Plastic Model Mojo

Plastic Model Mojo, a podcast dedicated to scale modeling, as well as the news and events around the hobby

Plastic Model Mojo is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 255 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Plastic Model Mojo, a leisure show with 255 episodes published.

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  Episode #168

  2026 IPMS Nationals Recap With Friends And Fresh Ideas: Episode 168

  Aug 18, 20261h 47m

  The best part of a national convention is not just the stacks of kits and the contest tables, it’s the moment you walk in and realize you are surrounded by your people. We’re back from the 2026 IPMS National Convention and talking through the full comedown: the unpacking, the reorganizing, and the small but important truth that some “solutions” in the model room (looking at you, retail paint racks) just do not work at home. Then we get into the conversations we recorded on the floor. We sit down with Jay Chadwell of Mojo Model Works to talk 3D design and 3D printing for the stuff nobody else makes, from real space hardware to pop culture subjects that instantly hit the nostalgia button. We also talk with Randy Chisholm about his USS Texas turret project, a scratchbuilding rabbit hole where scarce references, mechanical realism, and clean construction matter as much as paint and weathering. We also catch up with Keith Zimmerman about building a striking 1/48 B-24 Liberator for a show exclusive release, including what it takes to handle huge decals and tight timelines. And we’re thrilled to talk with Arma Hobby about how modern injection-molded plastic kits get designed, why 1/72 scale is having a moment, and how a company stays grounded in what modelers actually want to build. Finally we close with our show host and sponsor, Brandon Lowe of Squadron Top it all off with a “what broke our wallets” recap from the vendor room, and you’ve got a convention debrief that feels like sitting at the bench with friends. If you enjoy this, subscribe, share it with a modeling buddy, and leave a review so more scale modelers can find the show. Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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  Plastic Model Mojo

  Fort Wayne Nationals: Special Thanks Shout Outs

  Aug 11, 202619 min

  Fort Wayne set a new bar for what an IPMS National Convention can feel like: busy without being crushing, loud without being unbearable, and packed with modelers who actually have room to stop and talk. We’re fresh back from Nationals, and before we dive into the “juicy bits” in our next feature show, we wanted to put the spotlight where it belongs, on the people who made the weekend work and the small, practical choices that made the whole event comfortable. We get specific about what made the venue shine for a scale modeling convention: vendor spaces that stayed compact even when split up, aisles that didn’t turn into a slow-motion traffic jam, contest and squadron rooms with real breathing room, and acoustics plus carpeting that saved our feet and our ears. We also talk about why Fort Wayne is a sneaky-great convention town, from easy food options to a memorable minor league baseball night that turned into one more shared story. Then it’s a gratitude tour of the community: Mark Copeland dialing in lodging, Aussie friends traveling halfway around the world, Canadian friends choosing camaraderie over and unfortunate political climate, listeners stopping by the table, and the MMCL folks who keep raffles and local shows running like clockwork. We celebrate wins for the Septemberists, congratulate award winners we’re proud of, and close with a huge thank-you to Brandon Lowe and the entire Squadron team for going above and beyond. If you love plastic model kits, model shows, and the best parts of the IPMS USA community, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a Nationals nudge, and leave us a review telling us what makes a convention unforgettable for you. Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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  August, Aussies, and the IPMS National Convention: August Twelve Minute Modelsphere

  Aug 2, 20269 min

  Digger Dave Goldfinch joins us for some brief travel talk, from recent events to what’s ahead, including the 2026 IPMS National Convention in Fort Wayne. There’s a full-on side quest too: a road trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, plus essential Americana stops like Waffle House and Buc-ee’s. Look for National Convention show content along with another listener submitted topic "Shop Talk" episode. In addition we will have a Model Show Spotlight in August as well, so stay tuned. Come find us at the Nationals, say hi at the table, and if you like the show, subscribe, share it with a modeling buddy, and leave a quick review so more builders can find us. Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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  Episode #167

  Cleaner Air And Smarter Workspaces For Scale Modelers: Episode 167

  Jul 30, 20261h 27m

  The fastest way to lose your modeling mojo is not a bad kit, it is a workspace that fights you every step of the build. With the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne around the corner, we keep things “Mojo Light” but pack in a ton of practical shop talk driven by listener messages, real bench mishaps, and the kind of small changes that add up to better results. We start with what life looks like when guests are arriving, the yard needs attention, and the hobby room is mid-revamp. Then we share a true walkaway moment at the bench: a full waste-solvent spill, dead digital calipers, and the mad scramble to clean up safely. That leads to a bigger conversation modelers often ignore until it bites us, indoor air quality. We talk VOCs, why fumes can linger after you stop spraying, what an air quality monitor can reveal, and how extraction, respirators, and even dedicated VOC filtration can make your hobby room healthier. From there, we dig into fun “what if” questions for history and research nerds, the missing records and photos we wish we could recover, and the extinct military subjects we would save for a museum. We also tackle a classic scale modeling debate: historical accuracy versus artistic license, and why the best-looking builds often balance accuracy, scale fidelity, and a tasteful finish. If you enjoy scale modeling workflow tips, hobby room organization ideas, airbrush ventilation talk, and Nationals energy, you will feel right at home. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling buddy, and leave a review so more builders can find us. Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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  Plastic Model Mojo

  Star Trek Builds And Ice Cream: August Model Show Spotlight

  Jul 23, 202615 min

  Vendors sold out months early, a Star Trek 60th anniversary category on the awards table, and a full day of plastic modeling in one of the most visitor-friendly spots in north Alabama. We sit down with Tom Clark from the Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society to get the real details on their 49th annual show at the Huntsville JC’s building on Airport Road, including what to expect if you’re traveling in right after the IPMS Nationals. We walk through the schedule step by step: when vendor setup starts, the registration window, how long judging runs, and when awards are handed out. Tom also explains how their electronic forms work, why the club prefers online paperwork, and how they keep things simple with classic IPMS 1-2-3 judging. If you’re searching for an IPMS USA model contest, a scale model show in Huntsville, or a plastic model event in Alabama with strong vendor support, this is the planning guide you want before you pack the car. Then we get into the fun stuff: category options across aircraft, armor, automotive, dioramas, real space, sci-fi, ships, and a dedicated Gundam and giant robot section, plus a juniors category that makes it easy for younger builders to jump in. We also talk about the on-site food trucks, nearby restaurants, and why the venue is comfortable for a full-day hang. You’ll even hear what the club is previewing as they recruit volunteers for next year’s big Nationals workload. Subscribe for more show spotlights, share this with a friend who builds, and leave a review with your best contest tip so more modelers can find the community. Huntsville Plastic Modelers Society Facebook Show Info and Entre Forms Model Paint Solutions Your source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice! SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968 Model Podcasts Please check out the other pods in the modelsphere! KitMasx Custom Canopy Masks for the Scale Modeler. Bases By Bill Your source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Give us your Feedback! Rate the Show! Support the Show! Patreon Buy Me a Beer Paypal Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed Baroth Ad Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" Bair Mike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

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