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We're an adult-oriented fine scale model building podcast that focuses on the craftsman modeling side of the hobby!
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Jason Jensen joins us for an update of his layout and some great conversations about some model building topics!
We go over some of the techniques that Jason has been using for his waterfront. Including how he's creating his water, arranging his buildings and structures, as well as some other model building questions from our Patrons.
We're extremely excited to see how Jason's layout progresses and it's definitely something that we've all been following as fine-scale model railroaders. BUT if you haven't seen any of Jason's work, you can check it out by visiting:
His Facebook page here: Jason Jensen Trains on Facebook
His YouTube Channel here: Jason Jensen Trains on YouTube
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
We want to thank every single listener, guest, and patron of our show for supporting us as we reached our first 100 episodes! We've got some neat ideas lined up for our next 100, 200, and more episodes so buckle in, because there's going to be some new things coming for the show!
You can call our show ANYTIME and leave us a phone message to be played the next show at 1-717-601-2348 or email us at podcast@hoscalecustoms.com
Continued support helps keep the show going, consider supporting us here: https://patreon.com/hoscalecustoms OR https://hoscalecustoms.com/support.
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Happy Halloween everybody!
We decided to have fun this episode and turn it into a Halloween themed show, so yeah, it's a slight change of pace. But sit back, grab a handful of candy corn (yuck!) and pop open your favorite pumpkin-spiced beverage!
Do you want to call in to give us a shoutout or message for our 100th episode special? Call in to our automated message line at 717-601-2348 and leave us a special word for our 100th show! Have fun with it.
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Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Joey Ricard from Trackside Scenery joins us for episode 98 of the Bench Time Podcast to tell us the in's and out's of adding the perfect backdrop for your layout! His website, TracksideScenery.com offers a huge selection of beautiful seamless and endless backdrops for almost any model railroad scene you could be modeling.
In addition to his backdrops he offers a bunch of other great products as well as some how-to's and tips for using and applying his backdrops to your layout.
Check out some of his youtube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/tracksidescenery
World’s Lightest Helix : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHW_mC3RzpM
Smackdown Video: https://youtu.be/4N2Uqi--2xc
Note: The episode artwork is credited from Joey Ricard's TracksideScenery.com
Love our content? Consider supporting us!
If you love our content and want to support us while getting bonus content, consider supporting us here! https://patreon.com/hoscalecustoms
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
We've talked to each other quite a bit how much of an honor it would be to have George Sellios on our podcast and we (Todd & Brett) have both considered it one of our biggest bucket list guests to have on. This week we had the pleasure to sit down for a good hour+ conversation with George about his introduction into model railroading and history of what he's most well known for, his modeling!
Join us this week as George Sellios takes us on a journey through his story from starting out with a basic train set as a kid, to his first "layout" which was a 2x4 he had in his room, all the way to what he's working on currently with the newest addition to his Franklin & South Manchester layout.
George also drives us through the story of how Fine Scale Miniatures became one of the most iconic and highly regarded kits and castings to get your hands on. As we all know, even to this day, being able to work on one of these yellow box kits is something very special.
This episode was a load of fun and I know my dad and I both spent moments just soaking in what George had to say and just loved hearing his stories and techniques!
The contest will resume NEXT week, we wanted to keep this episode special without any interference from anything else. It just felt right that way. Enjoy the content this week and we hope you love the discussion!
Note: The episode artwork is a photo taken by Brett Wiley of George's Franklin & South Manchester while on a visit and tour of the incredible layout.
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Here's a fun scenery tip for this week's model building toolbox talk:
Using a fan brush to spread and even out the dirty on your layout or diorama scenery! Brett discusses the advantages he's found in using a wide fan brush to move the dirt around without creating harsh and odd-looking lines in the dirt base of the scenes he is working on!
We also throw in a few other little mini tips too for scenery.
Look for our full-length episode tomorrow!
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
How often do you get two Brett's (and a Todd) together at the same time to talk about fine-scale modeling? Well, we're not the official record keepers of the data on that, but this has got to be a first... Someone do the digging and find out for us.
Brett Gallant of SierraWest Scale Models gave us his introduction into model building and model railroading and all we have to say is thank god that his mom didn't just pitch those old yellow box builds that he built as a kid! First of all, how awesome is it that those kits have had such a huge impact on so many modelers through the last 40 to 45 years of modeling? It's incredible and it has really kicked off the gears of creativity for so many amazing modelers out there.
Next, we talk to Brett about what he's got going on with SierraWest Scale Models craftsman kit manufacturer and go into some of the history, techniques, and story behind SierraWest Scale Models. It was awesome to hear this story after we've been exposed to so many other kit companies, to hear a different perspective and region being created. Even though as Brett says, many of his kits can be used in any region being modeled, it's neat to hear from a manufacturer outside of the northeast!
We wrap-up this episode by going through a HUGE variation of topics and we think this episode could've gone on for another two hours. We just clicked and had a ton to talk about with Brett Gallant!
Make sure to check out his site and keep up-to-date on his new and exciting release (yet to be named or announced yet...) here: SierraWest Scale Models
Contest Winner: Matthew Hankins
This week we're taking a break. Just for a single week. We're coming back with the contest, don't worry. But we want to come up with some different ideas for the weekly podcast contest, and we'll resume next week. We still have kits to give away, and we don't need them sitting around the workshop! But we want to come up with some new and exciting ideas for our listeners.
Want more content? Check out our website here: https://hoscalecustoms.com/
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Consider supporting us here: https://patreon.com/hoscalecustoms/
We want to thank our two new patrons this week: Dylan O and Mark R as well as all of our Patrons! You all are what help us keep the content coming!
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
We were so excited to get Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits back on the show to talk about a bunch of topics this week!
We started the conversation out about the new CCK limited kit, Shawyers Store which has an awesome mansard roof and cupola. The kit also features a unique shape in which Jeff explains in detail how he went about designing. This is an awesome looking limited run and from our experience with all of the CCK kits we’ve done, this one is sure to be a great build! The kit will be available soon so keep checking back for more details on it! Check out his new kit here: Shawyer’s Store HO Scale Kit
Then we dive into the current state of his layout! Jeff has been working away and progressing well on his personal layout which was documented on the recent video by Joey Ricard from Trackside Scenery (future guest… hint hint) which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/jHtOnrkymlY
Finally, we talk about the upcoming Craftsman Courtyard at the upcoming Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium, MD. There are going to be a TON of great vendors there, many of who have been guests on our podcast, and we’re excited to be set up there to build some models and to run some clinics for the attendees! This show is going to be a BLAST and we’re really looking forward to it!
Contest Information: Winner, Joe Middleton & his sneezing story
This week’s contest, we’re asking you to share your favorite/best INTERIOR detail part! Share your photo to our pinned post on our Facebook page or email it to us at podcast@hoscalecustoms.com. One winner will be selected to receive an HO scale craftsman kit from RailroadKits.com and a koozie! Entries must be received by Wednesday 10/9/19 at 11:59:59pm.
Love our content? Consider supporting us!
If you love our content and want to support us while getting bonus content, consider supporting us here! https://patreon.com/hoscalecustoms
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Pallet knives serve a wide range of uses on our workbenches and that's what we're talking about this week!
Todd and Brett dive into the different uses for our pallet knife sets (Todd has a stainless steel set & Brett has a cheap-o plastic set) though both of them use different types of pallet knives.
Whether you're using metal or plastic, you can use your pallet knives for shaping scenery, working with detailing and scenery mediums, spreading spackle, and much more!
Listen through to the very end for some cooking tips with Brett as he takes a very big turn off the tracks and gives you some cooking tips on how he makes his scrambled eggs. Listen here, you need to stay well-nourished if you want to keep making great models and working late into the night on your kits... So what's more important than some good grub?!?! Right. So take these recipes and do what you want with them, but they do make some kick-ass scrambled eggs.
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Hodge Podge: a confused mixture. Official definition here.
Have you ever had a workbench disaster? We'll assume that the answer is yes.
If you've worked as a scale model builder for any period of time, you have definitely had a disaster at your workbench and we talk about that this week!
We also answer some Patron questions in the first part of the episode! Then we dive into our funniest and most disastrous workbench disasters. From shaking paint containers that were open, plaster disasters, ink wash spilling, and a funny Testors glue rant/discussion, we talk about all the bad things that have happened at our workbenches as we've worked on our models.
Contest Information: This week's winner is Mark Rheaume!
For this week's contest, we're asking you to share a funny story of your workbench disaster! Whether you spilled some stain, made a paint mess, broke something, or just created an absolute mess for yourself on your workbench. We want to hear your story! One winner will be selected to receive an HO scale craftsman kit from RailroadKits.com and a koozie! Entries must be received by Wednesday 10/2/19 at 11:59:59pm.