🎙️ Hobnobs, Hot Brews & Hobby News ☕Malcolm and James are back for a relaxed catch-up over something warm and wet (don’t worry, the hobnobs survived… mostly). In this episode, they Just making conversation about what’s currently on their workbenches, upcoming model projects, and a few unexpected tangents—naturally.Pull up a chair, grab a brew, and join the conversation!🛠️ What’s on the bench?📦 What’s coming next?🍪 What did the hobnobs ever do to deserve this?👍 Like, subscribe, and drop ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Just Making Conversation – Latest Episode: Key Model World and teasing the absolute chaos In this episode of Just Making Conversation , Join us as we dive into the latest shenanigans at the workbench! In this episode, we’re catching up on what’s been keeping the hosts busy – from glue-covered fingers to wild hobby plans in the works. We’re also dishing out the highlights from Key Model World and teasing the absolute chaos that’s about to descend on James’ bench. Spoiler: It involves way too many...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Just Making Conversation – Latest Episode: Catching Up on 48-48, Moosaroo, and The Bench In this episode of Just Making Conversation , we’re catching up on all the latest happenings in the world of scale modeling! We dive into the madness of 48-48 , reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between from the epic 48-hour live-streamed event. We also chat about the latest Moosaroo Cup developments—who’s building what, and how the competition is shaping up. And of course, we take a...
Mar 31, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 16
🎙️ Welcome to Just Making Conversation! 🎙️ In this episode, we Just make conversation about:- ✅ What is kitbashing, and why do we love it? ✅ Moosaroo Cup Update ✅ What'sthe bench ✅ You can now leave a voice message https://www.speakpipe.com/JustMakingConversation ☕ Grab a cuppa, hit play, and let’s Just Make Conversation! 💬 What new releases are YOU excited about? Planning to join the 48-48 madness? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com �...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
We’re back, and this time, we’ve actually come prepared (sort of)! In this episode, we dive into: In this episode we will be Just Making conversation about:- 🆕 The latest and greatest model kit releases – What’s got us excited? What’s making our wallets cry? 💸 🛠️ Bench updates – Including our Moosaroo Cup build… will it be a masterpiece or a glue-covered disaster? ⏳ The 48-48 Event – A full-on model-making marathon that promises caffeine-fueled creativity and possibly some tears. Expect plent...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week, we’re flying by the seat of our hobby pants with the incredible Graeme Pearson! With no plan (and maybe no clue), we dive headfirst into Graeme’s world of model-making mastery, wild stories, and some surprising insights. 🛠️ 🎤 Highlights include: Graeme’s top tips for staying inspired (spoiler: it’s not mince pies). The craziest project he’s ever tackled. Us trying to look like we know what we’re doing while Graeme steals the show. It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s full of surprises—j...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Just Making Conversation: Auld Lang Syne The Sticky Bit Between Celebrations 🎙️Welcome to that weird time of year—too late for Christmas, too early for New Year’s! In this episode, we’re bringing you the perfect podcast antidote to the post-holiday haze. 🍪🎄Join us as we chat about festive model-making fails, mince pie-fueled creativity, and the sticky situations we’ve found ourselves in—both with glue and gravy! Expect plenty of laughs, a sprinkling of hobby tips, and maybe even a Hobnob or t...
Jan 01, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 11
It's a festive celebration! Join us for our Christmas special, "Pull A Cracker." In this episode, we spread holiday cheer with bench updates, a Moosaroo Cup progress report, and a fun gift exchange of five model-making-themed Christmas presents. It's our way of celebrating the season with a little laughter, plenty of hobby talk, and a sprinkle of holiday spirit. Highlights: 🎁 Bench Updates: Catch up with our latest builds and creative projects. 🌍 Moosaroo Cup Update: See how the competition is...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode we Malcolm and James with be Just Making Conversation about incredible world of Scale Model World —the biggest and most exciting scale modelling event of the year! 🛠️✨ Hosted by the International Plastic Modellers’ Society (IPMS) in Telford, this show is a paradise for modellers, featuring awe-inspiring displays, vendor stands bursting with kits and tools, and inspiring competitions showcasing world-class talent. Whether you attended or are curious about what makes Scale Model W...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 43 min
In this special episode of the Just Making Conversation podcast, Malcolm and James sit down with Luke Stanley-Hewitt, the newest face at Revell and the "new kid on the block" in the world of scale modeling! 🎉 Luke shares his journey, insights into what’s new at Revell, and what he’s most excited about in the model-making community. Whether you’re a Revell fan or just curious about the industry, this interview is packed with inspiration and insights. Make sure to like, subscribe, and join the co...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode, we're Just Making conversation about the world of Generational Modeling! From grandfathers passing down their passion for tiny tanks to granddaughters perfecting their paint jobs, model-making truly spans across generations. 🧓👶 Join hosts Malcom and James as they share heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) stories of families that bond over glue, paint, and plastic kits. We’ll explore how the hobby has evolved over the years, what keeps it timeless, and how grandparents are t...
Oct 28, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Join James and Malcolm from the Just Making Conversation podcast as they dive into the excitement of Scale Model World, held at the Telford International Centre this November! 🎉 Discover what they’re most looking forward to at the UK’s biggest scale modeling event, plus a surprise guest appearance from IPMS UK! 🚀 The duo also shares what they’ve been working on at the bench and chats about the projects that have kept them busy lately. Whether you're a seasoned modeller or new to the hobby, the...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about among other things, the new Modellers Without Boarders association, Moosaroo Cup and our competition winner. 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. -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc / justma...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min
n this here episode we will be Just Making Conversation about the joys of receiving packages .... 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. -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc / justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative ...
Jul 31, 2024•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. -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation -"Happy Boy...
Jul 06, 2024•59 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: -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the p...
May 13, 2024•54 min
Hello! In this first episode of season 4 we are trying something a little different with the way to do things here at JMC. Yes that's right we are streaming live on YouTube and this is what we got up to. A quick round up, explanation and some silly things Show Notes: -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod https://incomptech.com Licensed under Cr...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Hello! This is the 20th and final episode of season 3 and this is something special. - A roundtable discussion with many scale model podcast producers. Hosted by Chris Meddings from Sprue Cutters Union and editted by Scott Gentry from Plastic Posse Podcast. James and Malcolm also talk about whats on AND off the bench. Show Notes: Inside The Armour publications: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Going Solo by Roald Dahl: https://amzn.to/3vJFZ9F -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts...
Jan 23, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm build up a head of steam with the laser cut wood magician, Tripp Aquadro from R. Duck Locomotive Works. Show Notes: WWW.RDUCKLOCOMOTIVEWORKS.COM Instagram @RDucklocomotiveworks R.Duck on Etsy.com -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcasts.com -- Support the podcast: https://paypal.me/podcastjmc https://patreon.com/justmakingconversation -- "Happy Boy Theme" by Kevin MacLeod https://incomptech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution ...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Hello! In this festive episode James and Malcolm are up early to open their gifts from each other. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM JMC. Gifts for Malcolm: https://share.temu.com/RO5LBgmjzjA https://fantastic-plastic.com/oblivion-bubble-ship---catalog https://www.mitchesmilitarymodels.co.uk/product-page/200mm-us-airborne-normandy-1944 https://www.amazon.co.uk/1001-One-Liners-Short-Jokes-Laugh-Out-Loud/dp/1838090517/ Gifts for James: https://uk.airfix.com/products/airfix-christmas-jumper-xl-gs62628https://sh...
Dec 25, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Hello! In this episode Malcolm and James find themselves being served up a tall, chilled glass of hobby enthusiasm spiked with adventure from Bill Huffman of Scale Model Craft. Show Notes: Bills inspiration for underground levels : Luke Towan, https://youtu.be/b25H-5BeWvY Andy's Hobby Headquarters grout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricYz2NVACg Scale Model Craft website: https://www.scalemodelcraft.com/ Scale Model Craft youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScaleModelCraft -------...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Hello! 3D Gizmo and the 3D printing hobby is David Harris's bag. James and Malcolm take the bag, turn it inside out and shake out the crumbs for us all to hear. WARNING: The actions described in this podcast are fictional and should not be attempted by anyone. Electrical audio equipment should be kept away from moist environments and vice versa Show Notes: 3D Gizmo Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3dgizmo Instagram:3d_gizmo_3D Gizmo website: https://3dgizmo.wixsite.com/scale-mod...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm return from Scale Modelworld in Telford, UK and chat about their experience. The model competitions, the people, the stands and the biscuits. We also have a highly detailed Moosaroo update from James and Malcolm talks about why its a good idea to book a hotel correctly. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Scale ModelWorld: https://ipmsuk.org/scale-modelworld/smw-2023-thank-you/ -- Find other model podcasts on: http://modelpodcas...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm entice both Airfix's Head Researcher, Luke and newest Designer, Ethan to frolic in a autumnal meadow of new plastic Ferrets. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Airfix Ferret: https://uk.airfix.com/products/ferret-scout-car-mk2-a1379 Vulcan Black Buck: https://uk.airfix.com/products/avro-vulcan-b2-black-buck-a12013 JMC Moosaroo Challenge LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX9wXBIs7XM -- Support the podc...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm flash their bus passes and exercise their rights as the free press and corner Rich Middleton. Rich is a busy man for he is the IPMS (UK) Scale ModelWorld Manager, happening in Telford UK on the 11th-12th of November. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: IPMS UK Show page: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ Le Mans: https://www.24h-lemans.com/en Car and Motorcycle Special Interest Group: https://www.f...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Hello! In this particular episode Malcolm and James invite the multi talented Brian Dencklau from Built Sideways help explain the Gundam conundrum. What are they, where do they come from and what/why are they growing in popularity? Brians Homework: 1/ Dragon's Heaven: https://youtu.be/4vqRjVQhjBw?si=f_I7W9YuphTOXlUL 2/ Macross/Robotech introduction/overview: https://youtu.be/CrIm5lYSdTQ?si=B422ETz66naO8slW 3/ Early Gundam influence "Gundam f91" https://youtu.be/ev09VEOqxh4?si=Xep0h107xDdDCBMW --...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm have just returned from the super secret launch of the brand new 1/48 Sea King from Airfix. The event was held in Historic Helicopters in Chard, UK in and amongst their beautifully restored and fully working choppers. -- Show link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation -- Show Notes: Launch venue, Historic Helicopters: https://www.historichelicopters.com/ Moosaroo Cup Reveal: https://fb.me/e/1tjUU9QJz "The Diplomat" featuring the ...
Oct 21, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Hello! This is Just Making Conversation where we make conversation... just. In this episode Malcolm and James talk with Martin Drayton. Just how does working as a flight attendant help your modelling hobby? Who is this talented man behind EmDee Scale Models? Show Notes: Martins hobby page: https://www.facebook.com/MartinBuildsModels Bruce McRae: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090784166129 We have ways of making you talk podcast: https://wehavewayspod.com/ Sprue Box card: https://www....
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Hello! In this episode James and Malcolm start off talking about the reputations of model manufacturers and what factors go into evaluating that reputation. The end up talking about ...well, I wont spoilt it. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Moosaroo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/786454763219788 Mos6510 Live discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5T15vu730 3D Gizmo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3dgizmo -- Find other...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Hello. In this here episode James and Malcolm talk with Paul Tyer from quaycraft.uk about his large scale ship builds. Where does one start with such a project? We also have the usual Moosaroo update, Tarp Talk, Guttering advice and a few announcements. Show Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justmakingconversation Show Notes: Paul Tyer: https://quaycraft.uk/ Semi Kits: https://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/index.php/cPath/10 RC Boats smoke: https://youtu.be/3w6uCGf35DI Orcades Model club: h...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 9
