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Just Making Conversation

James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs

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. Recorded under the cover of lightweight and practical anorak. (c) 2020 James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs.

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All Episodes

01:17:46

Season 2 Episode 3 Wargaming Models

Just Making Conversation ·

2022/02/15

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

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00:57:17

Episode 2 Season 2. Displaying your models

Just Making Conversation ·

2022/01/31

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/ Find other model podcasts on http://modelpodcasts.com/ "Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By

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00:49:39

Episode 1 Season 2. New Year's Resolutions

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2022/01/17

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.

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01:05:06

Christmas Special. 2021

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2021/12/06

Hello! They're are back for a special episode. James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs go through which gifts they have bought for each other and what is on their special wish list. Fingers crossed that they have been good boys this year. Show link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation/episodes/Christmas-Special--2021-e1badh4 Find other model podcasts on http://modelpodcasts.com/ "Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 12 Days of Christmas by Alexander Nakarada

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00:47:49

Scale Model World Special. Telford 2021

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/11/22

Hello! They're are back for a special episode. James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs visited the IPMS UK Scale Model World show in Telford, UK. Here is the debrief of their experiences both inside and outside of the venue. Scale Model World Special. Telford 2021. of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast Show link: https://anchor.fm/.../Promoting-the-Hobby--should-we-be... Discussion Links: Scale Model World: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ Elan 13: (Jetbike not yet

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01:17:42

Episode 24. Season Finale. James and Malcolm take...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/11/01

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

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00:58:52

Promoting the Hobby, should we be writing a song and...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/10/18

WARNING: contains discussion of the macabre and bizarre. 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

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00:49:06

Toys are miniature replicas, fun things to play with....

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/10/04

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation by asking are models toys? By calling models toys, are we misunderstanding the hobby? Toys are fun, models are fun, so where's the issue? James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs discuss. This is Episode 21 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast Show link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Model Car podcast: https://modelcar.show/ Walkers Crisps Antique Cars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lledo Revell Blog on

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00:48:55

Going Small. Making the tiniest of models takes skill...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/09/13

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Going Small. Building tiny scales requires patience and accuracy, skill and some good tweezers. So are the smaller scales the best for the beginner? Are the smaller scales just frustrating for you? James and Malcolm are going to have a little chat about little things. This is Episode 21 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast Show link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Discussion Links: Pencil lead

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00:56:50

Going Big. Is bigger better when it comes to model...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/09/06

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Going Big. Does making a larger model mean easier to build, larger parts for those aging eyes and chunky sausage fingers? What advantages are there to building a larger model and do you need to learn new skills? - This is Episode 20 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast Discussion Links: The Sad Story of

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00:47:01

Stashes. Do you build a model kit, buy a kit or buy a...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/08/23

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Stashes. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins engage in hearsay and conjecture regarding the subject of stashes and domestic situations. Hobby kits purchased with good intention can pile up in some bizarre places. - This is Episode 19 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast Show Link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation Discussion Links: Under bed

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00:45:47

Space and Sci-Fi. Have you dreamt about golfing on...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/08/09

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

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00:56:22

Diorama Semantics. Does your model need that bit...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/07/26

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

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00:43:17

Good Photography. Do you put the same effort into...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/07/12

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

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00:50:53

Work Spaces. Where does the magic happen? In your...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/06/28

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

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00:51:20

Group Builds. Do you plan all of your builds for the...

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2021/06/14

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

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00:37:43

Hobby Shops. Where do you go to get your next fix of...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/05/17

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

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00:38:02

Comfort Zone. As Kenny Logins never said, have you...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/05/03

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

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00:41:41

Old Kits. Do you blow off the dust and wipe away the...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/04/19

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.

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00:43:45

Out of the Box. After market parts? Do you furnish...

Just Making Conversation ·

2021/04/05

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

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