Hello Model Clubbers!

We have a very special guest this episode Jim DeRogatis, Secretary of Military Miniature Society of Illinois, Box Art Diorama enthusiast, writer, podcast host, radio host, Sheperd Paine expert and so much more!

We discuss the upcoming MMSI Chicago show, the hobby far and wide, life and a little bit of music thrown in there for good measure. Thank you Jim for coming on this janky mess!!! Enjoy the chat!

MMSI - https://www.military-miniature-society-of-illinois.com/

The 51st Chicago Show takes place at the Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Oct. 16-17, 2026

https://www.military-miniature-society-of-illinois.com/about-the-show

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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.

Box Dioramas - https://www.boxdioramas.com/

The Shep Paine Education Fund - https://www.military-miniature-society-of-illinois.com/shep-paine-education-fund

As for the rest of the episode, just a quick news and reviews, some quick AI thoughts and a giveaway from Monster Model Review!

MMR - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2239764046157264

and on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@monstermodelreview

Silver Screen Icons Production - https://www.facebook.com/Silverscreeniconsproduction

Nostalgic Resin Productions - https://www.facebook.com/groups/279958927894365

Escape Hatch Hobbies - https://escapehatchhobbies.com/

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