The Scale Model Podcast - EP 137 - The Macross Miracle!

Welcome to Episode 137 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form Hosts Stuart Anthony Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters: Gareth Burge bought 5 coffees Keep up the great work guys, appreciate the work you put in on the other side of the pond. A relaxing and informative listen! Some time back there was a mini feature on airbrush management…loved that and would be great for more “mini-skills/tricks and tips from you guys. Cheers from Scotland! Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like. *************************************** LATEST NEWS Macross Finally has an International Release on Disney+ *************************************** MAILBAG Hey guys, Listening to the last episode I feel obligated to let you know about Paint Rack. I first heard about it on OTB episode 174 when the boys down under interviewed the designer. It’s a great way to keep track of your paint. You can scan your bottles and the search function works really well too. It has a good set of colour tools. No more buying paint you already have. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paintrack/id1490523130 Keep up the great work. -Andrew Armstrong Centerport NY

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. *************************************** LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS AK Updates their Real Color line. Going to dropper bottles. Other AK News for March Dune Ornithopter in 1/72 Four new flora & fauna sets in 35th scale from Mantis Miniatures Special Hobby News Kinetic Models is to release a 1:48 scale two-seat CF-104D Starfighter Hypersonic Models working on a 1:48 scale mixed-power NF-104 Starfighter [Jetmads] is now taking reservations for a resin-based 1:32 scale Republic F-84F Thunderstreak New 1/16 figures, the Desert Fox and Princess & dog from Gecko Eduard news for May 5 types of 1/16 Sherman Tracks from Doogs Models Airfix 1/48 de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth with 2 new decal options What’s new at Scalemates.com *************************************** SPONSOR AD #1 Cult TV Man

*************************************** WHAT’S ON THE BENCH Stuart - Finished the Dune Ornithopters, Great little kits. I am also working on painting the bases for the USS Dallas and Typhoon class 1/700 subs. Other projects include painting mini’s both Battletech and some fantasy clerics. It’s nice to have a break from more complex kits; these projects have been doing that for me. Now to decide what I’m going to do next…… Anthony - 1/72 UN Spacey Legioss, Finished a No-paint HG RX-78, the Gundam Hazel, and a few more Shelf/Box Queen projects in the works! [foogallery id="3640"] Terry - Masks off, next up decals! Those fuselage cooler doors mean insignia needs to be cut up a bit, fortunately, I have an abundance of those insignia. Blue was a primer coat of AV Wolf Grey (Maybe my most-used color) followed by Tamiya blue - I added some flat base to help with opacity, but wow it was too much. I'll never learn with Tamiya flat. Followed by Tamiya gloss blue, so it's like 5 coats of thinned paint. I think a second coat of gloss over that will be needed, and will help with the markings too. I have a set of P-47 stencils, and I'll use them on this project since I want it to be a production aircraft. I also have an idea for the shark mouth. I see a couple of things I should address, but won't.

*************************************** WHAT WE ARE READING Stuart - The Year Without Summer:1816 and the Volcano That Darkened the World and Changed History Anthony - Scale Aviation 1 Jan. 2024 - Kris Seiber Edition *************************************** SPONSOR AD #2 Seans Custom Model Tools *************************************** THINGS WE’VE SEEN Anthony - Mobile Suit Breakdown Podcast Stuart - Shogun Mini Series *************************************** THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 137 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store! For more model