Plastic Model Mojo

Plastic Model Mojo

A Scale Modeling Podcast

Episodes 246
Avg. Duration 1h 17m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (244)
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
59%
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rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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

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Recent Episodes

Inside The 2026 IPMS USA National Convention Plan: Model Show Spotlight

Jun 04, 2026 36m Bonus Transcript

You can feel when a Nationals is being built with real intention and Fort Wayne is making that case early. We sit down with John Figueroa, chair of the 2026 IPMS USA National Convention, and…

Wonderfest Afterglow: June Twelve Minute Modelsphere

Jun 02, 2026 15m Bonus Transcript

We get real about the behind-the-scenes side of running a scale modeling podcast. May hit us with health issues, a car that refused to make the trip, and the kind of production chaos that throws…

We Keep Building Because It Keeps Us Sane

May 21, 2026 1h 47m Transcript

A hobby can be the best kind of escape until your workspace fights you, your calendar fills up, and the internet decides a vague press blurb means the sky is falling. We start with what’s been…

Squadron’s 3D Print Push

May 14, 2026 37m Bonus Transcript

Something big is happening in scale modeling, and you can feel it in the way builders talk about 3D printing, new subjects, and the shows that are turning into true hobby meetups. We sit down with…

PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: May 2026

May 05, 2026 12m Bonus Transcript

We zoom out to the bigger modeling hobby community. We recap our trip to the AMPS International Convention in South Bend, Indiana, from standout vendors to the simple joy of photographing great…

Two Can’t Miss Scale Modeling Events In Sacramento And Salt Lake City

Apr 29, 2026 46m Bonus Transcript

Two model shows, two very different philosophies, one shared goal: make the scale modeling hobby feel bigger than your workbench. We’re in the thick of show season, and we’re shining a light on…

Housekeeping at Plastic Model Mojo: Episode 162

Apr 26, 2026 1h 46m Transcript

Your bench time is precious, so when something starts sabotaging it, like CA glue fumes wrecking your sinuses or a half-finished kit stalling for months, we want fixes that actually work. After two…

Kicking off a Special Feature on the Plastic Model Dojo: A PMM Special

Apr 22, 2026 23m Bonus Transcript

He beat a brutal stretch of chemo, got the all-clear, then asked the question every craftsperson quietly fears: do the hands and the mind still work the same way? Our friend Ed Bareth is back, and…

What If The Golden Age Of Modeling Makes You Freeze: Episode 161

Apr 10, 2026 1h 44m Transcript

Staring at a perfectly organized workbench and still not touching plastic is a special kind of frustration. A listener writes to us after a 30 year break from scale modeling, and the problem is not…

PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: April 2026

Apr 01, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

We’re back from HeritageCon feeling the best kind of tired, the kind you earn after a weekend packed with great people, hobby shop stops, and a contest floor full of inspiration. We share highlights…

The Golden Age Of Modeling And 44 Pounds Of Cheese: Episode 160

Mar 25, 2026 1h 30m Transcript

A simple lunch-break experiment turns into a genuine “wait, what just happened?” moment: we take AI prompting seriously, generate photorealistic figure concepts for a WWII Eastern Front diorama, and…

Three April Model Shows Worth The Trip: April Model Show Spotlight

Mar 22, 2026 1h 3m Bonus Transcript

April is stacked with model shows, but not all scale model contests feel the same once you walk into the room. We line up three very different events and get into the details that actually matter…

From AI Prompt To Printable Figure with Jake McKee: Episode 159

Mar 16, 2026 2h 12m Transcript

An AI prompt that becomes a real scale figure you can hold in your hand sounds like science fiction, but the gap just got a lot smaller. We sit down with returning guest Jake McKee to walk through…

Twelve Minute Modelsphere: March 2026

Mar 03, 2026 11m Bonus Transcript

Ready to watch text turn into tiny people you can actually paint? We kick off March with big plans, bigger shows, and a hands-on look at a workflow that converts AI prompts into resin-ready 3D…

Why We Build: Friendship and Focus Episode 158

Feb 27, 2026 1h 26m Transcript

When the days are short and the bench time is shorter, what keeps us building? We open the studio door on a fast, funny, and honest ride through the parts of scale modeling that actually matter: a…

Inside HeritageCon: Dates, Registration, Vendors, And A Flying Lancaster

Feb 19, 2026 19m Bonus Transcript

The Model Show Spotlight is brought to you by The World of Armor!A flying Lancaster overhead, rows of models below, and a sold‑out vendor hall buzzing with deals—HeritageCon 2026 is set to deliver a…

Fear Targets and Finding Fun Shop Talk: Episode 157

Feb 15, 2026 1h 50m Transcript

Ever stalled on a “dream build” because you’re afraid to mess it up? We went straight at those fear targets—perfectionism, PE jitters, bare‑metal dread, and the myth that pros are “just fast”—and…

PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: February 20206

Feb 03, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

Snow may slow travel, but the calendar is heating up. We swap plans and call out standout events across the map, including BlizzCon in Columbus, AMPS Atlanta, 4M Mayhem in Michigan, Rochester’s Hope…

Finding Joy At The Bench Again: Episode 156

Jan 28, 2026 1h 32m Transcript

What happens when the hobby you love starts feeling like a chore? We go straight at that question with Jim Bates, exploring how burnout creeps in, why favorite subjects can become fear targets, and…

Turning Competition Into Recognition: February Model Show Spotlight

Jan 25, 2026 24m Bonus Transcript

A snowbound Kentucky chat meets sunny Jacksonville plans as we sit down with Bob Tate from IPMS First Coast to explore how JaxCon reshaped the classic model show into a warm, community-first…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Plastic Model Mojo have?

Plastic Model Mojo has published 246 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in History, Hobbies.

Is Plastic Model Mojo still active?

Plastic Model Mojo is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 17m.

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