Scale Riders
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Scale Riders Podcast the voice of Plastic Scale Model Car Culture. Featuring Scale Model Artist Interview, News, Reviews, Tips, and vision.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Builder interviews connect precise model-car techniques with the creative choices and community ties behind each finished build.
Model Car Culture Podcast turns scale cars into detailed conversations about how builders think, solve problems, and develop a personal style.
A rubber scale tire looks inflated; now your unfinished build has a new standard to meet.
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A warm, easygoing model-building conversation that puts community front and center.
This episode follows Kit Builder Chris as he eases into a friendly, low-key conversation about model building as a shared hobby. It moves from the small awkwardness of an early cross-time-zone chat to the details that keep the practice alive: airbrushing progress, local club…
A close look at a custom Riviera, its name, and the rebuild choices that followed a failed motor.
Jonathan Mercado's return centers on hobby talk that feels grounded and easy to picture. His 1963 Buick Riviera lowrider, When the Music is Over, carries the conversation from its name and the 27 Club connection to the planned mural and the rebuild decisions that came after the…
Practical paint talk that stays close to the bench.
Bancho Paint keeps its focus on paint, scale, and the choices that make a build look finished instead of merely assembled. It moves through ready-to-spray urethane paints, Rust-Oleum sandable primer, and the kind of back-and-forth that sounds like builders comparing notes, which…
A practical case for letting paint earn its claims.
The conversation stays focused on a plain point: a finish only matters if it holds up in use. Edgar keeps the talk on paint, airbrush habits, and custom finishes, while David describes Coast Airbrush as a shop that has served artists, hobbyists, and professionals for years.
A hands-on conversation about weathering, custom builds, and making plastic look lived-in.
Mars Garage comes across as a model car builder with a sharp eye for rats, rods, customs, rust, and sci-fi creations, and the discussion stays rooted in the craft behind the look.
A loose, experience-driven builder conversation that earns its detail through hard-won show knowledge.
This episode settles into the kind of shop talk that comes from a long-awaited catchup, with the host finally getting Shane, also known as Man Cave Models, on mic after the earlier scheduling miss and the familiar time-zone wrinkle.
A grounded hobby conversation about 3D prints, learning curves, and the small habits that help a build come together.
The conversation treats model building as something learned by doing, asking, and checking the fit of each piece. It moves through 3D printed motor parts, how a newcomer figures out where things go, why reference photos matter, and where YouTube fits into hobby learning.
A relaxed model-car hangout with practical build talk and an easy, lived-in rhythm.
Jerry's first visit feels less like a formal interview and more like time spent at the bench with someone who knows the hobby. The host starts with Jerry's latest Supra build and stays close to the practical stuff that matters to model builders: how long a build takes, what a…
Wrestling toy talk with full collector brain.
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65Lokes uses Scale Riders Podcast episode 242 to record on the commute while juggling Mother’s Day week, shipping orders, and a move scheduled for the 17th.
Host 65Lokes interviews Casey from Slowly Models, discussing his eclectic approach to scale modeling, including techniques with AK Interactive products, 3D printing advancements, and diorama building.
Edgar hosts episode 254 of Scale Riders Podcast with guest Vision124, also called George, who joins from the East Coast and says he has been back at the bench after a long break from posting.
65Lokes uses episode 251 of Model Car Culture Podcast to recap a better-looking live stream, saying the new OBS setup improved picture quality compared with an earlier pixelated YouTube recording.
Host Six Paloaks interviews Paul from Left Coast Model Car Builds, delving into his origins in the model car hobby, his family's deep roots in automotive culture, and his journey creating a YouTube community.
Mars Garage, a model car builder known for rust and sci-fi creations, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the hobby, from his first model in 1990 to his current YouTube channel.
Host 65 Lokes interviews scale model builder Dennis Matthews about their experiences at the Acme model car show, discussing the community, competition wins, and the inspiration drawn from seeing advanced builds.
Jonathan Mercado says he started pinstriping in 2009 by buying OneShot, brushes, and practicing on his own before getting help from Manuel Cisneros and panel jams in San Diego.
65Lokes hosts Big Dave and Frankie, also known as Boulevard Resin, to talk about the Left Coast Scale Classic at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on April 25, 2026.
The show welcomes Bullet87, a Texas builder whose work leans toward forward-thinking custom, high-end, and drift-inspired scale cars.
Armando Flores returns to Scale Riders for episode 253.
The host finally reconnects with Shane, also known as Man Cave Models, after a recording plan fell apart years ago.
Model Car Culture Podcast episode 266 brings back Bancho from the 209 to talk through his paint work on 1/24-1/25 scale cars and 1/10 RC bodies.
Model Car Culture Podcast episode 257 brings back UK kit builder Chris, whose previous appearance was streamed two years ago and tied to the pink S13 Silvia cover.
Chris Sobak, a scale model artist, discusses his journey from childhood drag racing exposure to mastering detailed model car builds.
Jerry comes on for his first visit and catches up with the host after meeting at the Oxnard One of Wonders IPMS show.
Edgar welcomes David, the owner of Coast Airbrush, and opens things up to the live chat.
Lokes opens Scale Riders Podcast number 252 as a Tuesday-night live check-in and asks listeners to confirm the sound and visuals before he starts reading event flyers.