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Episode 59: "The Fine Art of Not Giving a Sh*t" Starring Robert Blokker May 10, 2024

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In this episode Tracy, Will, and Chris are joined for an interview by Robert Blokker: Figure Painter, Dioramist, Story Teller, and all-round provocateur.
As always you can find an album of images supporting this episode at our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/

your hosts also discuss 3D and its effect on the model industry now, and in the future.
You can find Robert on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rblokker1/
You can find a guest blog he wrote for Chris here: https://modelphilosopher.com/the-demise-of-the-original-story/
contact the show:
spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
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https://modelphilosopher.com/
Chris Note: in this episode Chris makes a shellac reference. This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Punk Rock Icon, Steve Albini. as huge fans, we mourn his loss.

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Episode 58: "Salty Beef and the Planty Plants " Featuring Radek Pituch Apr 18, 2024

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy and Will talk about recasters, the pitfalls of selling STLs vs prints, and ugly planes,
Tracy also gives us a masterclass in modelling groundwork
Chris sits down with Robert Crombeecke from Scale Model Challenge (http://Scalemodelchallenge.com) to talk about what people can expect from the workshops at this year's show. You can find out more on the SMC website or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scalemodelchallenge) or on instagram at (scale_model_challenge)
This week's special guest is Sculptor, dioramist and model company owner Radek Pituch of Rado Miniatures (https://radominiaturesworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/radominiatures or on Instagram as Radominiatures)
Chris mentions the awesome 3D parts for the Revell N1 Starfighter, from Sophie Rose. you can contact Rose Model Company on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosemodelcompany
contact the show:
spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
Please support our sponsors
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https://insidethearmour.com
Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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Episode 57, "The Move-Move and the Bad Move" Feat. Noah Krasowitz Mar 15, 2024

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In this Episode, Will, Chris, and Tracy interview Noah Krasowitz (https://www.facebook.com/noah.krasowitz.9) of Artbox (https://www.modelkasten.com/), the editorial company behind Scale Aviation, Model Graphix, Armor Modeling, and Navy Yard modelling magazines
The guys also talk about zombie memes, and the usual cornucopia of modelling crap
During this episode, Chris mentions Dmitriy Klimchenko and the group he runs with his wife, in Kyiv, Kids Building Studio, to help kids building models and making crafts. you can support them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/763830544371173/?ref=share_group_link
contact the show:
spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
Please support our sponsors
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https://modelphilosopher.com/

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Episode 56: Herpaderpaderpaderp, feat. Chris Jerrett Feb 22, 2024

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In this Episode, Will, Cracy, and Triss interview the phenomenally talented Chris Jerrett and talk armour modelling, mountain biking and bespoke time zones.
Chris's socials
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=chris%20jerrett%20modeling
instagram chris_jerrett_models._
The debate about the state of social media modelling rumbles on, and we dive into the mailbag.
Contact the show: spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
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Special Episode: Model Podcasters Roundtable Jan 23, 2024

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In this special episode, which is going out on all the podcaster's own channels, you get to hear a special discussion we, the Scale Model Podcasters, set up over the holidays
The discussion includes the producers of most of the well known modelling podcasts:
Dave Goldfinch from On the Bench
Darrin Cook from the Model Geeks
Rob Riviezzo from the Modelling Insanity Podcast
Chris Pabz from Built Sideways
Barry Biediger from Small Subjects
Malcolm Childs from Making Conversation
Stuart Clark from the Scale Model Podcast
Mike Baskette from the Plastic Model Mojo
Scott Gentry from the Plastic Posse Podcast
and our own Chris Meddings
You can find links to all the shows at http://modelpodcasts.com
Contact the SCU: spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
Please support our SCU sponsors
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Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/
And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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Episode 55: "the Big Meh" ..... Meh Jan 18, 2024

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Chris, Tracy and Will return from the holidays, not rested and not refreshed, and jaded with the state of the online modelling community.
its all so Blur...
Contact the show: spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
Please support our sponsors
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https://insidethearmour.com
Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/
And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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EDUARD MODELS EXCLUSIVE! with Vladimir Sulc and Jan Bobek Jan 04, 2024

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In this special episode, Vladimir Sulc, CEO, and Jan Bobek, of Eduard, join Chris and Tracy to give us exclusive news of a brand new, all new tool kit, from Eduard....
Check out our facebook page for photos of this kit! https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu
Please support our sponsors
https://anyz.io
http://tetramodel.com
https://scalemodeller.com.au
https://insidethearmour.com
Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/
And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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Episode 54: "The Attitude and the Gratitude" Featuring Rick Lawler Nov 23, 2023

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will talk to Rick Lawler about art and modelling, his powerful pieces, "Burden of Sorrow" and "Some Kind of Monster", modelling darker subjects and capturing "Lightning in a Bottle", plus his work with AK and other brands and, of course, his superb Youtube channel, Propaganda. (https://www.youtube.com/c/ricklawlerpropaganda)
Chris presents two mini Interviews from IPMS UK ScaleModelworld, with Vladimír Šulc of Eduard Models (https://www.eduard.com/) and Gabor Fodor, new owner of (https://friulmodel.hu/)
The guys also discuss listener email, the rights and wrongs of asking for STLs, things they are thankful for, and the 'Fiasco of the Tonedeaf Editorial'.
Contact the show: spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
Please support our sponsors
https://anyz.io
http://tetramodel.com
https://scalemodeller.com.au
https://insidethearmour.com
Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/
And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/

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Episode 53 "Unglued Cats and Hipster Hats" (SMC Special Pt.2) Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode, Chris, Will and Tracy discuss what's on their benches, including Will's dirty cans, Tracy's changing plans, and Chris's A-20.
They also discuss the recent YouTube video that pissed off the world, and present a set of recordings from Scale Model Challenge to round off their coverage of this year's show. This includes recordings from the show panels, and from traders at the show.
Contact the show at spruecuttersunion@gmail.com
The panels were
Ordnance:
René van der Hart (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063653529060)
Fanch Lubin (https://www.facebook.com/Fancherello)
Peter Usher (https://www.facebook.com/peterw.usher)
Marijn van Gils (https://www.facebook.com/marijn.vangils.3)
Lester Plaskitt (https://www.facebook.com/lester.plaskitt)
Alex Clark (https://www.facebook.com/alex.clark.75286)
Figure Painters
Magnus Fagerburg (https://www.facebook.com/magnus.fagerberg.79)
Marion Ball (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009739961534)
Margot Crombeecke (https://www.facebook.com/margot.crombeecke)
Natalia Oracz (https://www.facebook.com/noracz.art)
David Lane (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082021666524)
Tue Kaae (https://www.facebook.com/tue.kaae)
We also spoke to Abilio (https://www.facebook.com/abilio.pineirograjera) at AK Interactive (https://ak-interactive.com/)
Eduard (https://www.eduard.com/)
Harrald at Modelbau König (https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/en)
Alina and Alex at Miniart (https://miniart-models.com/)
Tim at Ouroboros Miniatures (https://www.facebook.com/groups/338471510287157/user/100000612854795)
(https://www.ouroborosminiatures.com/)
Please support our sponsors
https://anyz.io
http://tetramodel.com
https://scalemodeller.com.au
https://insidethearmour.com
https://www.hypersonicmodels.com/
Check out all the great modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.com
Please do check out Chris's other podcast at https://modelsfromukraine.buzzsprout.com/
And his new blog
https://modelphilosopher.com/