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Just Making Conversation

James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 92

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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https://www.facebook.com/justmakingconversation
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Well that's different

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 01:23:18

In this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about among other things, the new Modellers Without Boarders association, Moosaroo Cup and our competition winner. We will have of course have our bench updates, a look at all the comments/feedback from our listeners and maybe a Quick Look at what’s caught our eye. A quick round up, explanation and some silly things. -- Find other model podcasts on: ⁠http://modelpodcasts.com⁠ -- Support the podcast: ⁠https://paypal.me/podcastjmc⁠⁠ / justmakingconversation ⁠ -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) -- Sound effects from ⁠https://pixabay.com⁠ and ⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com⁠ Licensed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license -- Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com -- To leave a review, use your favourite podcasting app and hit that star button! -- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/rG0ieFvf...

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Batteries not included

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • Duration 58:36

n this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about the joys of receiving packages .... We will have of course have our bench updates, a look at all the comments/feedback from our listeners and maybe a Quick Look at what’s caught our eye. A quick round up, explanation and some silly things. -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc / justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) -- Sound effects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licensed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license -- Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com -- To leave a review, use your favourite podcasting app and hit that star button! -- https://www.youtube.com/live/rG0ieFvf...

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Episode 15 - Telford Debrief 2023

Season 3 · Episode 15

Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 01:01:07

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm return from Scale Modelworld in Telford, UK and chat about their experience. The model competitions, the people, the stands and the biscuits. We also have a highly detailed Moosaroo update from James and Malcolm talks about why its a good idea to book a hotel correctly.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Scale ModelWorld: https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/smw-2023-thank-you/

Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com

Support the podcast:

https://paypal.me/podcastjmc

https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licensed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com

To leave a review, use your favourite podcasting app and hit that star button!

Episode 14. Frolic with the Ferret

Season 3 · Episode 14

Monday, November 6, 2023 • Duration 01:02:26

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm entice both Airfix's Head Researcher, Luke and newest Designer, Ethan to frolic in a autumnal meadow of new plastic Ferrets.

Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

Airfix Ferret:

https://uk.airfix.com/products/ferret-scout-car-mk2-a1379

Vulcan Black Buck:

https://uk.airfix.com/products/avro-vulcan-b2-black-buck-a12013

JMC Moosaroo Challenge LIVE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX9wXBIs7XM

Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation

Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Episode 13. IPMS(UK) Scale ModelWorld Manager, Rich Middleton

Season 3 · Episode 13

Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 01:11:32

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm flash their bus passes and exercise their rights as the free press and corner Rich Middleton. Rich is a busy man for he is the IPMS (UK) Scale ModelWorld Manager, happening in Telford UK on the 11th-12th of November.

Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

IPMS UK Show page:

https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/

Le Mans:

https://www.24h-lemans.com/en

Car and Motorcycle Special Interest Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/266866350108709

Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com

Support the podcast:

https://paypal.me/podcastjmc

https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licensed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com

Episode 11 - Interview with Brian Dencklau from Built Sideways

Season 3 · Episode 11

Sunday, October 22, 2023 • Duration 01:52:03

Hello! In this particular episode Malcolm and James invite the multi talented Brian Dencklau from Built Sideways help explain the Gundam conundrum. What are they, where do they come from and what/why are they growing in popularity?

Brians Homework: 1/ Dragon's Heaven: https://youtu.be/4vqRjVQhjBw?si=f_I7W9YuphTOXlUL 2/ Macross/Robotech introduction/overview: https://youtu.be/CrIm5lYSdTQ?si=B422ETz66naO8slW 3/ Early Gundam influence "Gundam f91" https://youtu.be/ev09VEOqxh4?si=Xep0h107xDdDCBMW -- Built Sideways Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2eeAgxrQbzYzBzqEOijeu8?si=2d38f9346895415f⁠

Transformers The Movie:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Transformers:_The_Movie

Battle of the Planets:

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

Haxim: https://www.instagram.com/hazimim

Brian Dencklau:

www.Instagram.com/bro_builder

Episode 8. Speaking about Sea Kings

Season 3 · Episode 7

Saturday, October 21, 2023 • Duration 45:21

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm have just returned from the super secret launch of the brand new 1/48 Sea King from Airfix. The event was held in Historic Helicopters in Chard, UK in and amongst their beautifully restored and fully working choppers.

Show link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

Launch venue, Historic Helicopters: https://www.historichelicopters.com/

Moosaroo Cup Reveal: https://fb.me/e/1tjUU9QJz

"The Diplomat" featuring the Sea King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV6sJlBbhPs

Airfix Sea King available for Pre-Order: https://uk.airfix.com/products/westland-sea-king-has1has5hu5-a11006

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 (CC4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 12 - Interview with Mister Martin Drayton

Season 3 · Episode 12

Monday, October 9, 2023 • Duration 01:27:19

Hello! This is Just Making Conversation where we make conversation... just. In this episode Malcolm and James talk with Martin Drayton. Just how does working as a flight attendant help your modelling hobby? Who is this talented man behind EmDee Scale Models?

Show Notes: Martins hobby page:

https://www.facebook.com/MartinBuildsModels Bruce McRae:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090784166129

We have ways of making you talk podcast:

https://wehavewayspod.com/

Sprue Box card:

https://www.spruebox.co.uk/

Steve Munsell:

https://valuegeardetails.com/index.html

Sprue Cutters Union Interview with Martin Aveyard:

https://spruecuttersu.buzzsprout.com/1776945/13505475

Jeff Herne SC3D Paints:

https://scalecolors.com/product-tag/acrylic-paint/

AMPS training: https://www.amps-armor.org/sitemain/AMPSTrainingIntro.aspx How to Build Dioramas by Shep Paine:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Build-Dioramas-How-do/dp/1853108391

Episode 10. Reputations.

Season 3 · Episode 10

Saturday, September 2, 2023 • Duration 01:09:04

Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm start off talking about the reputations of model manufacturers and what factors go into evaluating that reputation. The end up talking about ...well, I wont spoilt it.

Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

Moosaroo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/786454763219788

Mos6510 Live discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5T15vu730

3D Gizmo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3dgizmo

Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com

Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Soundeffects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licesnsed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com

To leave a review, use your favourite podcasting app and hit that star button!

Episode 9 - Interview with Paul Tyer

Season 3 · Episode 9

Monday, August 21, 2023 • Duration 01:04:31

Hello. In this here episode James and Malcolm talk with Paul Tyer from quaycraft.uk about his large scale ship builds. Where does one start with such a project? We also have the usual Moosaroo update, Tarp Talk, Guttering advice and a few announcements.

Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation

Show Notes:

Paul Tyer: https://quaycraft.uk/

Semi Kits: https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/index.php/cPath/10

RC Boats smoke: https://youtu.be/3w6uCGf35DI

Orcades Model club: https://www.facebook.com/Orcadesmodelclub

Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com

Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc

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

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Soundeffects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licesnsed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. jmc.podcast@gmail.com

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