Just Making Conversation

Just Making Conversation

By James Skiffins and Malcolm ChildsLeisureHobbies
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Just Making Conversation episodes

  • Good Photography. Do you put the same effort into photos as you do with your model?

    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


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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    44 min
  • Work Spaces. Where does the magic happen? In your lap? In the shed or upstairs hidden away, in the loft?

    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)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    51 min
  • Group Builds. Do you plan all of your builds for the year according to group builds or do you chose your own path?

    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)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    52 min
  • Hobby Shops. Where do you go to get your next fix of injection moulded plastic? Do you lurk on the internet or in your local hobby shop aisles.

    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/

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    38 min
  • Comfort Zone. As Kenny Logins never said, have you been right into the comfort zone?

    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

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    39 min
  • Old Kits. Do you blow off the dust and wipe away the cobwebs with those "classic" kits or do you chase the shiny new squirrel?

    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) 

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    42 min
  • Out of the Box. After market parts? Do you furnish your projects with upgrades or do you rely on "out of the box" details.

    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


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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    44 min
  • Model Shows. Do you make the pilgrimage to your local Model Show? Do you revel in the competition?

    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

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    52 min
  • Hobby Health. Lets be blunt about knives and other dangers in the hobby.

    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/

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    49 min
  • Hobby Stigma. Is the stigma of a model maker effecting your hobby? Emerge from your Anorak and lets discuss.

    Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about the hobby stigma.   Does the public perception of a nerdy scale modeller effect the enjoyment of your hobby?  Why do we recognise the stereotypes?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins fail to stay remain on their soapbox and 'on topic' while discussing the hobby stigma - This is Episode 7 of Just Making Conversation.

    Discussion Links:

    Millhouse with a model plane: 

    https://youtu.be/L49ioi5PXqY

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

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    42 min

About Just Making Conversation

From the publisher's feed

We apologise in advance. The JMC podcast is mostly about the hobby of scale models, making and painting hobbies in miniature. When not modelling, James and Malcolm are just making conversation.

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