Sprue Cutters' Union

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...

In this special New Year Episode, Tracy, Will and Chris are joined for the show by Doog's and Nightshift, Matt McDougall and Martin 'Red' Kovac for two hours of talking about models, modelling and modellers, including the dumbest stuff they've seen in modelling, what they liked about 2021 and what they look forward to in 2022 The answering machine also provides some special mes...

in this Episode, Will, Tracy and Chris talk paint chemistry, zen, and the art of male grooming The special interview is with model making legend: Paul Budzik~ You can find Paul's site, with links to his articles and videos at www.paulbudzik.com you can find the video he refers to about Philip Reed, HERE Welcome to our new Sponsors ANYZ. To celebrate, Anyz offers all listeners a 15% discount!...

In this Episode, Chris, Tracy and Will talk Paint Chemistry, with Pt.1 about oils. The feature Interview is with the multi-talented and award winning Chris Clayton. Some of Chris's work can be found on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.199270225734037&type=3 Please support our sponsors https://www.afvmodeller.com/ http://tetramodel.com h...

In this Episode, Will, Tracy, and Chris interview our Sponsor Matt Bole, owner of Hobbyworld USA, finding out about the trials, tribulations and rewards of running a one man model business Please support our Sponsors http://Hobbyworld-USA.com https://afvmodeller.com http://tetramodel.com https://www.insidethearmour.com Remember there are other scale model podcasts. Find out more at http://modelpod...

In this Episode, Will, Tracy, and Chris discuss models. Just like they always do. With Swearing. and Strong Opinions. They probably over-think it. They don't care Will and Tracy interview Scratch and scratchbuilding 1/32 aircraft maestro Ben Schumacher Ben's Work can be found under 'Scale Navy Stuff' on Facebook HERE . The also discuss the superb work of US Navy Scale Art, whic...

In this episode, Tracy, Will, and Chris talk to Peter Usher, Dioramist extraordinaire and a seriously deep thinker when it comes to modelling. Check out photos of Peter's work here The guys also talk more Modelling Fundamentals,  respond to some listener mail, and get diverted...... Please support the show sponsors! AFV and AIR Modeller https://www.afvmodeller.com/ Hobbyworld USA http://Hobby...

in this Episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will talk to Scratchbuilding Maestro and all round great guy; Fabio Sacchi. They discuss modelling fundamentals, and read some of your letters Please support our sponsors https://Hobbyworld-USA.com http://tetramodel.com https://www.insidethearmour.com Support the show

In this episode, your regular hosts Will Pattison, Chris Meddings and Tracy Hancock discuss weathering processes and interview armour modelling master, Adam Wilder. Adam's work can be found on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adamnpwilder/ or on his Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anpwilder or in a LOT of books and magazines, including his superb two part book series 'Adam'...

In Episode 8, Tracy, Chris, and Will respond to the Mail Bag, talk storytelling, and fangirl all over the supremely talented Marijn van Gils, who tells his why stories matter so much to his modelling, and how he tells them with modelling. Episode Links A gallery of Marijn's work can be found starting here: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/photos/152688843725509 . we recommend going thro...

In this episode: Will Pattison, Chris Meddings and Tracy Hancock interview Martin 'Red' Kovac AKA Uncle Night Shift.  Uncle Night Shift's Youtube channel can be found HERE Martin mentions one of his inspirations is Volker Bembennek. You can see Volker's Facebook page with photos of his superb work here The funny 'Swedish' Modelling Video Martin refers to is here   Wil...

In this Special Edition of the Sprue Cutters Union (released as a bonus episode in addition to our normal episodes) Will, Chris, and Tracy are joined by Jim Clark, Senior Aircraft Judge for the national committee of IPMS USA, to discuss the 1st, 2nd an 3rd competition as run by IPMS USA, and the Open system, as run at many shows including Scale Model Challenge and Mosonshow Show Links: IPMS USA Sc...

In this episode, Tracy, Will and Chris discuss the tired old 'Basic Modelling Skills' Trope and Will gives us an introduction to 3D modelling. Then Fanch Lubin of Fancherello Models talks aircraft modelling, research, 3D and a LOT more Fancherello Models - on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fancherello Please support our sponsors: Hobbyworld USA Tetra Modelworks Follow us on Facebook...

In this one off, additional bonus episode (our regular biweekly episode will still drop next staurday) Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, interview David Parker and Mark Neville of AFV Modeller, to celebrate 20 years of this outstanding Armour publication. At SCU, quite simply, we think its the very best armour magazine on the market, so join us as we find out how it started, what producing a magaz...

In this episode, Tracy, Will and Chris are joined By Barry Biediger and Jim DeRogatis of the Small Subjects podcast ( https://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects ). You can also check out their superb webside on Box Dioramas HERE . The guys talk model shows, judging, competitions and rock and roll! Also, Chris, Will and Tracy interview Robert Crombeecke from Scale Model Challenge to talk shows , com...

Chris, Tracy and Will talk critique, how to give it, how to take it and when not to engage in it. They also discuss research and how to do it, and talk to David Parker about Meng AFV and AIR Modeller, scratchbuilding, scratchprinting, dealing with disasters and taking your modelling to the next level. MENG AFV and AIR MODELLER are HERE Research Links Imperial War Museum Collections Online (UK, Emp...

In this show, Tracy, Chris, and Will discuss gatekeepers again, and giving and receiving criticism, they also deal with their first hate mail! CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE for images of things we discuss You can follow the advice mentioned in the podcast on Ahr Kay's model here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10158719487532415&set=gm.1545345992475229 Their main interview is British Co...

Episode 2 or the Sprue Cutters Union is here! Join Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, as they discuss gatekeepers in the hobby, weathering, and pushing your personal modelling envelope with Matt McDougall Plus, news on future interviews and more thick meaty juicy goodness. Follow the Sprue Cutters Union on Facebook , or Twitter Please support our Patreon (search for Sprue Cutters Uni...

The Sprue Cutters Union is the new podcast from Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, experienced model makers and authors, Will Tracy and Chris dive deep into the how why and WTF of scale modelling, twice a month, with special guests and plenty of High Brow concepts discussed with a LOW Brow attitude. Please visit our sponsors!  Hobbyworld USA - hobbyworld-usa.com Tetra Modelworks - te...