Send us a text TJ, Grant, Scott and Jensen catch up after a few weeks away. We catch up and talk feedback, upcoming model shows, and what we have been up to. JB is missing but he recorded a separate segment with JC Osborne, Jeremy Elliott, and Robbie Nauffts about the recent 2025 Rocky Mountain Expo held June 20/21 in Salt Lake City. JB and the group reminisce and do a deep dive into the show, what makes it different from other model shows, what they liked, and opportunities to improve. We also ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Send us a text Scott, TJ, and Grant fly a shortened route today as Jensen and JB are engaged elsewhere. We interview Stewart Rolfe, AKA Black Hat Scale Models and what an engaging conversation. Stewart talks to his motivations, his emphasis on traditional scratch building, and our mutual support for the Annual Model Officers' Mess 48 in 48 Event benefitting Model For Heroes. We also catch up with our Favorite Uncle, tearing him away from his latest project at the bench, and talk about his new Fa...
Jun 11, 2025•2 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Send us a text AMPS 2025 Super Special Episode!!! JB leads the latest episode with TJ and Jensen, as well as special guests Zach Grizzle and Jackson Stanton to talk all things AMPS 2025. Grant and Scott are off in Las Vegas for the 2025 Best of the West show. JB, Aaron Kuck, and Ian Bonner corner newly minted AMPS Master Dustin Dias to talk to him about his models, his modeling, and what it was like to be crowned as AMPS newest Master. The Posse also talk about our amazing trip to Gettysburg, le...
May 28, 2025•3 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 117
Send us a text Grant leads our full crew in a really fun show that has almost all of us eager to meet up at AMPS Nationals next week! (Sorry Grant) We have discussions on when is it OK to pull the plug on a show build, and if using shows as a motivating factor is healthy or not. We also dive into our own mortality as modelers, and ask the question, "What three builds are your “Pharaoh builds?” The Pharaohs of Egypt were famous for being buried with their earthly possessions and symbols of their ...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 116
Send us a text Grant, JB, and Jensen lead a slightly short handed episode talking about a number of items - including how your hobby informs your professional or personal life, and vice-versa. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Plastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269 Plas...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 115
Send us a text Grant, JB, and I celebrate Johns' birthday by talking about the recent Commiesfest 2025 get together with friends from all over the US and even Canada! JB and Jensen, along with guest host Jackson Stanton also interview Faustus about his 3D printing design work and also his work with RT Dioramics. If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: ht...
Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 114
Send us a text Join the Triple P as all 5 hosts talk scale modeling. We have a JUMBO episode for you this time out that features a new product highlight with Christian from Bases By Bill, get summaries from not one but two model shows that JB and TJ attended last weekend in Pittsburgh and Toronto, and we also have a very special conversation with John Spud Murphy and Peter Usher from the 4 Corners Modeling Club. We do a deep dive in Pete's amazing dioramas and also discuss many other topics abou...
Apr 02, 2025•3 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 113
Send us a text All 5 of us this time around! We feature a conversation with Cliff Herring on everything from using Mission Models paint to Model Contests and anything else that comes up! It was great to have Cliff back in the Posse. We also have a fairly introspective and slightly spicy duo of topics led by TJ - discussing "Secret" Builds and what motivates the decision to share or not to share your builds online versus at shows. We also talk about being in the zone, and what that is like for ea...
Mar 12, 2025•2 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 112
Send us a text Grant, Scott, and Jensen this time out. We feature a pair of conversations - first with Malcolm and James talking about the 2025 version of the 48/48 Global grouip build for Models 4 Heroes. Then Grant and Scott talk with Joan Biediger about her work and perspectives on art, model shows, and the hobby. We double down on talking about Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We also talk about other hobbies, and how th...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 111
Send us a text JB leads Scott, Grant, and TJ this time out. We talk about a range of subjects from Model Shows - are they too expensive or more expensive now, and how do Shows provide value to consumers? We get into some NFL talk, talk our own upcoming calendar, and discuss a whole range of topics and have fun. We are stressing a newer, more "live" approach to both our interviews and also our episodes - trying to give the listeners, well, more value for their Podcast Bucks. :) If you would like ...
Feb 09, 2025•3 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 110
Send us a text We have a small crew this time out with TJ, Scott, and Jensen. We interview the CEO for an AWESOME organization called Help Heal Veterans, and talk about the important work they do using hobbies and crafts to help US Veterans who are struggling. This is an important conversation and we know you will like it! We also have a discussion on 2025 Modeling Resolutions, and might go on a tangent or two - all in the name of fun! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a rec...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Send us a text Welcome to a special episode of the Triple P. JB and I talk about our recent trip to San Antonio for the 2025 edition of ModelFiesta! We had a great time and there is a lot to talk about! We also sit down and have a conversation with Brandon Jacobs and we talk about.... well just about everything! We focus on his upcoming Winterblitz show, and if you are an armor builder and in the area - you won't want to miss this one! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a rec...
Jan 12, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Send us a text Welcome to the last Episode of 2024 for the Triple P! Thanks to all for a great year! We catch up and have some fun throwing shade at each other, (and a couple of the other podcasts) :) as we wind up another great year for the Posse. TJ leads us in a discussion of a review of our modeling for 2024, and a preview of our goals for 2025. We FINALLY wrap up our massive Posse100GB with 6 special guests who discuss entries that stood out to each of them, plus they pick some favorites! T...
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Send us a text The 107th episode of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. JB and Jensen are lost and nowhere to be found, but our buddy Justin Lentz joins in the fun with Scott, Doug, Grant, and TJ. TJ leads us in an interesting discussion point about what we learned our how our perception changed in 2024 with regards to our hobby. We also catchup with what's new for each of us, talk about our next episode which will be our last for the year and will FINALLY wrap o...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Send us a text Welcome to a special episode 106 discussing the 2024 edition of SMC. The 106th edition of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. This conversation is centered around a large and diverse group who attended SMC 2024. The conversation is long, and lot's of fun. The group, which consists of TJ Haller, John Bonanni, Jensen Taylor, Jeff Feller, and Jackson Stanton. Scott Gentry moderates and asks questions as he plans on attending SMC in 2025. Enjoy a long,...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 106
Send us a text The 105th installment of the Triple P features more great conversations about scale modeling. All 6 of us are back together after multiple model shows at home and abroad, as well as some vacations. We recap the Rock Con / Sprue Doo show JB attended, as well as the 49th annual MMSI show in Chicago which Scott and Grant attended. We originally intended to recap the recent SMC show as well, but that recap will actually be featured in upcoming Episode 106. TJ leads us in an interestin...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 105
Send us a text Episode 104 features great conversations about scale modeling. Although JB and Doug got lost and couldn't join us, we are joined by our favorite Uncle Night Shift - Martin Kovac returns to the Posse and joins in the fun to give his perspectives and what he has been working on. We discuss what our motivations are for why we do scale modeling, not just the mechanics of the hobby but our true motivation as to why we picked this hobby. TJ also leads us in a discussion about what out H...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 104
Send us a text Episode 103 features great conversations about scale modeling. Jensen leads the episode and asks the group if we Overthink our Hobby - spoiler alert - we do. TJ also leads an impromptu discussion regarding the value of receiving good, honest, knowledgeable feedback and critique - and how that can improve your modeling. We also start the wrap up instructions on the #100PosseGB 1/48 Tamiya Group Build and how to register completions - which are due Wed, Oct 2 at Midnight PST. We als...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 103
Send us a text Episode 102 features a great conversation with Modeler and Creator Jake McKee, where we touch on soooo many different ideas related to creating and modeling. From influences to thinking outside the box, and even, yes, you guessed it, scope creep! Jake is a super interesting guy and you won't want to miss this! We discuss that "tipping point" where a project goes from "I'm not sure if this is going to work," to, "This is definitely going to work." And then conversely we also discus...
Sep 18, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 102
Send us a text Episode 101 sees all of us together again for a short but fun podcast. No interviews or guests this time - but we have some great topics for you to listen to. We discuss managing modeling stress and anxiety, and of course we go over the incredible response to our Posse 100 Group Build. We also discuss a recent visit that Scott and JB made to Panzer Fabrik in Delta, Colorado, just south of Grand Junction. We also make some audio changes to the podcast to hopefully make it more enjo...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 101
Send us a text Episode 100 sees all of us together to celebrate a milestone for the Plastic Posse. We feature a terrific interview with Peter Davis from Scale ACT, "The friendliest Model Show in Australia" - who talks about modeling, modeling shows, and how he and his team go about putting on a show that gets bigger and better each year! We also have two friends join us for this Podcast, Rick Lawler and Jim Bates. We churn through some good natured feedback generated from Episode 99, and JB anno...
Aug 21, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 100
Send us a text Welcome to a Special Episode of the Plastic Posse Podcast. There is a new International Modeling Organization that has launched called Modellers Without Borders. Many people have been asking questions about this new Organization and we host three good friends who are also key members of MWB in a Q and A session to get you some of those answers, specifically: Tim Holland, AKA "El Presidente" from the ModelGeeks Podcast, and part of the Southern Maryland Scale Modelers club that hos...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 1003
Send us a text Episode 99 sees all of us except Doug back together again. We feature a terrific interview with Frank Perrone, who talks about modeling, and how modeling has helped him through some tough times! We also discuss some recent feedback from Jesse Hosmer, who recently asked the Posse why he seemed to be plateauing and not improving as much as he would like. TJ and Jensen also spur an impromptu good natured tongue in cheek discussion on whether aircraft or armor modeling is "harder." We...
Aug 07, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 99
Send us a text Episode 98 sees TJ on vacation and JB In the UK, again! The rest of us are joined by friends Aaron Kuck and Justin Lentz. We discuss the hobby, including tips on "Finding your Mojo" and also, "Trusting the Process." We also have a great interview with Steve Baker, AKA Boom Modeling where he talks about being a pilot and how that affects his modeling. We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upc...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 98
Send us a text All of us minus Jensen (missed you buddy) are together and we catch up on JB's trip to Ireland and England, and Scott, Grant, and Doug talk about the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo show held June 22 in Salt Lake City. We also discuss pushing back on the notion that modelers need to "put in their time" or "earn their stripes" in order to have models recognized or published. We feel pretty strongly about this! We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that s...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 97
Send us a text TJ and Jensen are in charge of the Posse this time out, as JB is in Europe and Scott, Grant, and Doug are attending the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in Salt Lake City. Discussion centers around the topic - what are the 4 things required for you to improve as a modeler? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming shows and events! Please join us for Episode 96 of the Triple P! If you woul...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 96
Send us a text The PPP (at least most of us) are joined by a great modeler and friend, Ken Childres. Ken talks to us about a wide range of topics including his own modeling, judging at Wonderfest, modeling Sherman tanks, and many other subjects! We also discuss Group Builds - are they a net positive or net negative for youa nd your mojo? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming shows and events! Plea...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Send us a text The Posse catches up with our favorite Uncle, Martin Kovac, AKA Night Shift. We talk a wide range of topics from Astro Photography to Home Improvement to the recent Moson Model Show in Hungary! We also discuss cleaning and organizing or model workbench, and also managing our paint, tool, and kit storage for a happier, more productive experience. We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand out on our Posse group on Facebook, and of course upcoming...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Send us a text The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Doug but have special guest Eric Kervina to sit in with us, and also to talk about giving feedback to not just modelers, but to judges as well after recently judging at AMPS Nationals. We also have our friend Gary Baker return to talk about the Recent MFCA show and his Southern California figure painting group. We discuss what consistently trips each of us on projects, and ways we can try to work around these familiar roadblocks. We also h...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Send us a text The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Jensen (Happy Birthday) but have one of our best collective episodes in a while with great discussions. We recap the recent AMPS Nationals, with a segment featuring JB, Scott, Ian Bonner, and Jonathan (ModelDoc) Anderson. We also feature a segment outlining the team behind the forthcoming Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in SLC on June 22. JB interviews Scott, Barry Beideger from Small Subjects, and Shawn Earl on this new Model Show. We also ...
May 01, 2024•3 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 92
