hobby of scale model building. So if you build aircraft, ships, armour, figures, science fiction, space, automotive or fantasy then is podcast is for you.

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  • 26 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 1 hr 32 min
  • English
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  • S10 · E232
    February 28 · 1 hr 25 min

    OTB 232: Laser on your decals

    On this episode the boys talk to Matthew Williams about using a laser to "Print" decals on your models. Interesting use of a new tool, and as we discuss, has wider possibilities other than just burning in a decal. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench If you would like to know more about todays topic go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588486235241

  • S10 · E231
    February 14 · 1 hr 44 min

    OTB 231: Hobbyshow. A model show management system.

    On this episode the boys talk to Steve Herod the developer of a system that takes all the headaches out of model management. No more pens and paper or having to write up judging results. This systems lets you get on with the job of running a model show without the hassle of writing online entries, judging tabulations and award results. Nathan Bradford, a judge from ScaleACT 2025, also joins the conversation to explain how easy the hobbyshow program is to use from a punters point of view. If you would like to know more go to www.hobbyshow.org Mailbag, Wheel of Fortune all that and more! Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Leave us a message, comment or even ask a question, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench

  • S10 · E230
    January 31 · 1 hr 10 min

    OTB 230: Hello 2026!!

    It's 2026 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year!

  • S10 · E230
    January 10 · 1 hr 55 min

    OTB After Dark: Best war movies ever

    G'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time. The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show! We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.

  • S9 · E229
    Dec 27, 2025 · 57 min

    OTB 229: Goodbye 2025

    Last episode for the year.......the boys chat about what plans they have for 2026 and dive into a very large mailbag. Thank you all for your wonderful support this year and we will see you in January 2026!

  • S9 · E228
    Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min

    OTB 228: Displaying your armour model, with Clayton Ockerby.

    Episode 228 and the boys are are joined by Clayton Ockerby to discuss ways to display your finished armour models. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Send us an email, we would love to hear from you! Write to Onthebench64@gmail.com. If you would like to support our show please go to www.patreon.com/onthebench We recommend Workbench Hobbies for your viewing pleasure. https://www.youtube.com/@workbenchhobbies4316

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