Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Space and Science Fiction. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins get lost in space and sci-fi and the wonderous possibilities for making models. Real world rockets and shuttles or Fantastical warp drives and Starship Filth.  - This is Episode 18 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast

Show Link:

https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation

Discussion Links:

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

Ulysees Cartoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N50XnT9206w

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Diorama Semantics. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the subtle but incredibly important difference between a diorama and a vinaigrettes.  But why give your model a fussy base? Can you tell a story with the placement of your model? What are you really saying by perfecting the placement of wet and dry muds.  - This is Episode 17 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast

Show Link:

https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation

Discussion Links:

https://www.toysoldierfair.com/

http://www.diorama-clervaux.com/

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Good Photography. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the quick snaps we take of our models that we spend months making. The outside light compared in indoor light and the perils of leaving your washing on the line.   - This is Episode 16 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast                

Discussion Links:

Owen from Quick Kits - Workspace tour...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBajKB6Opyo

Mirror turntable...

https://amzn.to/3re986B

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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

"Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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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

"Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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 old kits.  Do you dust off model kits and wipe away the cobwebs of old kits?  Do you revel in the musty smell of old cardboard in with nostalgic joy?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the devil that is the details.  - This is Episode 11 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links...

Scalemates:

https://www.scalemates.com/

If we made you laugh consider tossing a coin to your modelling jesters. https://www.patreon.com/justmakingconversation

Clip "Flash Gordon" by Harry Blake. (Lionsgate UK) 

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about building "Out of the Box".   Do you super detail your projects with every upgrade, resin and photoetch part going or are you happy with what your kit manufacturer presents out of the box.  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the devil that is the details.  - This is Episode 10 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links...

Paint masks

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EDCX366

Dolls House:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3207184/World-s-expensive-dollhouse-crafted-13-years-carpenters-goldsmiths-glassblowers-worth-8-5-MILLION-goes-display-time.html

Toon Tank Upgrades

https://retrokitonline.net/product-category/afvs-related-hardware/retrotracks-egg-tanks

If we made you laugh consider tossing a coin to your modelling jesters. https://www.patreon.com/justmakingconversation

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Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about your local Model Show.   Do you attend model shows just to enter the competition or to soar on the thermals of warmth with fellow hobbyists, picking up ideas, tips and the occasional under table bargain?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the touching, the lurking and the dashing at Model Shows.  - This is Episode 9 of Just Making Conversation.

Discussion Links...

Scale Model World (Telford):

https://ipmsuk.org/calendar/scale-modelworld-2021/

Salisbury Model Show

https://ipmssalisbury.co.uk/salisbury-model-show/

Hamburg's Minatur Wunderland

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

If we made you laugh consider tossing a coin to your modelling jesters. https://www.patreon.com/justmakingconversation

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