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Episode 7: Uncle Nightshift, Critiquing Will, and the Judging After Action Report Sep 10, 2021

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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
Will submits his new Burma Banshee P40 to the tender mercies of Chris and Tracy's critique. Please check out the album of his model HERE on the SCU Facebook page, so you can look at the model as the guys discuss it, to see exactly what they are pointing out, good... and not so good....
And the guys close the loop on the recent IPMS/ Open system judging discussion special episode
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SCU Special 2: Judging: IPMS USA competition, and the Open systems explained Sep 02, 2021

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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
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IPMS USA
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IPMS (UK)
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Episode 6: 3D modelling, Besick MoDeLINg sKiLLs and Fanch Lubin Aug 27, 2021

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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
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AFV Modeller 20th Anniversary, Bonus Special Interview Episode Aug 21, 2021

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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 magazine of this calibre involves and everything else you need to now about AFV Modeller www.afvmodeller.com
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Episode 5, SHOWTIME! with Robert Crombeecke, and Jim and Barry of Small Subjects Aug 14, 2021

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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 , competitions and more. (https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/) Robert's work (and the work of his uber talented wife, Margot, can be seen at https://www.storiesinminiature.com/
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Episode 4: Criticism, Research and Scratchprinting, feat. David Parker Jul 30, 2021

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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, Empire and Commonwealth)
Bundesarchiv (Germany)
Australian War Memorial (Archive) (Australian Archive)
NARA (US National Archives)
Finnish Defence Forces Archive (Finland)
Finnish WWII Archive (Finland)
Others are available
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Music (c) Andy Preston 2021

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Episode 3, Criticism, Wehraboos and Weathering, with Al Murray Jul 16, 2021

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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 Comedian, Second World War History podcaster, and modeller: Al Murray.
You can hear Al, and historian James Holland, talk Second World War history at https://play.acast.com/s/wehaveways, or on your favourite podcast app. You can find out about his upcoming comedy tour dates at https://thepublandlord.com/.
Please do consider supporting the charity he supports: https://www.dkms.org.uk/ which seeks to eliminate blood cancer.
Or, if you are a drummer, check out his drum company: https://www.britishdrumco.com/ or his band, FAT COPS
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Music (C) Andy Preston 2021

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Episode 2: Rainbows and Gatekeepers Jul 03, 2021

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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.
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Theme Music (c) Andy Preston 2020, used with kind permission

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The Sprue Cutters Union: Episode 1 "The International Taste Making Cabal" Jun 18, 2021

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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.
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Inside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.com
Music (c) Andy Preston 2021, used with kind permission.

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