Welcome to Episode 126 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuartMike Ward, President of the Cincinnati Scale ModelersTerry  Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Thanks to someone who bought us 5 coffees.***************************************LATEST NEWSSouth Western Ontario Scale Model Expo was a success.Cincinnati Scale Modelers Modelnati 2023Eduard’s E-day show 2023Statement from IPMS USA Eboard on Judging issue at Nats.Head Judges “I Quit” messageCongrats to Plastic Model Mojo on their 100th episode.***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. ***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTamiya at the All Japan Hobby show1:48 scale Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II from Tamiya1:48 scale Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk. V from TamiyaLots of Tamiya release PicsGustav Jungs Pics2 new Hummel’s from Border Hobby in 1/35AK New Items for FallMiniart P-47D-25 RE Thunderbolt "Advanced kit" previewMiniArt's P-47D-25-RE in 48th scale test build...BMW R 1250 GS ADV From Meng Models in 1/9th scaleTakom AnnouncementsTrumpeter DecemberBorder Models new 35th scale B5N2 TYPE 97 Kate1/35th scale JP III Spinosaurus from X-PlusAK Learning 15: Modeling from ScratchHorizon Models 8th Anniversary Contest and SaleWhat’s new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuart - Between the local model show and work done in my basement requiring me to pack up the bench not much has been done.The bench has been mostly put back with an eye to try and make things more organized. Still a work in progress. Just a bit more work on the Moosaroo cup entryGeoff - similar to Stuart, lots of real life stuff these last few weeks, but I DID get a mojo wake up call to go back to a kit I started in the 1980’s: a metal kit of a 1909 Ford Model T Tourer! Way out of my comfort zone, but that’s the point really. What triggered this was the desire to use some of the “new” (to me) paints I received last month - some nice old Metallics. In the end I didn’t use them (because 1909 Fords didn’t have metallic finishes…), but I am still plugging away on this ancient kit, and I’m enjoying it!Terry - Working on the Moscato F-203 Dragon and the Aldrin Class by Will Barton. Both are in the stages of pinning and prepping, so a fair amount of work without a lot to show. I did pick up a Tamiya 1/48 P-47 for that XP-47H conversion which is serenading me with its siren’s song. Toshi won’t let me sleep past 530, often up in the middle of the night so I’m a little sleep deprived!Mike - Back to 1/32nd F-18 [foogallery id="3443"]***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart -To Sleep In A Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini - Great sci fi Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Geoff -Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley - how to find your way around the world without a phone, map or compass!Terry: Close to finishing the first Elric book by Michael Moorcock. My 17 year old self would have loved this. I took a break when Volume 16 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) was released, so I re-read 15 and then 16. It’s mostly wrap-up of the big invasion and stage-setting for the last major arc of the novels.***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************THINGS WE’VE SEENUSAF Museum acquires ex-Ukrainian Su-27.Tony Wootson will have his Jersey Fest coverage up soon.  Terry helped organize a session of drawing under the microscope with Kathleen Garness, noted botanical illustrator. We’re going to make this a monthly (mostly) event at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve. [foogallery id="3444"]***************************************THE LAST WORDSMP Ep. 126 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.comPlease leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing!Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own websiteWe also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble