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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 

PennCon, September 14th in Mechanicsburg Pa 

Torcan 2024, Sept, 14th Brempton Ontario 

Armorcon, October 4th and 5th Southbury Ct.  

G.O.M.B.S. Modelfest Oct. 5th Calgary, Alberta 

Aircad Con October 19th 

Social Media Shout Outs 

Tuch- Steffano Ferarri Gilfred Putilov Armored Car 

Rob Adams –Mike Spikowski Knocked out Panther 

Frank Donati-Keith Hay Tamiya 1/12 Ducati 1199 

Rob Riv- Logan Hansen Chrysler Imperial Demolition Derby Car 

Bad Santa- Mex Sunowin’s Castrol Supra Rally Car 

Luka Cee-Mark Bollan Dean’s Pro Mod ‘69 Camaro 

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 

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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!

Book….sticker….patch….

Book…stickah….patch…

Sticker patch…sticker patch….sticker patch

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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
defense system 

Justin-1/72 Special Hobby Westland Whirlwind, Italeri EF-111 Raven, SBS Model 48th
Macchi M33 Project 

Upcoming Shows 

AMPS Nats - April 11-13- Southbend Indiana
Home Page - Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (amps-armor.org) 

MFCA - May 3-4 Feasterville-Trevose Pa
MFCA Annual Show | Miniature Figure Collectors of America (mfcaclub.com) 

Can-Am Con 2024 - Saturday April 20th
 Williston National Gard Armory in suburbs of Berlington Vt. CAN/AM Con '24 | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) 

ModelMania 24 - Saturday May 4th
Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477
https://ipms-houstontx.org/

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
Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers | Facebook 

Rob Riv's Modeling Insanity Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity?mibextid=AEUHqQ 

Ryan’s Ran

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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 

New Kits In The News 

Frankie D reveals a whole slew of stuff showcased at the Nuremburg Toy Show 

Rob Adams - GWH A-10 1/48th
 scale, looks to be a bit more complicated in construction than the new Academy kit, but detail looks nicer 

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
Base kit 

Upcoming Shows 

AMPS Nats-April 11-13- Southbend Indiana
Home
 Page - Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (amps-armor.org) 

MFCA-May 3-4 Feasterville-Trevose Pa
MFCA  Annual Show | Miniature Figure Collectors of America (mfcaclub.com) 

Can-Am Con 2024 Saturday April 20th
 Williston National Gard Armory in suburbs of Berlington Vt. CAN/AM
 Con '24 | IPMS/USA Home Page (ipmsusa.org) 

ModelMania 2024 Saturday May 4th
Stafford Centre, 10505  Cash Road Stafford TX 77477

Doctor Dave-Ian Bonner/IBonez Models Lancester in Russian Service 

Social Media Shout Outs 

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 

 Links 

Mount Manstfield Scale Modelers
Mount Mansfield Scale Modelers | Facebook 

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 

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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. 

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Episode 11 - Resolutions, Etiquette, and the Rise of Donati

In the first episode of Season 2, the Insanity Crew are joined by their new co-host Mr. Frankie Donati who has been a big part of the Insanity group.  Frankie's quick wit and modeling knowledge  will be a great addition to the podcast.  The guys talk about their resolutions and goals they want to achieve in the hobby in 2024 as well as dive deep into a very important topic....social media etiquette.    There is also a quick sneak peak of Episode 12's very informative and hilarious interview.  Make sure to stay for the outtakes at the end.  

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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 

www.modelpodcasts.com

The Participants for the Roundtable

Chris Meddings - The Sprue Cutters Union 

Darrin Cook - The Model Geeks Podcast

Mike Baskette - The Plastic Model Mojo

Stuart Clark - The Scale Model Podcast

Rob Riviezzo - The Modeling Insanity 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 

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Episode 10

The Jeff Herne extravaganza!

In this episode, we are joined by the always cheery and effervescent El Jeffè to talk about the days of old and the new days that are on the horizon!  The 2024 Nats are right around the corner, and Jeff is the chairman of this national event way up in Madison Wisconsin.  

He talks to the guys about his paint production company, and the creation of his 3 D printing empire!

https://scalecolors.com/

https://nats2024.com/

Rob Riv on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/robrivsmodelinginsanity

Justin on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065396023083

Adams on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094271125975

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The Insanity Crew get together for a quick roundtable to talk about the Christmas Holiday, Christmas memories and their favorite outtakes.  Make sure to stay for the year end Outtake spectacular.  Thank you for all the support this year and stay tuned for a  Episode 10 to close out the year, uploading very soon...

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The Insanity Crew talks about the recent editorial in the newest issue of the IPMS journal and the new fallout because of it.  Rob Riv gives his life lesson on ATM drive thru etiquette and the guys talk about the does and don't of airbrushing.  

New kits
Justin:

The new kit from Airfix in 72nd scale:
The newly tooled 1:72 Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2 & U4, the ‘backbone of Germany’s home defence’. The Messerschmitt Me410 is undoubtedly one of the most impressive- looking aircraft types of the Second World War, the ultimate incarnation of Germany's fascination with the Zerstörer heavy fighter concept. Featuring two intriguing schemes, 137 parts, and an exceptional level of detail for this scale. Two schemes: Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2, 11./ Zerstörergeschwader 26, Gardermoen, Norway, 1945. (A) Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U4, Stab II./Zerstörergeschwader 26, Königsberg, 1944. (B) P&W R2800 - Separate display version (for the Vought Corsair F4U-1A/2)

From Magic Factory
Kit No #7505
1/48th scale
3D printed resin kit

This 1/48th scale 3-D printed resin Pratt & Witney R2800 "Separate display version"
engine (for their Vought Corsair F4U-1A/2 kit) could, w e suppose, be used with any kit
that required an R2800 to be sitting within their diorama space.  Second set is the 1/48th scale P&W R2800 in "Maintenance version" format.  P&W R2800 - "Maintenance version" (for the Vought Corsair F4U-1A/2)

From Magic Factory
Kit No #7506
1/48th scale
3D printed resin kit

Set of five resin figures in 1/48th scale are designed to work with the F4U kit in the same scale. Again they are 3-D printed, and a quick removal from their base leaves you with these men working on the Corsair

F4U Ground service (5 figure set)
From Magic Factory
Kit No #7507
1/48th scale
HobbyBoss 1/48 scale MiG 29K naval variant
$128 due in January. Photo etch fret, rubber tires, and if I’m reading it correctly,
perhaps a two seat trainer version...

Tuch-
Miniart figures, refugee mucisian and family 35th scale

72nd scale Stug
It alert starter kits

Social Media Shoutouts
Justin- The Art of Scale Modeling by Eero Kumanto his discovan caught my eye amazing
paintwork, amazing work with the details.
Adams - Dean Collins go cart/scooter made from VW FENDER. from SMCG
Tuch

John Bonanni’s Turkey Shoot build

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