PMM Twelve Minute Modelsphere: October 2025

A packed Louisville hall with 408 models, a day spent talking shop with listeners and friends, and the kind of low-pressure reconnect that sends you home eager to finish something you’ve been putting off.Momentum keeps building as we look ahead to Cincinnati on October 18—a favorite for its friendly atmosphere, great location, and reliably good weather. We share why shows matter even if you don’t enter, how they recalibrate your eye, and how a simple ritual (hello, German dinner) makes the day feel like a celebration. Then we lay out October’s feature slate: a back-to-back shop talk with Jeff Groves as our third chair for episode 149, and a timely return from Dr. Paul Budzik as he resets his hobby space for retirement—downsizing the stash, tightening workflow, and reframing goals so the bench fits the life you want.The community thread runs throughout. Our dojo on Facebook just crossed 5,475 members, with daily photo spreads, show albums from across the country, and bite-size tips that genuinely move projects forward. We talk about a practical, one‑week blitz build to harness a quieter schedule, why sharing progress publicly creates accountability, and how the right tools—especially canopy masks that actually fit—turn weeknights into satisfying wins. If you’re planning your fall modeling, want cleaner canopies, or need a nudge to post your work, this one’s for you.If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, share it with a modeling friend, and drop a quick review so more builders can find us. And if you’re on Facebook, join the dojo—bring a friend, post your bench, and tell us which show you’re heading to next.Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.