The Model Philosopher https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com A podcast about the philosophical side of scale modelling. Hosted by Chris Meddings, each episode Chris interviews a well known modeller about a specific, more philosophical, aspect of scale modelling Check out the blog, including illustrated transcripts of episodes, at modelphilosopher.com If you Like what I do, please support the show at patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher Music ”Ethereal Vistas” (c) Denys_Brodovskyi Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:28:34 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Arts 1440 episodic a scale model podcast all about how we look at the hobby, concepts of the hobby and why we do it Chris Meddings Chris Meddings No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18680764/model_phil_pod_smalljpg_tw3ke4.jpg The Model Philosopher https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 24: Creating and Recreating with Evi Van Der Vorst Episode 24: Creating and Recreating with Evi Van Der Vorst https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-24-creating-and-recreating-with-evi-van-der-vorst/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-24-creating-and-recreating-with-evi-van-der-vorst/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:28:34 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/2cba0f80-8ff8-385b-afdc-935ba6f2b41e in this episode Chris talks to Evi Van Der Vorst of @EviVanDerVorstScenic, about creativity and recreating, props, movies and textures Chris also talks about authorship and how we need to respect it again.

]]> in this episode Chris talks to Evi Van Der Vorst of @EviVanDerVorstScenic, about creativity and recreating, props, movies and textures

Chris also talks about authorship and how we need to respect it again.


]]> Chris Meddings false No 3398 25 full Special Episode: The Upturner Prize for Art in Modelling Special Episode: The Upturner Prize for Art in Modelling https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/special-episode-the-upturner-prize-for-art-in-modelling/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/special-episode-the-upturner-prize-for-art-in-modelling/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:56:21 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/c779e6e5-38b6-3453-b6c7-95c0330b5709 In this episode Chris Launches the Upturner Prize for Art in Modelling and Miniature and talks to the judges for the prize: Tue Kaae, Marijn van Gils, Calvin Tan, and Robert Crombeecke The prize is kindly sponsored by AK Interactive https://ak-interactive.com/  Please also visit our show sponsors: https://scalemodelchallenge.com https://anyz.io

]]> In this episode Chris Launches the Upturner Prize for Art in Modelling and Miniature and talks to the judges for the prize: Tue Kaae, Marijn van Gils, Calvin Tan, and Robert Crombeecke

The prize is kindly sponsored by AK Interactive https://ak-interactive.com/ 

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]]> In this episode Chris Launches the Upturner Prize for Art in Modelling and Miniature and talks to the judges for the prize: Tue Kaae, Marijn van Gils, Calvin Tan, and Robert Crombeecke Chris Meddings false No 3600 2 24 bonus Episode 23: Miniatures with Alex Friedrich Episode 23: Miniatures with Alex Friedrich https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-23-miniatures-with-alex-friedrich/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-23-miniatures-with-alex-friedrich/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:01:37 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/fa7b2d2b-695f-3ad4-9265-1cf8dc9fbf47 In this Episode, Chris talks to Alex Friedrich about his modelling, his movie miniature work on movies from Tarantino to Wes Anderson, and his trip to Pripyat You can find Alex Here: https://www.facebook.com/alex.friedrich.7

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  ]]> In this Episode, Chris talks to Alex Friedrich about his modelling, his movie miniature work on movies from Tarantino to Wes Anderson, and his trip to Pripyat

You can find Alex Here: https://www.facebook.com/alex.friedrich.7

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  ]]> In this Episode, Chris talks to Alex Friedrich about his modelling, his movie miniature work on movies from Tarantino to Wes Anderson, and his trip to Pripyat Chris Meddings false No 4887 2 23 full Episode 22, "originality" with Fet Milner and Mikkel Frederiksen Episode 22, "originality" with Fet Milner and Mikkel Frederiksen https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-22-originality-with-fet-milner-and-mikkel-frederiksen/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-22-originality-with-fet-milner-and-mikkel-frederiksen/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:34:30 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/9b88a044-7db8-3e53-9ec7-20a907166748 In this episode Chris brings you another head to head interview where he steps back and lets two artists hold their own conversation and interview each other This time its Fet Milner (Fet's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fet.milner) and Mikkel Frederiksen (Mikkel's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082883032605), and their theme is Originality

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]]> In this episode Chris brings you another head to head interview where he steps back and lets two artists hold their own conversation and interview each other

This time its Fet Milner (Fet's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fet.milner) and Mikkel Frederiksen (Mikkel's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082883032605), and their theme is Originality

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]]> Chris Meddings false No 5220 2 22 full Episode 21 "What Can We Learn From Art?" With Tracy Hancock Episode 21 "What Can We Learn From Art?" With Tracy Hancock https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-21-what-can-we-learn-from-art-with-tracy-hancock/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-21-what-can-we-learn-from-art-with-tracy-hancock/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:06:54 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/cb050177-b0db-346c-9530-7a779ecbb6ad 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 Chris Meddings false No 7568 2 21 full Episode 20: Politics, Modelling, and Homeopathic Nazis, with Matt McDougall Episode 20: Politics, Modelling, and Homeopathic Nazis, with Matt McDougall https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-20-politics-modelling-and-homeopathic-nazis-with-matt-mcdougall/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-20-politics-modelling-and-homeopathic-nazis-with-matt-mcdougall/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:41:53 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/4f6d35d7-18b6-3a43-b009-e26f5badd5cb 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/doogsmodels Chris 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/929469842362979 or on Bluesky by posting #forukraineGB

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]]> 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/doogsmodels

Chris 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/929469842362979

or on Bluesky by posting #forukraineGB

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]]> In this episode, Chris talks to Matt McDougall following Matt’s recent blog about Politics and Modelling. Chris Meddings false No 5250 2 20 full Episode 19 "Focus on the Subject", with Jon Bryon Episode 19 "Focus on the Subject", with Jon Bryon https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-19-focus-on-the-subject-with-jon-byron/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-19-focus-on-the-subject-with-jon-byron/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:46:13 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/498967de-39c8-353f-bd03-ffa5e9399840 In this Episode Chris talks to Jon Byron about modelling without a story, focussing purely on a subject You can find Jon on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jonsmodels

Please support our sponsors https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com

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Check out the Model Philosopher Blog https://modelphilosopher.com Chris Business is at https://insidethearmour.com

]]> In this Episode Chris talks to Jon Byron about modelling without a story, focussing purely on a subject

You can find Jon on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jonsmodels

Please support our sponsors
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https//:Anyz.io

Please support the show
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Chris Business is at https://insidethearmour.com

]]> In this Episode Chris talks to Jon Byron about modelling without a story, focussing purely on a subject Chris Meddings false No 5122 2 19 full Episode 18: Individualism with Fet Milner Episode 18: Individualism with Fet Milner https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-18-individualism-with-fet-milner/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-18-individualism-with-fet-milner/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:23:12 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/edc06512-d427-36b2-bcae-d7d704243eb7 in this episode, Chris talks to Fet Milner, about making something different, tall chairs, and ambition in storytelling

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]]> in this episode, Chris talks to Fet Milner, about making something different, tall chairs, and ambition in storytelling

Please support our Sponsors!
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]]> Chris Meddings false No 4151 18 full Episode 17: Perfectionism - With Chloé Plattner Episode 17: Perfectionism - With Chloé Plattner https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-17-perfectionism-with-chloe-plattner/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-17-perfectionism-with-chloe-plattner/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:16:41 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/f5f8e9dc-c842-3d3c-99d9-47d8fb564d12 In this Episode Chris talks to modelling polymath and queen of precision, presentation and craft, Chloé Plattner Please support our Sponsors! https://Anyz/io https://ScaleModelChallenge.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

email the show at info@insidethearmour.com Chris' business ITA3 is at https://insidethearmour.com

]]> In this Episode Chris talks to modelling polymath and queen of precision, presentation and craft, Chloé Plattner

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]]> In this Episode Chris talks to modelling polymath and queen of precision, presentation and craft, Chloé Plattner Please support our Sponsors! https://Anyz/io https://ScaleModelChallenge.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher email the show at info@insidethearmour.com Chris’ business ITA3 is at https://insidethearmour.com Chris Meddings false No 5053 2 17 full Episode 16: Robert Karlsson Episode 16: Robert Karlsson https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-16-robert-karlsson/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-16-robert-karlsson/#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:32:42 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/29e10408-04d9-3805-992c-b69672b4668e 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 Challenge Roberts Workshop can be booked here: https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/academy-robert-karlsson-workshop/ Please support our sponsors https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com

https//:Anyz.io Please support the show https://www.patreon.com/c/themodelphilosopher Check out the Model Philosophers Lounge, the MP facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112133263704382

Check out the Model Philosopher Blog https://modelphilosopher.com Chris Business is at https://insidethearmour.com

]]> 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 Challenge

Roberts Workshop can be booked here: https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/academy-robert-karlsson-workshop/

Please support our sponsors
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https//:Anyz.io

Please support the show
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Check out the Model Philosopher Blog
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Chris Business is at https://insidethearmour.com

]]> 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 Challenge Chris Meddings false No 3993 2 16 full Episode 15: New Year Reflections Episode 15: New Year Reflections https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-15-new-year-reflections/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-15-new-year-reflections/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:39:30 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/36fca628-2146-3627-b369-40c342604749 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 practice Thank you to Scale Model Challenge (Scalemodelchallenge.com) and ANYZ (Anyz.io) for sponsoring the show Thank you too, to our patrons

Scott, Carlos, Chris, Christian, Eddie, Eric, John, Lee, Paul, Flip, Plastic Scholar Resurrected DM, Robert, Schaef, Stephen, Stuart, and Matt. you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/themodelphilosopher Contact the show info@insidethearmour.com read the illustrated blog at https://modelphilosopher.com

]]> 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 practice

Thank you to Scale Model Challenge (Scalemodelchallenge.com) and ANYZ (Anyz.io) for sponsoring the show

Thank you too, to our patrons

Scott, Carlos, Chris, Christian, Eddie, Eric, John, Lee, Paul, Flip, Plastic Scholar
Resurrected DM, Robert, Schaef, Stephen, Stuart, and Matt.

you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/themodelphilosopher

Contact the show info@insidethearmour.com

read the illustrated blog at https://modelphilosopher.com


]]> 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 practice Chris Meddings false No 1448 1 15 bonus Breaking the Rules, with Jonlyn Lippert, Creepingforscalemodes Breaking the Rules, with Jonlyn Lippert, Creepingforscalemodes https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-rules-with-jonlyn-lippert-creepingforscalemodes/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/breaking-the-rules-with-jonlyn-lippert-creepingforscalemodes/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:55:14 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/5efc2e04-d0fc-34db-8ad8-0573486e83bf 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 #creepingforscalemodels you can find photos of the models discussed in this episode on the ModelPhilosopher facebook page or at modelphilosopher.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560490345745 Contact the show at info@insidethearmoour.com Support the show https://Patreon.com/themodelphilosopher

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https://scalemodelchallenge.com

 

]]> 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 #creepingforscalemodels

you can find photos of the models discussed in this episode on the ModelPhilosopher facebook page or at modelphilosopher.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560490345745

Contact the show at info@insidethearmoour.com
Support the show https://Patreon.com/themodelphilosopher

Support our sponsors:
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]]> Chris Meddings false No 4574 1 14 full Episode 13: Collaborations, with Nikolas Triantafillou and Christos Apostolopoulos Episode 13: Collaborations, with Nikolas Triantafillou and Christos Apostolopoulos https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-13-collaborations-with-nikolas-triantafillou-and-christos-apostolopoulos/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-13-collaborations-with-nikolas-triantafillou-and-christos-apostolopoulos/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:58:00 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/7a88d1e5-6f68-3f54-a8ca-86f98f41935c 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 camps You can find Nikki here: Facebook LINK You can find Christos here: Facebook LINK Chris also talks about "Der Krieg" by Jason Whitman, you can find Jason's blog HERE You can find images supporting this show at the Model Philosopher Facebook Page Please support our Sponsors: Scale Model Challenge ANYZ Please support the show at Patreon Contact Chris at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> 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 camps

You can find Nikki here: Facebook LINK
You can find Christos here: Facebook LINK

Chris also talks about "Der Krieg" by Jason Whitman, you can find Jason's blog HERE

You can find images supporting this show at the Model Philosopher Facebook Page

Please support our Sponsors:
Scale Model Challenge
ANYZ

Please support the show at Patreon

Contact Chris at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> 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 camps Chris Meddings false No 3715 1 13 full Episode 12 - How they Make the Difference: Scale Model Challenge After-show with Robert Crombeecke Episode 12 - How they Make the Difference: Scale Model Challenge After-show with Robert Crombeecke https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-12-how-they-make-the-difference-scale-model-challenge-after-show-with-robert-crombeecke/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-12-how-they-make-the-difference-scale-model-challenge-after-show-with-robert-crombeecke/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:49:48 +0000 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/22c60325-96ff-3b36-9621-75d841fed922 in this Episode Chris talks to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge 2024 and changes coming in 2025 They discuss the successes of this years show, and how to maintain the character of SMC going forward Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion)  ScaleModelChallenge.com Please Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher Check out the Blog Version at https://modelphilosopher.com 

]]> in this Episode Chris talks to Robert Crombeecke about Scale Model Challenge 2024 and changes coming in 2025

They discuss the successes of this years show, and how to maintain the character of SMC going forward

Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion) 
ScaleModelChallenge.com
Please Support the Show
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Check out the Blog Version at https://modelphilosopher.com 

]]> Chris Meddings false No 4064 1 12 full Learning & Development in Modelling, with Robert Lane Learning & Development in Modelling, with Robert Lane https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/learning-development-in-modelling-with-robert-lane/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/learning-development-in-modelling-with-robert-lane/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:03:00 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/b1fa30c8-13dd-3c96-be41-af3dafb62026 in this Episode Chris talks to Robert Lane, chief sculptor and owner at Elan 13 (https://elan13.co.uk/) about learning and developing your modelling and yourself in the hobby, Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion)  ScaleModelChallenge.com Please Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> in this Episode Chris talks to Robert Lane, chief sculptor and owner at Elan 13 (https://elan13.co.uk/) about learning and developing your modelling and yourself in the hobby,

Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion) 
ScaleModelChallenge.com
Please Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> Chris Meddings false No 4789 11 full Episode 10 "Making the Difference" Scale Model Challenge: with Robert Crombeecke, Fabrizio Russo, and Ivan Cocker Episode 10 "Making the Difference" Scale Model Challenge: with Robert Crombeecke, Fabrizio Russo, and Ivan Cocker https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-10-making-the-difference-scale-model-challenge-with-robert-crombeecke-fabrizio-russo-and-ivan-cocker/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-10-making-the-difference-scale-model-challenge-with-robert-crombeecke-fabrizio-russo-and-ivan-cocker/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:54:38 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/a1a328f6-c1ef-3611-9169-e3ba23ecdf9c in this episode, Chris discusses judging ordnance and figures, and the philosophy of the contest at Scale Model Challenge https://scalemodelchallenge.com with Head Ordnance Judge Ivan Cocker, Head Figures Judge Fabrizio Russo, and Scale Model Challenge's own Rober Crombeecke. Robert also gives us some important updates on the show

]]> in this episode, Chris discusses judging ordnance and figures, and the philosophy of the contest at Scale Model Challenge https://scalemodelchallenge.com with Head Ordnance Judge Ivan Cocker, Head Figures Judge Fabrizio Russo, and Scale Model Challenge's own Rober Crombeecke. Robert also gives us some important updates on the show


]]> Chris Meddings false No 4727 10 full Episode 9: Kosmotroniks, with Harry Arling Episode 9: Kosmotroniks, with Harry Arling https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-9-kosmotroniks-with-harry-arling/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-9-kosmotroniks-with-harry-arling/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:12:01 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e63109f0-f9ff-30f5-a6f2-2170b962b3f4 in this Episode, Chris talks to modeller and gallery artist, Harry Arling, Creator of Kosmotroniks https://www.kosmotroniks.com/ You can find Harry on his site, or on facebook as https://www.facebook.com/kosmotroniks or on Instagram as @Kosmotroniks Please support our sponsor https://scalemodelchallenge.com Please support the show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher~ Check out Chris' business, ITA3 Inside the Armour at https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Contact Chris with your comments on the model philosopher at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> in this Episode, Chris talks to modeller and gallery artist, Harry Arling, Creator of Kosmotroniks https://www.kosmotroniks.com/

You can find Harry on his site, or on facebook as https://www.facebook.com/kosmotroniks or on Instagram as @Kosmotroniks

Please support our sponsor https://scalemodelchallenge.com
Please support the show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher~

Check out Chris' business, ITA3 Inside the Armour at https://www.insidethearmour.com/

Contact Chris with your comments on the model philosopher at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> Chris Meddings false No 2829 9 full Episode 8, Storytelling, with Marijn van Gils and Barry Biediger Episode 8, Storytelling, with Marijn van Gils and Barry Biediger https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-8-storytelling-with-marijn-van-gils-and-barry-biediger/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-8-storytelling-with-marijn-van-gils-and-barry-biediger/#comments Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:24:39 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/2f1d2215-97e0-3c51-b7f7-7baa9a28fd1a In this episode, Chris takes a step back and invites Marijn van Gils and Barry Biediger to interview each other on the subject of the Story in modelling. You can find Marijn here: https://www.facebook.com/marijn.vangils.3 You can find Barry here: https://www.facebook.com/barry.biediger  You can find Small Subjects, the *essential* podcast Barry runs with Jim de Rogatis,  on all good podcasting apps, and here https://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects  Do also check out the rest of their superb Box Dioramas site while you are there

You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com  Contact Chris, at the model Philosopher, at info@insidethearmour.com and please do check out his business at insidethearmour.com Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> In this episode, Chris takes a step back and invites Marijn van Gils and Barry Biediger to interview each other on the subject of the Story in modelling.

You can find Marijn here: https://www.facebook.com/marijn.vangils.3

You can find Barry here: https://www.facebook.com/barry.biediger 

You can find Small Subjects, the *essential* podcast Barry runs with Jim de Rogatis, 
on all good podcasting apps, and here https://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects 

Do also check out the rest of their superb Box Dioramas site while you are there

You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com 

Contact Chris, at the model Philosopher, at info@insidethearmour.com
and please do check out his business at insidethearmour.com

Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com

You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher



]]> Chris Meddings false No 7309 8 full Episode 7: David Parker, on Realism Episode 7: David Parker, on Realism https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-7-david-parker-on-realism/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-7-david-parker-on-realism/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:52:24 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/d41d6bea-3e3f-34eb-9133-e605f1616725 In this episode, Chris talks to  David Parker, publisher, author and scratchbuilding master, now scratchprinting master, about bringing heightened levels of realism to modelling, in detail and in painting. You can find AFV/ AIR  Modeller Here And you can Follow David Here

You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com  Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> In this episode, Chris talks to  David Parker, publisher, author and scratchbuilding master, now scratchprinting master, about bringing heightened levels of realism to modelling, in detail and in painting.

You can find AFV/ AIR  Modeller Here

And you can Follow David Here

You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com 

Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com

You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> Chris Meddings false No 5451 7 full Episode 6 - Colour Pt.2 with Tue Kaae Episode 6 - Colour Pt.2 with Tue Kaae https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-6-colour-pt2-with-tue-kaae/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-6-colour-pt2-with-tue-kaae/#comments Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:42:53 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/f18e565b-260b-3518-93ab-54a1991ee522 In this Episode, your host, Chris Meddings, speaks to Tue Kaae to get a Figure painter's view on colour.  Tue talks about how to frame elements with colour, directing gaze: using saturated colours, and desaturation to effect and much more besides Check out Tue here  or here You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com  Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> In this Episode, your host, Chris Meddings, speaks to Tue Kaae to get a Figure painter's view on colour. 

Tue talks about how to frame elements with colour, directing gaze: using saturated colours, and desaturation to effect and much more besides

Check out Tue here  or here

You can read the illustrated text version of this interview at the ModelPhilospher.com 

Please visit our Sponsor, the best model show in the world: Scale Model Challenge

at scalemodelchallenge.com

You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> Chris Meddings false No 4063 6 full Episode 5: Colour, with Jean Bernard André Episode 5: Colour, with Jean Bernard André https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-5-colour-with-jean-bernard-andre/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-5-colour-with-jean-bernard-andre/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:42:09 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/57401ab2-988d-3775-be09-c17a105ced08 In this Episode Chris talks to Model Artist and Dioramist, Jean André about colour and contrast, and how they are crucial elements to a dramatic and dynamic diorama or model. you can follow Jean here: https://www.facebook.com/jbadiorama or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jean_diorama/?hl=en Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion)  ScaleModelChallenge.com Please Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> In this Episode Chris talks to Model Artist and Dioramist, Jean André about colour and contrast, and how they are crucial elements to a dramatic and dynamic diorama or model.

you can follow Jean here: https://www.facebook.com/jbadiorama
or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jean_diorama/?hl=en
Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion) 
ScaleModelChallenge.com
Please Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> Chris Meddings false No 4154 5 full Episode 4 - History and Modelling - with Ivan Cocker Episode 4 - History and Modelling - with Ivan Cocker https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-4-history-and-modelling-with-ivan-cocker/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-4-history-and-modelling-with-ivan-cocker/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:10:16 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/d4e91fc9-6aae-3a7e-9201-f5edca2a84af In this Episode I talk to Ivan Cocker. Ivan has a highly informed view on history, as keeper of models at the Malta Maritime Museum for Heritage Malta, and as a world renowned modeller in his own right with a long history of award-winning models and some seminal pieces that were a big influence on me as a returner to the hobby on the pages of military modelling magazine, and at Euromilitaire. He is also a reenactor of several periods including medieval and Napoleonic, and head ordnance judge at Scale Model Challenge You can find Ivan on Facebook Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion)  ScaleModelChallenge.com Please Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> In this Episode I talk to Ivan Cocker.

Ivan has a highly informed view on history, as keeper of models at the Malta Maritime Museum for Heritage Malta, and as a world renowned modeller in his own right with a long history of award-winning models and some seminal pieces that were a big influence on me as a returner to the hobby on the pages of military modelling magazine, and at Euromilitaire.

He is also a reenactor of several periods including medieval and Napoleonic, and head ordnance judge at Scale Model Challenge

You can find Ivan on Facebook

Please check out the show sponsor (and best model show in the world in my opinion) 
ScaleModelChallenge.com
Please Support the Show
https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

]]> Chris Meddings false No 5120 1 4 full Episode 3: Character, with John Rosengrant Episode 3: Character, with John Rosengrant https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-3-character-with-john-rosengrant/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-3-character-with-john-rosengrant/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:22:54 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/bc0a56d9-0981-372f-9296-e511ad215c03 In this episode, Chris talks to renowned sculptor, model artist, and award winning, Oscar nominated movie effects legend, John Rosengrant about sculpting, and bringing character and history into his work

Special thanks to the Model Philosopher Patrons: Robert, Stephen, Christian, Carlos, Paul, Schaef, Flip, and John. I really do appreciate your faith in this show. If you would like to support the show, you can become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher. You can also really help me out be telling your friends about the show and the blog; modelphilospher.com, where you can also find transcripts of all the episodes of the show, and extra blogs on the philosophical side of modelling. And welcome to our new Sponsor SCALE MODEL CHALLENGE! the truly international model show for model artists of all genres 

]]> In this episode, Chris talks to renowned sculptor, model artist, and award winning, Oscar nominated movie effects legend, John Rosengrant about sculpting, and bringing character and history into his work

Special thanks to the Model Philosopher Patrons: Robert, Stephen, Christian, Carlos, Paul, Schaef, Flip, and John. I really do appreciate your faith in this show.

If you would like to support the show, you can become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher.

You can also really help me out be telling your friends about the show and the blog; modelphilospher.com, where you can also find transcripts of all the episodes of the show, and extra blogs on the philosophical side of modelling.

And welcome to our new Sponsor SCALE MODEL CHALLENGE! the truly international model show for model artists of all genres 




]]> Chris Meddings false No 4570 3 full Episode 2: Competition, a discussion with Marijn van Gils Episode 2: Competition, a discussion with Marijn van Gils https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-2-competition-a-discussion-with-marijn-van-gils/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-2-competition-a-discussion-with-marijn-van-gils/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 00:53:45 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/8e4d68c9-2ee9-3f7e-b0ee-77fe3de6189d In this episode Chris talks to Marijn van Gils about the purposes, pros, and cons of competition, as a competitor, and as a judge Please Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher you can contact the show at info@insidethearmour.com You can read the transcript of this show at https://modelphilosopher.com If you wish to sponsor the show please contact me at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> In this episode Chris talks to Marijn van Gils about the purposes, pros, and cons of competition, as a competitor, and as a judge

Please Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

you can contact the show at info@insidethearmour.com

You can read the transcript of this show at https://modelphilosopher.com

If you wish to sponsor the show please contact me at info@insidethearmour.com

]]> Chris Meddings false No 4800 2 full Episode 1: Calvin Tan, Modelling and Art Episode 1: Calvin Tan, Modelling and Art https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-1-calvin-tan-modelling-and-art/ https://modelphilosopher.podbean.com/e/episode-1-calvin-tan-modelling-and-art/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 14:11:00 +0100 modelphilosopher.podbean.com/85031c3c-b255-3b02-b140-be7687a326cf In this first episode, The Model Philosopher presents the full recording of a conversation between Chris Meddings and special guest Calvin Tan Calvin tries to define what we mean by art, the difference between art and craft, and how all of that relates to our hobby Check out the illustrated transcript of this episode, and a series of long form blogs, at https://modelphilosopher.com  Plus support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher Contact Chris at info@insidethearmour.com Check out the range of great modelling podcasts at https://modelpodcasts.com 

]]> In this first episode, The Model Philosopher presents the full recording of a conversation between Chris Meddings and special guest Calvin Tan

Calvin tries to define what we mean by art, the difference between art and craft, and how all of that relates to our hobby

Check out the illustrated transcript of this episode, and a series of long form blogs, at https://modelphilosopher.com 

Plus support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theModelPhilosopher

Contact Chris at info@insidethearmour.com

Check out the range of great modelling podcasts at https://modelpodcasts.com 

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