It’s the most wonderful time… to talk plastic! In this year’s Just Making Conversation Christmas special, Malcolm and James don their festive jumpers, pour something warm (or alcoholic), and catch up on all the hobby happenings as the year wraps up.

They each share 5 gift ideas they’d give (or secretly want to receive), with plenty of banter, last-minute inspiration, and probably a few questionable choices. Whether you're shopping for a modeller or just looking for an excuse to treat yourself, this episode is stuffed fuller than a stocking with sprue-themed cheer.

🎁 Last-minute gift ideas
🛠️ Hobby updates and project confessions
🍪 Bonus biscuit talk (because, of course)

So pop on the kettle, grab a mince pie, and settle in for a festive episode of Just Making Conversation!

Fresh from the madness of Telford’s Scale Model World, Malcolm and James sit down to debrief, decompress, and maybe deny a few purchases. There were sprues, there were snacks, and yes… an Airfix 1/24 Bf 109 may or may not have been licked.Join the lads as they chat about the kits they couldn’t resist, the people they met, and the moments that made Telford 2025 unforgettable. From hobby highs to wallet woes, it’s all in this post-show therapy session for modellers.🍻 Grab a brew.🍪 Hide the hobnobs.🎧 And welcome to Sprue Lickers Anonymous.

🎙️ Episode 21Its time for us to just make conversation about the amazing world of model making. After an enforced break, James and Malcolm return to the bench, the mics, and the mild chaos that is Just Making Conversation. The glue has dried, the paint’s cured, and somehow… they’re still friends.In this long-overdue catch-up, the lads chat about what’s been going on during the downtime — including prepping their Golden Walnut and Hobnob builds for the upcoming Scale ModelWorld show in Telford. Expect tales of misplaced parts, ambitious deadlines, and the eternal optimism of “it’ll be fine on the night.”It’s the same mix of banter, honesty, and hobby nonsense you’ve missed — James and Malcolm are back in the glue again, and things are about to get delightfully sticky.

In this episode of Just Making Conversation, come and join Malcolm and James for the moment you’ve been waiting for…

The Moosaroo Cup 2025 Challenge is finally revealed! 🦌🦘

That’s right, we’ve teamed up with IPMS Hamilton (the fine folks who brought you plastic model glory and more raffle tickets than you can shake a sprue at) and Light Speed Global (because what’s faster than light? …nothing, except maybe a modeller racing against a show deadline).

This year’s challenge is BIGGER, BOLDER, and possibly more glue-covered than ever before. Will it involve tanks? Planes? Spaceships made of moose antlers? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

👉 Expect banter, expect laughter, and expect us to completely forget the rules at least once.

💡 What is the Moosaroo Cup?

A globe-spanning modelling showdown where the best plastic wranglers in the hobby go head-to-head in a build-off for eternal bragging rights (and maybe snacks).

So grab your hobby knife, pour a fresh cup of paint water (don’t drink it), and join us as we uncover the madness of Moosaroo Cup 2025.

#MoosarooCup2025 #ScaleModels #JustMakingConversation

🎙️ Hobnobs, Hot Brews & Hobby News ☕Malcolm and James are back for a relaxed catch-up over something warm and wet (don’t worry, the hobnobs survived… mostly). In this episode, they Just making conversation about what’s currently on their workbenches, upcoming model projects, and a few unexpected tangents—naturally.Pull up a chair, grab a brew, and join the conversation!🛠️ What’s on the bench?📦 What’s coming next?🍪 What did the hobnobs ever do to deserve this?👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments—what’s on your bench?#ScaleModelling #PlasticModels #JustMakingConversation #ModelMaking Why not leave us a message for the next show -https://www.speakpipe.com/JustMakingConversation- Support the podcast:⁠⁠https://paypal.me/podcastjmc⁠⁠⁠ / justmakingconversation ⁠

Just Making Conversation – Latest Episode: Key Model World and teasing the absolute chaos

In this episode of Just Making Conversation, Join us as we dive into the latest shenanigans at the workbench! In this episode, we’re catching up on what’s been keeping the hosts busy – from glue-covered fingers to wild hobby plans in the works. We’re also dishing out the highlights from Key Model World and teasing the absolute chaos that’s about to descend on James’ bench. Spoiler: It involves way too many kits and not enough time. Buckle up, it’s about to get messy!

Grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for a laid-back chat about all things modeling. It’s time to make conversation!

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Just Making Conversation – Latest Episode: Catching Up on 48-48, Moosaroo, and The Bench

In this episode of Just Making Conversation, we’re catching up on all the latest happenings in the world of scale modeling! We dive into the madness of 48-48, reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between from the epic 48-hour live-streamed event. We also chat about the latest Moosaroo Cup developments—who’s building what, and how the competition is shaping up. And of course, we take a moment to check in on The Bench, discussing what’s been built, what’s been broken, and what’s still in the stash.

Grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for a laid-back chat about all things modeling. It’s time to make conversation!

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🎙️ Welcome to Just Making Conversation! 🎙️

In this episode, we Just make conversation about:-
✅ What is kitbashing, and why do we love it?
✅ Moosaroo Cup Update
✅ What'sthe bench
✅ You can now leave a voice message

https://www.speakpipe.com/JustMakingConversation

☕ Grab a cuppa, hit play, and let’s Just Make Conversation!

💬 What new releases are YOU excited about? Planning to join the 48-48 madness? Let us know in the comments!

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🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on all things modeling and miniature madness.

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