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Hosted by David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model Builder · leisure · EN
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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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
On The Bench is hosted by David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model Builder. The show has published 257 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "OTB 249: SAPMA Expo'26" (17 October 2026, 101 minutes), "OTB 247: Bushranger 2027. A new model exhibition!" (26 September 2026, 86 minutes), and "OTB 246: Armour and Tankraft" (11 September 2026, 107 minutes).
On The Bench publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 93 minutes across 257 episodes.
Booking probability for On The Bench is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On The Bench requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On The Bench's contact route on record: verified email.
David Goldfinch: Podcaster, Model Builder hosts On The Bench, a leisure podcast with 257 episodes published.
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Episode #249
Episode 249. Dave is joined by Ian and Julian and reports on his fantastic weekend at the SAMPA model expo. The mailbag and an exciting prize announcement for the Patreon wheel fortune thanks to Bluetonguehobbies.com.au...
Episode 247 and we are excited to launch "Bushranger'27" a new scale model exhibition! Christiaan O'Dea joins the show to explain to us what Bushranger 2027 is all about. But first we have a whopping mail bag to get...
Episode #246
This week the boys chat to Brad Belsheim about building armour and his love for the odd ball and weird subjects. This is followed up with a call from John "Boom boom" Bonanni about his exciting new adventure as the...
Episode #245
Episode 245 we joined by Rob Riv and John "Spud" Murphy to talk about "Scale Effect"…..it is a really great conversation. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply...
During my recent trip to the U.S. I stayed with Rob Riv and had a real blast. While I was there I surprised him with an unscheduled tour of his basement.
Episode #243
Episode 243 we talk to talented figure modeller Mike the Kiwi about his passion for WW1 subjects and his book the highly regarded "Modelling & Painting WW1 Allied Figures" To find out move about Mike, visit his Patreon...
Episode #242
Episode 242 In this episode the boys talk to the guys from South Australian Plastic Modellers Association (SAPMA) about their up coming model show. [47:00] We then hear from the Patriot Scale Modellers and their up...
Episode #241
In this episode the boys are joined by John Figueroa and David Mason to talk about the upcoming IPMS Nationals at Fort Wayne Indianna August 5-8, 2026. [29.00] A discussion is then had about aftermarket parts. Dave...
Episode #240
In this episode the boys sit down with Scott Gentry and Barry Biediger to talk about the highly successful Rocky Mountain Expo, a new twist on how we gather and display our models in an expo. I for one really got a lot...
G'day benchers, Over the weekend of June 13 & 14 I attended the World Miniature Hobby Show in Penang Malaysia. Managed to talk to a few people and hope you enjoy the report.
Episode #239
The boys have a chat with Peter from ACTSMS looking towards ScaleACT in November. Dave is going to be starting the Tamiya P-38 so different schemes are discussed.
Episode #238
G'day benchers! In this episode with catch-up with Tim and Bruce from Modellers Without Borders to chat about where the organisation currently is, what the future plans are and the look back on VMX25. Are there plans...
Episode #237
Episode 237 we interview Stuart Halton and also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune!
On The Bench
OTB Afterdark returns with Whitey and Rob Riv in a gangster shootout about crime movies.
Episode 236 and the boys welcome Scott Taylor to the show celebrating ten years of the Scale modellers Supply. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support...
Episode #235
Episode 235 and the boys are joined by the Plastic Model Mojo crew for a daydream chat about what we would do if we won the lottery. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune...
Episode #234
Episode 234 and the boys chew the fat on the recent 48-48 build weekend and a whole lot of other stuff. We also have the usual mailbag and of course the exciting Patreon wheel of fortune! Don't forget to support the...
Episode #233
On this episode the boys are joined by Brad Belsheim to talk about building, painting and weathering 3D printed armour. Don't forget to support the sponsor of our show Scott from the Scale Modellers Supply...
Episode #232
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...
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...
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