
Just Making Conversation
James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs
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Telford and Nuts. Scale Model World is such a riotous 2 day celebration of modelling its hard to condense it down to 57 minutes. But we did.
Just Making Conversation
11/21/22 • 57 min
Hello! In this episode James talks to Malcolm about his Scale Model World experience including the competition review, the traders and The Nuts Award. After having met so many good folk and looking at so many fantastic model making projects it is inevitable that Malcolm forgot some people to mention.
Show Link: https://anchor.fm/justmakingconversation
Show Notes:
Scale Model World Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543286466226964/
RP Models: http://www.rpmodels.pt/
Micro Machines Podcast + Group Build: https://rss.com/podcasts/micromachinespodcast/
Chris Meddings' Ukraine Book: https://www.insidethearmour.com/product-page/models-for-ukraine-vol-2-preorder
Plastic Posse Podcast: https://plasticpossepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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: https://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Carry On Sprue" Episode 3 Season 4
Just Making Conversation
07/06/24 • 59 min
In this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about just what does it take to safe lives both at sea and on the slab....
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.
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-"Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod https://incomptech.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4)
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--Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. [email protected]
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Stashes. Do you build a model kit, buy a kit or buy a kit, buy another kit?
Just Making Conversation
08/23/21 • 47 min
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 storage!
Tall Boy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallboy_(furniture)
Understanding Perfume notes.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/premium-perfume/decoding-fragrance-notes/
"Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Group Builds. Do you plan all of your builds for the year according to group builds or do you chose your own path?
Just Making Conversation
06/14/21 • 51 min
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
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Mojo. Where does it come from, what is it and how do you loose it?
Just Making Conversation
02/01/21 • 48 min
Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about your modelling mojo. What is it and where does it come from? Where do you fill up on Mojo if you suffer from a deficiency? Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the many supplements available that decrease and increase your drive to make things - This is Episode 6 of Just Making Conversation.
Discussion Links:
Toon Tanks:
https://www.emodels.co.uk/meng-model-german-tiger-i-heavy-tank-world-war-toon.html
Bandai:
https://bandai-hobby.net/sw/en/index.html
Ikea!:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/
"Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Going Small. Making the tiniest of models takes skill and a microscope strapped to your face.
Just Making Conversation
09/13/21 • 48 min
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 sculptures:
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/07/delicate-pencil-lead-carvings-by-salavat-fidai/
Starter Sets:
https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/models/plastic-models/airfix/starter-sets/
Clip On & Flip Up Magnifying lenses:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WW3J4ZN/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KEKGXXC3XJAWTEZW0EG9
Find other model podcasts on http://modelpodcasts.com/
"Happy Boy Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Christmas Special. 2021
Just Making Conversation
12/06/21 • 65 min
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 (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Episode 2 Season 2. Displaying your models
Just Making Conversation
01/31/22 • 57 min
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 Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 11. Scratchbuilding. What do you make of Scratch building? Gettit?
Just Making Conversation
07/04/22 • 58 min
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/

“Sprue or not to Sprue” Episode 2 Season 4
Just Making Conversation
05/13/24 • 54 min
In this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about just where is the strangest places you have enjoyed making models.
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.
Yes that's right we did streaming live on YouTube and this is what we got up to.
A quick round up, explanation and some silly things
Show Notes:
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Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com
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Support the podcast:
https://paypal.me/podcastjmc
https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation
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"Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod https://incomptech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (CC4)
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Sound effects from https://pixabay.com and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Licensed under: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license
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Content by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for the Just Making Conversation podcast. [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Just Making Conversation have?
Just Making Conversation currently has 88 episodes available.
What topics does Just Making Conversation cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Just Making Conversation?
The episode title 'Stashes. Do you build a model kit, buy a kit or buy a kit, buy another kit?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Just Making Conversation?
The average episode length on Just Making Conversation is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of Just Making Conversation released?
Episodes of Just Making Conversation are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Just Making Conversation?
The first episode of Just Making Conversation was released on Nov 7, 2020.
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