Wiley's Bench Time - Model Railroading Podcast

Bench Time #187: James A. Powell of Dirt Spot.7 and Monster

This week we had James A. Powell on the show for a long-overdue appearance! James talked with us about some exciting new things he's working on including a soon available pre-order of a new book he is featured in from White River Productions. https://shop.whiteriverproductions.com/products/swts NOTE: Brett was incorrect about White River productions and the Civil War History book, it was not WRP and instead a different publisher with a similarly scenic sounding name. We started a TikTok, i...

Bench Time #186: Wayman Humphrey from Pro Scale Models!

Wayman Humphrey from Pro Scale Models on Facebook, YouTube and even TikTok joined us for his first guest appearance! We talked about everything from his intro into scale modeling, his love of art, music, tattooing, and everything in-between. Make sure you check out Wayman's art and videos at the links below. We can't wait to have him back for some deeper model building and bench time talks! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LXm7buhIQJzcxylBzhUMg Facebook Page: https://www...

Bench Time #185: Brian Wolfe from Mainline Hobby Supply

This week we talk to Brian Wolfe from Mainline Hobby Supply! This is one of our favorite hobby shops in the PA / MD region and if you have a chance to stop by when you're in the area, definitely pay them a visit! Another interesting thing we hear from Brian about his history with the hobby shop is how he literally had his blood sweat and tears in the shop build. It's these kinds of places that we need to keep in business as the hobby evolves. At the end of the show we go into a little news...

Bench Time #184: Bernard Hellen of Miniprints.com

Welcome back for Bench Time #184 where we featured Bernard Hellen of Miniprints.com! We were very excited to get Bernard back on the show, and coincidentally it was almost two years to the day since we had him on last, you can catch his other episode here: Bench Time #159: Bernard Hellen of Miniprints Bernard talks about some new developments from miniprints and how we can't believe that he's coming up on the 4th anniversary of the business! We also discuss some of our favorite miniprints...

Bench Time #183: Todd’s Canyon Fears, Snow in Water, Glue Talk, and an Eagle Nightmare

This week, Brett talks about his holiday week off and a visit to NYC and American Girl Doll store.... We also cover some measuring mess-ups (or was it), Todd's canyon fears, adding fine snow from woodland scenics to the white water of a waterfall, some more glue talk, and Todd's mishap with his fine scale eagle.

Bench Time Podcast #182: Every Episode has a Porpoise

It's the holiday season, so we decided to kick back, let loose and we definitely went all over the place! Todd discusses his Neopolitan-like build and Brett chats about the new rocks and progress on the Terminal area of the layout where he's adding a gulley/storm water runoff area. We also talked about some more affordable plaster that a long-time listener and original guest of the show, Steve had recommended to us. The details on it, directly from an email to us from him are below: "Thi...

Bench Time #181: Jason Jensen of Jason Jensen Trains

Jason walks us through the setup process of his business, how he got off the ground what it was like when he first opened up selling kits with Jason Jensen Trains.  Then we go over the two new kits he’s now made available, the process of coming up with the new kits, and the trials & tribulations of getting them ready for sale. After going through the new and exciting news Jason Jensen Trains has to share, we cover the listener questions and banter more about current work, modeling talk, a...

Bench Time #180: Halloween & Model Building Fun!

We covered a VERY wide range of topics this week, starting with some Halloween fun, updates on what Brett & Todd have been working on, and some plaster tips from Todd! Vote for Brett's Cocoa Puffs Pumpkin here: https://verberdentalgroup.com/poll/pumpkin-contest-2022/   

Bench Time #179: Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits

The last time we had Jeff Grove on the show was in March of 2021 for episode 169. This week we talk with Jeff about:  Layout up-date, where he's at currently with his double-decker layout. The top level is 1945 era; bottom layer is 1970's. Coal mining & lumbering. New Kit: Cape fear Supply Company.  New Kit: from Jason Jensen. New Kit from Frank Salondino Mud Creek Craftsman Courtyard at Timonium, MD This week's photo credit: Carolina Craftsman Kits - Jeff Grove

Bench Time #178: Trip to Oklahoma, Rants, Ways to find modeling time & more!

We summarize our trip out to Oklahoma, Todd goes on a rant, we talk about cats on a plane and Brett gives you insight on how he finds time to work in the workshop with his busy work/life schedule!

Bench Time #177: Modeling, Spice, and College Football

Brett’s been working on Pap’s Pizza, a new road that follows an old railroad grade, and he goes off into a whole story of the red light district which turns into a funny and typical story of the podcast. I mean, what 40’s city didn’t have a little shenanigans going on? He also discusses the recent 3D printing of the pallet stacks and end-of-the-line track buffers. Todd goes into his recent work on his current build and then derails on the whole hobby shop rant and talks about his scenery fr...

Bench Time #176 - Doug Foscale from FOS Scale Models

Join us this week as we talk with Doug Foscale of FOS Scale Models about some of his new developments, adventures in 3D printing and the new limited run kit available now at https://fosscalemodels.com You can pick up the Axel Road Limited Run kit at the following links: USA Orders: https://fosscalemodels.com/collections/ho-scale-kits/products/axle-road-ho-scale-limited-run-kit-u-s-a-only Canada Orders: https://fosscalemodels.com/collections/ho-scale-kits/products/copy-of-the-flat-iron-dis...

Bench Time #175 - Paint, Foam and one tired Brett

Bench Time #174: Back to the Grind, Ants, Rants & Horseradish

We want to welcome everyone back to the Bench Time Podcast with the Wiley's! This week we go on our usual rants, talk about a little history, go over our current work updats and we even go way off track on a rant about horseradish and wrap up with some aimless sports banter! Enjoy, we're glad to be back freaks!

Bench Time #173: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It's been a hot minute since we last recorded and we've decided to bring back a monthly version of our show! The same old us, a little less censored (you may hear some word fly), and just as colorful as we used to be. We've been busy working and you can see all the pics of our work here: https://www.facebook.com/hoscalecustoms  Are you part of our listener group? If not you can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2189549561072602 

Bench Time #172: A Good Time for Some New Model Building Content

It's been a while, and we told you that we weren't going to completely disappear... So here we go for some fresh new content and some shop talk about what we've been up to since our last episode back in the Spring. We covered a lot in this episode, so just give it a listen and check in with us in the comments section with what you have all been up to! If you're not part of the Overtime at the Bench listener group on Facebook, join in here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2189549561072602

Bench Time #171: Grand Finale & Thank You

We've been fumbling our way through the podcast world since 2017 when my Dad and I launched this show together. There have been many laughs, memories and great times shared together between us and ALL of the listeners and we both believe that this is the right time for us to hang up the microphones and focus more on our families and model building time together.  This isn't the end of the road for our model building, live Facebook builds, and YouTube videos (which we want to get back to), b...

Bench Time #170: What's on your workbench?

What's on your workbench this week?  We go over what's on our workbenches this week and chat about the current group build!  If you missed this week's live-build, you can watch a replay here: https://youtu.be/cg46HQJZa2c We PROMISE to have a way better video resolution next week!!! If you want to tune in next week, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel or our Facebook pages: Wiley's Scale Modeling on YouTube Wiley's Scale Modeling on Facebook

Bench Time #169: Jeff Grove of Carolina Craftsman Kits

Jeff Grove was this week's guest and we covered what's new in his Carolina Craftsman Kit world as well as what he's up to in his "retired" life now. We covered some of the benefits of having a great local group of fellow modelers and we even chatted it up about Brass locomotives! We all had a blast talking to Jeff and we hope that you enjoy our conversation with him. Check out Carolina Craftsman Kits here: https://carolinacraftsmankits.com/ (non-affiliate link) If you're into supporting AWE...

Bench Time #168: Doug Foscale - The Tips & Techniques Episode

We packed this week's episode full of techniques straight from Doug Foscale! So get your pen and notepad ready because this week's show is jammed with great techniques and tons of great things to try at your workbench. Big thanks to Doug for the time this week and we can't wait to do more technique episodes with him and other modelers going forward.  Since we've covered the background on most of these guys, we think it's time to switch up the style and pick their brains a little more for EV...

Bench Time #167: It's almost spring! Todd & Brett Bench Talk

This week it's just us two chatting, ranting, and listing off the builds we've been working on and what's been keeping us out of (and in some) trouble! What are you working on? Comment on our FB page with some pics of your own build! Group Build Kit Link: https://minemountmodels.com/shop/ols/products/wileys-good-times-tavern  

Bench Time #166: Jason Jensen & James A. Powell

This week Jason Jensen and James A. Powell join us for our longest episode ever recorded as we chat about what we're all up to and some new developments from both of them as to what they're working on!  If you're not following their pages and channels, you should check them out here: Jason Jensen Trains Dirt Spot.7 We did record this in a video/zoom format, but it will take a tremendously long time to upload. So for now please enjoy it the old-school audio way, and by later this weekend ...

Bench Time #165: Dave Stanton & D.A.R.E. Model Railroad Club

This was a fantastic episode this week as we talked to long time listener and D.A.R.E. Model Railroading Club organizer Dave Stanton about everything that he is doing to help the kids in his local community connect and create with the hobby of model railroading!  Dave has a long-standing passion for helping his community and loves to share the model railroading hobby with kids in the western Pennsylvania area. People like Dave are what we need MORE of in this hobby and we can all take a sma...

Bench Time #164: Ron Klaiss of Mine Mount Models

What's up, everybody? We're back after an unexpected week off due to some unforeseen circumstances... And we're happy to be back in front of our microphones and talking to this week's guest, Ron Klaiss!  Ron, from Mine Mount Models talked with us this week about his newest kit release (which he graciously provided to us in conjunction with the upcoming group-build) of Wiley's Good Times Tavern. This is an awesome kit that we can't wait to get our hands on and build with you guys. There is a...

Bench Time #163: Scott Mason

First of all, we need to tip our hats in the model building and model railroading podcast world to this week's guest... Scott Mason and his podcasts and content have been someone that we've listened to with great respect as we've continued to grow in the hobby with our own skills and this father-son duo modeling podcast. We were extremely honored this week to spend a couple of hours of Scott's time talking about the history of his podcast and how he was able to grow his modeling skills, and ...

Bench Time #162: Spring Group Build Announcement!

Join us this week as we go over some model building updates and we announce the new spring group build details! you've all been waiting for the announcement of another group build and we've got the details you've been craving!!! The kit we're going to build for the group build is Wiley's Good Time Tavern from Mine Mount Models, you can get it here: https://minemountmodels.com/shop/ols/products/wileys-good-times-tavern  You can get 10% off any additional items in your order when you pick up...

Bench Time #161: What can you do without an airbrush?

In this weeks episode, we talk about what you can do WITHOUT an airbrush and what it means to get the kids into arts, crafts and participating in model building!

Bench Time #160: Brett's Campbells Kit Update & Todd's Tank Build

Get an update on Brett's build of Bret's Brewery from Campbells Scale Modela as well as an update on the Tank Build from Todd! We also go over some listener questions this week for our first set of them in 2021.  We're back to the grind and looking to crank out some major work on the layout through the rest of winter!

Bench Time #159: Bernard Hellen of MiniPrints.ca gives us the scoop on 3D printing in the hobby

We're back for the new year and hope you all had a great holiday and a happy new year!  We had a great evening chatting with Bernard Hellen of MiniPrints.ca about his awesome 3D prints that are available for your model railroad layout our diorama! His site offers 3D printed figures, details and animals in N scale, HO, O & S scales. MiniPrints.ca is also always interested in suggestions for new print ideas for your model building! Make sure to check out his site and see what might strike you...

Bench Time #158: Goodbye 2020, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We enjoyed the year with all of you and we hope you all have a great holiday season! This week we talk about some of our current projects and go over the last set of questions from our listeners in 2020!  We’re taking a 2-week break from the show through the holidays to enjoy some more model building time to ourselves and some much needed time with our families.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Bench Time #157: What's on your Christmas Wish List?

My dad and I go over what's on our Christmas wish lists this year and we discuss the importance of the 80's and early 90's comedy movies that we all loved to watch. There are so many quotes that we could talk about for hours from the Christmas Vacation movie alone so we enjoyed some laughs early in the episode and then got into what we're working on. The artwork for this week's show is the better version of the 3D printed tunnel portal that I'm printing! We'll have another episode next week...

Bench Time #156: Gregory Baker

Gregory Baker joined us this week and did we have plenty to talk about or what?!?! Greg is a talented model railroaded and model builder that isn't afraid to get his hands into a wide variety of styles. Listen in this week as we talk about Greg's model railroading history and some of his favorite things about model building! Check out some of Mountian Goat Greg's pages here (not affiliate links): Mountain Goat Models Instagram Page Etsy Shop Mountain Goat Greg Facebook Page Episode Art...

Bench Time #155: Thanksgiving Deals, Todd's Rant & Listener Questions

The episode # is correct, we said the wrong one in the intro. Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Make sure to remember the things that you’re thankful this year and take a step back to look at all the positive things we have in our lives.  Bullhorn Announcements (ata the time of uploading this show): FOS Scale Models - FREE KIT w/ $50 order https://fosscalemodels.com  Mine Mount Models - 10% off with Coupon Code “thanks2020” https://minemountmodels.com  Tic...

Bench Time #154: Bruce Nickerson from Seaport Model Works

This week’s guest is Bruce Nickerson from Seaport Model Works and it was great to have caught up him after a couple years on the podcast! You can see all of the great products that Bruce was talking about on his site here: https://seaportmodelworks.com/ Bullhorn: Mine Mount Models - Wiley’s Good Times Tavern  This is the 8th craftsman kit from Mine Mount Models and besides the name (which is awesome), they’ve knocked it out of the park again! https://minemountmodels.com/shop/ols/product...

Bench Time #154: What's the Weirdest Thing You've Done on a Build?

This week in the Wiley's modeling live we go over what the strangest thing we've done with a build that actually turned out to work out well! We also cover listener questions and go over the new formats of the podcast!

Bench Time #153: What's the Weirdest Thing You've Done on a Build?

This week in the Wiley's modeling live we go over what the strangest thing we've done with a build that actually turned out to work out well! We also cover listener questions and go over the new formats of the podcast!

Bench Time #152: Brett's gone off the deep end with 3D printing already...

Listen to Brett blabber on about his new 3D printing endeavors and some new models from Todd that he's going to begin working on!  The 3D printer that Brett got was this: Anycubic Photon (non-affiliate link) and he picked up a bottle of the resin from the same brand on Amazon here: Anycubic 3D Printer Resin (affiliate)   Bullhorn Announcements:  Ipswich Hobbies O Scale Crossing Shanty & Section Houses (non-affiliate)   Love the show? Support on Patreon

Bench Time #153: Brett's gone off the deep end with 3D printing already...

Listen to Brett blabber on about his new 3D printing endeavors and some new models from Todd that he's going to begin working on!  The 3D printer that Brett got was this: Anycubic Photon (non-affiliate link) and he picked up a bottle of the resin from the same brand on Amazon here: Anycubic 3D Printer Resin (affiliate)   Bullhorn Announcements:  Ipswich Hobbies O Scale Crossing Shanty & Section Houses (non-affiliate)   Love the show? Support on Patreon

Bench Time #151: James A Powell & Jason Jensen - Spooky Model Building Chat

James A Powell and Jason Jensen join us this week on Halloween Eve for some great banter about model building! We spend the first half answering fan questions from Patrons and wrap up with modeling talk! Support the show if you like us, if not... well that's cool too.

Bench Time #150: Brett Sings an intro for Ya'll

After shattering your eardrums with Brett's terrible singing of a 90's pop song, we dive into what's going on new this week!  Don't forget to check out the Halloween contest before time runs out! Details are on our Facebook page.  Love the show? Support us here.  Want to text to Brett about modeling questions? Text him at ‪717.601.2348‬!

Bench Time #149: So you like model building shop talk? Bench Time BS

Not much to type about this episode... Todd and Brett just shoot the breeze with some shop talk tonight on a rather long episode without a guest! Lots of laughs, rants and a lot of everything! Enjoy and have a great weekend you fine scale freaks!

Bench Time #148: The Reenacting Episode (1)

A lot of you asked and we delivered... The first reenacting episode. We went through a TON of stories and jumped around a bit, but it was a blast to relive some reenacting memories with each other and if anything we had fun going back into some great memories that we shared. We discussed maybe a part 2 at some point later because there are a TON of great stories. Maybe we do one about our past in other areas too? Might be a fun break every few months for us mentally too.

Bench Time #147: East Meets West feat. Dave Meek & Jake Johnson

East Meets West again for the fall 2020 version and as always, Dave Meek and Jake Johnson from Crescent Creek Models have made it another fun night around the bench! We talked about differing scenery from east and west as well as a bunch of other awesome modeling chatter! Check out their new kit here: https://thundermesa.studio/product/last-chance-gas-ho-scale/   Bullhorn Announcement:  The Eastern Sierra Railroad Society (ESRS, aka Ridgecrest Club) has announced its October Open House a...

Bench Time #146: Halloween Contest & Model Workbench Talk

We cover a lot about a variety of model building items this week as well as some other funny stories. This week we shared a ton of laughs, kicked back and shot the breeze for the evening. Todd announces a NEW fun Halloween Contest for all of our listeners this week and we have some awesome MONSTER prizes for the winners! Listen in (near the end of the episode) to hear the contest details! Love the show? support us here!

Bench Time #145: Bill Sartore - RailroadKits.com & Microlumina

Bill Sartore joins us for an exciting week where we learn the fate of RailroadKits.com and Microlumina! Bill has worked so well with Jimmy D. (formerly of RailroadKits.com) to transition these great kits and famous Fine Scale Miniature castings and we're very excited for the future of this line of fine craftsman kits, lighting & sound supplies, and castings/details! Love our show? consider supporting it on Patreon!

Bench Time #144: Doug Foscale of FOS Scale Models: Atlas Gorge Limited Run Kit

Is it officially fall yet? Well it's officially past Labor Day, so this is the first unofficial episode of Fall and we were very excited to bring Doug Foscale from FOS Scale Models back on the podcast to talk about his newest limited run kit, Atlas Gorge! Not only did Doug go over the inspiration and work it took to make the kit, but he dove into some of the specific modeling skills and techniques he had to use to create the diorama and scenery around the entire build.  This episode is pac...

Bench Time #143: Layout & Model Building Update with the Wileys

This week it was just my dad and I, wrapping up an awesome summer of guests, model building and a new outlook on things as we were all thrown into some weird circumstances that nobody could've ever predicted. We've all wittnessed some seriously kick-ass work from all of you and we've all stepped our games up as we've been spending more time from home than we probably all have our entire lives. You can look at this negatively, but that doesn't help anything and if you take the good out of th...

Bench Time #142: James A Powell from Monster City Studios (The Brick Monster)

What an awesome time it was to have James A. Powell from Monster City Studios on the show. If you aren't familiar with James, you sure are familiar with his San Juan Central Model Railroad, formerly owned by Malcom Furlow. In addition to working to restore the San Juan Central, James had been busy at Monster City Studios and creating some awesome YouTube videos which you need to check out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD092dInyTpPdBn-8fb0jHw   There is also a cool tool that James ...

Bench Time #141: Waterfront Updates & LIVE BUILD UPDATES!

This week we talked about the layout updates as well as some of the news for the Group Builds that are starting NEXT WEEK!  The first night will be on Monday the 25th at 7:30pm with Brett, and he'll be working with the FOS Fishery Kit. The following night, Tuesday, Todd will be going live at 7:30pm (both nights are EST), and he'll be building Gleasons Garage. You can watch them both nights here: https://facebook.com/hoscalecustoms  If you miss a night, the recordings will be saved and avai...

Bench Time #140:Just the Guys

We've got a BUSY weekend ahead of us, so not much time to spare with this one. Enjoy the show and check out this week's bullhorn product here (non-affiliate link): https://minemountmodels.com/shop/ols/products/pinales-petrol-ho-scale