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Beyond The SeamEpisode: The Giant Awakes | Why the 1/48 C-130J?The journey begins. In the premiere episode of Beyond The Seams, we unbox the massive 1/48 Italeri C-130J Hercules and discuss why this specific aircraft is a "bucket list" project for any scale modeler. I’m also walking you through the philosophy of the "8x8 Shed" and how we’re going to document this 14-episode marathon.Episode 1 Highlights:Unboxing the "Four Fan Trash Can.The psychology of the "Big Project.A look at the "Master Rig" philosophy.
2026-01-0104 minBeyond The SeamEpisode 7: Part 2 Painting and Finish: Sunken Decals and OversprayWelcome back to The Judge's Table, the leading critique series from ModelFront Chronicles!In Part 2: Painting and Finish, we continue the scrutiny of the host's Tamiya M3 Lee, judging it strictly against official IPMS (International Plastic Modelers' Society) standards for paint application and final presentation.We dive into the advanced criteria of Finish and Detailing to reveal costly, yet common, errors that occur right at the completion stage of the model.In this episode, we critique:Sunken Decals and Silvering: Why a failure to use setting solution immediately creates a "non-painted on" ap...
2025-12-1502 minBeyond The SeamEpisode 6: The Hull Seam and Crooked Tracks: Failing Fidelity to ScaleWelcome to The Judge's Table, the new critique series from Beyond the Seam and ModelFront Chronicles!In Part 1, we kick off the series by putting the host's own work—a Tamiya M3 Lee—under the microscope, judged strictly against official IPMS (International Plastic Modelers' Society) standards.We dive into the fundamental criteria of Basic Construction and Alignment to reveal costly, yet common, modeling mistakes.In this episode, we critique:The Gaping Hull Seam: Why a poor corner weld immediately fails the "Fidelity to Scale" test.Crooked Machine Guns: How misaligned ba...
2025-12-0804 minBeyond The SeamEpisode 5: Desert Sentinel Final WeatheringWelcome to Beyond the Seam, the official podcast of ModelFront Chronicles!In this intense technical deep dive, we finalize our largest North African diorama yet: "Desert Sentinel." This episode focuses entirely on the art and science of achieving authentic desert realism.We break down the final groundwork steps:🎨 Weathering Techniques: Discover the exact steps for blending a realistic desert floor, from the initial Vallejo White Primer to the final drybrushing of Vallejo Buff.💨 Pigment Control: Learn how we use Dark Yellow Ochre pigment and Vallejo Pigment Binder to create convincing dust buildup on sandbags a...
2025-12-0708 minBeyond The SeamEpisode 4: The 5x7 Strategy—Defense in Depth on a Small BaseIn this episode of the Beyond The Seam Podcast, we go deep into the strategic challenges of small-scale diorama planning, accompanying Model Front Chronicles Episode 4.Building a large scene on a tiny 5x7 base requires a crucial shift from simply placing kits to designing a battlefield narrative. We discuss the concept of Defense in Depth and how we maximized the impact of the Tamiya Sand Bag Set (35025) and Barricade Set (35027) to protect the vulnerable communication hub (The Tent 35074). Listen in for the theory behind our decisions, why placement is strategic, not aesthetic, and how to tell a...
2025-11-2402 minBeyond The SeamEpisode 3: AI-Optimized Build: Cutting the Cedar Base & Tamiya Tent Assembly(Beyond the Seam Podcast: ModelFront Chronicles S1/E3)Stop guessing your next model kit step. Welcome to Beyond the Seam! In this episode of ModelFront Chronicles, we put the entire German DAK Desert Outpost diorama into an AI planner to generate the most efficient, precise build sequence possible.We execute Phase One:Cutting the Custom Base: We detail the precision cuts required for the durable 9/16-inch thick cedar frame (5x7 inches) and explain why cedar is the AI's material choice.Tent Assembly: We tackle the core structure, the Tamiya Tent Set (35074), focusing on...
2025-11-1506 min
Beyond The SeamEpisode 2: The Modeler's Paint LockerWelcome to The Modeler's Paint Locker!You've built your tank, now comes the magic: the paint. But mixing solvent-based and water-based paints can lead to disasters. In this episode, your host breaks down the properties of the three giants of the hobby—Acrylic, Enamel, and Artist's Oil Paints—and explains exactly why they behave differently on your model.In this episode, you will learn:Acrylics: Why they are the fastest, safest choice for your primary base coats and airbrushing.Enamels: Why their durability and unique solvent base make them ide...
2025-10-2807 min
Beyond The SeamEpisode 1: The Kit That Almost Killed My Hobby (And the 3 Tools that Saved It)Every modeler has one: that frustrating kit that nearly made them quit forever.For host Kurt Giese, it was the infamous AMT Mac R-Model Coca-Cola truck—a nightmare of poor fit and endless sanding that led to years away from the workbench.In this powerful launch episode of Beyond the Seam, we dive into that story of modeling trauma and, more importantly, introduce the definitive solution. If you've ever struggled with terrible seams, broken parts, or glue on your fingers, this episode is your rescue plan.You Will Learn:The origin stor...
2025-10-2507 min
Over A Pint Marketing PodcastBryan Giese, How To Market A Minor League Baseball Team#97 What does it take to market a minor-league baseball team? This is your chance to find out how it's done. Joining the OAP crew is Bryan Giese – Marketing and Communications for the Lake County DockHounds. He covers: ✅How he broke into the business ✅The team he built and how it works throughout the season ✅Where they are allocating the marketing budget ✅How they capture feedback and build that into their marketing You should reach out to Bryan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-gie...
2023-11-0353 min
MRN Crew CallJulie GieseThis week on MRN Crew Call, Kurt Becker talks with Phoenix Raceway track president, Julie Giese about this weekend's Championship 4 race!
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2020-11-0412 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastJosh Highland: Shopify EmpireJosh Highland Giese Better known as Josh Highland, owns and operates Venntov.com, a software and services company focused on the Shopify platform. Venntov.com has been a certified Shopify Expert since 2011 and has assisted hundreds of Shopify shop owners.
Josh has literally written the book on SEO for Shopify stores. We talk to him about what that means and why you should care. You'll want to take notes for this episode.
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2015-05-2831 min