Welcome to Episode 103 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuart ClarkGeoff Heyland Terry Miesle***************************************LATEST NEWSFineScale Modeler (FSM) announces that November is Build a Model Month (BAMM).Judges announcedAirCadCon 9 ***************************************MAILBAGNemo Fisher in Thailand says he enjoys building models, but they’re just not available in Thailand. Everything would be foreign mail order, which is prohibitively expensive.  We sympathize, Nemo. We’re lucky to live somewhere with Brick-and-Mortar and good mail-order options.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. ***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSBorder Models announces a 1/35 Fw 190A6Takom's 350th Horizon class Destroyers, the Andrea Doria & Caio DuilioB-25J Mitchell "Glazed Nose" from Hong Kong Models 1/48th scale"Hands on" review: "Armour Range" Stencil Paint Masks from 1ManArmy in 1/35thRevell V2 Carrier in 1/72Special Hobby SH72152 Fairey Albacore Mk.I/II in 1/72 spru shotsOther Special Hobby announcements.KLP latest, Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 ScaleOctober Announcements from Pit RoadCar kits coming soonAndy’s Hobby HQ 1/16 ShermanWhat’s new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************TopicThe next 20 years in the hobbyRandom notes to discuss.Trends in the hobby?Rise of 3D printers, need for tech skills?How are new modelers (Kids and adults) being engaged?Gundams were just making an appearance in North America 20 years ago, the market now is huge.Nostalgia is playing a larger part in the hobby. Aging out? Whose nostalgia? Changes by generation…Better experience for first-time builders - easier and more satisfying kits. This has greatly improved in the past 20 years, multi-color plastic, good snap-fit, much better detail etcRise of CAD and computer design. I don’t think the future was even predictable at that point, with the rise of affordable scanning and computer power.Dave Metzner with Polar Lights really nailed the SF and fantasy market demand.***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************WHAT’S ON THE BENCHStuartMore weathering done on the Tomahawk, but I feel still needs some more. Putting it aside, for now, to focus on getting the Arma 1/72 Hurricane done. Tailplanes put on and getting smaller parts ready for painting. I think I’ve got the scheme I’m going to use. Geoff - working on finishing the Hobbycraft 1/32 P51A Mustang in a one-off “dazzle” camouflage scheme from 1943/44. It’s a skill building project and not a super detail project, so the focus is on masking, finishing and weathering.Terry - solid work done on the P-43 and Cavalier. The Cavalier white coat might be good enough to start gloss clear. The P-43 is ready for decals. Wish me luck! Starting cleanup on Moscato’s Dragunn.***************************************THINGS WE’VE SEENGeoff - visited the RCAF Museum in Trenton, Ontario last week. Not a huge museum, but we’ll done and very good docents with lots of information. If you are modelling a Halifax, they have one fully restored (non flyable).Terry - Went to the Iron Maiden show in Columbus, and saw the 1:1 Spitfire prop! Also, received the Mitsubishi Babs book.Stuart - Guillow kits at Goodwill this week, got a Spitfire and a Ruff, got a Spitfire for Geoff Warplane Museum has some new aircraft ***************************************THE LAST WORDSMP Ep. 103 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modeling 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 website