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| Episode 53 — Live from Armorcon: Lots of Guests, No Script, No Edits, and Absolutely No Supervision! REUPLOAD | 11 Oct 2026 | 02:47:09 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com This is a reupload. The first audio did not upload correctly.... Episode 53 — Live from Armorcon: Lots of Guests, No Script, No Edits, and Absolutely No Supervision! What happens when you give Rob Riv a microphone, surround him with a bunch of modelers, throw out the script, and leave absolutely nobody in charge? You get Episode 53 of the Modeling Insanity Podcast! Coming to you LIVE from Armorcon 2026, this episode is an unfiltered, unscripted, and completely unsupervised collection of hobby talk, questionable conversations, relentless ball-busting, and enough nonsense to make the Armorcon organizers seriously reconsider inviting us back! Segment 1 — Testing, Testing… Is This Damn Thing On? Rob Riv kicks things off by pretending he knows how to operate the recording equipment while chatting with Ken Shafer and Craig Jarboe about what they brought to Armorcon, their latest modeling adventures, and whatever other nonsense comes to mind. It’s a great way to start the show, assuming anyone remembered to turn the microphones on! Segment 2 — Chris Green Is Sober… Somebody Check His Pulse! The lovable Chris Green slides into the cohost chair alongside Rob Riv as Lou Ursino and Shaun Pekar join the insanity. The guys discuss the hobby, their projects, and the shocking revelation that Chris Green has decided to stay on the wagon for Armorcon! Yes, you read that correctly. Chris Green. Sober. At a model show. We’re still waiting for independent confirmation. Naturally, this doesn’t sit particularly well with resident brewmaster Shaun Pekar, who takes Chris’s newfound sobriety as a personal insult to the brewing industry. Meanwhile, Rob makes a heartbreaking confession: his regular cohost Steve Santucci will NEVER love him the way Chris Green does. It’s an emotional moment that absolutely nobody asked for. Segment 3 — The Zoukei-Mura Incident: Dr. Dave, We Haven’t Forgotten! Chris Green remains firmly planted in the cohost chair as Floyd Bazin and Dr. Dave Morris join the festivities. Things quickly go off the rails when Rob and the gang confront Dr. Dave about the now-infamous “Zoukei-Mura Incident” at the IPMS Nationals in Fort Wayne. What happened? Who was responsible? Will Dr. Dave ever live it down? Probably not, especially if Rob has anything to say about it! Once the interrogation ends, Floyd brings some much-needed credibility to the conversation, discussing his years in the modeling hobby and his experience with figure painting. Actual useful modeling information somehow manages to sneak into the podcast. We apologize for this temporary lapse in programming. Segment 4 — Vietnam, Plastic Models, and Cranky Old Bastards! Next up, Bill Cross, Jim Guld, and Dan Rothenberger join Rob and Chris for a great conversation about Vietnam-era modeling, the hobby, and the fine art of becoming a cranky old man. The guys share their experiences, opinions, and plenty of laughs while proving that growing older doesn’t necessarily mean growing up. Think of it as a meeting of the Modeling Insanity Senior Citizens Advisory Board, only with more plastic, fewer filters, and absolutely no respect for one another! The Grand Finale — Somebody Please Pull the Plug! Just when you think the madness is finally over, Chris Green, Justin Ryan, and Brad Belsheim join Rob to bring this train wreck safely into the station. Or at least somewhere near the tracks. The ball-busting continues, the insults fly, and the guys attempt to wrap up a show that probably should have come with a warning label. One show. A revolving door of guests. Zero preparation. Absolutely no adult supervision. Episode 53 is everything you’ve come to expect from Modeling Insanity: great people, great hobby conversations, inappropriate humor, and a bunch of grown men who apparently never matured past the age of twelve. So grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair at the bench, and enjoy this special LIVE edition from Armorcon 2026! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 52: Bad Etiquette, Toxic Groups & Honest Reviews: The Glove are Off | 18 Sep 2026 | 02:20:13 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 52: Bad Etiquette, Toxic Groups & Honest Reviews: The Gloves Are Off Joining the insanity this episode are Jason Hanscom from Blue Ox Model Shop and the Model Car Mania Podcast, along with Frank Perrone, for a show packed with rants, controversy, hobby talk, and plenty of laughs. Rob kicks things off with TWO epic rants. First up: a discussion about what happens when proper show etiquette goes straight out the window, sparked by the actions of a particular modeler at a recent Virginia show. Then it’s off to the wonderful world of social media, as the guys tackle how a certain modeling group has seemingly gone from being about the hobby to becoming increasingly toxic. Once Rob’s blood pressure returns to somewhere near normal, the crew takes a quick detour to talk ArmorCon 2026, coming to Danbury, Connecticut, October 2nd and 3rd. AMPS President Neil Stokes and ArmorCon Head Judge Georg Eyerman join the show to give us the rundown on the upcoming event, judging, what attendees can expect, and everything ArmorCon. Then it’s back to our regularly scheduled insanity. Listener mail brings up a great question: What actually makes a good product review? The guys discuss what they want to see in reviews, what information actually matters, and whether reviewers should be willing to call out the bad along with the good. From there, it’s a rapid-fire quick-answer round, upcoming show talk, social media shout-outs, and all the usual nonsense you’ve come to expect from the Modeling Insanity crew. And whatever you do… stick around for the outtakes at the end. Controversy. Rants. ArmorCon. Honest reviews. Bad decisions. And plenty of laughs. It’s Episode 52 of the Modeling Insanity Podcast. Take a listen and enjoy the insanity! Armorcon 2026 info visit https://www.northeastmilitarymodelers.com/armorcon Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 51: IPMS Nats Aftermath: Brand Loyalty, Killer Kits & Hobby Hot Takes | 27 Aug 2026 | 02:10:15 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 51: IPMS Nats Aftermath: Brand Loyalty, Killer Kits & Hobby Hot Takes Fresh from the IPMS Nationals, the Modeling Insanity crew is back with stories, highlights, new releases, questionable purchases, and the usual post-Nationals exhaustion with Special Guest Ben Pluth. Then the gloves come off as the guys tackle blind brand loyalty and the modelers who will defend their favorite manufacturer to the death—even when the kit has more problems than the instructions have steps. They also revisit “the kit that killed you”: that one soul-crushing build that nearly sent the entire stash to Facebook Marketplace. Finally, it’s rapid-fire insanity as the crew debates what truly makes a kit great, which old-school techniques still deserve a place at the bench, the modeling rules they regularly ignore, which kits or subjects desperately need to be redone, and which manufacturer they would trust to produce their ultimate dream subject. Grab your sprue cutters, lower your expectations, and prepare to defend your favorite brand—it’s another completely insane episode of the Modeling Insanity Podcast! Make sure to stay for the fun AI Outro at the end of the show. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 50: The State of the Hobby with Special Guest Dave Grummitt | 29 Jul 2026 | 02:56:08 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 50 – The State of the Hobby For our 50th episode, we invited Dave Grummitt, Managing Editor of Military Modelcraft International to help us tackle one of the biggest questions in scale modeling: What the hell is happening to our hobby? Nothing is off limits. Has social media made the hobby better… or has it turned every build into a popularity contest? Are “likes” replacing craftsmanship? Are model shows still the heartbeat of the hobby, or are they becoming an excuse to shop and complain about the judging? Have manufacturers made kits so good that we’re running out of excuses for our own mistakes? And here’s the question that may start the biggest argument of them all… if you’ve got 800 unopened kits stacked to the ceiling, are you really a model builder—or have you become a plastic collector with a building problem? Riv also takes shots at those keyboard warriors on social media, the fear of honest critique, shrinking attention spans, aftermarket overload, YouTube experts, and whether we’ve become so obsessed with buying the next “must-have” kit that we’ve forgotten the simple joy of actually sitting down and building one. Nobody was safe. No opinions were filtered. And if you’re looking for an echo chamber, you’ve picked the wrong podcast. Will everyone agree with us? Absolutely not. In fact, if this episode doesn’t make you nod your head, laugh out loud, or yell at your speakers at least once, we probably didn’t do our job. So pull a kit off the shelf… preferably one you’ve owned for more than ten years… grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a conversation that’s equal parts thoughtful, hilarious, and guaranteed to stir up debate. This is Episode 50 of the Modeling Insanity Podcast. The glue may be dry, but the opinions are anything but. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 49: When Modeling Isn't Enough | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:50:58 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 49: When Modeling Isn’t Enough What happens when building models isn’t the only thing that keeps your mind busy? In Episode 49, the Modeling Insanity crew takes a fun detour from the workbench to discuss what truly makes something a hobby. From relaxing pastimes to unexpected obsessions, the guys explore the activities that help them unwind, recharge, and maintain a healthy balance outside of scale modeling. Along the way, they share personal stories, plenty of laughs, and reveal some of the surprising hobbies that keep life interesting when the glue dries and the paint cures. Whether you’re a modeler with a side passion or just looking for a good laugh, this episode proves that sometimes modeling isn’t enough. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 48: Artificial Intelligence, Real Inspiration, & Zero Personal Space | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:40:14 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 48: Artificial Intelligence, Real Inspiration, & Zero Personal Space Join Rob Riv, Frank Donati, Justin Ryan, and Steve Santucci for another unpredictable episode of the Modeling Insanity Podcast as they dive into a wide-ranging discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in the hobby. From AI-enhanced photos and generated artwork to the impact AI may have on how modelers share and present their work, the crew offers their thoughts, opinions, and plenty of spirited debate along the way. The conversation then shifts to a more personal topic: what inspires them to build. Whether it’s box art, historical subjects, reference photos, museum visits, movies, books, or the work of fellow modelers, each host shares what fuels their passion for the hobby and keeps them coming back to the workbench. Of course, no episode would be complete without a classic Rob Riv Life Lesson Rant™. This time, Rob tackles one of society’s greatest unsolved mysteries: why some people feel the need to stand six inches behind you in stores, checkout lines, and hobby shops. Equal parts observation, frustration, and comedy, it’s the kind of rant that only Rob can deliver. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the insanity. There are laughs, opinions, hobby talk, and more than a few questionable life lessons. Because honestly, what the hell are we doing if we can’t have a few laughs along the way? Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 47- Live From the Floor: With AMPS Nats Recap & Rob Riv Unleashed | 24 Apr 2026 | 03:46:22 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 47- Live From the Floor: With AMPS Nats Recap & Rob Riv Unleashed In this Episode the guys recap the Amps International Show that took place in South Bend Indiana with lead ins to 7 Live fun and insightful interview segments at the show. The guys were joined Live at the show by Brad Belsheim, Shaun Pekar, Adam Jackson, Nick Butta, Dave Vickers, Jeff Herne, Fank Blanton, Mike Sacklyn, Lee Fogel, Ashley Abernathy, and TJ Haller. Rob Riv also goes on an epic rant at the beginning of the show and breaks an unwritten Podcast rule. But the rules needed to be broken this time. This is the longest running show we have produced coming in at 3 hours and 46 minutes, so take a listen, have some laughs and most importantly relax and enjoy... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 46 - Replacing Private Ryan & The Road to AMPS Nationals Unscripted | 15 Apr 2026 | 02:23:19 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 46 - Replacing Private Ryan & The Road to AMPS Nationals Unscripted In this episode the Insanity decided to record a 100% unscripted show and invited 6 special guests to first try and win Justin Ryan's co-host seat on the show. After the Win Justin Ryan's Seat segment is over the guys discuss listener questions on the fly and get into a great discussion. Oh and there is also a nice Riv Rant thrown in to hopefully help the long drive to South Bend Indiana for those heading to the AMPS Nationals. So sit back, have a few laughs, and enjoy the show.,... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 45 - All AMP'd Up with Special Guest Dave Vickers | 21 Mar 2026 | 02:08:34 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 45 - All AMP'd Up with Special Guest Dave Vickers In this episode Frank Perrone joins the guys to talk with Amps Master and Chief Judge Dave Vickers. The guys talk about the new changes that will take place at the AMPS International Show in South Bend Indiana in April. The guys also talk about what's on their bench as well as upcoming shows and also give Shout Outs to some great work they have seen on social media. There is a great and funny cold opening as well as a closing to the show, so make sure to stay after the end music. Hope you enjoy and have a few laughs. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Horror Movie Showdown | 19 Mar 2026 | 02:02:42 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Horror Movie Showdown Coming off the heals of The Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Movie Showdown, Dave Goldfinch aka The Podfather from the On the Bench Podcast, Andrew White aka Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast and Rob Riv from the Modeling Insanity Podcast battle it out to talk about their favorite Horror movies of all time. Lots of laughs, lots of insults, and lots of chaos ensue on this hilarious and inciteful special episode of the Modeling Insanity. Sit back, have a few laughs and enjoy.... Thanks goes to Sullivan King for the awesome rendition of the Exorcist Theme Music used at the end of the show. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Movie Showdown | 24 Feb 2026 | 02:10:48 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Insanity After Dark: The Ultimate Sci-Fi Movie Showdown Coming off the heals of The On the Bench: After Dark War Movie Debate, Dave Goldfinch aka The Podfather from the On the Bench Podcast, Andrew White aka Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast and Rob Riv from the Modeling Insanity Podcast battle it out to talk about their favorite Sci-Fi movies of all time. Lots of laughs, lots of insults, and lots of chaos ensue on this hilarious and inciteful special episode of the Modeling Insanity. Sit back, have a few laughs and enjoy.... Thanks goes to Armstrong for the awesome rendition of the Terminator Theme Music used at the beginning and end of the show. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 44 - No Risk No Reward with Special Guest Rob Burnside | 21 Feb 2026 | 01:46:13 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 44 - No Risk No Reward with Special Guest Rob Burnside On this episode the guys are joined by Rob Burnside from Red Beach One Studios to talk about why you should take risks in the hobby and what that might add to your overall builds and enjoyment of the hobby. The guys also revisit the discussion of what instructions our loved ones need regarding our stash if we are no longer able to use it...however that may be. Some great outtakes at the ends, so make sure to stick around after the end music... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 43 - For the Record with Rants, Receipts, and Reality... | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:30:56 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 43 - For the Record with Rants, Receipts, and Reality... In this episode, Rob Riv responds to the recent Plastic Posse Podcast Episode 131 where JB and the other hosts of that show disagreed with Rob Riv's opinions and view of the hobby. Rob Riv gets very animated at times and brings receipts to the table to defend his position and opinion of the hobby. This rebuttal will lead into hopefully a good faith debate on a future show. So sit back, have an open mind, and most important have a few laughs. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 42 - From Blueprint to Shelf of Doom: A Modeling Insanity Cautionary Tale with Special Guest Brian Dencklau | 15 Jan 2026 | 02:02:39 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 42 - From Blueprint to Shelf of Doom: A Modeling Insanity Cautionary Tale with Special Guest Brian Dencklau In this episode, Brian Dencklau from the Built Sideways Podcast joins the show to talk first about New Years Resolutions for 2026, planning and preparing builds and what happens when a build doesn't go as planned, what new kits everyone wants to start the year, Social Media Shout Outs, and a nice Riv Rant thrown in to start the year off right. So take a listen, have some laughs and enjoy the show... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast | 18 Dec 2025 | 02:28:24 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 41 - The Holiday Year End Special and Top Gun Debate with Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast In the year end Holiday Special, the guys are once again joined by Adam Jackson to talk about the recent Turkey Shoot, Holiday Auction, and how people outside the hobby view it and the people who do it. It wouldn't be a Holiday Special if the guy didn't talk about what they want for Christmas and Hanukkah, The Not So Secret Santa, and their hobby resolutions for 2026. There are no outtakes in this episode, and is unedited as much as possible to keep everything in as it happened....and it is funny. Make sure to stay until after the end holiday music for a real funny debate between Rob Riv and Whitey from the ModelGeeks Podcast to finally see what is the better movie...the original Top Gun or its sequel, Top Gun Maverick. It's a hell of a lot of fun so make sure to listen and enjoy! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall | 13 Dec 2025 | 01:47:26 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 40 - Why We Do This Hobby with Special Guest Matt McDougall In this episode, Matt McDougall from Doogs Studio joins the Insanity to talk about his time in the hobby as well as his Doogs Studios 3D Printing company. Jeff Herne also sits in on the show while Justin goes on his ghost hunt. The guys first talk about why they do this hobby and how the hobby gives back to them. Topic 2 gets a little more hectic calling out those who could be considered trophy "whores" in this hobby, this could offend some, but that is the intention. This is a great show with some great laughs and content. So take a listen, enjoy, and have some laughs.... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just All Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine | 24 Oct 2025 | 02:02:11 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 39 - Ignorance, Arrogance, or Stupidity...Or Maybe it's Just all Three with Special Guest Insider Tim Rhine On this Episode, the Insanity Crew talk to Tim Rhine whose model was the one that was manhandled at the recent PatCon Show. This discussion adds more detail and insider information regarding the discussion from Episode 38 and the issue of these IPMS judges touching models regardless of what the rules say. The discussion gets heating, off the rails at times, but stronger heads prevailed....maybe. The guys then talk about why it's good to display your work on a base and how it can add to your overall presentation. There are also 2 fun interviews from Armorcon edited into the show. One with Aleasha Digman (Slay the Gray) and another with our good friend Tim Rothenberger. Some really fun and cracy outtakes at the end so make sure to stay for them at the end... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!! Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now! | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:36:07 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 38 - Quit Touching the Damn Models!!! Live Rant to End all Rants...For Now! This is a short episode that was recorded Live at the recent Armorcon show. Rob Riv, Steve Tuch, Justin Ryan, and special guest Frank Perrone discuss the most recent model touching controversy at the Patcon show in Massachusetts. It gets crazy at times, names are dropped (but no models were), and these judges and some other people are called out and held accountable. Hope you enjoy.... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:33:28 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 37 - Who Would of Figured: Talking Miniatures with Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco On this episode the guys talk to World Renown figure painters Mike Hilleary and Greg DiFranco about how they paint their figures and miniatures as well as talk about the upcoming Long Island Miniature Model Show taking place on November 14th and 15th, 2025. The guys then talk about upcoming shows, what's on the bench and throw out some social media shout outs. Oh and there is also a nice Riv Rant at the end that needs to be listened to. Enjoy the show and have some laughs... Links: Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:38:00 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 36 - It's About Time for Model Car Mania In this episode the guys talk about a overlooked topic on the Insanity...painting and decaling model cars. A special announcement is also made on the show which will help expand the Modeling Insanity Group in a great way. Some awesome discussions and some of the best outtakes heard up till now. So take a listen and have some laughs.... Links: Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits! | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:41:58 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 35 - Nats, Stolen Chips, & Zombie Kits! In this episode, the guys talk about their experience at the recent IPMS Nationals in Hampton Virginia. They also discuss the newest IPMS controversy from the show....stolen Insanity Chips which makes Riv go on his first Rant. After everyone calmed down, well mostly Rob Riv, the guys talk about what 5 kits they would want with them during a Zombie Apocalypse. The show ends with another Etiquette Rob Riv rant. A fun and great show, so enjoy and have some fun. Not as many outtakes as many were left in the show... Shoutouts: All our friends and listeners who won at the IPMS Nationals Links: Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone with Special Guest Jason Hanscom | 12 Jul 2025 | 01:32:03 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 34 - Step Outside Your Comfort Zone On this episode, the guys re-record the episode, and they are joined by Jason ‘Handsome’ Hanscom from the Scale Model Car Podcast and Blue Ox Model Shop infamy; and they answer the first listener mail. A listener has the dilemma of being pressured into competing at shows with the insult of “do you even model, bro?” We all take turns sharing our thoughts, and Justin, coming off of some big life shit, decides to be the Dalai Lama… We also discuss our comfort zones, and why we should all get out of the comfort zone every once in a while. Whether completely out of the zone with a different subject matter, or getting out the zone with a new technique (or even just painting…) Social Media Shout Outs: Bad Santa - Kathleen Morel P8 Posiedon Tuch - Luis Paulo’s 1/48 scale Fokker E. III (Eduard) Donati - Tony Pham Gunpla Diorama-Gundam Vs. Young from Gundam 3 Encounters in Space Adams - Scott Samo’s Kotare BF 109 Riv - John Stimitz Tamiya French H39 Handsome Jason Hanscom - Jason Hsiao’s ‘ A moment of America vignette found in the Weathered Models page Find us on the various platforms: Links: Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP And, as always, check out Modelpodcasts.com for more great modeling content and all the other spectacular podcasts! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!?!? | 08 Jun 2025 | 01:58:13 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 33 - The Triple P join the Insanity! Who's to Judge?!?? On this episode, John Bonanni and TJ Haller from the Plastic Posse Podcast join Rob Riv and Steve Tuch from the Insanity to talk all about judging and only judging at shows. No fluff, no ads, and no BS. Just straight up honest opinions and discussions about the state of judging at US shows. Take a listen and enjoy.... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show | 01 Jun 2025 | 01:58:58 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 32 - AMPS Nationals Recap Show In this episode, the Insanity Crew talk about the recent AMPS Nationals that took place in Camp Hill, PA in May. The guys talk about the work on display at the show, the vending, the judging, and antics that go along with a National Show. The guys also discuss their personal highlights as well as what they would like to see different at future shows. There is a quick Riv Rant thrown in for good measure, so take a listen and have a few laughs. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Special Episode - Insanity Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2 | 31 May 2025 | 01:57:51 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 2 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA. In this second part the guys talk to Cody from CRS TankWerks, Lee Fogel & Frankie Blanton, Whitey and Frildo from the ModelGeeks Podcast, Shaun Pekkar, and Diorama extraordinaire Bruce MacRae. Some great interviews so take a listen and keep an eye out for the full Amps show recap on Episode 32 dropping right after this... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Special Episode - Insanity Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1 | 29 May 2025 | 01:59:47 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Special Episode - Live from AMPS Nationals Part 1 The Insanity Crew broadcast live from the AMPS Nationals 2025 in Camp Hill, PA. In this first part the guys talk to Brandon Lowe from Squadron, Mike "Mikey Sacks" Sacklyn, Frankie Perrone, Nike Butta, Mike McElhaney, and Steve Andreano. Some great interviews and a great Blooper Reel at the end so make sure to stay after the end music. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure | 02 May 2025 | 01:46:01 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 31 - Talking AMPS Nats, Show Etiquette, and a Riv Rant Thrown In For Good Measure
Upcoming shows-
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| Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:52:15 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 30 - Controversial Subjects: Stirring the Scale Model Pot with Special Guest Frank Perrone On the episode, the guys are joined by special guest cohost Frank Perrone. The guys first talk about Heritagecon, the Atlanta Amps Show, and Replicon then move into discussion Controversial Subjects in the hobby and send it with the recent issue of Piracy in the hobby. Some fun outtakes at the end, so stick around and have a few laughs. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:31:37 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 29 - Modeling the Great War is the "Theme" of the Show with Special Guest Host, Shaun Pekar. In this the show, the guys discuss World War 1 subjects in the hobby. A very overlooked time period by many manufacturers. Then the guys discuss "Theme" awards at shows and how it influences their builds if any. Take a listen, enjoy, and have some laughs... Social Media Shout Outs Tuch- Robert Bran’ Gruson Fahrpanzer in 1:35 scale Rob Adams – Oliver Spath Asterix and Obelix figures -’Eaviest Metal facebook page Frank Donati- Atsushi Fujita Internal organs for Godzilla-Starship Modeller page Rob Riv- Ant Ruberti and his 1/16th scale M113 and accessories Bad Santa - Logan Hansen’s F250 heavy modified 4x4 Shaun Pekar - Harris Ali - Copperstate French Nieuport XI
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| Episode 28 - Gunpla? I hardly knew her...with special guest Joshua Scott | 18 Feb 2025 | 01:44:17 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 28 - Gunpla? I Hardly Knew Her...with special guest Joshua Scott
Social Media Shout Outs Tuch- Xmald Models 1/32 scale Newport 11 Rob Adams – Fabio Benchinski 1/4 scale Joker Head Frank Donati- Tohru Kasamatsu 1/20th scazle Falke Griffon Joshua Scott - Danza Dragoon - Welcome Home Diorama Rob Riv- Gordon Weibe - Stug III G Bad Santa - Jonathon Melvin - Project 64 Ford Fairlane Drag Car - The Raged Raven Links
https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP
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| Episode 27 - Life is too Short for Crappy Kits.... | 17 Jan 2025 | 01:33:45 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 27 - Life is too Short for Crappy Kits...
Social Media Shout Outs
Rob Adams – Jim O Farrell’s 1/72scale X Wing over water Vignette Frank Donati- Alexander Koleshnik SU 85 Converted to Actic Tractor Rob Riv- Scott Ly’es Eduard FW 190 A-4 in 1/48th scale- Snow Camo is amazing- Found in the Tamiya Model Magazine Facebook page Bad Santa - William Skid Skidmore’s P61 Black Widow, painted up in the livery found on the MAAM’s restoration Links
https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ Tuch’s Scale Oddity Page https://www.facebook.com/tuch.s.scale.oddity.page?mibextid=LQQJ4d The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP
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| Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular - Resolutions and New School vs Old School | 22 Dec 2024 | 02:18:21 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 26 - The Insanity Holiday Spectacular and year in review!”
Justin lays down a challenge to the armor and aircraft guys in the listener group- let’s build some cars! I would love to see a bunch of tank guys building cars! We also get into a discussion on ‘New School’ vs. ‘Old School’, techniques, mindsets, and anything else you can attribute to the hobby! Upcoming shows-nothing until the new year! Social Media Shout Outs
Rob Adams – Will Pattison’s Glue Post in Luka Cee Page Frank Donati - Alfred Wong’s Survivor Diorama from Realistic Diorama creator Rob Riv - Stuart Mcclelland Ma.K Gustov and Zaku 2F2 Bad Santa - Kenny Mansberger’s Fox Body Mustang Adam Jackson -Jose Brito Portuguese Fisherman
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| Episode 25 - Having a Brew and a Bickie with Sully's Scale Models | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:47:05 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 25 - Having a Brew and a Bickie with Sully’s Scale Models Sully Thomason of Sully’s Scale Models visits us on this episode, and we get to know him, his story, and talk about a few of our favorite of his YouTube videos. We also talk about the life of a YouTube content creator. He even reveals what a “brew and a bickie is. Bad Santa and Tuch discover that their YouTube algorithms are now cycling, as they both are being suggested Sully’s videos and Bob Ross’s Joy of Painting Our main discussion topic was vignettes and diorama scenes. What is a diorama? What is a vignette? What is the difference? Does it even matter? Boiled down, and it completely makes sense…Frankie has the answer!
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| Episode 24 - It's Your Right To Brag.... | 04 Nov 2024 | 01:54:40 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 24 – It's Your Right To Brag...
Rob Riv vents about how Bad Santa was treated when he was trying to help in a Beginner’s Modeling group and an Admin was giving him grief about a misunderstanding on HIS part. But, we determined that is just how it is in some groups. Then we get into the conversation about our trip to Connecticut and Armorcon. The good, the meh and well....there wasn't too much ugly. It was a great show, with lots of amazing work to take in. Aromorcon Debrief leads into the topic of “Brag Books” and research of our builds and how it can benefit the builder, both in judges’ scoring and buiding to accuracy. We also talk Turkey...Shoot that is! Its coming up fast. Four days of scale modeling debauchery! midnight Thanksgiving day to midnight the Sunday after, November 28th-December 1st. On The Bench Donati - MRAP for the Group Build and Build Review IBG 1/35th Lancia Truck with AA gun Rob Adams - 1/9th scale Ninja Turtles, the MRAP Justin - Revell ‘71 Hemi Cuda, The Rear end is getting Tubbed! Meng 11/35th Chieftan MBT
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| Episode 23 - An Hour of Value with Steve Munsell | 03 Oct 2024 | 01:34:34 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 23 “An Hour of Value with Steve Munsell”
We then fade into a discussion on the usage of Stowage, who can possibly use it (the right answer is EVERYONE), and his foray into ‘stowage’ for the automotive modelers. The usual banter and broken chops that you have all come to love and expect are also there! On The Bench Donati - 1/48 JS-2 Tamiya kit for the PPP 100GB Rob Adams - 1/48 Tiger 1-Tamiya for the Posse GB, and of course, the MRAP Justin - AMT Dodge Viper GTS Coupe, and gearing up for the next build, selected by the haters (and the fans) over at the Luka Cee page Steve Munsell - German Command Tank turning it into a space tank Tuch - ICM FWD Type 8 U.S. Ammunition Truck Riv - DasWerk Stug in 1/16th scale with all sorts of goodies
-Sponsoring Best in Show, Riv is sponsoring the Best German and the Kitchen sink award Leavenswerth Modelshow ‘24, October 5th Heritage Center Leavenswerth Ks. IPMS Prison City Modelers 28th Annual Show off The Goods Show October 5th 1912 Center Moscow, Idaho Hudson Valley Historical Miniatures Show in Poukipseigh NY Elk’s Club Lodge
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| Episode 22 - Is It Real or Just Your Imagination | 14 Sep 2024 | 01:43:00 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 22 “Is It Real or Just Your Imagination" This episode, Riv opens up to us about his feelings on the recent happenings with a fellow modeler, and what should be considered proper etiquette when your building is directly inspired by another modeler. We add in a new segment, in which we talk about what we have on our benches; and no surprise here, we are all busy with multiple projects! Then we get into a discussion about modeling with realism versus artistic expression, and ho, in the hobby, there is a huge area of (Panzer) grey, where that overlaps, because some aspects of the historical fact does not play well visually and can sometimes cause displeasure to the eye of the beholder. Adams and Bad Santa get a little off track and discuss a bit about how shop owners are on the front line for new modelers, and really should be more attuned to what is going on in the hobby New Kits In The News As it has been a while, we have a plethora of new stuff coming our way! Takom has the Greif, Rommel’s Command halftrack, an M29 Arctic expedition vehicle Miniart has an M3 Honey with full interiorand a “Big Set SU85/Gaz loaders and baseset that comes with a bunch of diorama extras ICM has a Cargo Carrier, an M1097 AZ Humvee, a Type 320 Cabriolet, PanzerWaff Steel Cats, Ki 21 Sally Japanese aircraft, a Universal Military Pod for hte big Tarhe Chooper and a Luftwaffe Airfield Equipment set. Copperstate has added a bunch of new motorcycles and figures to its WWI line of Bikes and couriers Revell has a slew of new stuff including a Condor Airbus A320-200 in 1’144 scale Reskit is also releasing some deck crew figures Border has a Jagdpanther IV L70 Vomag Hasegawa is releasing a bunch of cars, including a 240RS, 300Z, a 2000Z SC, and a 1600GT St. George Models has a 15 cm Krupp Cannon 16 And Bandai is rereleasing their Perfect Grade Millenium Falcon! Upcoming Shows
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| Episode 21 - The Ma.K Price is Wright | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:29:33 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 21 The Ma. K Price is Wright Here we are! The winners are selected from our Ma. K. Group Build, discussed and selected with Lincoln Wright! Congrats to our winners! Jason Jennings selected for third prize with his Luna build Brandon Gentry with his Mk 44 took second prize And first Prize goes to Craig Flynn and his armored fighting suit! We then have a short discussion on kit instructions and how closely we follow them, if even at all. Riv shows us exactly why he leads this motley bunch, when he reveals that he clips all parts off all trees before starting, his builds! Lincoln also tells us about his upcoming projects and his new merch line This one is a bit shorter than usual, but still just as riveting!
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| Episode 20 - While Riv Steps Away, The Crew Shall Play with The Scale Model Car Podcast | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:48:26 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com EPISODE 20 “While Riv Steps Away, The Crew Shall Play with The Scale Model Car Podcast” On this episode, we have some specials for you! (Take that as you may….) We have Jeff Herne back, to talk about the successful Madison National show, and give us the skinny on his perspective on the show. We also have a pair of fellow podcasters on, Lula Cee, AKA Matt, and Handsome Jason Hanscom from the Scale Model Car podcast are here to tell us about their show, and to join in on the topic of Peer awards vs. show awards. All those chips and coins we see…what would you prefer, or better yet, how they have changed or are changing the show landscape. Check this one out….Riv Says it might be our best one yet! Social Media Shoutouts: Riv loves The bust that earned one of our chips at the Manawatu Scale model Expo by Gavin Dodd Bad Santa gave his shout out to Mike Fuller’s son’s B-25 J Tuch liked Eric F. Gamallia’s Atlantis Mack Bulldog backdated to make a 1918 Mack Adams’ pick was Chad Truss’ Cell Shaded Nissan Silvia, as seen at IPMS Nats and on the cover of Finescale Modeler Frankie D shouted out Michael P. Hill’s vacu-formed collection! Luka Cee gave his guest shout out to Mark Bollan Dean and his 69 Camaro Pro-Mod. You can find that one on his group, the Luka Cee’s Model Car Headquarters group Handsome Jason Hanscom also picked one from Luka Cee’s group, but chose Paul Mattox and his kid’s’ 48 hour group build entries. All three build some pretty impressive cars! Jeff Herne really liked Bauble Young’s IPMS Nats Best in Show Winner-his fully scratch built Foundation FTL ship! Don’t forget that you can go to MODELPODCASTS.COM to “browse through a list of current podcasts…” And you can reach us at Modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 19 - Hijacked by Some Model Geeks | 20 Jul 2024 | 02:33:56 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com This episode has Whitey and D-Ran, of The Model Geeks infamy, joining in on the conversation here at the nut house! The topics for conversation were taken from the post Rob Adams put up in the days leading up to our recording. Our first discussion centers around going outside of your usual genre, and the pitfalls and possibilities that could offer . This one was a mash up of suggestions from Jeremy Elliot and Jason Hanscom. Our main topic is from Adam Griffin, and he asks about the differences in culture between genres. We start out strong talking about our experiences, but we still hit that kink in the rail and get derailed!New Kits In The News Miniart has their usual barrage of new kit announcements, including a PZ 234 w/ 7.5cm gun and full interior, and a PZ 234 w/ Luchs turret, Resin heads for their German Tank riders, Italeri has a 1/72 F-35 Lightning-CATOBAR version with parts for “beast mode” configuration (whatever THAT means) and die cut masks for the RAM panels. Also an Italian Army Armored car for the African front in 1/35th scale. In 1/24th scale, they also have an Alfa Romeo Giullia 1600 Spyder For the 48th scale aircraft builders, they also have a Mirage IIIE ...and finally, they also are releasing a few 1/56th scale British and German tanks. 56th scale is, keep in mind, the typical gaming scale . And finally, a little something to get your Weird Shit-O –Meter tinglng! Mantis Miniatures in 1/35th scale, A diver, modeled after the German deep sea diving suits, with a choice of two heads, one of which is one of a diver that long ago ran out of air. Animal set 55 is an octopus in 1/35th scale and a few crabs, mollusks and star fish added in for those dep sea vignettes . Animal Set 56 and 57 are both ‘scavengers, one set is vultures eating a bovine carrion, and the other is a pack of what appear to be hyenas Upcoming Shows Aug 10 -’24 Virginia Shootout 100 Roanoke BLVD- This is a Region 2 show put on by IPMS Roanoke Valley 2024 Virginia ShootOut | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) August 24th ‘Bash to the 80’s Modelfest PBN Church IPMS Flight 19 ModelFest '24 | Flight 19 I.P.M.S. (flight19ipms.org) August 24th- ‘24 Modelfest ‘The Grunge’ -Dirty and heavily weathered models Liberty Christian Church IMPS West Central Chapter 2024 ModelFest | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) Social Media Shout Outs Tuch- Barbarossa Models and Dioramas’ WWI Book Diorama Rob Adams –Sully's Scale Models’ F-14 Tomcat Frank Donati-Anthony Ricco 1/72 scale KI-67 Peggy Rob Riv- Adam Jackson’s 1/35 M109A2 ‘Galloper Bad Santa- Mike Fuller VanTraxx build Links Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.faceboo Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 18 - 1 Year Anniversary Special - Customer Service, How to Get Published and Gizmos & Gadgets | 01 Jul 2024 | 02:35:46 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com EPISODE 18 - 1 Year Anniversary Special - Customer Service, How to Get Published and Gizmos & Gadgets On this, our one year anniversary special episode, we have two guests sitting in and partaking in the insanity! Jeff Herne and Andrew Measy are the special guests! Jeff is the Chair of the IMPS Nats in Wisconsin, and helps to create that additional content you all love, and Andrew Measy was the very first guest on the show! We talk about the upcoming Nats in Wisconsin, we have a great conversation regarding customer service, spurred on by a Riv’s Rant. How to get your moseld published in a print magazine and we also talk about our favorite “gidgets and gazmos” for use in our hobby. We also had a New Kits In the News dump and our usual social media shout outs. Check this one out….Riv Says it might be our best one yet! Social Media Shoutouts Riv loves Jensen Taylor's (from the Plastic Posse) Sherman Jumbo Bad Santa called out Alan Brown’s AFV Centurion Tuch liked Tim Alexander’s Minerva vs. The Romfell on the WWI Scale models and Dioramas page Adams’ pick was Jose Garrido’s 1/16th Panther turret, found on the Model Maker’s Union Frankie D shouted out Ramon state Tenorio’s 1/700 scale F-35 Andrew Measey loved Mr Plamo aka Andrew Chui's Battle of Midway Diorama Jeff Herne really liked KFS Miniatures’ BF 109 G14 found on KFS-miniatures.com Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| The Modeling Insanity Presents - The Presidential Build Room | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:06:09 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com In honor of the first US Presidential Debate of 2024, The Modeling Insanity Podcast Presents an alternative for you to listen to. A fun and entertaining secret recording from the first Presidential Build Room. So sit back, enjoy, and not take to it too serious... Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 17 - Taking a Pitt Stop to Talk Mental Health & the Hobby | 01 Jun 2024 | 02:01:22 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 17 “Taking a Pitt Stop to Talk Mental Health & the Hobby" Coming with us Live from the land of 1000 deadly things, Luke Pitt joins us to talk about his experiences in building 1/48th scale armor. HE also talks to us as to why he has chosen 1/48th scale as his ‘canvas’, and the answer may shock you! Luke Pit the interviewee turns into Luke Pitt the guest cohost as we all open up about our mental health struggles and how the hobby has helped us cope, find closure , or to find hope. it gets a little deep on the second half, but in that way that shows we really are just a group of irreverent humans working together to hold it together! Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway! Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit-post your unstarted builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album.
Justin picked out a few aircraft related new kits:
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| Episode 16 - Are You Not Entertained?!?! | 15 May 2024 | 01:51:39 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Riv first goes on a rant about what others consider entertainment with content creators in the hobby. Whether it by creating and producing podcast, YouTube content, or other social media... Our discussion about inspiration leads into research and aftermarket additions. Somewhere along the conversation, Justin got kidnapped by aliens or something, as he missed the switch in topics. Stash accumulation rounds out the conversation and we talk about the strange stuff in our stashes and where they came from.
The Red Beach One Studios World War One group build is has converted to a Special Interest Group Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway! Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit-post your unstarted builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album. New Kits In The News
Upcoming Shows
Scalemodelswellington.org.nz/expo May 18th- North shore con 2024-9-4 KOc hall in Peabody Mass. IPMS Northshore Modelers Mosscon 1501 East Hythean Street Ark of te Ozarks in Missouri-hosted by IMPS Missouri Ozark Scale Specialists Cal max 37 West Cal Arena and Events center Sulpher La. IPMS Swamp southwest area modelers of plastic IPMS Silvercon 2024 T&C Lutheran Church IPMS silverwings And then Donati got bored and stuck something up his nose… Social Media Shout Outs: Tuch - Kev Green and his AMT Bulldozer Rob Adams -Devon Bauermeister Cutaway Tamiya 32 nd scale F16 Frank Donati - Tomislav Kromislovitch-his showing at Moson Show Rob Riv - Shsuro Gaishi's Pacific Sherman Bad Santa- LessKnown Panzer and his 1/35 Hobbyboss LandWasserschlepper
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| Episode 15 - AMPS Nats Recap Show... | 30 Apr 2024 | 02:37:43 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Yup! Another AMPS Episode! But the last show episode for a while...
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| Special Episode - Simulcast with the Black Rifle Model Worx Group | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:59:11 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com On This episode of the Insanity, the inmates do a simulcast episode with the Lads from Black Rifle Model Worx Group. We join Luke Carswell, Adam Challenger and Stuart Goodswen on the BRMW Youtube Channel. Frank Donati and Rob Adams are live from Frankie’s basement (Dont Ask) and Tuch is there. Hot off the heels of Mosquitocon, Rob disparages the British accent, while discussing the differences between British/European shows and American shows. TL;DR: other than the competition versus display only, its the distances! Adams wins another banner contest....on his own page! and Riv takes offense...again! And Adams finds a new laxative-airplane turbulence. We also hit on online purchases, prices, and shipping, and why is everything so expensive? Black Rifle Model Worx does a Kits for Kids Fundraiser, and we lay the groundwork of being involved with their next one later this year. Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 14 - On the Road to AMPS Nats... | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:52:56 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 14 "On the Road to AMPS Nats... “ As you are listening, the guys should all be converging on South Bend! John Charvat gets us even more hyped up for NATS! We discuss his history with AMPS, the past shows and most importantly, this year’s show! The guys also discuss their new purchases and projects on their benches. This did get recorded a few weeks back, so you may already have seen some of these builds shared as completed by now; Riv also comes at Frankie D about his choice of apparel, while trying to explain to the rest of us what the hell “Oaktag” is... Frankie D talks about the Moosaroo Cup, and his entry. (of course, by now we know the results of this contest...). The kit was a teenie-tiny little 1/72 scale Russian/Ukranian Ural truck. Group Build updates: The Red Beach One Studios World War One group build is ongoing, make sure to check that one out if you're interested in WWI subjects. Justin completed his German Pioneer figure, Rob Adams is working on his Mk V Tank (which he has since completed-cant wait to see this thing at NATS!) 48 in 48 M4H group build- this was a fun time, and has since been completed. Machinen Krieger Group build is well underway! Officially ends in July, with the release of the 1/35 Falke kit - post your unstarted builds in the ‘Unstarted ‘ Album. New Kits In The News Frankie D –1/20 Grosserhund ‘Maskenball’ Ma.k., Heller Panhard Armored Car 178 AMD 35 new tool, Border Models, 251-1 D Halftrack in 1/35 scale Rob Adams-Nothing jumped out at Rob this episode-He “Dont got nuthin’” Tuch-Miniart 1/72 Stug, M3 Stuart 35th scale, 48th scale Scaffolding set, 1/48th scale wooden pallets, 35th scale Bakery Van, Takom, Stug 3 G Blitz Kit, storage and equipment set, Mk 45 Model 4 5in Naval gun 1/35, Don2N Pillbox Antimissile Justin-1/72 Special Hobby Westland Whirlwind, Italeri EF-111 Raven, SBS Model 48th Upcoming Shows
MFCA - May 3-4 Feasterville-Trevose Pa Can-Am Con 2024 - Saturday April 20th Social Media Shout Outs Rob Adams- Craig Flynn (Flynnburger) Bandai 72nd scale Y Wing Frankie D-Robert Czulda and his 1/72 Vietnam Era Mule w/ recoilless rifle Bad Santa - Bob Smith and his Hetzer 38t Late Tuch- Bill Huffman and his WWI trench Diorama Rob Riv - Sheldon Mcleese's JS2 in MMU and on the Insanity page-Tamiya Kit with upgrades Links Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers Rob Riv's Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 13 - To PE or Not to PE | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:59:38 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 13 “The Doctor is IN” Recorded on Suberbowl Sunday In this episode, the guys welcome Doctor Dave as a guest cohost! Doc was interviewed in Boresight magazine about his journey from beginner to advanced modeler in just one year, so we rip his origin story from him, and get the backstory. We also add a new segment, “What’s on your bench” and the guys talk about their current projects In our next discussion, Riv talks about photoetch, and touches on the who, what, when, how and why he does the magic he does with photoetch
Rob Adams - GWH A-10 1/48th Tuch - Miniart Beer delivery three wheeled truck, Ben Hur Trailer, Teachers and family figures set, G506 4x4 panel Delivery, and 1/35 scale cheese Gloria models 1/48 scale F35 Pilot and ground crew 1/32 Copperstate Models WWI Hanrott HD1 Biplane, Armored Truckin British and Irish Service Doctor Dave-Westland Wnedover-109 Ace Modelworks resin and vacu-formed upgrades for Testors
ModelMania 2024 Saturday May 4th
Rob Adams - Jeremy Elliott’s A-10 Themed Gundam Frankie D - Kev Green Scratch build 1/16 scale scratchbuilt Mk 4 Female Tank Mike Spivey - Dinosaur Bust-Silver Medalist at Atlanta Figure Show -’something-a-saurus' Bad Santa - Irah Dohm- A to Z scale mosders group- Popcorn and Beer Wagon Truck Rob Riv - Frank Damon-KV-1 What if with ISU 152 turret conversion from AK
RobRivs Modeling Insanity Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083&mibextid=AEUHqQ The ModelLager on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themodellaager?mibextid=AEUHqQ Rob’s MMU Studios on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975&mibextid=AEUHqQ The Modeling Insanity Podcast Asylum https://www.facebook.com/share/8BHppjyzpM3Wqg2L/?mibextid=K35XfP Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 12 - The Wright Stuff | 23 Feb 2024 | 02:27:16 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 12 “The Wright Stuff” The guys sit down with the legend (perhaps in our own minds) Mr Lincoln Wright-live(ish) from Australia! Laugh along as Justin fan-girls throughout, and the rest of the crew begins to understand why…. From Sumo buttholes to his first Ma. K. Show in Australia, Lincoln opens to us and gives us his origin story, and even lets us in on a secret-he does build more than just Ma. K.! We also discuss his books-his FAQ book on Sci Fi subjects (where he got a spanking for too much Ma. K.) which spawned the idea for his next two books, The Lincoln Report Volumes 1 and 2, and drops some info on his third book in his series.... We also discuss the preorder and upcoming release of a new tooled 1/35th scale Falke kit, expected in July. We have our preorders in...do you? In celebration (so to speak) of this release, We are having a Ma.K. group build, and if you are reading these show notes, that means it is already in progress! Get your kit and join in on the fun! It will “end” with the release of the Falke kit in July. You can find Lincoln Wright at PaintonPlastic.com -a carefully curated location that is everything Lincoln Wright in the hobby! He is also on youtube, and his own group of the same title on Facebook You can find the members of the Modeling Insanity Podcast hanging out in our discord channel, with nightly build rooms (which are open and available all day, er’ry day-so if you’ve got some time at the bench, hop in a room, and someone is bound to join ya!). We keep the discord link pinned in featured. If it doesn't work let us know and we will correct the link-for some reason, the link expires from time to time- You can also find Rob Riv @ Rob Riv’s Modeling Insanity, Justin can be found @ Ryan’s Random Modelwerks, Frank Donati @ The Model Lager, Rob Adams @ Rob’s MMU Studio, and Steve Santucci is just on facebook as himself. Join us in The Modeling Insanity Podcast Facebook page, it is always great to get new members of the asylum! Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Episode 11 - Resolutions, Etiquette, and the Rise of Donati | 04 Feb 2024 | 01:56:16 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com Episode 11 - Resolutions, Etiquette, and the Rise of Donati Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||
| Special Episode - The Scale Model Podcast Roundtable Series Part 1 - The Producers | 23 Jan 2024 | 01:59:43 | |
Send us a message here or email us at modelinginsanitypodcast@gmail.com In 1765, the Sons of Liberty first met, with a goal to be free from British rule. In 2023, the men, which will come to be known as “The Mutual Admiration Society” in future annals of history, met in a secret recording room. There they discussed topics ranging from “what’s editing like for your show” to “why is it you put so much time into your podcasts?” Are these two groups in any kind of parallel? Lol. Why would you even think that?! This is a hobby revolving around grown men building little plastic tanks, shops, airplanes and cars! Enjoy the show, and find links to all the other podcasts at The Participants for the Roundtable Darrin Cook - The Model Geeks Podcast Mike Baskette - The Plastic Model Mojo Stuart Clark - The Scale Model Podcast Chris Pabz - Built Sideways Podcast Scott Gentry - Plastic Posse Podcast Barry Biediger - Small Subjects Malcolm Child’s - Just Making Conversation And the Podfather, David Goldfinch - On the Bench Opening and end music by Supernova by Arthur Vyncke https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost | |||