The Model Philosopher

Episode 21 "What Can We Learn From Art?" With Tracy Hancock

in this episode, Chris is reunited with one of the Sprue Cutters Union hosts; Tracy Hancock, to talk about what modellers might be able to learn from art You can find Tracy here: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.hancock.10
We also hear listener feedback on the previous episode and the latest updates from Scale Model Challenge
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Episode 20: Politics, Modelling, and Homeopathic Nazis, with Matt McDougall

In this episode, Chris talks to Matt McDougall following Matt's recent blog about Politics and Modelling. You can read Matt's Blog here: https://doogsmodels.com/2025/03/01/the-public-thing/You can also follow Matt on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/doogsmodelsChris also talks to Stefab Bridle about his Group Build to support ukraine. You can join the Group Build on facebook here: For Ukraine GB https://www.facebook.com/groups/929469842362979or on Bluesky by posting #forukraineGB
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Episode 19 "Focus on the Subject", with Jon Bryon

In this Episode Chris talks to Jon Byron about modelling without a story, focussing purely on a subjectYou can find Jon on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jonsmodels
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Episode 18: Individualism with Fet Milner

in this episode, Chris talks to Fet Milner, about making something different, tall chairs, and ambition in storytelling
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Episode 17: Perfectionism - With Chloé Plattner

In this Episode Chris talks to modelling polymath and queen of precision, presentation and craft, Chloé PlattnerPlease support our Sponsors!https://Anyz/iohttps://ScaleModelChallenge.comSupport the Show: https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher
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Episode 16: Robert Karlsson

In this Episode, the first of season 2 of the Model Philosopher, Chris interviews figure painter Robert Karlsson. They talk contrasting temperature texture and colour, focussing the eye with specific detail and Robert's upcoming workshop for Scale Model ChallengeRoberts Workshop can be booked here: https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/academy-robert-karlsson-workshop/Please support our sponsorshttps://www.scalemodelchallenge.com
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Episode 15: New Year Reflections

In this episode Chris talks about modelling in review from 2024, the broader hobby, and our own reflections from listeners on what we have done and what we want to do in 2024.Chris also asked listeners to nominate their favourite models and modellers and talks about how reflecting on our modelling can inform our practiceThank you to Scale Model Challenge (Scalemodelchallenge.com) and ANYZ (Anyz.io) for sponsoring the showThank you too, to our patrons
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Breaking the Rules, with Jonlyn Lippert, Creepingforscalemodes

In this Episode Chris talks to Jonlyn Lippert, AKA Creepingforscalemodels about Breaking the Rules, challenging what we accept and do not accept in scale modelling.They also talk about anxiety, intrusive thoughts, sexism in the online hobby space, and Dessert Haros, which pokemon would look best on a dinner plate, and anonymous hobby confessions...You can find Jonlyn on her website here: https://creepingforscalemodels.com/On Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/creepingforscalemodels_andmore/on Bluesky as #creepingforscalemodelsyou can find photos of the models discussed in this episode on the ModelPhilosopher facebook page or at modelphilosopher.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560490345745Contact the show at info@insidethearmoour.comSupport the show https://Patreon.com/themodelphilosopher
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Episode 13: Collaborations, with Nikolas Triantafillou and Christos Apostolopoulos

In this episode, Chris talks to Nikolas Triantafillou and Christos Apostolopoulos, winners of gold models in figures masters at SMC, about their recent collaboration on two piece relating to Terezin and Theresientadt campsYou can find Nikki here: Facebook LINKYou can find Christos here: Facebook LINKChris also talks about "Der Krieg" by Jason Whitman, you can find Jason's blog HEREYou can find images supporting this show at the Model Philosopher Facebook PagePlease support our Sponsors:Scale Model ChallengeANYZPlease support the show at PatreonContact Chris at info@insidethearmour.com

Episode 12 - How they Make the Difference: Scale Model Challenge After-show with Robert Crombeecke

in this Episode Chris talks to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge 2024 and changes coming in 2025They discuss the successes of this years show, and how to maintain the character of SMC going forwardPlease check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion) ScaleModelChallenge.comPlease Support the Showhttps://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopherCheck out the Blog Version at https://modelphilosopher.com