Sci-fi Model Podcast Episode 5: Do Wargaming Miniatures Fit The Sci-fi Genre?

What’s up, Plastic Addicts?
Welcome back to the Sci-Fi Model Podcast, presented by Jason’s Model Shop. Your source for everything Sci-Fi model making. Including pop culture subject, Movies & TV and a little bit of miniature war gaming.
Miniature Wargaming is a subject I know very little about. In fact it’s something I’ve never really been interested in. Even though I’m rooted, firmly, in Nerd/Geek culture it’s possible the prevailing cultural view, that it was just something men with poor hygiene did in the darkest corners of their basements, was preventing me from seeing how awesome it really could be.
No matter how woke we might be, we still have blind spots…
Anyway, I had been doing model making on KZbin for several years at that point and offered (or was asked?) to assist with the launch. That was my introduction to Anvil of War Gaming, a KZbin channel focus on Warhammer 40,000.
At the time I was focused on the nuts and bolts of setting up the channel, and occasionally assisting with the filming of battles/segments. However, I did notice just how detailed the playing pieces were. Though, I didn’t realize until later, that the game pieces were models that the payer had to assemble and detail themselves.
Fast forward to 2023 and I’m developing the Sci-Fi Model Podcast.
While taking it from concept to reality I sent a great deal of time trying to figure out what the scope would be. I know it’s important to find a niche, but I also know being too niche can be restrictive. I also wanted to avoid gatekeeping, to not be that shithead who says things like ‘eagle moss isn’t modeling’ or other bullshit of that sort.
With that in mind the scope was expanded to include Pop Culture, Movie & TV subjects and Miniature Wargaming. This allows for more varied conversations with different builders. It also give me the opportunity, as a builder, to keep things fresh/follow my interests.
That’s what led to my conversation with Ken. In the case of Warhammer 40,000, and other games, the playing pieces are quite literally model kits. To say nothing of the game’s lore.
Episode 5, of the Sci-Fi Model Podcast, started out with a simple question. Are Wargaming Miniatures Sci-Fi Models? Now, I don’t think we really answered a question directly, but we discussed the process that goes into creating a mini.
The process is literally the same as building an Enterprise or a Baby Yoda figure. The only real difference is the use when completed. Most model kits end up being a passive piece, something you display and admire. Wargaming miniatures are active. Once completed they will be used over and over again in the various campaigns played.
Because Ken is a friend the conversation meanders a bit, and I’m quite OK with it. I want this show to be warm and welcoming, not just a series of questions thrown any a guest.
As such we detour to related and unrelated topics. Because the video version is ‘Uncut’ I’ve left a lot of that in. The audio version, the ‘tighter’ production, eliminates most, if not all of the detours.
We also talked for a long time, so this episode is broken into two parts.
I hope you enjoy part 1 and return for part 2!
As always thank you for reading, listening or watching. I really do appreciate it. And remember feed your plastic addiction and keep on building.
Podcast Links:
Ken’s Instagram: / kenb0592
By the Dice Games KZbin : / @bythedicegames
By the Dice Games Instagram: / bythedicegames
Anvil of War Gaming KZbin: / anvilofwargaming
Anvil of War Gaming Facebook: / anvilofwargaming
Anvil of War Gaming Instagram: / anvilofwargaming
Relevant Links:
Miniature Wargaming Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.o...
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