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...

Hello!  This is episode 22 of Just Making Conversation, Season 2!  In this episode James and Malcolm pull up a third beanbag to chat with the amazing SCALE MODEL MEDIC aka Jon Haywood, his hobby and his work.  Jon's channel inspired Malcolm to rejoin the hobby with simple and easy to follow Millennium Falcon weathering videos. Our guest was not manipulated for any political reasons or to win any arguments about painting underneath models. Show Link:...

Hello! In this episode of Just Making Conversation, not ones to pass up a free lunch,  James and Malcolm discuss their visit to the plastic injection molding factory where the new scale model 1/24 Airfix Spitfire MkIXc is being made. Show Link:  https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Airfix:  https://uk.airfix.com/products/supermarine-spitfire-mkixc-a17001 Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast "Happy...

Hello! In this episode James talks to Malcolm about his Scale Model World experience including the competition review, the traders and The Nuts Award.  After having met so many good folk and looking at so many fantastic model making projects it is inevitable that Malcolm forgot some people to mention.   Show Link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Scale Model World Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543286466226964/ RP Models: http://www.rpmodels.pt/ Micro...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm drag Robert Lane in front of the microphone to discuss his company, his work, his figure sculpting hobby and his aggressive distaste of plush and cuddly WW2 weaponry.  We have a bit of Scale Model World chat and the usual updates from our scale modelling hobby.  This is Season 2, Episode 18 of Just Making Conversation. Show Notes: Elan 13: Website: https://www.elan13.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.elan13.co.uk Chris Clayton:...

Hello!  In this episode James and Malcolm get a bit annoyed at hearing the same questions at model shows from non modellers.  What are these questions, why are they asked and how do we answer them?  We come to some enlightening conclusions.  This is episode 18 of Just Making Conversation. Show Link:  https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Episode Links: The Micro machines podcast Group Build info:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33XziGMV9Bg IPMS Hamilton Facebook page:...

Hello!  In this episode we are just making conversation about the gender diversity in the model making hobby.  Where are all the women at?  Is it something we said?  We ask expert women Lisa Mason (@Goldfinch_minis) and Nat Williamson (@Dextrous Crafter) why there it is more men in the hobby and what we can all do to change that.   This is Season 2, Episode 16 of Just Making Conversation Show Links: Micro Machines Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/micromachinespodcast/ IPMS Lincoln:...

Hello! In this episode we will be making conversation about workspaces.  Having just about completely almost nearly moved into the shed in his back garden, Malcolm wanted to talk about the experience. Plus we talk a lil' bit about Telford too.  This is Season 2, Episode 15 of Just Making Conversation. Show links: Toast Racks: https://www.johnlewis.com/search?search-term=toast%20rack Walnut Challenge Group Build: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102/ Find other model podcasts...

Hello! In this episode we will be making conversation about our extra special visit to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, UK.  Reference photographs for the Mustang P-51B was our mission.  We took a trip around just three hangers at the Museum but did not have the time to explore the entire space.  Maybe a return trip is on the cards? Our thanks to the the staff for giving us the space to make this podcast and view their amazing exhibits.  Particular thanks to the restoration staff for their...

Hello! In this episode we will be making conversation about 3D Printing.  Not everyone has a 3D Printer... yet.  Is it a must have tool for home, work and hobbies?  Or will it fade away like the Betamax or the fidget spinner.  What have you 3D printed?  We also have a minor Walnut Challenge update, an exciting Moosaroo IV Cup update with all the trimmings. Plus we read some of your politer comments out.  This is Season 2,  episode 13 of Just Making Conversation. Show...

Hello, In this episode we will be discussing "mistakes".  What are those early mistakes we make as beginners and what do we keep doing wrong over and over again.  James and Malcolm discuss mistakes and how we learn from them.  We also have a Walnut Challenge update, Moosaroo IV Cup update (remember this was recorded over a week ago) and Malcolm's Shed Flooring update.  This is episode 12 of Just Making Conversation.  Show Links: Walnut challenge...

Hello! This is Just Making Conversation with James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs.  In this episode we are just making conversation about scratchbuilding.  What is it, why do it, is it fun? Cant we just purchase our kits.  This is Series 2, Episode 11. Podcast Link: Show Links: CW Modelling: https://youtu.be/cFNYE3XoPx0 Walnut Challenge Group Build: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102 Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com Support us:...

Hello! This is Just Making Conversation with James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs.  In this episode we are just making conversation about stashes.  Model stashes, whats in yours and whats up with it?  Do you want it thinned down but cant make the decision?  James and Malcolm discuss items in their own stashes and look to their peers for advice.  This is Series 2, Episode 10.  Podcast Link:...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm will be discussing Cans of Worms.  Some subjects in our wonderful hobby can light the fuse and set off a explosive display of dramatic spats on social media.  Without opening a can of worms ourselves, what is the deal? Show Notes: Will Pattison's Details of paint video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROeJLHULvXM Black Rifle Model Workx (Luke Carswell) No Airbrush required video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZyc6ZikzLU Walnut Challenge...

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm will be discussing Adult beginners. How do we smooth out the steep learning curve for the model making hobby?  Should we encourage newbies to the hobby to run before they can walk? Show Notes: Newly design Starter Sets from Airfix: https://uk.airfix.com/products/small-starter-set-new-supermarine-spitfire-mkvc-a55001 Rubicon: https://rubiconmodels.co.uk/collections/diorama-showcase Armorfast: https://armourfast.com/product/valentine-mkii/ Find...

Hello! In this episode James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs are Just Making conversation about Electronics. Lights, motors and all the spinning whirring things that you can put inside your model.  Does it enhance or distract? Show links: A Tutorial on making military dioramas and models by Bjorn Jakobsen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/tutorial-making-military-DIORAMAS-MODELS/dp/1547075287 James's explosion diorama: https://www.facebook.com/smallscalelights/videos/1670513396338616 1/48...

Hello! James and Malcolm were invited to Airfix HQ in the UK to discuss their hobby, their work with charity and the production of this daft podcast on their new show, Sprue Talk.  This is a special episode account that amazing visit. Show Notes:  Airfix's Sprue Talk: https://youtu.be/p_40DfmR2o0 Airfix Website: https://uk.airfix.com Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com/ Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast "Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod...

Hello!  In this episode James and Malcolm are just making conversation about hidden gems in your hobby.   Walnut group build link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102 Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com/ Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast "Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/