Wiley's Bench Time - Model Railroading Podcast

Bench Time #21 - Featuring Jason Jensen of Jason Jensen Trains

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This week we have Jason Jensen back on the show and we discuss our techniques for placing buildings on the layout, making foundations for structures, and some of our favorite techniques for model railroading in general.

Jason Jensen Trains

Bench Time #20 - Featuring Steven Haworth & George Pierson - Tuscarora Valley RR Narrow Gauge

This week we bring back Steven Haworth along with new guest George Pierson and we discuss some scenery work along with some other cool modeling techniques from working with paper models that fool the eyes, working with trees, adding powerlines to our structures and more!

Check George's video tour: Tuscarora Valley RR narrow gauge and PRR Layout

George also has a cool book available through the Juniata County Historical Society: Tommy Varner’s Red Rooster: A History of the Tuscarora Valley Railroad

Bench Time #19 - We're talking about window dressings today! How do you add some style to your windows?

In week 18 we talk about our favorite detail parts and go off the rails a little bit with detail part talk, but then we go over how we both add some style and character to our model structures with window dressings and in-window scenes.

Bench Time #18 - Special Guest Doug Foscale from Fos Scale Models

This week we are very excited to have Doug Foscale from Fos Scale Models on the podcast! We cover everything from how he started out, his models, some of his inspirations in modeling and more. Doug also has the FOS Scale Models Blog where he explains some of his tips & techniques in modeling. Also: Check out our Patreon Page to become part of our show!

Bench Time #17 - Our Most Embarrassing Models, Contest Announcement & Painting Details

We go one for one with our most embarrassing model railroading builds and attempts at new techniques. Brett & Todd exchange their biggest flubs and most embarrassing model builts/experiments with new model railroading techniques. From good to bad, we always learn from our mistakes and even though you might mess up from time-to-time, you need to take it as a learning experience and laugh about it. This will make you a better modeler and will quickly humble yourself about your builds and honing in your skills. We also go over painting detail parts and announce our model contest!

Bench Time #16 - How we make our rocks, a couple new structures

Show Links: Dave Frary Rock Tutorial This past week we started a TON of new projects including a handful of new structures, some scratch built and some kits. This time though Brett is doing most of the kits and Todd is doing the scratch built buildings! Odd right?!?! haha! We also talk a little about a local show that we visited and how impressed we were with the turnout as well as the interaction with the attendees as they were offered the opportunity to build some craftsman kits right there at the show, FOR FREE! We also go over the usual tools and detail parts of the week for some more fun and helpful tips.

Bench Time #15 - Special Guest Jason Jensen talks about his weathering techniques & more!

This week we are excited to have special guest Jason Jensen from Jason Jensen Trains and we cover what's going on over in his model building world as well as some of his weathering and model building techniques. Make sure to check out our Patreon Page: patreon.com/hoscalecustoms

Bench Time #14 - Using Military Modeling Supplies for Model Railroading, Patreon Relaunch and Todd's Pallet Obsession

This week we talk a lot about the use of materials and supplies that would typically be used for military modeling, and how we use/apply them to our model railroading. We also confront Todd on his paint pallet obsession... It's time to have a talk... Plus we cover some of our listener and fan suggestions!

Benchtime #13 - Scratch building chit chat, the NEW Black Water Cove, tools, detail parts & everything you love!

This week we talk about some of the scratch building methods we use when we are creating some of our unique to us and prototype buildings. We also go over the new and fresh restart for our basement layout. And as usual, we talk about the different tools that we love, some detail parts and the music we're currently listening to. If you're looking for the link to the tool of the week, you can get it here: SE MZ101B Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass. This thing is what Brett uses for painting small parts and it's like $8. Totally worth it.

Bench Time #12 - Nor'easter and 18" of snow, completed a kit, our take on the hobby, and the usual.

The Nor'Easter dropped 18" of snow on us this week.. So we got a lot of work done! We also finished the Blue Slipper Tavern! Pics on our Instagram and Facebook page. You can pick one up here: Blue Slipper Tavern. Todd also talks about Huck's Whitewash from Dr. Ben's which you can get here: Huck's Whitewash Weathering Solution We also talk about the state of the Model Railroading hobby and we want your take on where you see it going and how you might want us to help make this hobby grow!