Episode 69: Chatting with Pete Culos and wrapping up RME 2026

About this episode

The hosts chat with modeler Pete Culos about his work and discuss the Rocky Mountain Expo.

In this episode, your hosts talk with New Jersey modeler Pete Culos, an active member of the MFCA and APG (the Artists Preservation Group), one of the most creative box-diorama builders today, and an all-around fine fellow. We also talk about another incredible Rocky Mountain Expo in the Salt Lake City area, and the special awards sponsored by this podcast and Joan’s podcast “Her Shrink Ray Eye.”

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim, Barry

Guest: Pete Culos

Topics covered

• modeling
• diorama building
• Rocky Mountain Expo
• hobbies
• art

Keywords

• modeling
• diorama
• Pete Culos
• Rocky Mountain Expo
• MFCA
• APG

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MFCA, APG

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