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Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings dive deep into the how and why of modelling, asking the in-depth questions and interviewing the most interesting modellers from around the world and engaging with the theory and philosophies of modelling.- Plus toilet humour and dick jokes - contact the show : spruecuttersunion@gmail.com - Please visit our sponsors! - ANYZ.io - SMS Paints Https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ - or - https://smspaints.co.uk/ - Tetra Modelworks - tetramodel.com - Inside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.com - Music (C) Lemonmusicstudio
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In this show, Will, Tracy and Chris discuss paint brushes again, lacquers, in the last instalment of paint chemistry and general flap their gums about knowing your materials and how to use them, as usual.This episode's interview is with John Chung, scratchbuilder, aircraft modeller, genuine space engineer, and aviation photographer. An album of John's work can be found at our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersuYou can follow John on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/scalescriberOr on Instagram @scalescriberPlease Support Our Sponsors!https://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://www.insidethearmour.comCheck out the other Scale Model Podcasts at  http://modelpodcasts.com/Support the show
In this episode , Chris, Tracy, and Will, are joined by Modeller, Archeologist and 3D kit designer: Sophie RoseYou 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.comPlease Support our Sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
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 NguyenYou can find him here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009160069060They also interview Peter Castle about his amazing products at Airscale, and about his incredible 1/18 Scratchbuilt aircraftAIRSCALE: https://www.airscale.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/airscale.ukPeter on Large Scale Planeshttps://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/?act=filter&field=author&data=Peter+CastleOrder Peter's e-book from KLP Publishing here: https://www.klp.com.au/contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease Support our Sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
Episode 46: "Smush it Real Good" with John Simmons and Robert CrombeeckeIn this episode Tracy, Chris, and Will discuss chipping, talk to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge 2023 (https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/) and look back over the first two years of the Sprue Cutters Union, reflecting on the amazing guest interviews and what they have brought to the show.This episode's interview is with John Simmons (https://www.facebook.com/johnsimmonsscalemodelling) and John tells the guys all about studio scale modelling, specifically replicating models made for the Star Wars movies, the challenges of sourcing the correct parts, and even replicating the colours and weathering techniques used in the ILM workshops in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.You can see John's models on his Facebook page, on Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/john_simmons_scale_modelling/?hl=en) and on the RPF Forums (https://www.therpf.com/forums/)Contact the show spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our sponsors:https://anyz.iohttps://www.scalemodeller.com.au/http://tetramodel.comhttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out the other modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comSupport the show
In this Episode, Will, Chris, and Tracy interview Noah Krasowitz (https://www.facebook.com/noah.krasowitz.9) of Artbox (https://www.modelkasten.com/), the editorial company behind Scale Aviation, Model Graphix, Armor Modeling, and Navy Yard modelling magazinesThe guys also talk about zombie memes, and the usual cornucopia of modelling crapDuring this episode, Chris mentions Dmitriy  Klimchenko and the group he runs with his wife, in Kyiv, Kids Building Studio, to help kids building models and making crafts. you can support them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/763830544371173/?ref=share_group_link contact the show:spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's bloghttps://modelphilosopher.com/Support the show
In this Episode, Will, Cracy, and Triss interview the phenomenally talented Chris Jerrett and talk armour modelling, mountain biking and bespoke time zones.Chris's socialshttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=chris%20jerrett%20modelinginstagram chris_jerrett_models._The debate about the state of social media modelling rumbles on, and we dive into the mailbag.Contact the show: spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's bloghttps://modelphilosopher.com/Support the show
In this episode, Chris, Will and Tracy discuss what's on their benches, including Will's dirty cans, Tracy's changing plans, and Chris's A-20.They also discuss the recent YouTube video that pissed off the world, and present a set of recordings from Scale Model Challenge to round off their coverage of this year's show. This includes recordings from the show panels, and from traders at the show.Contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.comThe panels wereOrdnance:René van der Hart (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653529060)Fanch Lubin (https://www.facebook.com/Fancherello)Peter Usher (https://www.facebook.com/peterw.usher)Marijn van Gils (https://www.facebook.com/marijn.vangils.3)Lester Plaskitt (https://www.facebook.com/lester.plaskitt)Alex Clark (https://www.facebook.com/alex.clark.75286)Figure PaintersMagnus Fagerburg (https://www.facebook.com/magnus.fagerberg.79)Marion Ball (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009739961534)Margot Crombeecke (https://www.facebook.com/margot.crombeecke)Natalia Oracz (https://www.facebook.com/noracz.art)David Lane (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082021666524)Tue Kaae (https://www.facebook.com/tue.kaae)We also spoke to Abilio (https://www.facebook.com/abilio.pineirograjera) at AK Interactive (https://ak-interactive.com/)Eduard (https://www.eduard.com/)Harrald at Modelbau König (https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/en)Alina and Alex at Miniart (https://miniart-models.com/)Tim at Ouroboros Miniatures (https://www.facebook.com/groups/338471510287157/user/100000612854795)(https://www.ouroborosminiatures.com/)Please support our sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comhttps://www.hypersonicmodels.com/Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/And his new bloghttps://modelphilosopher.com/Support the show
In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will are joined by TJ and John from the Plastic Posse Podcast to discuss their experiences of Scale Model Challenge 2023Check out the Posse here: https://plasticpossepodcast.buzzsprout.com/and their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPossePlease support our sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comhttps://www.hypersonicmodels.com/Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/And his new bloghttps://modelphilosopher.com/Support the show
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 callendarPlease support our sponsorshttps://anyz.iohttp://tetramodel.comhttps://scalemodeller.com.auhttps://insidethearmour.comhttps://www.hypersonicmodels.com/Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comPlease do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
In this Episode we dive deep into the mailbag to answer your feedback on episode 45, and We talk to Danielle and Rudy from LionHeart Hobby about how they are making the bricks and mortar hobby store a ‘destination’ proposition, adding value to their hobby community and bringing people together https://lionhearthobby.com/Check out the SCU on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersuour email is at spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our sponsors:http://tetramodel.comhttps://www.scalemodeller.com.au/https://Anyz.iohttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out the other podcasts at modelpodcasts.comMusic (c) Lemonmusicstudio, all rights reserved by the copyright holderSupport the show
In this Episode Chris, Tracy, and Will do their best to avoid getting the hose again, while discussing the value of taking a step back to move forward, the Moosaroo Cup, Masterpiece Models Jigs and correctification of speakafying. Taesung's amazing minis can be bought at https://www.alpineminiatures.com/You can find Calvin's blog at https://zyclyon.blogspot.com/ or you can follow him in Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CalvinTanEuJinCheck out the fantastic interviews Jim and Barry at Small Subjects did with Taesung and Calvin at https://www.boxdioramas.com/Masterpiece Models: https://masterpiecemodels.com/Check out the SCU on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersuPlease support our sponsors:http://tetramodel.comhttps://www.scalemodeller.com.au/https://Anyz.iohttps://insidethearmour.comCheck out the other podcasts at modelpodcasts.comMusic (c) Lemonmusicstudio, all rights reserved by the copyright holderSupport the show
In this episode, Will, Tracy, and Chris discuss getting fit to nip, cascading failure, the small pleasures of modelling, and how not to handle business criticism.The special interview is with Chris Parker-Joy, Lead Designer, and Martin Ridge, Development Manager, from Airfix. They discuss kit design, the company's direction and the philosophy behind Airfix's kits.Please support our sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comMusic(c) Lemonmusicstudios. Used with permissionemail the show at Spruecuttersunion@gmail.comSupport the show
In this episode Tracy, Will, and Chris, ease back into the saddle with a catch up on what they have been doing, an extended de-burring of their saddles, and a critique of Tracy's latest completed workPlease support our sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comemail the show at Spruecuttersunion@gmail.comSupport the show
in this episode, sir scratchalot, sir cadalot and sir artalot are joined by two massive idiots for a roundtable looking back on the year, looking forward to 2023 and despairing of people on the internet.The SCU would like to thank all our listeners for supporting the show in 2023, especially our patrons, and our sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comemail the show at Spruecuttersunion@gmail.comSupport the show
In this Episode, Will, Tracy, and Chris have the usual roundup of what's on their bench, then go deep, discussing decals and where you can stick them.The feature interview this episode is with Vladimír Šulc, CEO, and Jan Bobek, Deputy Commercial Director, of Eduard Model Accessories. Vlad and Jan tell us about the history of Eduard, mould technology, how kits are made, and the lowdown on that terrible fire at the Eduard facility in 2020, and how they turned catastrophe into opportunity.Eduard Model Accessories: https://www.eduard.com/email the show at Spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our Sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comSupport the show
in this episode the guys talk letters, burrs, the new Hong Kong Models A-20 Havoc, and rivets. again. They also interview John Chung, Shane Doak and David Parker, all of whom have recently finished big projects, and talk to them about sustaining motivation and seeing these projects through to a top level finish,email the sow at Spruecuttersunion@gmail.comPlease support our Sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comSupport the show
In this episode, Tracy, Will, and Chris interview armour modeller, experienced editor, and former RAF Armorer, Spud (aka John Murphy). They talk mud, missiles and dirtbikes, uncovering the mysteries of the lurgy, and wearing strong glasses.Spud can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=600108293 a gallery of his work can also be found on our facebook page under this episodeIn their rambling rants and chat, the guys manage to read some letters, including one from Clay Williams about judging at Modelpalooza 2022 in Orlando. Clay gave us some links to the judging sheets: https://www.ipmsorlando.org/2022-modelpalooza-contest-results.html?fbclid=IwAR0qYb1f8lD5y5KcXe7FXfaYUzf50io-X6E1XRs1D3a66b7THZsRTrVT740, and to the scoring process, https://www.ipmsorlando.org/modelpalooza-contest-rules.htmlall this, and burrs under the saddle too? you've never had it so good.Please support our Sponsors:The Scale Modellers Supply / SMS Paints https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ANYZ: https://Anyz.ioTetra Modelworks: http://tetramodel.comITA Publications: https://insidethearmour.comMusic "youth-party music" (c) LemonmusicstudioSupport the show
In this episode, Chris is AWOL and Tracy and Will run the show, with special guest host JD Bybee, The OG Sprue Cutter himself.The Interview is with Scott Taylor of SMS modelsPlease support our sponsors:ANYZ https://any.ioInside the Armour Publications https://www.insidethearmour.comThe Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/Tetra Modelworks http://tetramodel.comMusic (C) lemonmusicstudioAnd don't forget Chris' new podcast https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Check out the other podcasts! http://Modelpodcasts.comSupport the show
In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will critique a model sent in by listener Enzo Accorda. If you would like your model critiqued on the show, please email us at spruecuttersunion@gmail.comThey also discuss having your own modelling network of people whose opinions you value, and how it can help you grow as a modellerThis week's interview is with modellers, artists, architect and all round incredible builder: Chloé Plattner.Chloé's work can be see on our facebook page Here https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/ Wiener Modellbau Manufactur, Chloé's model company, is Here: https://www.wmm.at/you can see Enzo's Hayate pictures on our facebook page also.Please support our sponsors:ANYZ https://any.ioInside the Armour Publications https://www.insidethearmour.comThe Scale Modellers Supply https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/Tetra Modelworks http://tetramodel.comMusic (C) lemonmusicstudioAnd don't forget Chris' new podcast https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Check out the other podcasts! http://Modelpodcasts.comSupport the show
In this episode, Will, Chris, and Tracy discuss more saddle burrs, kit quality, and how to farm f*cks. They also interview Grzegorz Mazurowski from Arma hobby and find out more about how this exciting producer views kit manufacture, design and the market.Arma Hobby: https://www.armahobby.com/Please visit our sponsors!  -  ANYZ.io  -  SMS Paints Https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ - or - https://smspaints.co.uk/  -  Tetra Modelworks - tetramodel.com  -   Inside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.com   -   Music (C) LemonmusicstudioAnd don't forget Chris' new podcast https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/Check out the other podcasts! http://Modelpodcasts.comSupport the show
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