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 besidesYou can see Lester's Work on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lester.plaskitt/You can see the works discussed here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227071966287196&type=3PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS:http://tetramodel.comhttp://afvmodeller.comhttp://anyz.iohttps://www.insidethearmour.comAlso, check out the other scale modelling podcasts!http://modelpodcasts.com/Check out HeritageCon!http://heritagecon.com/index.htmlYou can contact the sprue cutters union at [email protected] our facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/Follow us on twitter:@SprueThePlease do support the show: https://www.patreon.com/SprueCuttersUnionSupport the show

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 2022The answering machine also provides some special messages from past guests, for our listeners. Please Visit Our Sponsorshttp://afvmodeller.comhttp://tetramodel.comhttp://anyz.iohttp://insidethearmour.comSupport the show

in this Episode, Will, Tracy and Chris talk paint chemistry, zen, and the art of male groomingThe 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.comyou can find the video he refers to about Philip Reed, HEREWelcome to our new Sponsors ANYZ. To celebrate, Anyz offers all listeners a 15% discount! enter the code SCU at checkout, only at http://anyz.ioSponsorshttp://anyz.iohttp://afvmodeller.comhttp://insidethearmour.comhttp://tetramodel.comCheck out the other great scale modelling podcasts at http://modelpodcasts.com/Check out Warhammer Adjacent at https://warhammeradjacent.wordpress.com/Support the show

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=3Please support our sponsorshttps://www.afvmodeller.com/http://tetramodel.comhttps://www.insidethearmour.comhttp://Hobbyworld-USA.comPlease do check out all the other modelling podcasts:http://modelpodcasts.com/contact the union at:[email protected] the show

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 businessPlease support our Sponsorshttp://Hobbyworld-USA.comhttps://afvmodeller.comhttp://tetramodel.comhttps://www.insidethearmour.comRemember there are other scale model podcasts. Find out more at http://modelpodcasts.com/contact us at [email protected] the show

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 careWill 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, which can be seen HEREChris and Tracy talk Masterclub tracks and Chris talks about antiquing fluid (which he got here https://priorypolishes.co.uk/)Will speaks truth to bullshit about mould release!SponsorsPLease welcome our new Sponsor: AFV Modeller! https://www.afvmodeller.com/Hobbyworkd USA http://Hobbyworld-USA.comTetra Modelworks http://tetramodel.comITA Publications http://www.insidethearmour.comcheck out the other podcasts here: http://Modelpodcasts.comSupport the show

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://Hobbyworld-USA.comTetra Modelworks http://tetramodel.comITA Publications https://www.insidethearmour.comSupport the show

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 lettersPlease support our sponsorshttps://Hobbyworld-USA.comhttp://tetramodel.comhttps://www.insidethearmour.comSupport 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/anpwilderor in a LOT of books and magazines, including his superb two part book series 'Adam's Armour' for AFV Modeller (highly recommended and recently reprinted) https://www.afvmodeller.com/product/adams-armour-2-reprint-out-28th-august/You can also find an album of the models we discuss in this episode on the Sprue Cutters Union Facebook page. HEREremember you can also email us at [email protected] the show

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 LinksA gallery of Marijn's work can be found starting here: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/photos/152688843725509. we recommend going through it during the interviewChris mentions his Korean War Diorama, pictures can be found starting here: https://www.facebook.com/spruecuttersu/photos/152692600391800Don't forget to visit our sponsors!http://Hobbyworld-USA.comhttp://tetramodel.comhttps://www.insidethearmour.comcheck out the other modelling podcasts at http://Modelpodcasts.comBuy our merch (ooooh stylish!) here Support the show

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 hereThe 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 episodePLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSTetra ModelworksHobbyworld USAITA PublicationsCheck out the other Modelling Podcasts at modelpodcasts.comSupport the show

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 MosonshowShow Links:IPMS USAScale Model ChallengeMosonshowIPMS (UK)Check out our sponsors!hobbyworld-usaTetra ModelworksInside the Armour PublicationsCheck out the other scale model podcasts at modelpodcasts.comSupport the show

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 moreFancherello Models - on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FancherelloPlease support our sponsors:Hobbyworld USATetra ModelworksFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterCheck out the other podcasts at Modelpodcasts.complease also check out Inside the Armour, chris's companySupport the show

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.comPlease support our sponsors:Hobbyworld USATetra ModelworksFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterCheck out the other podcasts at Modelpodcasts.complease also check out Inside the Armour, chris's company Support the show

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/Please Support the SCU via Patreonand please support our sponsors:Hobbyworld USATetra ModelworksFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterCheck out the other podcasts at Modelpodcasts.complease also check out Inside the Armour, chris's company Support the show

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 HEREResearch LinksImperial 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 availablePlease Support the SCU via Patreonand please support our sponsors:Hobbyworld USATetra ModelworksFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterCheck out the other podcasts at Modelpodcasts.complease also check out Inside the Armour, chris's company Music (c) Andy Preston 2021Support the show

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 discussYou can follow the advice mentioned in the podcast on Ahr Kay's model here:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10158719487532415&set=gm.1545345992475229Their 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 COPSPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Hobbyworld USA - hobbyworld-usa.comTetra Modelworks - tetramodel.comLinks - Inside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.comMusic (C) Andy Preston 2021Support the show

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 McDougallPlus, news on future interviews and more thick meaty juicy goodness.Follow the Sprue Cutters Union on Facebook, or TwitterPlease support our Patreon (search for Sprue Cutters Union at Patreon.com) to keep the SCU going and please remember to rate this episode in your podcast app of choice.you can find Will Pattison's Youtube channel herePlease Visit our sponsors!Hobbyworld-USA.comtetramodel.comCheck out the other great scale modelling podcasts out there at modelpodcasts.com/Theme Music (c) Andy Preston 2020, used with kind permissionSupport the show

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.comTetra Modelworks - tetramodel.comHost LinksInside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.comMusic (c) Andy Preston 2021, used with kind permission.Support the show