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: Skellingthorpe Community Centre, Lincoln Rd, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, on the second Monday of the month, starting 7.15 - 10.00pm Nuns with Guns: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Adepta-Sororitas-Battle-Sisters-Squad-2020 Heroquest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx8sl2uC46A Lisa Mason: https://www.instagram.com/goldfinch_minis/ Nat Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/c/dexterouscrafter 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/

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 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/

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 time and expertise. Show links: The Imperial War Museum in Duxford, UK.  https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford Ultimate Warbirds: https://www.warbirdflights.co.uk Aircraft Restoration Company: https://www.aircraftrestorationcompany.com/ Walnut Challenge Group Build: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102/ _________ The Battle of Britain Story on 17th September. Part of the IMW in Conversation series - Four experts, four talks, one day immersed in a pivotal moment in history: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-in-conversation-battle-of-britain _________ 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/

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 links: Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/ The Mandalorian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian Walnut Challenge Group Build: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700475447967102/ Moosaroo IV Cup Build: https://www.armahobby.com/70038-p-51-b-c-mustang-expert-set.html 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/

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 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/

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: 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/

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: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation/episodes/Episode-10--Stash-or-Cash--Too-much-in-your-model-stash--Maybe-we-can-help-whittle-it-down-and-cash-some-in-e1k5veo Show Links: Hobbyboss-85514-armored-train-mbv-2--1021842 academy-12328-north-american-b-25d--1214729 Airfix-a82011-north-american-f-86f-sabre-and-mig-15--128714 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-h-267-mig-21-pf-pfm--227586 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-esci-h-2244-saab-aj-37-viggen--203384 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/special-hobby-sh48127-fairey-firefly-mki-home-fleet--181940 Walnut Challenge Group Build: 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/

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 Group Build: 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/

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 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/

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 Trumpeter submarine shown at the Malaysia Miniature Hobby Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZA7sagW6A JS Miniatures: https://www.smallscalelights.co.uk 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/