Just Making Conversation

This one’s something special. We’re bringing together three voices from across the world for a live roundtable discussion focused on the power of scale modelling to make a real difference:🇬🇧 Malcolm (UK) – Models for Heroes🇦🇺 John (Australia) – Piece by Peace🇺🇸 Mike (USA) – f Patriot ModelsThree countries. One shared purpose. We’ll be talking about how this hobby goes beyond the bench—supporting v...

On launch day of the long-anticipated 1/32 Sea Fury kit, we sit down with the owners of DBMK for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it took to bring this flagship release to life. In this interview, they open up about the journey from concept to production—covering the challenges of developing a large-scale kit, the design decisions that shaped the final product, and the passion...

In this episode of Just Making Conversation, come and join Malcolm and James for the moment you’ve been waiting for… The Moosaroo Cup 2025 Challenge is finally revealed! 🦌🦘 That’s right, we’ve teamed up with IPMS Hamilton (the fine folks who brought you plastic model glory and more raffle tickets than you can shake a sprue at) and Light Speed Global (because what’s faster than light? …nothing, e...

🎙️ 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...

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...

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  Moosaro...

🎙️  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...

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 fu...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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 competiti...

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, t...

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...

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 p...

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 podc...

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.m...

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 -- Sup...

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...

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....

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/ Goi...

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 -- "...

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/1838...

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://w...

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....