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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

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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 magazines

The guys also talk about zombie memes, and the usual cornucopia of modelling crap

During 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

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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 socials
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The debate about the state of social media modelling rumbles on, and we dive into the mailbag.

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In this special episode, which is going out on all the podcaster's own channels, you get to hear a special discussion we, the Scale Model Podcasters, set up over the holidays

The discussion includes the producers of most of the well known modelling podcasts:

Dave Goldfinch from On the Bench
Darrin Cook from the Model Geeks
Rob Riviezzo from the Modelling Insanity Podcast
Chris Pabz from Built Sideways
Barry Biediger from Small Subjects
Malcolm Childs from Making Conversation
Stuart Clark from the Scale Model Podcast
Mike Baskette from the Plastic Model Mojo
Scott Gentry from the Plastic Posse Podcast
and our own Chris Meddings

You can find links to all the shows at http://modelpodcasts.com

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Chris, Tracy and Will return from the holidays, not rested and not refreshed, and jaded with the state of the online modelling community.

its all so Blur...

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In this special episode, Vladimir Sulc, CEO, and Jan Bobek, of Eduard, join Chris and Tracy to give us exclusive news of a brand new, all new tool kit, from Eduard....

Check out our facebook page for photos of this kit! https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu


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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will talk to Rick Lawler about art and modelling, his powerful pieces, "Burden of Sorrow" and "Some Kind of Monster", modelling darker subjects and capturing "Lightning in a Bottle", plus his work with AK and other brands and, of course, his superb Youtube channel, Propaganda. (https://www.youtube.com/c/ricklawlerpropaganda)

Chris presents two mini Interviews from IPMS UK ScaleModelworld, with  Vladimír ?ulc of Eduard Models (https://www.eduard.com/) and Gabor Fodor, new owner of (https://friulmodel.hu/)

The guys also discuss listener email, the rights and wrongs of asking for STLs, things they are thankful for, and the 'Fiasco of the Tonedeaf Editorial'.

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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 [email protected]

The panels were
Ordnance:
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 Painters
Magnus 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/)

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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 2023

Check out the Posse here: https://plasticpossepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
and their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse

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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

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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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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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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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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.

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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,

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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:
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Peter on Large Scale Planes
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https://www.klp.com.au/

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Episode 46: "Smush it Real Good" with John Simmons and Robert Crombeecke

In 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/)

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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/

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In this Episode, Chris, Will, and Tracy, are joined by Dioramist, Snow Boarding Instructor, Winter Sports Champion, Flight Attendant, Voice Over Artist and all round overly talented man, Martin Drayton. We talk to Martin about story telling, dioramas, inspiration and his experiences of discrimination in the hobby.

You can find Martin on Instagram as EmmDeeScaleModels, and check out Em Dee Scale Models on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBuildsModels, his youtube page is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIbeWcT1hDr8drdosBjuMQ

The guys also discuss the language of art and using visual art to inspire and influence model making, and tackle a whole bumper sack of saddle burrs.

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In this Episode, Chris, Will, and Tracy discuss kit quality, interview Richard Alexander and Darren Mildenhall from Kotare Models and generally dig into what makes a good modern kit

You can find an album of models related to this episode and Kotare on our facebook page, along with some photos of Richard's own models

Please also visit Kotare's website for more information on the guys, their Spitfire Mk.I, and upcoming releases: https://www.kotare-models.com/

You can find the review of the Kotare spitfire by Chris Becker, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0dMANvwVvU

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in this special, we re-present the interview from episode 30 of the Sprue Cutters Union with sculptor, artist, musician, father, husband and National Guard of Ukraine, Anton Derbilov, who was tragically killed fighting for his country on 6th April 2023

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In this episode, Tracy, Will, and Chris get salty, get happy and get chatting to our very good friend: Sam Dwyer

You can find out all about Sam's awesome work on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/schwerpunktmodels or on Instagram @sd_scale_models Sammstagramm
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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/CalvinTanEuJin

Check out the fantastic interviews Jim and Barry at Small Subjects did with Taesung and Calvin at https://www.boxdioramas.com/

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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.

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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 work

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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.

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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 ?ulc, 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.

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In this special, Chris introduces interviews he did at the recent UK IPMS Scale Modelworld show with:

Albion Alloys' Matthew John https://www.albionalloys.com/en/

Hong Kong Models' Neil Yan https://www.hk-models.com/hkm/

and the Four Corners Model Club's own Dan Sankey, Ian McGonagle, Kev Smith, Andy Evans, Spud Murphy, and Peter Usher https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088051335245

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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,

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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 episode

In 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.html

all this, and burrs under the saddle too? you've never had it so good.

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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 models

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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 [email protected]

They also discuss having your own modelling network of people whose opinions you value, and how it can help you grow as a modeller

This 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.

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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.

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In this episode you might feel a little prick:

Tracy, Will, and Chris respond some letters, get some burrs out from under their saddle, and discuss how to get published in magazines and books.

They also chat to Andy Canning about the upcoming SCALE SCOTLAND show (https://www.scalescotland.co.uk/)

They also interview the superbly talented David Lane about his figure painting and aircraft modelling, and root canals.

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This episode, Chris, Tracy and Will dive into the letters bag to pull out some gems, and tackle a douchebag.

They also interview Ukrainian Figure Sculptor and frontline soldier: Anton Derbilov. Please note: the sound on the interview is quite poor. This was beyond our control and was due to the limitations of technology in the time available to us. We recommend headphones when listening to this interview. you can check out Anton's band "alcohol ukulele" Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlcoholUkulele or on insta here: https://www.instagram.com/alcoholukulele/?hl=en

As one point we mention Pat McGrath. You can here his one man show "Small Plastic Wars" here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22116827-small-plastic-wars-by-pat-mcgrath-drama-on-one/

Unbeknownst to us at the time of recording, Pat is also the guest on the current episode of our friends Jim and Barry's podcast Small Subjects! You can hear that here: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects

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In this episode, Will leads proceedings and Matt McDougall joins Will to debrief us on their IPMS USA Nationals experience

Our interview this episode was recorded at the nats, and is with internationally reknowned modeller Sam Dwyer!

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In this Episode, Tracy leads the circus, with a discussion on the importance of presentation, and types of presentation you might consider for your model or figure.

Darren Thompson is our guest interview, and he educates Chris and Tracy!

You can find an album of the work discussed here: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu

Listen to the end for some bonus content....

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In this Episode, Will asks tracy and chris all about their recent trip to the EPIC World Model Expo, we also hear interviews from the show, with Penny Meyer, Rick Lawler, Robert Blokker, The Finns: Petri, Mika, Leepu, Teemu and Pekka; and with Patrick Kamsma and Robert Crombeecke gives us the full debrief on what will go down in history as the biggest model and miniature blow we've ever seen!

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In this episode Will, Tracy, and Chris open the mail bag, and the worm can... again.

They also interview master craftsman and precision modeller Gabe Pincelli and Gabe talks about his love of building accurately and well, and his experiences in the cockpits of aircraft like the F-18 and the Goshawk.

Chris and Tracy also reveal their plans to take the Sprue Cutters Union to World Model Expo 2022 https://www.wme2020.com/

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will interview Brian Dencklau of the Built Sideways Podcast, and discuss making stuff, polishing stuff, and giant robo stuff.
 
 They also catch up on current projects, and relieve themselves of things they would like to see removed from the hobby.
 
 You can find Brian?s work on Twitter and Instagram, under @bro_builder. You can find him on facebook at @BrianDencklauCreations
 
 The Original Mech Contest is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/originalmechacontest/ and here: https://www.originalmechacontest.com/

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Tracy mentions ?ukasz Orczyc-Musia?ek https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003691359274

Jon Bryon?s blog can be found here https://jonbryon.com/im-not-doing-this-for-fun/?fbclid=IwAR0zeAFkIUVlDHeJx6iJoczFenkJQYqG3laiR5L3yqhg_IqPzAZW0E8v8u0 

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In this episode, Tracy, Will and Chris chat craftsmanship with Paul Budzik and David Parker, then interview Alexey Belov, owner and creator of Proper Plane about his company, his family, and living through a Russian invasion

Proper Plane can be found HERE

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In this episode, Tracy gets over the plague, Will ruins decals, Chris slaps on too much oil, and Alex Clark makes us all feel like dirty rotten assemblers.

You can view Alex's work on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/alex.clark.75286
and on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu

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This week, Will leads the discussion. Tracy talks about dealing with problems, Chris talks about dealing with an idiot and Will leads a discussion on finding your style

This week's interview is with Sculptor, Figure Painter, and co-owner of Sabot Miniatures (www.sabotminiatures.com) James Rice

You can buy the Models for Ukraine book here: Models For Ukraine, or at https://starling-models.co.uk/, https://www.bookworldws.co.uk/, https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/, https://www.robimodelbouw.nl/ or https://fromemodelcentre.com/

Or from Frome on ebay here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224935787472?hash=item345f37bbd0:g:lRwAAOSwXhFiVtzZ

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will talk figure painting, dioramas and tank dramas; cover critique, how to receive it and who to listen to, and Chris and Tracy interview Jean Diorama, the incredible diorama artist everyone should know about

Jean can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jbadiorama, or on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jean_diorama/ or on his own site with a LOT of galleries here: https://www.jeandiorama.com/. You can find his book here: Water Light and the Works

You can buy the Models for Ukraine book here: Models For Ukraine

Chris Becker's review of Perfect Pits is Here: Beckers Models Review

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In this episode, things are a bit different....
Chris, Will, and Tracy talk about what they have had on their benches, including: the value of peer review, painting skin, and snow muddy tanks covered in tea. Chris tells us more about his new charity book, Will and Tracy catch Chris cheating on them, the guys discuss stuff they've seen this week that they loved, and Will rants about idiots on the internet... again.

Will liked Arnau Lazaro's Miniatures
Chris Liked Jean Diorama's 'vigo'
Everyone is loving John Chung's F-18
Photos of both will also be in the facebook show notes album and the the SCU Twitter (@spruethe)

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In this Episode, Tracy, Chris, and Will talk about colour theory, and why it matters

They also talk to Harvey Low about his incredible range in modelling, from scratchbuilding to showing shonky resin some love, and in all genres. You can find Harvey's Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/harvey.low.9

You can see the pieces we discuss with Harvey here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.257724946555231&type=3. This album also contains the colour wheels that Tracy discusses in the section on Colour Theory

The Sprue Cutters Union would like to express our condolences to the family of our modelling brother, Patrick Perales. Sadly, Patrick left us very young, and leaves behind a family struggling with the loss of a husband and father, and the income he provided, if you can help the Perales family, please give what you can at https://gofund.me/f6e6a2b6

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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/spruecuttersu

You can follow John on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/scalescriber
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in Episode 17, the guys interview Margot Crombeecke, add enamels to the discussion of paint chemistry and answer a bunch of listener mails in their usual long-winded and "overly intellectualised" way.

Margot's work can be found on her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/margot.crombeecke
Or on the website she shares with Robert
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An Album of the Margot's work that we discuss in the interview can be found HERE

During the show, Will mentions an ebook about model photography.
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Approximate Timestamps for the show sections:
0 - 33:00 Intro and roundup
33:00 - 49:00 Paint Chemistry 
49:00 - 1:50:00 Reader Mail
1:50:00 - 3:28:00 Margot Crombeecke Interview
3:28:00 to 3:34:00 Wrap Up to end 

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In this Episode, Tracy, Will and Chris talk about Paint Chemistry again, this time 'hybrid acrylics'. Will gives his after action report on Model Fiesta, his first model show and first time judging, Chris loses his sh*t and Tracy tries to keep everyone in line, and fails.

The guys also interview master modeller Lester Plaskitt, and talk dirt dust and weathering, and much more besides

You can see Lester's Work on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lester.plaskitt/

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