The Sprue Cutters Union

The Sprue Cutters Union - the scale modelling podcast that delivers high brow content, with a low brow attitude,

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Chris' new book: Heroyam Slava, is finished taking pre-orders.
You can order it at https://t.co/EG4TNUJZXy, or contact your favourite book seller and ask them to order from a distributor (ask for ISBN 9780993258886)
10% of profits go to good causes in Ukraine

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Episode 54 is available now. In this episode, we talk to Rick Lawler about art and modelling, his powerful pieces, "Burden of Sorrow" and "Some Kind of Monster", & modelling darker subjects. Chris presents mini Interviews with Eduard Models and Friul Model

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@norfolkmodels01 @hobbybuzzard Galleria is W&N student quality range (slightly less good, slightly cheaper) so if anything the other one should be even better. I too use the galleria stuff

[Orb’s Miniature World 💙 @Orbness]

@zyclyon Excellent as ever, Calvin.

If anyone is interested in Calvin’s use of Flat Clear, it’s worth giving this podcast a listen @SprueThe

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[Tim Kavanagh 🇺🇦 @FredSmi42037892]

Literally just tow ropes to go now and job’s a good ‘un. Really enjoyed this build. More Soviet green things to come I think 😀

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Episode 46: "Smush it Real Good" is available now
Tracy, Chris, and Will discuss chipping, talk to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge & look back over the first 2 years of the show, the interview is with John Simmons & John tells the guys all about studio scale models

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thanks everyone, for supporting the show for two years!

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Episode 45 is available NOW!

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in episode 45 we talk to Danielle & Rudy from @lionhearthobby about how they are adding value to their hobby community and bringing people together at their bricks and mortar hobby store

We also dive deeeeep into the mail bag to focus on the feedback we get from our listeners.

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@AdamWatkinson1 and blow just air through between coats

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@AdamWatkinson1 thin it more and mist it on in several light coats to avoid this

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@AdamWatkinson1 totally worth it. What paint?

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@PeterOlsson turn it upside down and use it as the envelope for a steampunk airship.
or remould the stern, add 1/350 elements and make it a pre-dreadnought ship

Or add wheels and suspension, and a seat and steering wheel, and make it an early racecar

[Mark Ewing @ewin1974]

Well already for the British theme club comp . The meng 1/35 British army husky and the arma hobby 1/72 hurricane mk.ii. Wish me luck. @PossePodcast @ArmaHobby @MengModel @IntModCo @SprueThe @FineScale_mag @wonderland_mdls

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The guys also discuss the language of art and using visual art to look at composition and storytelling, and to inspire and influence model making, and tackle a whole bumper sack of saddle burrs.

or email is at [email protected]

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Episode 44: "Telling Stories, and Hard Truths" with Martin Drayton is now available!
In this Episode, Chris, Will, and Tracy, are joined by Dioramist, Snow Boarding Instructor, Winter Sports Champion, Flight Attendant, and all round overly talented man, Martin Drayton.

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We talk to Martin about story telling, dioramas, inspiration and his experiences of discrimination in the hobby.
You can find Martin on Instagram as EmmDeeScaleModels, and check out Em Dee Scale Models on Facebook: https://t.co/yJeMcrBe6x,

[Mark Ewing @ewin1974]

Trying to create different cast textures using mr surfacer, Tamiya extra thin on the Maschinen Krieger A8/R8 mk.iii. also started the pre shade but I’ll add different colours to give tonal contrast.@PossePodcast @paintonplastic @IntModCo @SprueThe @iScaleModeller

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Episode 43: "Unicorns and Rainbow Farts" Featuring Richard and Darren from Kotare Models, is out now!
In this Episode, Chris, Will, and Tracy discuss kit quality, interview Richard Alexander and Darren Mildenhall from Kotare Models and dig into what makes a good modern kit