Best Plastic Posse Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 96: Our Four Ways To Improve w/ModelDoc & Zach Grizzle 1:25:13

2d ago1:25:13

1:25:13

TJ and Jensen are in charge of the Posse this time out, as JB is in Europe and Scott, Grant, and Doug are attending the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Expo in Salt Lake City. Discussion centers around the topic - what are the 4 things required for you to improve as a modeler? We also have some great listener feedback, talk about recent models that stand …

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Episode 95: Ken Childres + Group Builds - Good or Bad For Your Mojo? 2:17:57

16d ago2:17:57

2:17:57

The PPP (at least most of us) are joined by a great modeler and friend, Ken Childres. Ken talks to us about a wide range of topics including his own modeling, judging at Wonderfest, modeling Sherman tanks, and many other subjects! We also discuss Group Builds - are they a net positive or net negative for youa nd your mojo? We also have some great l…

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Episode 94: Uncle Nightshift + Cleaning & Organizing Your Bench 1:41:24

1M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

The Posse catches up with our favorite Uncle, Martin Kovac, AKA Night Shift. We talk a wide range of topics from Astro Photography to Home Improvement to the recent Moson Model Show in Hungary! We also discuss cleaning and organizing or model workbench, and also managing our paint, tool, and kit storage for a happier, more productive experience. We…

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Episode 93: Eric Kervina & Feedback to JUDGES + Gary Baker + What Consistently Trips You Up? 1:58:00

2M ago1:58:00

1:58:00

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Doug but have special guest Eric Kervina to sit in with us, and also to talk about giving feedback to not just modelers, but to judges as well after recently judging at AMPS Nationals. We also have our friend Gary Baker return to talk about the Recent MFCA show and his Southern California figure painting gr…

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Episode 59: "The Fine Art of Not Giving a Sh*t" Starring Robert Blokker 3:33:06

2M ago3:33:06

3:33:06

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, …

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Episode 92: Solo Benchtime + Undervalued work, AMPS Recap, Rocky Mtn. Expo Promo 3:09:54

2M ago3:09:54

3:09:54

The Posse is (almost) all here! We missed Jensen (Happy Birthday) but have one of our best collective episodes in a while with great discussions. We recap the recent AMPS Nationals, with a segment featuring JB, Scott, Ian Bonner, and Jonathan (ModelDoc) Anderson. We also feature a segment outlining the team behind the forthcoming Inaugural Rocky Mo…

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Episode 58: "Salty Beef and the Planty Plants " Featuring Radek Pituch 3:39:15

2M ago3:39:15

3:39:15

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…

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Episode 91: John Rosengrant + Jim Bates, Rick Lawler, Doug Reed & Recovering from Mistakes 2:43:56

2M ago2:43:56

2:43:56

Join us as Grant, Doug, and Scott are joined by Rick Lawler, Jim Bates, and Doug Reed. We discuss recovering from mistakes, and our favorite parts of each project. We also have an awesome interview with John Rosengrant, veteran award-winning Visual Effects artist with credits on Jurassic Park, Avatar, Aliens, and the Mandalorian to name a few. John…

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Episode 90: Rick Lawler + Model Kit Expectations & Post Shading - Like, Love, or Leave? 2:14:43

3M ago2:14:43

2:14:43

Welcome back to (almost) everyone! Doug was unfortunately Ill, but the rest of the gang is back and we talk about Model Kit Expectations - do we as consumers have a responsibility to research kits BEFORE we buy, and also Post Shading - Like it, Love it, or Leave it? We also have a visit with Rick Lawler, Grant, Scott, and JB as we recap Adepticon a…

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Episode 89: Posse Catch Up – Show Season, 48 in 48 Recap, Dune 2, & more! 1:14:28

3M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

A short episode this time out - we are all busy with work and Model Show Season. All of us sans JB catch up with each other and discuss kits, bench progress, 48 in 48 Wrap Up, and Dune 2! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse…

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Episode 57, "The Move-Move and the Bad Move" Feat. Noah Krasowitz 3:15:26

4M ago3:15:26

3:15:26

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 …

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Episode 88: Does Your Environment Influence Your Work? + What Is Holding You Back? 2:08:45

4M ago2:08:45

2:08:45

Join all of us except TJ - who was at the Old Dominion Open as we discuss Scale Modeling topics including How your Work Environment influences your productivity and creativity, and some tips from all of us on things we have done to improve our work areas for better output. We have a Model Show recap with Scott, JB, and TJ where we recap our experie…

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Episode 56: Herpaderpaderpaderp, feat. Chris Jerrett 3:13:21

4M ago3:13:21

3:13:21

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 in…

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Episode 87: Sam Dwyer & Rick Lawler – What Makes A Good Tutorial & Social Media Marketing 2:35:34

5M ago2:35:34

2:35:34

We are a little short handed with JB and TJ in Atlanta, and Doug out as well. Justin Lentz joins us as Jensen leads us in a couple of great discussions about Modeling Tutorials - what makes a great tutorial? and Social Media Marketing and Advertising. TJ, Grant, and Scott are also joined by a couple of our good friends - Sam Dwyer and Rick Lawler. …

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Episode 86: Malcolm Childs & James Skiffins + Rick Lawler & Modeling From The Silver Screen 2:50:00

5M ago2:50:00

2:50:00

The Triple P is all here, AND we are joined by Rick Lawler as we talk "Modeling the Silver Screen" and also a summary from the recent Las Vegas Open Gaming Convention. We are also joined by our friends in the UK, Malcolm Childs and James Skiffins. We talk Model Officers Mess, Models For Heroes, and of course, their Just Making Conversation Podcast.…

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Special Episode: Model Podcasters Roundtable 2:04:39

5M ago2:04:39

2:04:39

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 Mod…

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Special Episode: Modeling Podcast Roundtable and Episode 86 Sneak Peek! 2:08:47

5M ago2:08:47

2:08:47

Join most of the Scale Model Podcast Producers as we discuss some of the hows and whys of what we do. Chris Meddings from the SCU Podcast leads a cast of hundreds (or at least a bunch of us) as talk Podcasting about Scale Models. Our cast includes Chris Meddings from the Sprue Cutters Union, Dave Goldfinch from On the Bench, Stuart Clark from Scale…

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Episode 55: "the Big Meh" ..... Meh 1:43:16

5M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

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 https://anyz.io http://tetramodel.com https://scalemodeller.com.au https://insidethearmour.com Check out all the great …

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Episode 85: Mark Bradley + Drybrushing - Love, Like, or Leave & Holy Grail Kits 2:23:33

5M ago2:23:33

2:23:33

We are back after our Holiday break, and we ring in 2024 with a new episode packed with modeling goodness. TJ Haller couldn't join us, so Zach Grizzle hops in and helps out! We interview our friend and longtime Colorado modeling fixture to talk about his modeling, his partnership with his wife who also models, and also some of his other hobbies and…

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EDUARD MODELS EXCLUSIVE! with Vladimir Sulc and Jan Bobek 25:45

6M ago25:45

25:45

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…

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Episode 84: Happy Holidays 2023 + Clayton Ockerby & Stephen Lee 4:15:09

6M ago4:15:09

4:15:09

It's all 6 of us together again, and we wish all of you a Happy Holiday season with a MEGA episode for Christmas! We wish you all a Happy Holiday season, and as this is our last episode for a few weeks, we thought we would leave you with a big one to chew on for a while. We are joined for not one, but two feature interview segments. Our first segme…

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Episode 83: Uncle Nightshift & Spud Talk Modeling + What Do You Want To Improve In 2024? 2:58:55

7M ago2:58:55

2:58:55

In Episode 83 - all 6 of us are together! It's another patented Posse big episode - and we are joined by two friends - John "Spud" Murphy and Martin "Uncle Night Shift" Kovac. We have a fantastic conversation about their own modeling, perspectives on the recent controversial video by Mike Rinaldi, Model Shows, and what is influencing each of them. …

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Episode 54: "The Attitude and the Gratitude" Featuring Rick Lawler 3:25:48

7M ago3:25:48

3:25:48

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/ricklawler…

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Episode 82: Adam Wilder + AK Interactive Facade Wrap Up + Talking Telford With John Everett 3:29:14

7M ago3:29:14

3:29:14

Join us for a jam packed Episode 82!! We talk about packing your models for traveling to model shows both locally and abroad, and we all wrap our AK Interactive/Propaganda Facade Group Build. We have a great catch up interview with Adam Wilder and talk about his new Layering Techniques book from AK Interactive, as well as his own modeling, what he …

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Episode 81: SMC & MMSI Recaps + Inspiration & Favorite Things 2:15:02

8M ago2:15:02

2:15:02

Join us for Episode 81 as we are ALMOST all together again. The crew has a great time recording again, and we discuss recaps of both the MMSI and SMC model shows, which the Posse recently attended. Both shows were full of inspiring work and there is plenty to discuss. We also get caught up on a little overdue listener mail. If you would like to bec…

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Episode 53 "Unglued Cats and Hipster Hats" (SMC Special Pt.2) 3:36:30

8M ago3:36:30

3:36:30

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…

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Episode 52: SMC Special Part 1: "The Plastic Sprue Cutters Posse Posse Podcast Union" Featuring TJ Haller and John Bonnani 2:06:14

8M ago2:06:14

2:06:14

In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and Will are joined by TJ and John from the Plastic Posse Podcast to discuss their experiences of Scale Model Challenge 2023 Check out the Posse here: https://plasticpossepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ and their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPosse Please support our sponsors https://anyz.io http://tetra…

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Episode 80: Gary Baker + Rick Lawler, Zach Grizzle, Josh Buck, & Jim Bates 3:05:02

8M ago3:05:02

3:05:02

Join us for Episode 80 as we interview talented figure painter Gary Baker, who we are going to spend time with at MMSI. We are VERY short handed this time out so some of our friends really stepped up and helped us out. We are joined for Episode 80 by Rick Lawler, Josh Buck, Zach Grizzle, and Jim Bates! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, …

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Episode 51: "Mudmen and Mud-Slinging", feat. Alexandre Duchamp 3:24:47

9M ago3:24:47

3:24:47

In this episode, the guys dive into the mailbag, deal with some burrs, and interview Alexandre Duchamp you can find Alex here on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandre.duchamp.96 or on instagram as @maschinen_heimat You can find some of Alex's work under the episode album on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sprue…

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Episode 79: Your Personal Modeling "Style" 1:44:39

9M ago1:44:39

1:44:39

Join (3 of us) us for Episode 79 as TJ, Grant and Scott talk about which work best represents our own personal modeling style, and what has influenced that style. We also talk about airbrushing aircraft versus armor and vice-versa, and if it is really different? We have some fun albeit being short handed, and look forward to some exciting model sho…

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Special Episode: US IPMS 2023 Nationals Judging Dispute Feat. an Interview with Chris McLain 2:01:33

9M ago2:01:33

2:01:33

In this special, Will and Chris interview Chris McLain, regarding his experience of impropriety at the US IPMS Nationals, judging category 608. Photos and supporting documentation for this episode can be found on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page Support the Show.

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BONUS EPISODE "Scale Scotland 2023 Show Report" 39:50

9M ago39:50

39:50

Chris Recently attended the fantastic "Scale Scotland" Show in Edinburgh In this bonus episode he talks to: show team member, Andy Canning (Scale Scotland https://www.scalescotland.co.uk/) Keith from Cozmic Scale Models (https://www.cozmicscalemodels.com/) John from Hawk Miniatures (https://www.hawkminiatures.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/hawk.mi…

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Episode 78: Andy Gulden + Justin Lentz & “Planning?" 3:09:49

9M ago3:09:49

3:09:49

Join us for Episode 78 as we are joined by Justin Lentz to discuss all things Scale Modeling. We interview Justin and talk about his approach, his own modeling, and he weighs in on our topic, "Planning?" Do you plan your own builds? Listen is as we discuss what, if any, planning that we do. We also Interview Master Modeler Andy Gulden, who talks ab…

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Episode 50: "Naked Nightime Tractoring" featuring Jake McKee and Matt McDougall 3:21:56

10M ago3:21:56

3:21:56

In this episode, Will, Chris and Tracy are joined by Matt McDougall and Jake McKee to discuss modelling, competition, and a lot more They also talk about mental health and suicide. If you are struggling at the moment you can reach out for help. In the UK there is a list of regional mental health crisis numbers at NHS.uk, or you can call the Samarit…

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Episode 77: The ModelGeeks Talk Paxcon 2023! 1:48:31

10M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

Join us for Episode 77 as we are joined by D-ran, Nemo, and El Presidente from the ModelGeeks Podcast to talk about their upcoming First Semi Annual Paxcon 2023! If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast . Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: http…

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Special Scale Model Challenge Announcement Episode, feat Robert Crombeecke 50:25

10M ago50:25

50:25

in this Special, Tracy and Chris outline the special events the Sprue Cutters Union will be running at Scale Model Challenge, and Chris talks to show host, Robert Crombeecke to get the latest on the best celebration of the art of modelling in the modelling callendar Please support our sponsors https://anyz.io http://tetramodel.com https://scalemode…

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Episode 49 "Planes, Flames, And Automobiles" Featuring Martin Aveyard aka StokeModels 3:32:31

10M ago3:32:31

3:32:31

This week Tracy, Will, and Chris discuss the incredible feedback from episode 48, and the unbelievable blowback from the IPMS nationals. This week's interview is with master automotive modeller Martin Aveyard https://www.instagram.com/stokemodels. Martin's models will leave you speechless, we can guarantee. Find out how he does it, why he does it, …

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Episode 76: Lincoln Wright’s Luna Combat + Cliff Herring, Rick Lawler & Facades! 2:42:19

10M ago2:42:19

2:42:19

Join us for Episode 76 as we are joined by Posse Member and MAK builder extraordinaire Cliff Herring and our friend Rick Lawler in the studio. Rick joins us to talk about our new AK Interactive Facade Group Build, and we hope you will join along with us for what will be a great creative exercise! We interview Cliff Herring and find out more about h…

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Episode 75: John Chung + 2023 IPMS Nats Recap – "Why we go" 3:11:50

11M ago3:11:50

3:11:50

Join us for Episode 75 as we are joined by Jim Bates (A Scale Canadian TV), Aaron Kuck (AK Armor), and Mike (Nukeman) McElhaney. We talk about all things San Marcos IPMS NATS - we have LOTS of fun things to talk about as this National Convention was one for the ages! We were honored to be joined by Canadian Modeler John Chung, AKA Scale Scriber to …

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Episode 48: "Coffee, Nats, and Model Facts" AKA "Archeology and Autopsy" Featuring Sophie Rose 3:43:54

11M ago3:43:54

3:43:54

In this episode , Chris, Tracy, and Will, are joined by Modeller, Archeologist and 3D kit designer: Sophie Rose You can find Sophie's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rosemodelcompany/? Also, Will and Matt McDougall of Doogs Models (https://doogsmodels.com/) tell Tracy and Chris all about their experience at the IPMS USA Nationals, co…

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Episode 74: 2023 IPMS Nats Extravaganza w/Rob Booth 1:43:42

12M ago1:43:42

1:43:42

Join us for Episode 74 as we are joined by \Rob Booth, IPMS USA eBoard member and also part of the 2023 IPMS Nationals San Marcos Team! We talk all things NATS including seminars, demos, tours, local attractions, meetings, registration, Decal Sheet, all of it!!! Don't miss this as you plan your trip to Texas in a couple of weeks! We also talk with …

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Episode 47, "Will and Chris's Itchy Nuts", plus special guest: Peter Castle 3:06:49

12M ago3:06:49

3:06:49

Tracy is away in Australia, and Will is banned from doing his 'Aussie accent' In this episode Chris and Will deal with a bumper saddlebag of burrs, their own, and burrs sent in by listeners. During this episode Chris recommends figures from Bao Nguyen You can find him here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009160069060 They also interview…

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Episode 73: Rick Lawler + JB's European Travels & Modeling Outside Your Comfort Zone 2:10:25

12M ago2:10:25

2:10:25

Join us for Episode 73 as we are joined by Rick Lawler from Propaganda! and AK Interactive. Rick joins the Posse for all the fun and offers commentary on our recent AK FJ43 builds. We also get a field report from JB on his recent travels in France and Germany and some of the amazing WW I and WW II sites he has visited. Scott also leads the group in…

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Episode 46: "Smush it Real Good" with John Simmons and Robert Crombeecke 3:31:17

1y ago3:31:17

3:31:17

Episode 46: "Smush it Real Good" with John Simmons and Robert Crombeecke In this episode Tracy, Chris, and Will discuss chipping, talk to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge 2023 (https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/) and look back over the first two years of the Sprue Cutters Union, reflecting on the amazing guest interviews and what the…

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Episode 72: Aaron Kuck Talks Wonderfest + “Canon Events” w/Zach Grizzle & Jackson Stanton 2:09:00

1y ago2:09:00

2:09:00

Join us for Episode 71 as we are joined by Posse Members Jackson Stanton and Zach Grizzle, filling the seats vacated this time out by JB and TJ. Scott has a discussion with our buddy Aaron Kuck of AaronKuck Armor. We talk about Aarons' recent trip to Wonderfest, his first. We also discuss what's on his bench and in his future. Make sure you check o…

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Episode 71: Bill Huffman + Looking Back At Progress To Move Forward 3:01:06

1y ago3:01:06

3:01:06

We are missing JB and Grant this time around, but we have a great discussion about how each of us has progressed in the hobby and how, and how we plan on continuing that moving forward. We also have an excellent interview with Bill Huffman from Scale Model Craft. Bill is a passionate and visionary modeler, he is an excellent craftsman and makes mul…

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Episode 45 "Feedback & Clapbacks" with Lionheart Hobby 2:49:18

1y ago2:49:18

2:49:18

In this Episode we dive deep into the mailbag to answer your feedback on episode 45, and We talk to Danielle and Rudy from LionHeart Hobby about how they are making the bricks and mortar hobby store a ‘destination’ proposition, adding value to their hobby community and bringing people together https://lionhearthobby.com/ Check out the SCU on Facebo…

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Episode 70: TJ's Modeling Exercise Tips + AMPS Nats Recap & Judging + The Road to IPMS Nats 1:58:29

1y ago1:58:29

1:58:29

We have a Posse only episode - no interviews or guests, just 5 of the 6 of us. (No Jensen ;( ) TJ leads us in a recap of AMPS Nationals, and we also discuss what we like about AMPS "Judging" and their tiered system for evaluation, feedback, and recognition. We also talk about the "Road to IPMS Nats" as it is only 75 days out!!! We discuss some amaz…

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Episode 44: "Telling Stories, and Hard Truths" with Martin Drayton 4:03:57

1y ago4:03:57

4:03:57

In this Episode, Chris, Will, and Tracy, are joined by Dioramist, Snow Boarding Instructor, Winter Sports Champion, Flight Attendant, Voice Over Artist and all round overly talented man, Martin Drayton. We talk to Martin about story telling, dioramas, inspiration and his experiences of discrimination in the hobby. You can find Martin on Instagram a…

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Episode 69: Cornbread + Kit Headley & Erik Brubaker 2:39:51

1y ago2:39:51

2:39:51

We feature an interview with Microsoft Designer/Model Maker Kit Headley about modeling as a career, as well as a hobby. We also have Erik Brubaker, member of NWSM and AMPS Seattle in the Jim Bates Chair join us for the episode. We dedicate Episode 69 to the memory of Cornbread, Modeling Social Media rising star and our good friend Jim Bates' friend…

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