Hello! In this first episode of season 4 we are trying something a little different with the way to do things here at JMC. Yes that's right we are streaming live on YouTube and this is what we got up to. A quick round up, explanation and some silly things Show Notes: -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast:  https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod...

Hello! This is the 20th and final episode of season 3 and this is something special. - A roundtable discussion with many scale model podcast producers. Hosted by Chris Meddings from Sprue Cutters Union and editted by Scott Gentry from Plastic Posse Podcast. James and Malcolm also talk about whats on AND off the bench. Show Notes: Inside The Armour publications: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Going Solo by Roald Dahl: https://amzn.to/3vJFZ9F -- Find other model podcasts on:...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm build up a head of steam with the laser cut wood magician, Tripp Aquadro from R. Duck Locomotive Works. Show Notes: WWW.RDUCKLOCOMOTIVEWORKS.COM Instagram @RDucklocomotiveworks R.Duck on Etsy.com -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod https://incomptech.com Licensed under Creative...

Hello! In this festive episode James and Malcolm are up early to open their gifts from each other. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM JMC. Gifts for Malcolm: https://share.temu.com/RO5LBgmjzjA https://fantastic-plastic.com/oblivion-bubble-ship---catalog https://www.mitchesmilitarymodels.co.uk/product-page/200mm-us-airborne-normandy-1944 https://www.amazon.co.uk/1001-One-Liners-Short-Jokes-Laugh-Out-Loud/dp/1838090517/ Gifts for...

Hello! In this episode Malcolm and James find themselves being served up a tall, chilled glass of hobby enthusiasm spiked with adventure from Bill Huffman of Scale Model Craft. Show Notes: Bills inspiration for underground levels : Luke Towan,  https://youtu.be/b25H-5BeWvY Andy's Hobby Headquarters grout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricYz2NVACg Scale Model Craft website:  https://www.scalemodelcraft.com/ Scale Model Craft youtube channel:...

Hello! 3D Gizmo and the 3D printing hobby is David Harris's bag. James and Malcolm take the bag, turn it inside out and shake out the crumbs for us all to hear. WARNING: The actions described in this podcast are fictional and should not be attempted by anyone. Electrical audio equipment should be kept away from moist environments and vice versa Show Notes: 3D Gizmo Facebook group:⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/3dgizmo⁠ Instagram:3d_gizmo_3D Gizmo...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm return from Scale Modelworld in Telford, UK and chat about their experience. The model competitions, the people, the stands and the biscuits. We also have a highly detailed Moosaroo update from James and Malcolm talks about why its a good idea to book a hotel correctly. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Scale ModelWorld: https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/smw-2023-thank-you/ -- Find other model podcasts on:...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm entice both Airfix's Head Researcher, Luke and newest Designer, Ethan to frolic in a autumnal meadow of new plastic Ferrets. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Airfix Ferret: https://uk.airfix.com/products/ferret-scout-car-mk2-a1379 Vulcan Black Buck: https://uk.airfix.com/products/avro-vulcan-b2-black-buck-a12013 JMC Moosaroo Challenge...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm flash their bus passes and exercise their rights as the free press and corner Rich Middleton. Rich is a busy man for he is the IPMS (UK) Scale ModelWorld Manager, happening in Telford UK on the 11th-12th of November. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: IPMS UK Show page: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ Le Mans: https://www.24h-lemans.com/en Car and Motorcycle Special Interest...

Hello! In this particular episode Malcolm and James invite the multi talented Brian Dencklau from Built Sideways help explain the Gundam conundrum. What are they, where do they come from and what/why are they growing in popularity? Brians Homework: 1/ Dragon's Heaven: https://youtu.be/4vqRjVQhjBw?si=f_I7W9YuphTOXlUL 2/ Macross/Robotech introduction/overview: https://youtu.be/CrIm5lYSdTQ?si=B422ETz66naO8slW 3/ Early Gundam influence "Gundam...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm have just returned from the super secret launch of the brand new 1/48 Sea King from Airfix. The event was held in Historic Helicopters in Chard, UK in and amongst their beautifully restored and fully working choppers. -- Show link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation -- Show Notes: Launch venue, Historic Helicopters: https://www.historichelicopters.com/ Moosaroo Cup Reveal: https://fb.me/e/1tjUU9QJz "The Diplomat"...

Hello! This is Just Making Conversation where we make conversation... just. In this episode Malcolm and James talk with Martin Drayton. Just how does working as a flight attendant help your modelling hobby? Who is this talented man behind EmDee Scale Models? Show Notes: Martins hobby page: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBuildsModels Bruce McRae: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090784166129 We have ways of making you talk podcast: https://wehavewayspod.com/ Sprue...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm start off talking about the reputations of model manufacturers and what factors go into evaluating that reputation. The end up talking about ...well, I wont spoilt it. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Moosaroo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/786454763219788 Mos6510 Live discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5T15vu730 3D Gizmo:...

Hello. In this here episode James and Malcolm talk with Paul Tyer from quaycraft.uk about his large scale ship builds. Where does one start with such a project? We also have the usual Moosaroo update, Tarp Talk, Guttering advice and a few announcements. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Paul Tyer: https://quaycraft.uk/ Semi Kits: https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/index.php/cPath/10 RC Boats smoke: https://youtu.be/3w6uCGf35DI Orcades...

Hello! James and Malcolm update you and catch up on whats been happening over the last 3 weeks. From work, illness, work and more work some hours were gouged out of the day to create this podcast for you in between model making. Let's hope it was worth it! Show Link: Just Making Conversation • A podcast on Anchor Show Notes: Barbarossa Models, https://youtu.be/GshVzUReGZI Mos6510 Models, https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy,...

Hello! In this episode we have laid out a tarp of mixed items. First we have a chat with Chris McKee from IPMS Farnborough in the UK to tell you about the plans to adopt the Great Tarp Build for their Scale Model World Display. Second James talks about his tips for making videos on Youtube and shares his thoughts on why everyone should make videos. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: RAF Welford: ...

Hello! Episode 5 is an interview with Ian Douthwaite. Known as The Rally Chef. Ian is a commercial vehicle enthusiast that parallels his passion for model making. Not only is Ian an amazing scratch builder he is the winner of last year's Golden Nut award with his "Hobby in a Nutshell" entry to the Walnut Challenge. We also explore Ian's interest in amateur surgery and Chinchillas. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Classic Model truck...

Hello! Episode 4 is with fellow hobbyist Peter Buxton who is the sharp end of Trans Atlantis Games. The company involved in the creation of the Two Thin Coats range of paints designed by Duncan Rhodes. The wargamers out there may recognise Duncan Rhodes from Games Workshop tutorials but now has his own painting academy! Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes:...

Hello! This is Season 3, Episode 3 of Just Making Conversation. In this episode James and Malcolm interview the high flying model maker Carl Robertshaw. Builder of that amazing 32nd scale Dambuster Lancaster diorama seen at Scale Model World in 2022. With a final Moosaroo update and some Tarp talk. Show Notes: Instagram: CR_scalemodels Web: carlrobertshaw.com Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.facebook.com/fischkoppmodelcompany Tamiya Model Magazine:...

Hello! As James fights the third bought of cold an flu in as many months Just Making Conversation find a window of opportunity to record the next episode. A recap of the fun surrounding the Moosaroo Cup and the wonderful event - the 48 Hour Birthday Bash Group Build. We also announce a new group build!? Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: IPMS Hamilton presents Heritagecon 15: https://heritagecon.com/index.html 48hour Birthday Bash...

Hello! This is Series 3. Episode 1.  In this episode we bent the terms of our restraining order to speak with multi- talented Kathy Millat.  We discuss her TV work, new projects, her outlook on the hobby and her curious blended interests in Railways and Sci Fi.  Show notes: https://www.youtube.com/KathyMillat https://www.originalmechacontest.com Kathy's "AS SEEN ON TV" Port Dinorwick: https://youtu.be/o_Kx85Epkg8 Rebel Base Builds James Culley:...

Hello!  The final episode of Season 2 is here.  While extremely late and totally irrelevant now as Christmas was yonks ago, the podcast does contain some info that you will find useful on upcoming events.  Thank you for supporting us through 2022 in all the ways you do.  See you in Season 3 Coming Soon! Show Link:  https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Show Notes: March 10th 7:30pm 48 hour buddy Build. Join the Model Officers Mess for links to the Live stream....

Hello! In this (mini) episode James and Malcolm speak with Researcher Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Head of Brand Dale Luckhurst from Airfix about the 2023 New Range launch.  We discuss the new models planned for this year what particularly has floated our boat. Watch details of the launch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eChmXvb5ME The whole range for 2023: https://uk.airfix.com/new-2023 Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com Support us:...

Hello!  This is episode 22 of Just Making Conversation, Season 2!  In this episode James and Malcolm spend time at Christmas with each other talking and sharing gifts ideas for each other.  The fire is roaring, the brandy is flowing.  Tune into hear who got who socks! Show Link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Show...