Wiley's Bench Time - Model Railroading Podcast

Bench Time #120: We're here and still having fun building!

This has been a very weird week, but we hope all of you are doing well. We've loved seeing ALL of your builds the past couple of days and really appreciate the camaraderie that you have all shared on the different modeling forums and groups. It's been very warming to see everyone building, sharing and talking about what they've been working on and plan to work in the next couple of weeks.

If you've listened to the entire episode this week you'll know there is a little surprise within the podcast for a prize!

Also, make sure to check out the contest rules for the Home Scratch Build Contest if you're interested in participating. 

NEW SHIRT: Check out the newest shirt "Just the Tip"

Bench Time #119: Craig Brotman - Craftsman Modeler

Special Thursday Home Quarantine Release: PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY, DO YOUR PART AND STAY HOME... Besides this is an awesome time to get some model building finished and get some of those projects you were procrastinating on done!

This week on the Bench Time Podcast we had Craig Brotman on! If you're on any of the Facebook groups or forums, you've probably seen a lot of his fantastic work out there already.

We go over a ton of awesome topics from Pan Pastels, weathering, current builds, opinions on different types of modeling and more!

If you aren't following Craig's Modeling Corner on Facebook you can follow it here: https://www.facebook.com/craigernation/

ALSO here's the link to Dave's Workbench Page: https://www.facebook.com/kruisyk/

Bench Time #118: Skills we'd love to understand and learn!

This weekend we're all going to hunker down and spend some time inside with our families. There's no need to go out to go shopping, visiting large places or anything like that. Let's all just kick back, grab a couple items to build and get to work at the workbench or layout. Please stay safe and we wish everybody the best during these current times. And SANITIZE THOSE GRUBBY HANDS!

My dad and I talk about skills we wish we understood and wish to learn better, as well as what a couple of other Patrons who chimed in on Jake's topic request.

Have a safe and healthy weekend everybody!

Bench Time #117: Just two guys talking shop and sharing laughs!

Join Todd and Brett for the first Friday of March 2020 where we talk some shop for our current projects on our workbench and go off on a couple of rabbit trails… Well, a lot of rabbit trails actually. It seems like when it’s just us two we end up turning into little kids and it seems to go off the tracks quite a bit, but that’s what makes this show fun and why we do it!

Bullhorn:  

Mine Mount Models New Products include… (non-affiliate links)

• Jig/Fixture for Joists, Rafters, & Stairs - HO scale
• Stairs & Railings - HO scale
• Jib hoist crane - HO Scale

Thanks to last week’s new Patrons: 

• Thomas Murphy 
• Jim Lassiter

Bench Time #116: Sue Cooley - Craftsman Model Builder

Long time listener and amazing craftsman model builder Sue Cooley joins us this week on the Bench Time Podcast and we talk about her take on the hobby from the female perspective! We loved having her on and Sue is such an awesome person to meet and hang out with, so it was only fitting that we finally got her on the show to talk about her experience in model railroading and what she loves about it!

The amazing this about this hobby, as Sue explained, is how amazingly inclusive it is to everyone. Sue has really become an awesome model builder and has a ton of experience and great work, which she shares online with her model building friends and online craftsman community. We also talk about some of Sue’s favorites in the hobby from detail parts, structure types, and a little bit about her work with clients and her own home layout.

We really enjoyed having Sue on the show this week and we can’t wait to have her on again and see her in the future at more upcoming events and shows!

Model Railroading Bullhorn Announcements:

New Kit from Motrak Models USA: Patterson Fire Hose Co - HO Scale (not affiliate link)

The Podcast and YouTube is supported by some extremely awesome Patrons, if you’re interested in supporting our efforts you can check out this link: https://patreon.com/hoscalecustoms 

Bench Time #115: Stephen Milley from Rail Scale Models

This week we had the awesome opportunity talk with Stephen Milley of rail scale models about all the new exciting things going on with him. From his history in model building, the foundations and growth of his business at rail scale models, and his recent acquisitions of two historic and iconic model railroad kit and detail part manufacturers.

We dig into the interesting takeover of Rusty stumps models, which you are all very familiar with, and is recent Line of products from Railway design associates.

Check out rail Scale Models at their website here: https://rail-scale-models.com/

After our interview with Steven, we go over the model bullhorn announcements, which included:

• A newly-designed storage rack from motrak models
• A sneak peek at a new kit from Motrak models called The Clam box, that should be up on their website soon.
• We have some new stuff from Crescent Creek models, including the new o scale gallows, and v ever so popular stop sign and railroad crossing stencils.
• Finally we wrap up with a tool tip from a listener and Patron, Andre gave us a ton of awesome cool tips which we're going to put hop on our website, thanks Andre!

Bench Time #114: Listener Mail, Patron Questions and Todd's Topics!

We kick off this week's episode with some awesome listener mail! Thanks Dan for the sweet Sculpey Hockey Pucks and some vintage PRR items!

The Bullhorn: 

Ipswitch Hobbies has released its latest craftsman kit in N scale. Check out the Union Freight House here: https://ipswichhobbies.com/shop?olsPage=products/union-freight-house-kit-2 (not an affiliate link)

Hobby Holder from Game Envy: https://gameenvy.net/new-hobby-holder-miniature-holder/ (not an affiliate link)

Next, my dad and I go through some current statuses of builds, and we talk about some things that are upcoming.

We wrap up the episode with some patron questions and the usual ramblings of Todd & Brett!

Bench Time #113: Todd & Brett - Paint of the Week, Build Updates, Tools & More

We're kicking back in episode 113 and talking a little bit about a lot of things! 

We want to thank our new patrons Steve Fred, WigWag Workshop & not so new Patron Scott!

The transfer tape that we were talking about can be found here: 

• 3M #465 Transfer Tape 1 inch (no affiliate)

• 3M #465 Transfer Tape 1/2 in (no affiliate)

Next up we talk about our paint colors of the week, some new layout updates, & tools of the week.

We finish up this week's episode by allowing Brett to embarrass himself with his music choices of the week.

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Bench Time #112: Dave Meek & Jake Johnson - East Meets West Episode

This week we had the awesome duo of Jake Johnson and Dave Meek from Crescent Creek Models on for our new segment called East Meets West!

Jake and Dave elaborate a bunch about the differences in scenery and modeling structures in the west, compared to the east coast styles we often see out in our neck of the woods.

The discussion included creating cacti, working with gold foam, and architectural styles. We also got into some history discussions and the spread of European and Atlantic styles.

 

After that we got an update from Jake and Dave on their Carolwood Barn kit, and the new gallows kit out on their site: thundermesa.studio 

Bench Time #111: Jason Jensen & Jeff Grove - New CCK Kits

We’ve got Jason Jensen of Jason Jensen Trains and Jeff Grove from Carolina Craftsman Kits on this week to talk about the 4 new kits out from CCK!

Check out the new kits here (not affiliate links):

• Raymond Transfer
• Kruiswyk Pencil & Pen
• Wiley & Son Paper
• The Complex @ Wiley & Son

You’ve GOT TO check out the videos that Jason did for the builds here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtCiywyxpf5ed785KbAAQA/videos

Have an awesome weekend everyone!