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Small Subjects

Small Subjects is a podcast devoted to discussing big topics in the worlds of scale modeling, diorama-building, and sculpting and painting miniature figures, as well as presenting interviews with some of the top artists in the field, including every era, and ranging from historical to fantasy subjects. Co-hosts Barry Biediger, who is based in Salt Lake City, and Jim DeRogatis, who lives in Chicago, are the editors of the Web site boxdioramas.com. Both have decades of experience as modelers, though they maintain that they are always curious and always learning. They are dedicated members of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois, where they considered the great Sheperd Paine a friend and mentor. Barry is also a member of his local chapter of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society, while DeRogatis has written, co-written, or edited ten books about popular music and two about miniatures and modeling (Sheperd Paine: The Life and Work of a Master Modeler and Military Historian and Shep Paine’s Armor Modelers Guide). You can contact the hosts at smallsubjectspodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

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Episodes

Episode 7: Mike Blank

This episode features an interview with Mike Blank as well as a discussion of last Saturdays online MFCA show. We also talk about one of our favorite online shops, Last Cavalry and a few other things. You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com Contact us at smallsubjectspodcast@gmail.com...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Our Favorite Books and Periodicals

In this episode, your hosts Barry Biediger and Jim DeRogatis talk about some of their most beloved, must-own modelling tomes filling their book shelves, as well as magazines present and past. You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com Contact us at smallsubjectspodcast@gmail.com...

Sep 09, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Ben Komets

This episode features an interview with Ben Komets, a talented and inspiring fantasy miniature painter. You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com Contact us at smallsubjectspodcast@gmail.com

Aug 26, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Penny Meyer

This episode features an interview with our friend, the excellent flats painter Penny Meyer. Pics of some of the pieces discussed and links to further information can be found at the Small Subjects Blog , which is part of the Box Dioramas website .

Aug 12, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Why are so many modelers reluctant to paint figures?

We discuss some of the reasons plastic modelers might be reluctant to paint figures. Also, why does it seem to be so difficult to explain the process of figure painting? We will attempt to convince a few more modelers to give it a try by talking about why figures can add something to your models. We also give some tips for beginners that will hopefully help take away some of the apprehension. For some helpful images and links, visit our blog post here: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects/20...

Jul 29, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: John Rosengrant

In this episode, we interview John Rosengrant, who is not only an excellent modeler and figure sculptor, he has one of the coolest day jobs as a special effects artist. John has created some of the most memorable and iconic characters in movies and television. Legacy Effects, the special effects company John co-founded: https://www.legacyefx.com/ A lot of John’s modeling work can be found on the following thread at the Planet Figure forum: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/101st-airborne-norm...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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