Just Making Conversation

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: http://adhpublishing.com/shop/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/180391744759219/

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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 Group Build:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/48hr-birthday-bash-1669106563941

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsd8IzDagBw

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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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6HRbyt4n4GdSdHzwz2ivg

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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

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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 Notes:

https://www.facebook.com/rubiconmodels

https://www.elgrecominiatures.co.uk/collections/rp-models/products/dsf-gator-vehicle-120mm

https://www.1001hobbies.co.uk/gunpla-mg-1100-master-grade/477429-bandai-banmk61610-gundam-gunpla-mg-1-100-rx-78-2-gundam-ver-3-0-4573102616104.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnNacBhDvARIsABnDa6_WUTAYyxBSNNP0cf2LS6K18zsgOOphvZ-M10U9T3CiMui51WnsoQ8aAig4EALw_wcB

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/andys-hobby-headquarters-1-16-m4a3e8-sherman-easy-eight/

https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Modelling_Scale_Figures/Tku1CwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1

Show Notes:

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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: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

https://www.facebook.com/scalemodelmedic

https://www.youtube.com/c/ScaleModelMedic

THAT Millennium Falcon YouTube weathering video: https://youtu.be/MQX3nLKVFS4?t=133

Hitachi Zaxis Excavator Video: https://youtu.be/0r3bTaTHyvQ?t=1147

Modelling for Beginners, Airfix Starter Set by Scale Model Medic: https://youtu.be/ymvVOK8p3oY

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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

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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: http://demonwinner.free.fr/uk/2022Nottingham/golden_demon_winner.php?categorie=10#1st

Mike Good: https://modelcellar.com/product-category/sculptors/mike-good

Scale Model World: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/

Bill Horan sculpting: https://youtu.be/LBer4zs1-tQ

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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:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/117776364962937

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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/

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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 Build:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102/

Pre-shading technique from Scale Mode Medic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o169aVOm8rg

Ultimate Modelling Products buffing sanding sticks:

https://www.umpretail.com/collections/ultimate-modelling-products/products/ultimate-thinny-buffers-6-pack

Airfix Start Kit tutorial:

https://youtu.be/Kd8SE4cKLac

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Bongu!  In this episode, James and Malcolm make conversation about Wargaming Models. Are they really models or just tokens for silly games? Can you even enter them into competitions?  Are deliberately antagonising podcast descriptions considered clickbait?

Show notes:

South East London Wargames Group

 http://www.selwg.org/

https://golden-demon.com/2019/06/21/gold-middle-earth-warhammer-fest-2019/

https://golden-demon.com/2019/06/21/silver-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-large-model-warhammer-fest-2019/

https://goldendemon.com/2016/05/12/warhammer-unit-silver-2014/

ngineering.com

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Hello! In this episode, James and Malcolm make conversation about how to display your model. On a blank base, a base that reflects the subject's environment?  Or even not displayed at all, stored safely in the attic.  

Show Link:

https://t.co/zyvqkTqGOy

Show notes:

https://www.Heritagecom.com/

https://www.coastalkits.co.uk/

https://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/

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New Season starts here!

Hello! In this episode, James and Malcolm begin discussing their plans for the year, get all philosophical and somehow end up talking about the 9 levels of hell.  Listening is not advised.

Hello! In this FINAL EPISODE of series 1, we are Just Making Conversation about questions we have received from listeners.  Wallowing in self reference, James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs discuss. This is Episode 24 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast

Moosaroo Cup updates will be posted on our Facebook page sporadically, look out for them!

Software:

https://zencastr.com/

https://www.audacityteam.org/

https://anchor.fm

https://drive.google.com/

Equipment:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z1C5GKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_F0XQFHM44A7HJFM9M3YY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DTTGZ7M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_F1JWDC9PQDF3VA5K49XW

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_AWR6B28KAK02PQ6DG6EQ

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Note: Malcolm's birthday is the 22nd November.

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Hello! In this season's penultimate episode, we are Just Making Conversation about promoting the hobby.  Are you duty bound to sing and dance about the hobby or do we let new comers to the hobby to their own devices to discover their own way up the learning curve.  In 50 minutes or less, James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs discuss. This is Episode 23 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast

Show link:

https://anchor.fm/

Discussion Links:

Figure painting magazine:

https://pocketmags.com/fantasy-figures-international-magazine

Yoga:

https://www.verywellfit.com/tree-pose-vrksasana-3567128

Crane Enthusiasts:

https://www.facebook.com/CraneOperatorsForum

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Work Spaces. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the UK laws on planning permission and the space available on a tea tray. - This is Episode 15 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

EBMA Hobby & Craft:

https://www.ebmahobby.co.uk/

Shipping Container spaces:

https://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/brands/portable-site-office-container.php

Work Cube Case:

https://www.spherproducts.co.uk

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Group Builds.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss their experience with joining, completing, failing and running of group builds  - This is Episode 14 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

Flory Models.

https://www.florymodels.org

Scorpions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Hobby Shops.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss their black and white memories of local hobby shops and compare them to more recent experiences shopping online.  - This is Episode 13 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

The Salisbury Model Centre

https://www.salisburymodelcentre.co.uk/

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about the comfort zone.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins both built for comfort, discuss the easy road, stagnation and how they step outside of their own comfort zones.  - This is Episode 12 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

The Great Railway Challenge trailer:

https://youtu.be/UTdBfCR-5OE

HK Models 1/48 Lancaster:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hk-models-01f005-avro-lancaster-b-mki--1335491

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about your hobby health.   Do you throw caution to the wind and spray toxic chemicals `willy nilly` or do you approach your bench suited from top to toes in PPE?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss that old question: Are Dinosaur or Princess plasters the best  - This is Episode 8 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

Super Glue:

https://www.straightdope.com/21343325/was-super-glue-invented-to-seal-battle-wounds-in-vietnam

Warning Signs:

https://www.haspod.com/blog/coshh/coshh-symbols-and-meanings

James' Respirator

https://www.jspsafety.com/link/en/respiratory-protection/force-8-half-masks-and-filters/c/

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about your modelling mojo.   What is it and where does it come from?  Where do you fill up on Mojo if you suffer from a deficiency?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the many supplements available that decrease and increase your drive to make things - This is Episode 6 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links:

Toon Tanks:

https://www.emodels.co.uk/meng-model-german-tiger-i-heavy-tank-world-war-toon.html

Bandai:

https://bandai-hobby.net/sw/en/index.html

Ikea!:

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/

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Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about Social Media.  Do you use social media to enhance your hobby?   Do you tag, tweet, post or like?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins run away with the social media circus and consider its effect on our hobby - This is Episode 5 of Just Making Conversation.

Talk point Links:

British Aviation in scale:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1185462564870290/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/scalemodelersCG/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/weatheredmodels/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/InternationalScaleModellers

Forums:

http://www.intscalemodeller.com/

https://www.florymodels.org/

https://www.scalemodellingnow.com/

Youtubers:

Model Officer:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnEdtaSXu6Xls3LTfQW4Eg

Plasmo:

https://www.youtube.com/user/idaemon

Night Shift:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM5EknY1XBA9buLmJqYLdw

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Hello!  In this episode we will be discussing reference materials.  Where do you find your accurate information?  How accurate do you need to be and does it matter?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins explore the endless possibilities.  - This is Episode 4 of Just Making Conversation.

Show Links:

Flower Class Corvettes reference:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1848320647/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_F.e8Fb4XTVW9Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Mig Jimenez Encyclopedia of modelling techniques:

https://www.migjimenez.com/en/books/623-encyclopedia-of-aircraft-modelling-techniques-vol4-weathering-english.html

Let’s Build Diorama!:

https://www.scalemates.com/books/lets-build-a-diorama-i-lets-build-a-diorama-1-laszlo-adoba--105257

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12 Days of Christmas. Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about the 12 days of Christmas.  Do you have a list model kits that you want for Christmas?  Are you giving model kits as Christmas presents?    Two wise men, Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins write their lists for each other. Find out what strange and wonderful model kits they have chosen and importantly if they have been good boys this year.  This is Episode 3 of Just Making Conversation.

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Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about paints.  Do you have a paint you use for every project?   Do you have paint you have never used?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins explore the colourful world of paint, pigment and possibilities.   The 'Hairy sticks' and the 'Airy sticks' and everything thinned between - This is Episode 2 of Just Making Conversation.

Talk point Links:

Badger's Sotar & Patriot

http://www.badgerairbrush.com/

Humbrol paint:

https://www.humbrol.com/uk-en/

Revell Aqua paint:

https://www.revell.de/en/products/colors-accessories/aqua-colours/

Mr. Hobby Aqueous paint:

http://www.mr-hobby.com/en/itemList.php?cId=7

Tamiya Paint

https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/list/acrylic_flat/kit81301.htm

Citadel paint

https://citadelcolour.com/

Windsor & Newton brushes

https://www.winsornewton.com/uk/brushes/watercolour-brushes/series-7-kolinsky-sable-brushes/

Vallejo Model Colour paint

https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/category/hobby/model-color-en/

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Hello! This episode of Just Making Conversation is about Tools.  Do you have an essential tool?  Have you purchased useless tools? Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins chat about what tools they use everyday and tools that have never seen the light.  From stolen tools to big choppers - This is Episode 1 of Just Making Conversation.

Links:

The Chopper:

https://nwsl.com/collections/the-chopper-ii/products/the-chopper-ii

1-2-3 Blocks:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1-2-3-Parallel-Blocks-metric-25x50x75/dp/B0764JZGX8

Dsipiae Glue Applicator

http://www.dspiae.com/en/a/PRODUCTS/PRODUCTSB/43.html

UMP Glue Holder

https://www.umpretail.com/products/ultimate-glue-bottle-holder-for-tamiya

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