Sprue Cutters' Union – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode Tracy, Will, and Chris are joined for an interview by Robert Blokker: Figure Painter, Dioramist, Story Teller, and all-round provocateur.

As always you can find an album of images supporting this episode at our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/

your hosts also discuss 3D and its effect on the model industry now, and in the future.

You can find Robert on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rblokker1/
You can find a guest blog he wrote for Chris here: https://modelphilosopher.com/the-demise-of-the-original-story/

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Chris Note: in this episode Chris makes a shellac reference. This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Punk Rock Icon, Steve Albini. as huge fans, we mourn his loss. 

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy and Will talk about recasters, the pitfalls of selling STLs vs prints, and ugly planes,

Tracy also gives us a masterclass in modelling groundwork

Chris sits down with Robert Crombeecke from Scale Model Challenge (http://Scalemodelchallenge.com) to talk about what people can expect from the workshops at this year's show. You can find out more on the SMC website or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scalemodelchallenge)  or on instagram at (scale_model_challenge)

This week's special guest is Sculptor, dioramist and model company owner Radek Pituch of Rado Miniatures (https://radominiaturesworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/radominiatures or on Instagram as Radominiatures)

Chris mentions the awesome 3D parts for the Revell N1 Starfighter, from Sophie Rose. you can contact Rose Model Company on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosemodelcompany

contact the show:
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In this episode, the guys dive into the mailbag, deal with some burrs, and interview Alexandre Duchamp

you can find Alex here on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandre.duchamp.96
or on instagram as @maschinen_heimat

You can find some of Alex's work under the episode album on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu

you can contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.com

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Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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In this special, Will and Chris interview Chris McLain, regarding his experience of impropriety at the US IPMS Nationals, judging category 608. Photos and supporting documentation for this episode can be found on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page

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Chris Recently attended the fantastic "Scale Scotland" Show in Edinburgh

In this bonus episode he talks to:

show team member, Andy Canning (Scale Scotland https://www.scalescotland.co.uk/)

Keith from Cozmic Scale Models (https://www.cozmicscalemodels.com/)

John from Hawk Miniatures (https://www.hawkminiatures.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/hawk.miniatures)

Superb diorama and armour modeller (who builds great aircraft too) Ian Barraclough (Ian's facebook group, the Tank Room )

and Paul from NameIt Plates (https://www.nameitplates.co.uk/)

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Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

And his new blog
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In this episode, Will, Chris and Tracy are joined by Matt McDougall and Jake McKee to discuss modelling, competition, and a lot more

They also talk about mental health and suicide.

If you are struggling at the moment you can reach out for help. In the UK there is a list of regional mental health crisis numbers at NHS.uk, or you can call the Samaritans 24 hours a day on 116 123, you can text the word “SHOUT” to the Shout Crisis line on 85258, or if you are under 19, text “YM” to the same number. Alternatively you can call Childline on 08001111. The call will not appear on your bill
 
In the US you can call 988 for the Mental Health Emergency Hotline, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: on 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text REASON to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line. 

In Australia you can reach out to Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/  on 13 11 14, or 
Samaritans Australia on  135 247

 Samaritans in Canada  can be reached on 116 123

The International Suicide Prevention Directory is at : findahelpline.com

Matt's Blog is Here: https://doogsmodels.com/
His Facebook model page is here https://www.facebook.com/doogsmodels
Jake's Blog is Here https://build.jakemckee.com
He details his mental health journey here https://build.jakemckee.com/intrusive-thoughts-drugs-and-the-fine-art-of-model-making/
The Ira Glass quote is here https://build.jakemckee.com/this-is-supposed-to-be-fun-why-the-perfectionism/

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Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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in this Special, Tracy and Chris outline the special events the Sprue Cutters Union will be running at Scale Model Challenge, and Chris talks to show host, Robert Crombeecke to get the latest on the best celebration of the art of modelling in the modelling callendar


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Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

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This week Tracy, Will, and Chris discuss the incredible feedback from episode 48, and the unbelievable blowback from the IPMS nationals.

This week's interview is with master automotive modeller Martin Aveyard https://www.instagram.com/stokemodels. Martin's models will leave you speechless, we can guarantee. Find out how he does it, why he does it, and what motivates his modelling in our full length interview.

welcome our new sponsor: Hypersonic Models!
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Please support our sponsors
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Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com

Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

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In this episode , Chris, Tracy, and Will, are joined by Modeller, Archeologist and 3D kit designer: Sophie Rose

You can find Sophie's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rosemodelcompany/?

Also, Will and Matt McDougall of Doogs Models (https://doogsmodels.com/) tell Tracy and Chris all about their experience at the IPMS USA Nationals,

contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.com

Please Support our Sponsors
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http://tetramodel.com
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Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com

Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

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Tracy is away in Australia, and Will is banned from doing his 'Aussie accent'

In this episode Chris and Will deal with a bumper saddlebag of burrs, their own, and burrs sent in by listeners.

During this episode Chris recommends figures from Bao Nguyen

You can find him here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009160069060

They also interview Peter Castle about his amazing products at Airscale, and about his incredible 1/18 Scratchbuilt aircraft

AIRSCALE:
https://www.airscale.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/airscale.uk

Peter on Large Scale Planes
https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/?act=filter&field=author&data=Peter+Castle

Order Peter's e-book from KLP Publishing here:
https://www.klp.com.au/

contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.com

Please Support our Sponsors
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http://tetramodel.com
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Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com

Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/

Support the Show.