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Plastic Model Mojo

A Scale Modeling Podcast

Plastic Model Mojo, a podcast dedicated to scale modeling, as well as the news and events around the hobby

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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 55 min
  • English
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  • April 1 · 10 min

    PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: April 2026

    We’re back from HeritageCon feeling the best kind of tired, the kind you earn after a weekend packed with great people, hobby shop stops, and a contest floor full of inspiration. We share highlights from the trip, what stood out about the quality and sheer volume of models, and why getting to an event in person can put real mojo back in your modeling. April is upon us, and we’re looking ahead to the AMPS International Convention in South Bend, Indiana, plus teasing upcoming content: an on-site Wheel Of Accidental Wisdom shop talk recording, a listener question on restarting the hobby from scratch, and practical tips we’re gathering on attending overseas model shows and what it takes to travel well as a scale modeler. We also check in on the Dojo’s growth and why sharing contest flyers helps the whole community. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next drops, and if you enjoy the show, share it with a modeling friend and leave a review. What contest or hobby event are you planning to attend next? Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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  • #160
    March 25 · 1 hr 30 min

    The Golden Age Of Modeling And 44 Pounds Of Cheese: Episode 160

    A simple lunch-break experiment turns into a genuine “wait, what just happened?” moment: we take AI prompting seriously, generate photorealistic figure concepts for a WWII Eastern Front diorama, and push that workflow toward a printable 3D result. The speed is exciting, the pitfalls are real, and the implications for scale modeling feel closer than most people think. We talk through what worked, what broke during iteration, and why details like hands and equipment accuracy still matter if you care about believable miniatures and historical modeling. Before we get nerdy, we’re also in full HeritageCon mode. We share practical travel prep, the registration warning you do not want to learn the hard way, and the kind of listener meetups that make model shows the best part of the year. Listener mail and DMs bring in great topics too: Mission Models paint solutions, custom decal experiences, 1/72 SA-2 and Patriot missile system kit leads, new tools for the hobby room, and a reminder that great customer support still sets the best companies apart. From there, we widen the lens to inspiration and momentum. We compare the pull of books, period photos, model show tables, and conversations with other builders, then pivot into our benchtop updates, including scratch-built hardware fixes, 3D print “can’t live with it” corrections, and a quick faves-and-yawns scan of new releases and accessories. If you’re into plastic model kits, dioramas, 3D printing, AI-generated miniatures, and the future of the hobby, hit play and join the conversation. Subscribe, share the episode with a modeling friend, and leave us a review so more builders can find the show. Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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