
Trapped Under Plastic
Scott & Jon
Do you enjoy mini painting, sprue clipping and the smell of super glue? Then pull up a chair and join Scott and Jon as they delve into everything hobby and find themselves Trapped Under Plastic!
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Do Painted Models Even Matter?
Trapped Under Plastic
06/26/24 • 129 min
In this episode, Scott and Jon discuss how impactful painted minis are to your roleplaying, war gaming, and board gaming.
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Relevant Links
Miniac Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Miniac
Ninjon Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Ninjon
Steamforged Games acquires P3:
https://steamforged.com/blogs/brands/sfg-acquires-iron-kingdoms
Extended Portion Links
Scott's Mini Pick - Moses Yao:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wGTWsRF5C/?img_index=1
Jon's Mini Pick - mespetitsmondesmini:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8C9M0at11d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
Patreon Mini Pick - Bradley:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXsVSX6LGP3/?img_index=1
00:00 Start
02:41 Preamble Ramble
39:59 What We Painted
01:00:33 Topic Discussion
02:06:54 After Party
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Answering YOUR Questions
Trapped Under Plastic
09/02/24 • 113 min
On this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon answer some questions from our audience about the hobby!
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Miniac YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Miniac
Ninjon YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Ninjon
00:00 Start
01:04 Preamble Ramble
40:14 What We Painted
01:03:25 Topic Discussion
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Are You A Pro Painter?
Trapped Under Plastic
11/11/24 • 119 min
On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss which criteria makes a beginner, intermediate, and pro painter.
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Miniac Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdc3teNdugg&t=442s
Ninjon Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfT_eTWGCuE
00:00 Start
02:42 Preamble Ramble
27:36 What We Painted
50:16 Topic Discussion
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Hobby Update!
Trapped Under Plastic
03/31/25 • 108 min
On this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss their updates in the hobby.
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Miniac Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWLi54tUuhg
Ninjon Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnADBtMs6ig
00:00 Start
09:07 Preamble Ramble
49:34 What We Painted
01:05:02 Topic Discussion
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Nothing in the Hobby is Wrong
Trapped Under Plastic
06/09/25 • 104 min
On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss art in the hobby. The craft, precision, utility, emotion, and expression of art and what it means to us.
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Fireball the Gazebo Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@fireballthegazebo
Patreon Mini Pick - Mathias:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/198045258@N04/52793086092/in/photostream/
Laura Miele TED Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVdw60eCnJI
Miniac Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnl_EAy8Czs
Ninjon Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOENrVanIVU
00:00 Start
01:18 Preamble Ramble
29:57 Hobby Update
58:19 Topic Discussion
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Learning the Secrets to Game Design feat. VINCE VENTURELLA!
Trapped Under Plastic
09/05/22 • 119 min
Thank you to both Broken Anvil and Warzone Studio for sponsoring this weeks episode!
Broken Anvil:
https://www.patreon.com/brokenanvil
Warzone Studio:
https://warzonestudio.com/
This weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic we have a special guest... VINCE VENTURELLA!! Vince breaks down game design and his own experience with creating a table top game (Scott and Jon are also there).
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Relevant Links
Space Station Zero:
https://www.wargamevault.com/product/404243/Space-Station-Zero
Vince Venturella YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceVenturella
Adam Lopper YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/tabletopminions
Will Kirkby:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Chamonkee
Miniac New Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtyOyv74hA8&t=16s
Ninjon New Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbzKCbInnTw
Embracer Group:
https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-ip-rights-to-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-literary-works-by-j-r-r-tolkien/
Warcrow:
https://warcrow.com/blog/what-is-it
New Soulblight Novel:
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/cado-ezechiar-book-and-miniature-collection-2022
Rivet Wars Reloaded:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/rivet-wars-reloaded
Krondspine Incarnate of Ghur:
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/age-of-sigmar-krondspine-incarnate-of-ghur-2022
New Squat Terminators:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/08/22/drop-the-wrench-and-pick-up-the-cannon-the-brokhyr-thunderkyn-are-marching-to-war/
00:00 Start
03:55 Preamble Ramble
18:20 What We Painted
41:52 Topic Discussion
01:47:19 News
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Don't Fail Before You Start - S5E2
Trapped Under Plastic
02/05/24 • 99 min
On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Jon and Scott talk about how to plan for success but not be intimidated by expectation.
On Patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
- GW LVO drops - Horus Heresy Solar Auxillia being released in plastic, Callus and Toll AoS miniatures to be released with their novel by David Annandale, more Kroot (possibly making it a playable faction sans Tau), new Warcry “Pyre & Flood” featuring Lumineth & Nighthaunts and Kill Team box Nightmare featuring Drukari Mandrakes vs Nightlords
- “Glory, Hallelujah!” a Black Powder supplement get models from Warlord Games 28mm American Civil War boxsets coming soon, each of the 3 upcoming boxes can be used for either side
- BuildInstructions.com, a website that’s been out for just over a year, has collected the build instructions for over 3,000 GW models (all of which are free to download) are asking the community for help to fill in their gaps. They’re looking for digital PDF submissions but will also take paper instructions if you’d like to mail it into them
- Frontline Gaming’s International Tournament Circuit (ITC) is now officially part of Warhammer Events, the only change for now is that there will be “Warhammer Staff” (interesting that the article doesn’t say “Games Workshop Staff”) at the tournaments to hand out the awards. They will also be moving the ranking system from Frontline Gaming to Best Coast Parings
- GW’s Armies on Parade 2024 will include new categories
- Individual - full army, no terrain by a single painter
- Team - can be multiple people painting the same entry (TUP Team entry? Or Vincy-Con entry?)
- Display - an army with terrain of a diorama, can be individual or team and entered in those categories as well
- Youngblood - entry based on Rob Liefeld’s Valiant’s superhero or the eponymous team Youngblood (kidding, it’s for kids 13-16 and can be entered as a team
00:00:00 Start
00:10:42 Preamble Ramble
00:27:15 What We Painted
00:43:32 Main Topic
01:56:28 Outro
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Kickstarters WE BACKED Rated in Tendies
Trapped Under Plastic
01/24/22 • 122 min
Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Chaos Dave's Veil-Touched. Check it out here! https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/m56v1l6vemgcar7qkfrf27jmh1y?refcode=kECRkPDWCUuzCUTDfWag4Q
On todays episode, Scott and Jon discuss Kickstarters they have backed and why!
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Mn7MMHslXDT8ZN4ej7ebJ?si=77a35b0949c3439f&fbclid=IwAR2RYpzGLR7poG58eqAqjyQB6_hr4qZsosQICBeaE8-ae-EOx_5C_wiwuzY&nd=1
Kickstarter Email List: https://mailchi.mp/miniac/miniac-kickstarter
Jon's Video on Worthless Mini Painting Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8sNboyvAdw
Kickstarter Links:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/capritor/ylenia-bloodthorn-and-cheyenne-elf-mage/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inukingdoms/inu-kingdoms-legacy-of-inu/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameenvy/exemplar-premier-wet-palette-system/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigchildcreatives/echoes-of-camelot-arthurian-legends/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scale75/instant-colors-paints-for-gamers/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doom-army/nocturna-models-n-paint-acrylic-colors-and-fantasy-figures/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/armycase/a-case-hybrid
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/hate/description
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1463917927/undead-resin-collection-vol-1
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/massive-darkness?ref=discovery&term=massive%20darkness
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redgrass/everlasting-the-best-wet-palette-for-miniature-pai?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=everlasting%20wet
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doom-army/nocturna-models-n-paint-acrylic-colors-and-fantasy-figures?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=nocturna
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster-15?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=kingdom%20death%20monster
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/massive-darkness-2-hellscape?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=massive%20darkness%202
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imezing/wowstick-the-all-metal-one-piece-mini-electric-hand-drill?ref=discovery&term=wowstick
Adepticon: https://www.adepticon.org/
Sarah Biffin Art: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/miniature-by-sarah-biffin-19th-century-artist-born-without-arms-or-legs-outshines-estimates-at-auction-180979239/
Broken Toad: https://www.brokentoad.co.uk/
00:00 Start
00:41 Preamble Ramble
10:33 What We Painted
21:18 Topic Discussion
01:43:51 News
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The MOST Important Thing You’re NOT Doing
Trapped Under Plastic
09/16/24 • 112 min
On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon answer more of your saucy questions!
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
New Miniac Merch:
https://miniac.co/
Ninjon & Vincy V Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNeY82fm0as
My Mini Factory Link:
https://www.myminifactory.com/users/tiredworldstudio
Miniac Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Miniac
Ninjon Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Ninjon
00:00 Start
04:58 Preamble Ramble
28:40 What We Painted
43:27 Topic Discussion
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Best Golden Demon EVER?
Trapped Under Plastic
10/17/22 • 144 min
Thank you to Cobalt Keep for sponsoring this weeks epsiode of Trapped Under Plastic! Go check them out in the link below!
https://miniac.info/tup-cobaltkeep
In this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon look at the minis featured in Golden Demon UK 2022. As well as their own thoughts on being a part of painting competitions.
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On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!
Relevant Links
Golden Demon:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/10/04/heres-every-incredible-golden-demon-winner-at-warhammer-world/
Newest Miniac Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oonV14paiQ&t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4jSjggWJn4
Newest Ninjon Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHbffvz5Sao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKQrGwxHv8M
David Soper:
https://www.instagram.com/davidr.soper/?hl=en
David Perryman - Infernal Brush:
https://www.instagram.com/infernalbrush/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/InfernalBrush
Roman Lappat Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwmK0fZMUiw
Army Painter Feedback:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97TG2Q5thrk
GW Errata's Leagues of Votann:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/29/leagues-of-votann-balance-update-a-word-from-james-workshop/
Citadel making their own Tools:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/10/13/four-new-citadel-tools-are-about-to-make-your-warhammer-hobby-better-than-ever/
Free Kill Team Rules:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/09/28/special-forces-enter-open-warfare-with-free-warhammer-40000-rules-for-five-kill-teams/
Underworlds Rule Change:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/10/12/warhammer-underworlds-gnarlwood-brings-big-rule-changes/
Monument Hobbies:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjBise7qQOS/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=0019de85-9268-48ff-95f9-8963d34c8617
Battletech:
https://bg.battletech.com/news/mercenaries-on-the-move/
Mr Lee's Minis:
https://www.mrleesminis.com/
Peachy left GW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXTa3tm-z0o
40K Candles:
https://www.merchoid.com/brand/warhammer-40000/
00:00 Start
04:41 Preamble Ramble
23:58 What We Painted
37:20 Topic Discussion
02:00:43 News
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