Going Small. Making the tiniest of models takes skill and a microscope strapped to your face.

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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

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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

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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

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Going Big. Is bigger better when it comes to model making? Is it easier for a beginner to start at a larger scale?

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

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https://vintageflying.co.uk/product/dambuster-weathervane/

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

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