James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs

Just Making Conversation

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We apologise in advance. The JMC podcast is mostly about the hobby of scale models, making and painting hobbies in miniature. When not modelling, James and Malcolm are just making conversation. Recorded under the cover of lightweight and practical anorak.(c) 2020 James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs.

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James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs

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Good Photography. Do you put the same effort into photos as you do with your model? 12.07.2021 43:17

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Good Photography. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the quick snaps we take of our models that we spend months making. The outside light compared in indoor light and the perils of leaving your washing on the line.   - This is Episode 16 of Just Making Conversation. https://buymeacoffee.com/jmcpodcast    ...

Work Spaces. Where does the magic happen? In your lap? In the shed or upstairs hidden away, in the loft? 28.06.2021 50:53

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Work Spaces. Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the UK laws on planning permission and the space available on a tea tray. - This is Episode 15 of Just Making Conversation. Discussion Links: EBMA Hobby & Craft: https://www.ebmahobby.co.uk/ Shipping Container spaces: https://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/brands/portable-site-off...

Group Builds. Do you plan all of your builds for the year according to group builds or do you chose your own path? 14.06.2021 51:20

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Group Builds.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss their experience with joining, completing, failing and running of group builds  - This is Episode 14 of Just Making Conversation. Discussion Links: Flory Models. https://www.florymodels.org Scorpions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion "Happy Boy Theme" Kevin...

Hobby Shops. Where do you go to get your next fix of injection moulded plastic? Do you lurk on the internet or in your local hobby shop aisles. 17.05.2021 37:43

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about Hobby Shops.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss their black and white memories of local hobby shops and compare them to more recent experiences shopping online.  - This is Episode 13 of Just Making Conversation. Discussion Links: The Salisbury Model Centre https://www.salisburymodelcentre.co.uk/ "Happy Boy Theme...

Comfort Zone. As Kenny Logins never said, have you been right into the comfort zone? 03.05.2021 38:02

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about the comfort zone.    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins both built for comfort, discuss the easy road, stagnation and how they step outside of their own comfort zones.  - This is Episode 12 of Just Making Conversation. Discussion Links: The Great Railway Challenge trailer: https://youtu.be/UTdBfCR-5OE HK Models 1/48 Lancas...

Old Kits. Do you blow off the dust and wipe away the cobwebs with those "classic" kits or do you chase the shiny new squirrel? 19.04.2021 41:41

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about old kits.  Do you dust off model kits and wipe away the cobwebs of old kits?  Do you revel in the musty smell of old cardboard in with nostalgic joy?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the devil that is the details.  - This is Episode 11 of Just Making Conversation. Discussion Links... Scalemates: https://www...

Out of the Box. After market parts? Do you furnish your projects with upgrades or do you rely on "out of the box" details. 05.04.2021 43:45

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about building "Out of the Box".   Do you super detail your projects with every upgrade, resin and photoetch part going or are you happy with what your kit manufacturer presents out of the box.  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the devil that is the details.  - This is Episode 10 of Just Making Conversation. Discu...

Model Shows. Do you make the pilgrimage to your local Model Show? Do you revel in the competition? 22.03.2021 51:13

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making Conversation about your local Model Show.   Do you attend model shows just to enter the competition or to soar on the thermals of warmth with fellow hobbyists, picking up ideas, tips and the occasional under table bargain?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the touching, the lurking and the dashing at Model Shows.  - This is Ep...

Hobby Health. Lets be blunt about knives and other dangers in the hobby. 15.03.2021 48:53

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about your hobby health.   Do you throw caution to the wind and spray toxic chemicals `willy nilly` or do you approach your bench suited from top to toes in PPE?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss that old question: Are Dinosaur or Princess plasters the best  - This is Episode 8 of Just Making Conversat...

Hobby Stigma. Is the stigma of a model maker effecting your hobby? Emerge from your Anorak and lets discuss. 15.02.2021 41:19

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about the hobby stigma.   Does the public perception of a nerdy scale modeller effect the enjoyment of your hobby?  Why do we recognise the stereotypes?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins fail to stay remain on their soapbox and 'on topic' while discussing the hobby stigma - This is Episode 7 of Just Making Con...

Mojo. Where does it come from, what is it and how do you loose it? 01.02.2021 48:48

Hello! In this episode, we are Just Making conversation about your modelling mojo.   What is it and where does it come from?  Where do you fill up on Mojo if you suffer from a deficiency?    Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins discuss the many supplements available that decrease and increase your drive to make things - This is Episode 6 of Just Making Conversation. Disc...

Social media. Does it help or hinder your hobby? 18.01.2021 45:23

Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about Social Media.  Do you use social media to enhance your hobby?   Do you tag, tweet, post or like?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins run away with the social media circus and consider its effect on our hobby - This is Episode 5 of Just Making Conversation. Talk point Links: British Aviation in scale: https:...

Reference Materials. Where do you go to find accurate information for your projects? 04.01.2021 45:26

Hello!  In this episode we will be discussing reference materials.  Where do you find your accurate information?  How accurate do you need to be and does it matter?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins explore the endless possibilities.  - This is Episode 4 of Just Making Conversation. Show Links: Flower Class Corvettes reference: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1848320647/ref=c...

12 Days of Christmas. What model kits are on your Santa list this year and which kits would you gift to others? 21.12.2020 54:58

12 Days of Christmas. Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about the 12 days of Christmas.  Do you have a list model kits that you want for Christmas?  Are you giving model kits as Christmas presents?    Two wise men, Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins write their lists for each other. Find out what strange and wonderful model kits they have ch...

Paints. Do you have a paint that you goto everytime, or even paint you've never used? 07.12.2020 45:40

Hello!  In this episode, the Just Making conversation will be about paints.  Do you have a paint you use for every project?   Do you have paint you have never used?  Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins explore the colourful world of paint, pigment and possibilities.   The 'Hairy sticks' and the 'Airy sticks' and everything thinned between - This is Episode 2 of Jus...

Tools. Do you have an essential tool for model making? 23.11.2020 27:23

Hello! This episode of Just Making Conversation is about Tools.  Do you have an essential tool?  Have you purchased useless tools? Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins chat about what tools they use everyday and tools that have never seen the light.  From stolen tools to big choppers - This is Episode 1 of Just Making Conversation. Links: The Chopper: https://nwsl.com/collections/...

Inspiration. Where does it come from? How do we get inspired? 07.11.2020 23:50

Hello! This episode of Just Making Conversation is about Inspiration. Where does it come from? How do we get inspired? Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins chat about what inspires us, what makes us build what we want to build. From Shuttleworth Collections to Millennium Falcons.  This is the pilot episode of Just Making Conversation. Links: Scale Model Medic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN...