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Episode 26: "Letters and Licentiousness" Feat. Gabe Pincelli Jun 17, 2022

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In this episode Will, Tracy, and Chris open the mail bag, and the worm can... again.
They also interview master craftsman and precision modeller Gabe Pincelli and Gabe talks about his love of building accurately and well, and his experiences in the cockpits of aircraft like the F-18 and the Goshawk.
Chris and Tracy also reveal their plans to take the Sprue Cutters Union to World Model Expo 2022 https://www.wme2020.com/
Follow the SCU on Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu
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Episode 25, Brian Dencklau, Polishing your Hardness and the Problem with Modelling Jun 10, 2022

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will interview Brian Dencklau of the Built Sideways Podcast, and discuss making stuff, polishing stuff, and giant robo stuff.
They also catch up on current projects, and relieve themselves of things they would like to see removed from the hobby.
You can find Brian’s work on Twitter and Instagram, under @bro_builder. You can find him on facebook at @BrianDencklauCreations
The Original Mech Contest is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/originalmechacontest/ and here: https://www.originalmechacontest.com/
The Built Sideways Podcast is on all podcast apps or here: https://www.instagram.com/built_sideways_podcast/?hl=en-gb
Brian's Twitch is Here: Twitch.tv/BroBuilder
Tracy mentions Łukasz Orczyc-Musiałek https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003691359274
Jon Bryon’s blog can be found here https://jonbryon.com/im-not-doing-this-for-fun/?fbclid=IwAR0zeAFkIUVlDHeJx6iJoczFenkJQYqG3laiR5L3yqhg_IqPzAZW0E8v8u0

Brian’s Youtube Channel, KotoKai workshop is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BroBuilder

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Episode 24, 1 year of the SCU with David Parker, Paul Budzik and Alexey Belov May 19, 2022

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In this episode, Tracy, Will and Chris chat craftsmanship with Paul Budzik and David Parker, then interview Alexey Belov, owner and creator of Proper Plane about his company, his family, and living through a Russian invasion
Proper Plane can be found HERE
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Episode 23: Unf*ck Yourself! - With Alex Clark May 12, 2022

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In this episode, Tracy gets over the plague, Will ruins decals, Chris slaps on too much oil, and Alex Clark makes us all feel like dirty rotten assemblers.
You can view Alex's work on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/alex.clark.75286
and on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu
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you can donate direct to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal at https://www.dec.org.uk/
you can buy models for Ukraine at:
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Episode 22: Screw Ups, Style and Sticky Sh*t, with James Rice Apr 29, 2022

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This week, Will leads the discussion. Tracy talks about dealing with problems, Chris talks about dealing with an idiot and Will leads a discussion on finding your style
This week's interview is with Sculptor, Figure Painter, and co-owner of Sabot Miniatures (www.sabotminiatures.com) James Rice
You can buy the Models for Ukraine book here: Models For Ukraine, or at https://starling-models.co.uk/, https://www.bookworldws.co.uk/, https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/, https://www.robimodelbouw.nl/ or https://fromemodelcentre.com/
Or from Frome on ebay here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224935787472?hash=item345f37bbd0:g:lRwAAOSwXhFiVtzZ
or from Inside the Armour on ebay here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194966995468?hash=item2d64f0420c:g:Qn4AAOSwFgNiLJPD
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Episode 21: Never Mind the Bollocks, here's the Sprue Cutters, with Jean Diorama Mar 31, 2022

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In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will talk figure painting, dioramas and tank dramas; cover critique, how to receive it and who to listen to, and Chris and Tracy interview Jean Diorama, the incredible diorama artist everyone should know about
Jean can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jbadiorama, or on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jean_diorama/ or on his own site with a LOT of galleries here: https://www.jeandiorama.com/. You can find his book here: Water Light and the Works
You can buy the Models for Ukraine book here: Models For Ukraine
Chris Becker's review of Perfect Pits is Here: Beckers Models Review
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Episode 20: Peer Review, Freckles and Slava Ukraine Mar 18, 2022

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In this episode, things are a bit different....
Chris, Will, and Tracy talk about what they have had on their benches, including: the value of peer review, painting skin, and snow muddy tanks covered in tea. Chris tells us more about his new charity book, Will and Tracy catch Chris cheating on them, the guys discuss stuff they've seen this week that they loved, and Will rants about idiots on the internet... again.
Will liked Arnau Lazaro's Miniatures
Chris Liked Jean Diorama's 'vigo'
Everyone is loving John Chung's F-18
Photos of both will also be in the facebook show notes album and the the SCU Twitter (@spruethe)
Please support the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal https://www.dec.org.uk/
The Models for Ukraine book is available here https://www.insidethearmour.com/product-page/models-for-ukraine-book
Support the Officers Mess Models for Heroes 48 hour birthday bash at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/217021638777483
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Thank you to our Patrons!
Matthew J, Dixieflyer500, John A, Paul P-B, Bartek, Patrick W, Duane M, Brad R, Chris, Carl B, Chris Mc, Andy L, Mark G, Dennis L, Chris C, Carlos R, Joel M, Mike W, John M, Bas S, Markus L, Alexander S, Owen N, Austin W, Billie D, Adrian D, Flip H, Alvaro B, Devin P, Mark C

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Episode 19: Harvey Low, Colour Theory and Turd Whispering Mar 04, 2022

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In this Episode, Tracy, Chris, and Will talk about colour theory, and why it matters
They also talk to Harvey Low about his incredible range in modelling, from scratchbuilding to showing shonky resin some love, and in all genres. You can find Harvey's Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/harvey.low.9
You can see the pieces we discuss with Harvey here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.257724946555231&type=3. This album also contains the colour wheels that Tracy discusses in the section on Colour Theory
The Sprue Cutters Union would like to express our condolences to the family of our modelling brother, Patrick Perales. Sadly, Patrick left us very young, and leaves behind a family struggling with the loss of a husband and father, and the income he provided, if you can help the Perales family, please give what you can at https://gofund.me/f6e6a2b6
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if you would like to sponsor the show, please email us at spruecuttersunion@gmail.com!
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Episode 18: John Chung and the brush with Panzer Bluejeans Feb 18, 2022

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In this show, Will, Tracy and Chris discuss paint brushes again, lacquers, in the last instalment of paint chemistry and general flap their gums about knowing your materials and how to use them, as usual.
This episode's interview is with John Chung, scratchbuilder, aircraft modeller, genuine space engineer, and aviation photographer. An album of John's work can be found at our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu
You can follow John on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/scalescriber
Or on Instagram @scalescriber
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Episode 17: Margot Crombeecke, Enamel Chemistry, and our Bulging Sack Feb 04, 2022

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in Episode 17, the guys interview Margot Crombeecke, add enamels to the discussion of paint chemistry and answer a bunch of listener mails in their usual long-winded and "overly intellectualised" way.
Margot's work can be found on her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/margot.crombeecke
Or on the website she shares with Robert
https://www.storiesinminiature.com/
An Album of the Margot's work that we discuss in the interview can be found HERE
During the show, Will mentions an ebook about model photography.
You can find that HERE
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Approximate Timestamps for the show sections:
0 - 33:00 Intro and roundup
33:00 - 49:00 Paint Chemistry
49:00 - 1:50:00 Reader Mail
1:50:00 - 3:28:00 Margot Crombeecke Interview
3:28:00 to 3:34:00 Wrap Up to end

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