Most of us scale modelers have tons of questions to ask about building scale models. We are eager to pick the brain of a modeler whose work we find interesting as well as inspiring. Sometimes having access isn’t possible or the barriers of distance and language impede it from occurring. Well I am working to change that.

I try to have a variety of topics and guest on The Plastic Scale Modeling Hour to answer those questions of those you so want to ask. Indulge me for a moment while I share with you some of the topics and guests coming up in the near future.

A few episodes ago I had a hobby store owner on the show, we discussed the challenges he faced to operate his business. This sparked emails from listeners who wanted to know more about starting a hobby retail business, so we’re going to give you the opportunity to submit your questions, ask them live on the air.

Hal Miller of Model Retailer Magazine returns next week with a panel of guests to share with you some of the things you need to know BEFORE you make your decision to step into the retail hobby arena. Representatives from a major distributor, franchise and hobby retailer association will join Hal and myself to provide inspiring entrepreneurs with the much needed FACTS about starting a hobby shop. Whether virtual (internet) or brick and mortar.

Vladimir Sulc, President of Eduard Model Accessories will be joining me on May 3rd, to discuss the niche market of aftermarket and limited run kits. We’ve seen a lot of product improvements and variety since this segment of the hobby got started in the early 90′s.

The owners of smaller cottage manufacturers such as Barracuda Studios, Belcher Bits and Draw Decal will be joining me as well. So be sure to keep apprised of the schedule to see when.

We’ll also chat with hosts of your favorite internet modeling forums, if they’re willing. Such as Brett Green of Hyperscale.

The International Plastic Modelers Society has sanctioned events around the world. Representatives from these events are encourage to be on the show to promote their events. I have also confirmed with IPMS-USA that members of the eBoard will be joining me to talk about the Society, its history and what the future has in store.

I know many of you listen to the program in its podcast form or as a live stream playback from the Warbird Radio site, so you are not able to call in during the LIVE broadcast. So I encourage you to write in with your questions so I can ask them and get answers to them. Its easy just drop me a line at mailbag@theplasticscalemodelinghour.com  or mailbag@hawkeyes-squawkbox.com