Small Subjects
by Jim and Barry
Small Subjects is a podcast devoted to discussing big topics in the worlds of scale modeling, diorama-building, and sculpting and painting miniature figures, as well as presenting interviews with some of the top artists in the field, including every era, and ranging from historical to fantasy subjects. Co-hosts Barry Biediger, who is based in Salt Lake City, and Jim DeRogatis, who lives in Chicago, are the editors of the Web site boxdioramas.com. Both have decades of experience as modelers, though they maintain that they are always curious and always learning. They are dedicated members of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois, where they considered the great Sheperd Paine a friend and mentor. Barry is also a member of his local chapter of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society, while DeRogatis has written, co-written, or edited ten books about popular music and two about miniatures and modeling (Sheperd Paine: The Life and Work of a Master Modeler and Military Historian and Shep Paine’s Armor Modelers Guide). You can contact the hosts at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
Copyright: © 2024 Small Subjects
Episodes
Episode 45: Erik Swinson
1h 30m · PublishedIn this episode, your hosts talk with Virginia Beach-based professional miniatures painter Erik Swinson, one of the most stunning talents on the scene today.
Erik streams on Twitch most Wednesday evenings: https://www.twitch.tv/erik_swinson
If you can't make those live streams, you can watch them later on his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@erik_swinson
Follow Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_swinson/
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikswinson
We also talk to Dennis Levy and Jack Lynch about some cool things they have planned for this year's MFCA show in May.
For photos of what we discuss in each episode, visit the Small Subjects blog on boxdioramas.com: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects
Join one of our group builds:
Historex:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshistorex
Flats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsflats
Fantasy Busts:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsfantasybusts
Or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite and discuss anything else miniatures related:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshospitality
email us at [email protected]
Episode 44: Abstraction in Miniatures and Digital vs Traditional Scratchbuilding
1h 32m · PublishedOn this episode, your hosts tackle two big ideas they’ve been thinking and talking about a lot lately. First up: The notion of throwing away all the “rules” and thinking more abstractly. They also talk about digital modeling and 3D printing in terms of it's advantages and disadvantages versus traditional scratch building.
For photos of what we discuss in each episode, visit the Small Subjects blog on boxdioramas.com: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects
Join one of our group builds:
Historex:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshistorex
Flats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsflats
Fantasy Busts:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsfantasybusts
Or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite and discuss anything else miniatures related:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshospitality
We want to hear from you: go to https://sayhi.chat/smallSubjects to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
email us at [email protected]
Episode 43: Jon Harbuck
1h 39m · PublishedWe chat with Alabama-based modeler Jon Harbuck, an attorney, a true Southern gentleman, and a favorite for the powerful storytelling in his work.
We also talk about Barry and Joan's recent trip to Las Vegas for a painting workshop taught by Matteo di Diomede held at Verko's Vault, the exciting new miniatures museum.
For photos of what we discuss in each episode, visit the Small Subjects blog on boxdioramas.com: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects
Join one of our group builds:
Historex:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshistorex
Flats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsflats
Fantasy Busts:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsfantasybusts
Or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite and discuss anything else miniatures related:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshospitality
We want to hear from you: go to https://sayhi.chat/smallSubjects to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
email us at [email protected]
Episode 42:Current Projects, Various & Sundry
1h 46m · PublishedIn this episode, your hosts talk about what’s been happening at their work benches, and (as usual) a few other things, including a movie they’d been eagerly anticipating but which, alas, let Jim down.
Barry gives an update on his restoration of the classic Shep Paine box diorama “A King of Shreds and Patches (Hamlet Sees the Ghost of His Father),” and Jim talks about two box dioramas he is working on.
For photos of what we discuss in each episode, visit the Small Subjects blog on boxdioramas.com: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects
Join one of our group builds:
Historex:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshistorex
Flats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsflats
Fantasy Busts:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsfantasybusts
Or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite and discuss anything else miniatures related:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshospitality
We want to hear from you: go to https://sayhi.chat/smallSubjects to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
email us at [email protected]
Episode 41: Bob Sarnowski
2h 9m · PublishedWarning: Unlike most of our episodes, this one has some profanity.
We talk to veteran MMSI member and expert painter Bob Sarnowski. We also recap MMSI 2023. Listen to find out why there will be one less thing Jim can tease Barry about.
For photos of what we discuss in each episode, visit the Small Subjects blog on boxdioramas.com: http://www.boxdioramas.com/smallsubjects
Join one of our group builds:
Historex:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshistorex
Flats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsflats
Fantasy Busts:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectsfantasybusts
Or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite and discuss anything else miniatures related:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallsubjectshospitality
email us at [email protected]
Episode 40: Barry and Jim on their Favorites (and their Failures)
1h 54m · PublishedYour hosts aren’t at all sure that anybody will be interested in this rather self-indulgent episode, but hey, we were just responding to a request from one of our loyal listeners, Jamie Stokes in Australia, who left a voice mail for us on Telbee (and everyone is welcome to do the same by clicking here!).
You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com
Join us on Facebook:
- Historex group build
- Fantasy bust group build
- or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite.
Check out some other great modeling podcasts on modelpodcasts.com
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 39: A Conversation About the Open System With Marijn Van Gils
2h 27m · PublishedAnother illuminating chat with Marijn, this time on the subject of the open system of judging miniatures and models. We also answer a listener voice message from Grant Mayberry about what to expect at your first open miniature and modelling show.
You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com
Join us on Facebook:
- Historex group build
- Fantasy bust group build
- or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite.
Check out some other great modeling podcasts on modelpodcasts.com
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 38: Dave Youngquist and IPMS 2023 Nats
1h 32m · PublishedThey also chat about Barry's recent trip to the IPMS/USA National Convention.
Photos of the pieces we discuss can be found on our blog on Boxdioramas.com
Episode 37: Gary Baker, hair and Historex
1h 59m · PublishedIn this episode, your hosts have a fascinating chat with British native, now San Diego-based painter and modeler Gary Baker. In addition to being big fans of his work, and agreeing that he’s one of the finest gents we’ve met in the hobby in recent years, we were eager to hear Gary’s thoughts about sculpting and painting hair—he’s a professional stylist and the creative director at UNITE Hair—and he made us think even more about how much character hair adds to a figure, as well as paying attention to the fine distinctions in hair styles in different eras. We’re used to focusing on uniforms and equipment and the way such change, even within the span of one conflict, but Gary got us going even deeper.
Barry and Jim are excited about the Historex group build that sprung from the enthusiasm of their listeners. They discuss what makes these little white plastic kits, made up of a bag of initially bewildering parts, so fun to work with.
You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com
Join us on Facebook:
- Historex group build
- Fantasy bust group build
- or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite.
Check out some other great modeling podcasts on modelpodcasts.com
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
Contact us at [email protected]
Episode 37: Gary Baker, hair and Historex
1h 59m · PublishedIn this episode, your hosts have a fascinating chat with British native, now San Diego-based painter and modeler Gary Baker. In addition to being big fans of his work, and agreeing that he’s one of the finest gents we’ve met in the hobby in recent years, we were eager to hear Gary’s thoughts about sculpting and painting hair—he’s a professional stylist and the creative director at UNITE Hair—and he made us think even more about how much character hair adds to a figure, as well as paying attention to the fine distinctions in hair styles in different eras. We’re used to focusing on uniforms and equipment and the way such change, even within the span of one conflict, but Gary got us going even deeper.
Barry and Jim are excited about the Historex group build that sprung from the enthusiasm of their listeners. They discuss what makes these little white plastic kits, made up of a bag of initially bewildering parts, so fun to work with.
You can find photos and links to information discussed in each episode at our podcast blog on boxdioramas.com
Join us on Facebook:
- Historex group build
- Fantasy bust group build
- or hang out in the Small Subjects Hospitality Suite.
Check out some other great modeling podcasts on modelpodcasts.com
We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE to leave us a message about anything in any of our episodes, or to pose a question you’d like to hear us address, and we’ll air it in an upcoming episode.
Contact us at [email protected]
Small Subjects has 82 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 135:11:45. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 21st, 2024 10:40.