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Beyond The Box Art® — The Scale Modellers Podcast More than kits. More than plastic. It's the people, stories and passion behind the hobby. Every fortnight, Beyond The Box Art® brings scale modellers around the world together for lively conversation, informed opinion, honest discussion and plenty of bench-side banter. From aircraft, armour, ships, cars, bikes, sci-fi and Gundam to the people and companies shaping the hobby, we go beyond simply talking about what's in the box. We speak to manufacturers, designers, historians, authors, retailers, event organisers and some of the best-known personalities in scale modelling — alongside the everyday modellers who make this hobby what it is. Whether you're returning to modelling, opening your very first kit or have decades at the bench behind you, Beyond The Box Art® is designed to be your companion at the workbench, on the commute or wherever you choose to listen. Regular features include: Stash Inflation Report — new kits, accessories and aftermarket releases from across the modelling world Modelling News & Events — clubs, shows, organisations and events from the UK and around the world Feature Interviews — in-depth conversations with the people, companies and organisations behind the hobby Bench Chat — techniques, tools, products, experiences and the occasional modelling controversy, discussed without taking ourselves too seriously Now listened to in 84 countries globally, Beyond The Box Art® has grown into a genuinely international community of scale modellers — our Benchmates. Wherever you are, whatever you build and whatever your level of experience, pull up a chair and join us at the bench. Models. Modellers. Meaning. New episodes every fortnight
Episodios 42
Episode 42 - Revell Telford Special inc. Q1 2027 releases
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 42 The Revell Special! Project Harrier, 2027 Kit Previews & What's Coming from Guideline Publications SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 42 | Revell Special, Project Harrier …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 42 The Revell Special! Project Harrier, 2027 Kit Previews & What's Coming from Guideline PublicationsSEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 42 | Revell Special, Project Harrier Update, 2027 Releases & Guideline Publications
Meta Description: Episode 42 welcomes Revell's Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Chris Parker-Joy for a Project Harrier update and exclusive 2027 kit previews, plus Jon Tabinor on December's modelling magazines.
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 42 has landed, and we've got something rather special for you!
Yes, we're back already!
Just two days after Episode 41, we're bringing you an extra helping of Beyond The Box Art® to coincide with Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford.
And this time, we're turning the spotlight firmly onto one of the most recognisable names in scale modelling.
Welcome to our Revell Special!
Joining Brownie are Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Chris Parker-Joy from Revell, for a fascinating conversation about one of the most eagerly anticipated aviation modelling projects in recent years — Project Harrier.
We delve into the development of Revell's ambitious new-tool Harrier, exploring the research, design challenges, technological advances and decisions involved in bringing such an iconic aircraft to the modelling bench.
But that's not all.
With 2027 fast approaching, Luke also take us behind the scenes for a look at what Revell has planned for the first quarter of next year, including some forthcoming aviation releases that should give aircraft modellers plenty to talk about.
We're not going to spoil the surprises here.
You'll have to listen to discover what's coming!
And there's more, as Jon Tabinor returns from Guideline Publications to preview the December editions of Scale Aircraft Modelling and Military Modelcraft International, with another look at the articles, builds and features heading our way.
So, whether you're fascinated by the engineering behind a brand-new model kit, looking forward to next year's releases or simply planning your next evening at the bench, there's plenty to enjoy.
Two episodes in three days, a weekend at Telford and Revell discussing what's coming next.
We're beginning to suspect the manufacturers have declared war on our bank accounts.
✈️ Revell Special — Inside Project HarrierAn iconic aircraft. An ambitious project. And a fascinating look behind the scenes.
Few aircraft inspire quite the same enthusiasm among British aviation modellers as the Harrier.
A remarkable example of British aerospace engineering, the Harrier's revolutionary vertical and short take-off and landing capabilities made it one of the most distinctive military aircraft ever built.
Now, Revell is taking on the challenge of bringing the first-generation Harrier to life in an ambitious new-tool 1/32 scale project.
And rather than keeping the development process hidden until the finished kit appears, Revell has taken a refreshingly open approach, sharing the journey with the modelling community.
Joining us to discuss that journey are Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Chris Parker-Joy.
We explore the enormous amount of work involved in developing a modern large-scale aircraft kit, from researching the original subject and gathering accurate reference material to translating complex aircraft structures into something that can be assembled on the modelling bench.
We look at the challenges of recreating the Harrier's unusual engineering, the importance of dimensional accuracy and the delicate balance between exceptional detail and an enjoyable building experience.
There's also the fascinating question of how modern design technologies are changing the development of scale model kits.
What happens when original drawings don't tell the whole story?
How do manufacturers resolve conflicting reference material?
And how do you decide which details should be incorporated into the finished model, particularly when the real aircraft is as mechanically complicated as the Harrier?
It's an opportunity to hear from the people involved in the project and better understand what goes into producing the kits we sometimes take for granted.
Because there's rather more to making a model than putting some plastic in a box.
Revell Project Harrier Updates:
https://blog.revell.com/en/2026/modellbau/project-harrier/
🛠️ From Research to Reality — The Challenges of Modern Kit DevelopmentOne of the most interesting aspects of Project Harrier is the opportunity to follow a major new-tool project through its development.
For most modellers, the journey begins when a manufacturer announces a new release.
But by that point, an enormous amount of research, planning, design and decision-making may already have taken place.
With Luke and Chris, we explore the work involved long before a finished kit reaches the shelves.
From studying preserved aircraft and gathering reference material to using modern digital design techniques, we look at how manufacturers balance historical authenticity, practical engineering and commercial considerations.
The Harrier presents some particularly interesting challenges, thanks to its distinctive airframe, complex engine installation and the considerable differences between aircraft variants.
And then there's the question every modeller eventually asks.
Just how much detail is enough?
For those who enjoy understanding how the hobby works behind the scenes, this is a conversation not to be missed.
It's also a reminder that the people developing our model kits are frequently just as enthusiastic about the subjects as the people who eventually build them.
🔮 Revell 2027 — A Look at What's Coming Next!The first quarter of 2027 is already looking interesting!
Of course, we couldn't invite Revell onto Beyond The Box Art® without asking what else might be heading our way.
Alongside our Project Harrier discussion, Luke and Chris give us a preview of Revell's forthcoming aviation releases for the opening months of 2027.
We discuss the company's plans, its approach to developing its aircraft range and what modellers can look forward to as the new year approaches.
With Revell remaining one of the most familiar names in the hobby, there's always considerable interest in what's next.
And rather than giving everything away in the show notes, we're keeping the details firmly under wraps.
Want to know what's coming? You'll have to listen!
There may be a few additions to your 2027 wish list by the time we've finished.
And quite possibly a few more explanations to prepare for whoever shares your household.
Revell Website:
📚 Guideline Publications — December Magazine Preview with Jon TabinorTwo magazines. Two modelling disciplines. Plenty of inspiration.
We're delighted to welcome back Jon Tabinor from Guideline Publications, one of our valued show sponsors, for another look at what's coming up in the modelling press.
With December approaching, Jon joins us to preview the forthcoming editions of two familiar favourites.
✈️ Scale Aircraft Modelling — December 2026
One of the best-known titles in aviation scale modelling, Scale Aircraft Modelling continues to bring enthusiasts a mix of aircraft modelling features, detailed builds, reference material and inspiration.
Jon takes us through what's planned for the December edition and what aviation modellers can expect to find in its pages.
Whether your interests lie in classic aircraft, modern military aviation or the latest modelling techniques, there's always something to discover.
🪖 Military Modelcraft International — December 2026
For the armour and military vehicle enthusiasts, Jon also previews the December edition of Military Modelcraft International.
From detailed military vehicle builds and finishing techniques to the creativity and craftsmanship that make armour modelling so rewarding, we look at what's coming in the next issue.
With both magazines continuing to showcase the work of talented contributors and modellers, there's plenty of inspiration for those looking for their next project.
And, as regular listeners will appreciate, buying a modelling magazine is rather dangerous.
You open it looking for an interesting article and close it having mentally committed yourself to another six kits.
Guideline Publications Website:
https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — Come and Meet the Team!7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford
Episode 42 arrives during one of the biggest weekends in the UK scale modelling calendar.
And yes, Beyond The Box Art® is at Scale ModelWorld!
You'll find the team in:
HALL 1 — STAND 1075
Opposite the middle entrance into Hall 1, alongside our friends and sponsors at AMMO by Mig Jiménez.
Come and say hello, meet the voices behind the microphones, catch up with fellow Benchmates and talk all things modelling.
You'll also have the opportunity to see Fischkopp Model Company's forthcoming 1/48 Supermarine Stranraer, making its first UK show appearance following the announcement at Scale Model Challenge in October.
We'll have our exclusive Scale ModelWorld 2026 show stickers available, along with a very limited number of commemorative mugs for sale.
And with several members of the team attending, there should be no shortage of conversation.
Although we cannot guarantee that all of it will be sensible.
Whether you're a long-standing listener or discovering Beyond The Box Art® for the first time, we'd love to meet you.
Scale ModelWorld Information & Tickets:
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
🌍 Supporting the International Modelling CommunityAs Official Media Partners of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, Beyond The Box Art® continues to celebrate the people, organisations and manufacturers that bring our worldwide hobby together.
Through our interviews, international show coverage, industry features and IPMS Connect, we're helping share the stories behind scale modelling and strengthen the connections between modellers across borders.
Our conversations with people such as Luke, Chris and Jon are part of that commitment.
Because the hobby isn't simply about the kits we build.
It's about the research, creativity, engineering, enthusiasm and friendships that make it so much more.
Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby.
IPMS Links:
IPMS(UK): https://ipmsuk.org/
IPMS USA: https://ipmsusa.org/
🎧 Episode 42 — The People Behind the PlasticFrom the development of a major new-tool aircraft kit to the planning of future releases and the magazines that inspire our next projects, Episode 42 takes us behind the scenes of the scale modelling industry.
We're delighted to welcome Luke Slaney-Hewitt and Chris Parker-Joy from Revell for an insightful discussion about Project Harrier, the challenges of modern kit development and what the future holds.
And our thanks to Jon Tabinor from Guideline Publications for returning to share what's coming in the December editions of Scale Aircraft Modelling and Military Modelcraft International.
It's another reminder of the extraordinary amount of work, knowledge and passion that exists behind the products and publications we enjoy.
And with Scale ModelWorld taking place this weekend, there's probably no better time to celebrate it.
So grab a brew, settle down at the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for our special look inside the world of Revell, Project Harrier, forthcoming releases and the latest from Guideline Publications.
And if you're at Telford, come and find us in Hall 1.
Beyond The Box Art®
The Scale Modellers Podcast.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📬 ContactEmail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/
Our Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — https://www.ammo.es/
Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/
Hobbyshow.org — https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart
Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead.
We're enormously grateful to our sponsors for helping us continue to bring the show to listeners around the world.
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, forthcoming kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, major events, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is.
As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're proud to support and connect modellers across the international modelling community.
From the people designing the latest model kits to the enthusiasts building them, we bring you the stories, personalities and conversations behind the hobby.
Whether you're building your very first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 41 - Scale Model Challange & Scale ModelWorld
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 41 Scale Model Challenge 2026: The Final Word with Robert Crombeecke & Telford's Final Countdown! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 41 | Scale Model Challenge 2026 Review …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 41 Scale Model Challenge 2026: The Final Word with Robert Crombeecke & Telford's Final Countdown!SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 41 | Scale Model Challenge 2026 Review, Robert Crombeecke & Scale ModelWorld Telford
Meta Description: Episode 41 wraps up Scale Model Challenge 2026 with organiser Robert Crombeecke, looks ahead to SMC 2027 and previews Scale ModelWorld Telford 2026.
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 41 has landed, and we're going from one of Europe's biggest modelling shows straight into another!
After an incredible weekend in the Netherlands, we're bringing our coverage of Scale Model Challenge 2026 to a close with a very special guest.
Joining Brownie and the team is Robert Crombeecke, founder and organiser of Scale Model Challenge, for a look back at another remarkable event, the challenges of putting together an international modelling show, and some exciting thoughts about how SMC could become even bigger and better in 2027.
With Brownie, Nevs and Martin having experienced the show first-hand, there's plenty to discuss, from the extraordinary standard of modelling on display to the people, traders and atmosphere that make SMC such a special event.
And there's barely time to unpack the suitcases before we head to Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford!
With the UK's biggest scale modelling weekend just days away, we complete our build-up with the latest information, some important reminders and a few last-minute surprises courtesy of IPMS(UK) Show Manager John Tapsell.
Plus, the Stash Inflation team return with another collection of forthcoming releases, just in case your bank balance was beginning to recover from Eindhoven.
Two major international modelling shows, three weeks apart. Whoever planned that clearly doesn't have to explain the credit card bill.
🇳🇱 Scale Model Challenge 2026 — The Final Word17–18 October 2026 | Veldhoven, The Netherlands
What a weekend!
Scale Model Challenge has firmly established itself as one of the highlights of the international scale modelling calendar, bringing together some of the world's finest modellers, painters, manufacturers and enthusiasts.
And 2026 certainly didn't disappoint.
With new records set for the show's size, visitor numbers, competition participants and entries, SMC continues to demonstrate just how vibrant and international our hobby has become.
Following our coverage from the show itself, we welcome back Robert Crombeecke, the man behind Scale Model Challenge, to help us round off our Eindhoven experience.
We explore what made this year's event such a success, the considerable work that goes on behind the scenes and the challenges of delivering an event that attracts visitors from across Europe and beyond.
From the competition tables and extraordinary displays to the trade halls, workshops and friendships that develop over the weekend, we reflect on what makes SMC different.
And with Brownie, Nevs and Martin having spent the weekend meeting manufacturers, catching up with friends and exploring the show, there are plenty of personal observations to share.
Of course, running an event of this scale is never simply a matter of opening the doors and hoping everyone turns up.
Which brings us rather neatly to what happens next.
🔮 Scale Model Challenge 2027 — Bigger, Better and Looking Ahead16–17 October 2027 | Veldhoven, The Netherlands
The doors may have closed on SMC 2026, but planning for the next event is already on the agenda.
Robert joins us to discuss the lessons from this year's show, opportunities to build on its success and potential enhancements for 2027.
With SMC continuing to develop its reputation as a truly international event, we look at the importance of listening to exhibitors, competitors and visitors, while maintaining the atmosphere and quality that have become its hallmarks.
It's a fascinating opportunity to hear directly from the organiser about the future direction of one of Europe's most respected modelling events.
Whether you're a regular visitor, a competition entrant, a trader or somebody considering making the journey for the first time, there's plenty to look forward to.
Scale Model Challenge 2027 takes place on 16–17 October 2027.
Time to put another date in the diary.
And possibly start saving now.
Scale Model Challenge Website:
https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/
🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — The Final Countdown!7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford
From Eindhoven to Telford, the international modelling calendar certainly isn't slowing down!
With Scale ModelWorld 2026 just around the corner, we complete our build-up to the UK's biggest scale modelling weekend.
Organised by IPMS(UK), Scale ModelWorld brings together thousands of models, clubs, Special Interest Groups, manufacturers, traders and visitors from around the world for two days celebrating everything our hobby has to offer.
And we have a few final reminders from Show Manager John Tapsell (JT).
🎟️ Tickets are still available
Tickets can be purchased online right up to and during the show itself, so there's still an opportunity to join everyone at Telford.
🌺 Remembrance Sunday — 8 November
As Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, visitors are reminded that a two-minute silence will be observed at 11:00 am.
We encourage everyone attending to join in this important moment of remembrance.
🚗 Something a little larger than 1/24 scale!
John has also teased the appearance of several full-size vehicles inside the exhibition halls.
We're keeping the details under wraps for now, but there will be some interesting machinery to admire alongside the thousands of miniature masterpieces.
And for once, absolutely no assembly required!
Scale ModelWorld Opening Times:
Saturday 7 November: 10:00–18:00
Sunday 8 November: 10:00–16:00
IPMS members: Early admission from 09:00 on both days.
Scale ModelWorld Information & Tickets:
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
Venue Accessibility & Mobility Scooter Booking:
https://www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/
🎙️ Come and Meet Beyond The Box Art® at Telford!Hall 1 — Stand 1075
Yes, the Beyond The Box Art® team will be at Scale ModelWorld throughout the weekend!
You'll find us in Hall 1, Stand 1075, opposite the middle entrance into the hall, alongside our friends and sponsors from AMMO by Mig Jiménez.
Come and say hello, meet the team, catch up with fellow Benchmates, have a chat about your latest project or simply put some faces to the voices you've been listening to.
We'll have our microphones with us, so there may even be an opportunity to contribute to a future episode.
And there's something rather special to see on the stand.
Following its world announcement at Scale Model Challenge, Fischkopp Model Company's forthcoming 1/48 Supermarine Stranraer will be making its first UK show appearance.
An opportunity to take a closer look at this exciting debut project from one of our show sponsors.
We'll also have our exclusive Scale ModelWorld 2026 stickers, along with a very limited number of commemorative show mugs available for purchase.
Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or have only recently discovered us, we'd love to meet you.
Come and find us. We don't bite. Although the same cannot necessarily be said for Dan if you interrupt a modelling demonstration.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report — The Temptation ContinuesAnother episode, another international collection of forthcoming releases, new kits and perfectly reasonable excuses to acquire more plastic.
The Stash Inflation Report team are back with their usual tour of the modelling world.
Balders takes to the skies with the latest aircraft announcements, Dan surveys the armour and military vehicle releases, Nevs heads out to sea for the nautical news, Shane explores the world of Gunpla and science fiction, and Matty rounds things off with the latest automotive offerings.
With manufacturers continuing to announce exciting new subjects across virtually every modelling genre, there's certainly no shortage of temptation.
And with Scale ModelWorld just days away, we suspect a few Benchmates may already be mentally rearranging their stash shelves.
As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, expanding collections or awkward conversations involving mysteriously arriving parcels.
🌍 Connecting the International Modelling CommunityOne of the things that makes events such as Scale Model Challenge and Scale ModelWorld so important is the opportunity they provide to bring people together.
Different countries, different modelling interests and different experiences, but a shared enthusiasm for the hobby.
As an Official Media Partner of both IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, Beyond The Box Art® is proud to help strengthen those connections through our international coverage and our IPMS Connect feature.
Whether it's celebrating the work of national societies, highlighting local clubs and Special Interest Groups or introducing listeners to the people behind the world's major modelling events, our aim remains the same.
To give the international scale modelling community a voice.
Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby.
IPMS Links:
IPMS(UK): https://ipmsuk.org/
IPMS USA: https://ipmsusa.org/
🎧 Episode 41 — From Eindhoven to TelfordFrom the competition tables of Scale Model Challenge to the final preparations for Scale ModelWorld, Episode 41 is a celebration of the people who make our hobby's biggest events possible.
We're grateful to Robert Crombeecke for joining us to reflect on another successful SMC and share his thoughts about the future, and to John Tapsell and the IPMS(UK) team for their continued hard work in bringing Scale ModelWorld to life.
Behind every major modelling show are countless hours of planning, an army of volunteers and an enormous amount of enthusiasm.
And without those people, there simply wouldn't be a show.
So grab a brew, settle down at the bench and join Brownie, Balders, Dan, Nevs, Shane, Matty and the Beyond The Box Art® team as we round off Eindhoven, look ahead to 2027 and prepare for a very busy weekend in Telford.
And if you're coming to Scale ModelWorld, make sure you come and say hello.
Beyond The Box Art®
The Scale Modellers Podcast.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📬 ContactEmail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/
Our Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — https://www.ammo.es/
Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/
Hobbyshow.org — https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart
Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead.
We are enormously grateful to our sponsors for helping us continue to bring the show to listeners around the world.
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, forthcoming kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, major events, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is.
As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're proud to support and connect modellers across the international modelling community.
Whether you're building your very first kit, returning to the hobby after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 40 - IPMS USA & Telford update
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 40 IPMS Connect Goes Global, Fischkopp's Big Reveal & Telford 2026! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 40 | IPMS Connect Launch, Fischkopp Stranraer & Scale ModelWorld 2026 …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 40 IPMS Connect Goes Global, Fischkopp's Big Reveal & Telford 2026!SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 40 | IPMS Connect Launch, Fischkopp Stranraer & Scale ModelWorld 2026
Meta Description: Episode 40 launches IPMS Connect with IPMS USA, reveals Fischkopp's Supermarine Stranraer from SMC Eindhoven and previews Scale ModelWorld Telford 2026.
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 40 has landed, and this one's rather special!
We're celebrating a major milestone for Beyond The Box Art® as we officially welcome IPMS USA as our newest media partner and launch IPMS Connect, our brand-new international feature bringing the worldwide IPMS community closer together.
Joining Brownie for this historic first edition is Eugenie Taylor-Ray from IPMS USA, helping us kick off an exciting new chapter in international scale modelling.
We've also been out and about at Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven, where our friends at Fischkopp Model Company unveiled their very first injection-moulded kit — the magnificent Supermarine Stranraer — and we were there, microphones in hand, to capture the announcement!
And with Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford fast approaching, we welcome Show Manager John Tapsell (JT) and IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton for the latest news and final preparations ahead of the biggest weekend in the UK modelling calendar.
Forty episodes in, and apparently we're still finding new ways to make the hobby more expensive.
🌍 IPMS Connect — A New International PartnershipA new chapter begins for Beyond The Box Art® and the international modelling community.
Episode 40 marks the official launch of IPMS Connect, replacing IPMS Dispatches and taking our IPMS coverage onto the international stage.
We're delighted to announce that Beyond The Box Art® is now an Official Media Partner of IPMS USA, building on our existing relationship with IPMS(UK).
For our very first IPMS Connect, we're joined by Eugenie Taylor-Ray from IPMS USA, introducing a new feature dedicated to connecting modellers, sharing stories and celebrating the people and organisations that make our hobby truly international.
From society news and major shows to individual members, clubs and the friendships that cross borders, IPMS Connect is about much more than announcements.
It's about bringing our modelling community together.
Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby.
IPMS Links:
IPMS USA: https://ipmsusa.org/
IPMS(UK): https://ipmsuk.org/
✈️ Fischkopp Model Company — The Supermarine Stranraer Revealed!Breaking news, recorded live at Scale Model Challenge, Eindhoven!
Our friends and show sponsors at Fischkopp Model Company have officially announced their very first model kit — the Supermarine Stranraer, the distinctive British twin-engined biplane flying boat.
With a planned release in Q3 2027, this is an exciting first step for the company and a particularly interesting choice of subject for aviation enthusiasts.
Brownie, Nevs and Martin were at Scale Model Challenge in the Netherlands, where Fischkopp made the announcement on Saturday 17 October.
We bring you the excitement of the unveiling, recorded at the show, and a first look at what's ahead for this ambitious new manufacturer.
It's not every day a new kit manufacturer launches its first project, particularly with a subject as wonderfully unusual as the Stranraer.
Flying boats, rigging and multiple wings.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fischkopp Model Company:
https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
Scale Model Challenge:
https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/
🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — The Final Countdown!7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford
The UK's biggest scale modelling weekend is almost here!
We're joined by Scale ModelWorld Show Manager John Tapsell (JT), assisted by IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton, for the latest updates and final preparations for Scale ModelWorld 2026.
With traders, manufacturers, club and Special Interest Group displays, international visitors, competitions and thousands of models under one roof, Telford remains one of the highlights of the modelling year.
We look at what visitors can expect, the enormous amount of work involved in organising the event and why Scale ModelWorld continues to occupy such an important place in the international hobby calendar.
And of course, Beyond The Box Art® will be there - Hall 1 stand 1075 - opposite the middle entrance into the hall... You won't miss us!
Come and find the team at our stand, meet some fellow Benchmates, have a chat and perhaps even find yourself in front of one of our microphones, plus take a look at the Fischkopp Stranraer in person! Don't worry. We usually ask first!
Scale ModelWorld Information & Tickets:
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ Venue Mobility scooter booking: Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/
⭐ Stash Inflation ReportThe Stash Inflation team return with another international round-up of upcoming releases, new kits and reasons to question the structural integrity of your stash shelving.
Brownie takes to the skies with the latest aviation releases, Dan rolls out the armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane explores Gunpla and science fiction, and Matty keeps the automotive enthusiasts up to speed.
From newly announced subjects to long-awaited releases, there's plenty to tempt modellers across every genre.
As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, expanding stashes or awkward conversations about boxes arriving at the front door.
🎙️ Episode 40 — A Milestone Worth CelebratingForty episodes, an expanding international audience, new partnerships and an ever-growing community of Benchmates.
This episode is about everything that makes scale modelling special — the manufacturers bringing new ideas to life, the volunteers who make our shows possible and the friendships that connect modellers around the world.
The launch of IPMS Connect and our new partnership with IPMS USA represent another exciting step in the journey of Beyond The Box Art®.
And the best part?
We're only just getting started.
So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for international IPMS news, Fischkopp's big announcement, Telford preparations, new kit releases and the usual bench-top banter.
Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning.
ContactEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/
Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — https://www.ammo.es/
Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/
Hobbyshow.org — https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart
Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead.
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, new kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is.
As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're helping connect modellers and share stories from across the international modelling community.
Whether you're building your very first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 39 - SMW Competition Judging & Automotive Modelling
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 39 Cars, Competitions & Chairman Wong! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 39 | Automotive Modelling, IPMS Competitions & Bolton 2027 Meta Description: Episode 39 explores …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 39
Cars, Competitions & Chairman Wong!
SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 39 | Automotive Modelling, IPMS Competitions & Bolton 2027
Meta Description: Episode 39 explores automotive scale modelling with Rich Middleton and Matty's Custom Scale, IPMS competition advice from Andy Brown, Bolton 2027 and the final IPMS Dispatches.
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 39 has landed!
This time we're finally giving automotive modelling some proper attention.
Joining us are IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton and our new automotive Stash Inflation reporter, Matty from Matty's Custom Scale, to ask why cars and motorcycles sometimes seem to sit apart from the wider scale modelling hobby — and whether automotive modellers get the recognition they deserve.
More importantly, we look at what aircraft, armour, ship and sci-fi modellers can learn from car builders, particularly when it comes to surface preparation, paint, polishing and achieving those intimidatingly flawless finishes.
Apparently, covering the mistakes with mud isn't always an option.
Dan is understandably concerned.
🚗 Automotive Modelling — Rich Middleton & Matty
Cars, motorcycles, motorsport, commercial vehicles and custom builds represent a huge part of scale modelling, yet they can sometimes feel like a hobby within the hobby.
We talk to Rich and Matty about why that might be, how automotive modelling differs from other genres and the techniques that everyone can take back to their own workbench.
From paint preparation and gloss finishes to metallics, interiors and presentation, there's plenty here even if you've never built a car in your life. Matty's Socials:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@mattyscustomscale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054451211245&mibextid=LQQJ4d
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattys_custom_scale?_t=8UZMLIJX0OA&_r=1
Cults3D: https://cults3d.com/@MCSDesign
Email: [email protected]
🏆 Competition Modelling — Andy Brown
IPMS(UK) Competition Secretary Andy Brown returns to take some of the mystery — and hopefully some of the fear — out of entering a model competition.
We discuss what judges actually look for, common mistakes, presentation and what first-time entrants should consider before placing a model on the table.
With Scale ModelWorld at Telford approaching, Andy also explains why competitions shouldn't simply be viewed as something for elite modellers.
Sometimes the biggest step is simply entering.
🇬🇧 The Final IPMS Dispatches
Episode 39 also marks the final ever IPMS Dispatches, and we're sending it out with the return of Chairman Wong — Paul Wong.
We catch up on IPMS(UK) news, the build-up to Scale ModelWorld and look ahead to the Bolton IPMS Model Show 2027, the UK's largest one-day model show and home show of Beyond The Box Art®.
Brownie will be there.
This time Dan and Shane are coming too.
Bolton has been warned!
But the end of IPMS Dispatches isn't the end of our IPMS coverage.
In Episode 40, we launch IPMS Connect — our new international section bringing together news, people and stories from across the wider IPMS community.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
The Stash Inflation team are back with another worldwide round-up of new releases and modelling temptation.
Balders covers aviation, Dan tackles armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane takes care of Gunpla and sci-fi, and Matty brings us the latest automotive releases.
As ever, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for any resulting purchases.
So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for automotive modelling, competition advice, IPMS news, new releases and the usual bench-top banter.
Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact
Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors
AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au Inside The Armour — www.insidethearmour.com Hobbyshow.org — www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart
Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead.
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, featuring industry interviews, scale modelling news, new kit releases, IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is.
Whether you're building your first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 38 - Heller/Glow2B (Europes largest distributor)
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Hiya Benchmates — Episode 38 has landed!
After joining James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs for a very special farewell to Just Making Conversation in our last episode, we're back to business as usual - though with a little JMC magic thrown in!
Well, as close to business as usual as things ever get around here.
This time, we're catching up with some familiar faces from the modelling industry, looking ahead to an international online modelling competition and welcoming back a member of the Beyond The Box Art® team who has finally managed to escape the clutches of his work roster!
We're joined by Dale Luckhurst, who has swapped red for yellow in his new role as Brand Manager for Heller, part of Glow2B, to talk about his new position and what the future holds for this iconic model kit manufacturer.
Will Packard from DBMK returns to bring us up to speed on developments since the release of their much-anticipated 1/32 Sea Fury earlier this year, including progress on some exciting upcoming projects.
We also welcome Tim Holland from Modellers Without Borders, who joins us to talk about VMZ2026, their second annual online modelling competition, and how modellers from around the world can get involved.
And, of course, the Stash Inflation Report returns with another collection of new releases, aftermarket accessories and completely unnecessary temptations.
But perhaps the biggest surprise of all...
Martin Drayton is back!
Yes, after what feels like an eternity of conflicting work rosters, the planets have finally aligned, and Martin rejoins the Benchmates from his home in sunny Utah.
We were beginning to think he'd changed his phone number.
🎙️ Feature Interview — Dale Luckhurst: From Red to Yellow!It's always a pleasure to welcome a familiar voice back to the show, particularly when they've got some exciting news to share.
This episode sees the return of Dale Luckhurst, who has traded the familiar red of his previous role for something altogether more yellow!
Dale joins us in his new position as Brand Manager for Heller, part of Glow2B, and we're delighted to catch up with him for his first interview with us since taking on the role.
For generations of modellers, Heller has been a familiar name in the hobby, producing an enormous variety of subjects across aviation, military vehicles, maritime modelling and automotive kits.
And for many of us, there are probably a few Heller boxes lurking somewhere in the stash that we bought decades ago and still fully intend to build.
Eventually.
We talk to Dale about his move to Glow2B, what attracted him to the Heller brand and how he's settling into his new responsibilities.
We also explore the challenges and opportunities involved in managing a manufacturer with such a long history, an established catalogue and a loyal following among modellers around the world.
What can we expect from Heller in the coming years?
How does Dale see the brand developing?
And what might the future hold for those classic subjects that helped make Heller such a recognisable name in the modelling world?
It's an opportunity to hear directly from someone involved in shaping the future of a familiar manufacturer.
And, naturally, we couldn't possibly let Dale leave without asking whether there might be a few surprises in store for us.
After all, a change of colour shouldn't mean a reduction in the number of kits we feel compelled to buy.
Quite the opposite, probably.
✈️ Industry Update — DBMK with Will PackardBack in Episode 26, we caught up with the team from DBMK to discuss their ambitious plans and the development of their highly anticipated 1/32 Sea Fury.
Well, the Sea Fury has now made its way out of the development workshop and into the hands of modellers.
So naturally, we wanted to know what happened next!
Will Packard returns to Beyond The Box Art® to bring us up to speed on how things have progressed since the release of the Sea Fury earlier this year.
We look back at the launch, discuss how the kit has been received by the modelling community and explore what the experience has taught the DBMK team about bringing a new large-scale injection-moulded aircraft kit to market.
But, as anyone following DBMK's social media channels will know, the Sea Fury is far from the end of the story.
There are several rather interesting projects working their way through the development process.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
The mighty Thud is one of the most eagerly discussed subjects among those following DBMK's future releases. We catch up with Will on its development and what progress has been made.
Grumman F11F Tiger
An elegant and distinctive US Navy fighter that has attracted plenty of attention from modellers. We discuss the project and what the team has been working on behind the scenes.
Supermarine Scimitar
A subject particularly close to the hearts of many British naval aviation enthusiasts. We find out how development is progressing and what lies ahead for this much-anticipated project.
There's also a chance to explore what goes into developing a new kit, from the initial design and research through to the engineering decisions that eventually turn a computer model into something we can actually sit down and build.
For those of us who spend our time wondering why a particular aircraft has never been produced in our preferred scale, it's an opportunity to hear about the work involved in making these projects happen.
And, more importantly...
To find out what we might need to make room for in the stash next.
🌍 Modellers Without Borders — VMZ2026 with Tim HollandOne of the wonderful things about scale modelling is that it brings together people who might otherwise never have the opportunity to meet.
Different countries.
Different backgrounds.
Different modelling interests.
But one shared passion for sticking bits of plastic together and occasionally wondering where that tiny photo-etched part disappeared to.
This episode, we're joined by Tim Holland from Modellers Without Borders to talk about VMZ2026, their second annual online modelling competition.
With the success of their inaugural event behind them, Modellers Without Borders are bringing modellers together once again for an international celebration of the hobby.
And the beauty of an online modelling competition is that geography doesn't have to get in the way.
You don't need to travel hundreds of miles to a convention centre.
You don't need to book a hotel.
And you certainly don't need to explain to your other half why the car is full of model boxes before you've even arrived at the show.
We talk to Tim about how Modellers Without Borders came about, what inspired the creation of VMZ and how the experience of organising their first event has helped shape this year's competition.
We also explore what modellers can expect from VMZ2026, how the competition works, the categories and entry process, and what participants need to know about getting involved.
For those who have never entered a modelling competition before, it's a chance to discover how an online event can offer a different way of sharing your work with the wider modelling community.
And for experienced competition modellers, it's another opportunity to showcase their latest projects alongside fellow enthusiasts from around the world.
But VMZ2026 isn't simply about medals, trophies or who has managed to squeeze the largest number of aftermarket accessories into a single model.
It's also about bringing people together, encouraging participation and celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and friendship that make our hobby so rewarding.
Whether you're a seasoned competition veteran, a newcomer to the hobby or someone who has never quite plucked up the courage to enter a model into a show, there's plenty to discover.
And the best part?
You can take part without having to transport your latest masterpiece halfway across the country in a box full of foam and crossed fingers.
⭐ Stash Inflation ReportOf course, while we're busy talking to manufacturers about their latest developments, the rest of the modelling industry has been doing its level best to ensure our bank accounts never recover.
Yes, the Stash Inflation Report returns with another worldwide trawl through the latest releases, announcements, aftermarket accessories and assorted pieces of modelling temptation.
Balders takes us through the latest aviation releases, Dan patrols the world of armour and military vehicles, Nevs heads back onto the high seas, Shane explores Gunpla, sci-fi and everything mechanical, while Matty takes care of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.
And with Matty now firmly established as our automotive correspondent, there's yet another member of the team finding completely legitimate reasons why you absolutely need another model kit.
Apparently, having nowhere to put it is no longer considered a valid objection.
Between them, the team once again demonstrates that the modelling industry remains entirely committed to ensuring nobody ever reaches the bottom of their stash.
Expect new kits.
Expect aftermarket.
Expect several entirely unnecessary purchases.
And expect at least one member of the team to explain why something is an absolute bargain despite nobody actually asking.
As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for parcels arriving at your home following this segment.
Although we will happily accept the credit.
🇺🇸 The Return of a Missing Benchmate — Martin DraytonThere are some mysteries in the modelling world that may never be fully explained.
Where do all those tiny parts go when they disappear from the tweezers?
Why does the one kit you really want always seem to be out of stock?
And why is it that every time we try to arrange a recording session, Martin Drayton's work roster appears to have other ideas?
Well, at long last, we've managed to solve at least one of those mysteries.
Martin is back!
Joining us from his home in Utah, our long-lost co-host finally makes his return to Beyond The Box Art® after an extended period of conflicting work commitments.
And while we appreciate that gainful employment is a necessary evil, we were beginning to wonder whether Martin had decided that getting up at ridiculous hours to talk to a bunch of British modellers was no longer quite as appealing as it once seemed.
Apparently, it is.
Or perhaps he's just run out of excuses.
Either way, we're delighted to have him back behind the microphone, catching up with the Benchmates and bringing his usual perspective, experience and humour to the conversation.
It's great to have you back, Martin.
We've kept your seat warm.
Well, metaphorically speaking.
It is a podcast, after all.
Ultimately, this episode is a wonderful reminder of just how much is happening across our hobby.
From an established manufacturer looking towards the future under a familiar new Brand Manager, to a growing kit manufacturer bringing ambitious projects to life, there's plenty going on behind the scenes in the modelling industry.
And with initiatives like Modellers Without Borders and VMZ2026, we're seeing more opportunities for modellers to connect, share their work and enjoy the hobby together, regardless of where they happen to live.
That's something we feel particularly strongly about here at Beyond The Box Art®.
Because while the kits, tools and techniques are undoubtedly a huge part of what we do, it's the people who make this hobby what it is.
The manufacturers who listen to their customers.
The organisers who give up their time to bring people together.
The modellers who share their knowledge and encourage others.
And the friendships that can develop between people who have never actually met in person but feel as though they've known each other for years.
It's also rather nice when one of those friends finally manages to get his work roster sorted out and rejoins the show!
So grab a brew, take your place at the bench and join Brownie, Martin and the rest of the Beyond The Box Art® team as we catch up with Dale Luckhurst, Will Packard and Tim Holland for another episode packed with modelling news, industry insights, community spirit and the occasional completely unnecessary excuse to buy another kit.
And remember...
You don't have a stash problem.
You have a storage problem.
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
ContactEmail: [email protected]
Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es
Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de
Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au
Inside The Armour — www.insidethearmour.com
Our commercial sponsors help us cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who would like to support something financially to consider supporting modelling charities and good causes instead.
Useful LinksHeller — www.heller.fr
Glow2B — www.glow2b.de
DBMK — www.dbmk.co.uk
Model Podcasts — www.modelpodcasts.com
Models for Heroes — www.modelsforheroes.org.uk
IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org
IPMS/USA — www.ipmsusa.org
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together modellers from around the world through:
In-depth interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers, event organisers and hobby personalities
Honest discussions about kits, techniques and the ever-changing modelling world
Coverage of clubs, shows and the people who make the hobby special
News and updates through our partnerships with IPMS organisations
Support for modelling charities and initiatives that use the hobby to improve lives
A genuinely international look at our hobby
Plenty of humour, friendship and the occasional excuse to buy just one more kit...
Whether you're building your first model, returning to the hobby after decades away or sitting beside a stash large enough to require structural engineering calculations, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free of charge on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Beyond The Box Art®
The Scale Modellers Podcast.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 37 with Just Making Conversation
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 37 Just Making Conversation — Episode nealry, almost 100ish! with James Skiffins & Malcolm Childs Hiya Benchmates — Episode 37 has landed! After heading onto the tabletop with …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 37
Just Making Conversation — Episode nealry, almost 100ish! with James Skiffins & Malcolm Childs
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 37 has landed!
After heading onto the tabletop with Jamie Tranter and Paul Regan to explore the huge world of wargaming in our last episode, this time we're doing something rather different.
In fact, this episode isn't simply another edition of Beyond The Box Art®.
It's two modelling podcasts sitting down together, sharing a few stories, looking back over nearly six years of broadcasting... and making one last conversation.
We're joined by James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs, the voices behind Just Making Conversation, for a very special joint episode celebrating the show, the friendship behind it and everything that happened along the way.
And yes...
There may be a reason James and Malcolm appear to have arrived carrying their possessions tied inside red-spotted hankies on sticks.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Just Making Conversation with James Skiffins & Malcolm Childs
For almost six years, Just Making Conversation has been one of the familiar voices of the scale modelling podcast world.
James and Malcolm built a show around something wonderfully simple: two friends talking about models, modelling, life and whatever else happened to wander into the conversation.
Which, when you think about it, is probably how some of the best evenings at model clubs begin as well.
In this special joint episode, Brownie sits down with James and Malcolm to look back at the story of JMC.
We go right back to the beginning and discover why Just Making Conversation started, what James and Malcolm originally thought the programme might become and how that changed once listeners began joining them every episode.
We talk about the moments that helped define the show, the subjects and conversations that surprised them, the guests and experiences that stayed with them and, inevitably, some of the things that probably seemed like a very good idea at the time.
There's also a look at something you can't manufacture with microphones, editing software or a clever format:
chemistry.
The friendship between James and Malcolm became a huge part of the appeal of Just Making Conversation, and we explore how that relationship shaped the programme and allowed conversations to travel naturally from serious modelling subjects to complete nonsense—sometimes remarkably quickly.
But this episode also marks an important moment.
After nearly six years of Just Making Conversation, James and Malcolm have decided that the time is right to bring the podcast to a close.
So rather than simply switching off the microphones and disappearing quietly into the distance, we wanted to give them the opportunity to look back properly.
Why now?
What will they miss?
What definitely won't they miss?
What has producing a modelling podcast taught them about the hobby and, perhaps more importantly, about the people within it?
And when James and Malcolm look back on Just Making Conversation in years to come, what do they hope its legacy will be?
It's not a funeral.
Nobody has been asked to wear black.
And we've specifically checked that both James and Malcolm are still alive.
Instead, this is exactly what it should be:
friends sitting around microphones, talking about modelling and remembering the journey.
In other words...
Just Making Conversation.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
Of course, emotional farewells are absolutely no excuse for allowing your bank account to recover.
The Stash Inflation Report returns with another worldwide trawl through the latest releases, announcements, accessories and assorted pieces of modelling temptation.
Balders takes us through the latest aviation releases, Dan patrols the world of armour and military vehicles, Nevs heads back onto the high seas, Shane explores Gunpla, sci-fi and everything mechanical, while Matty takes care of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.
Between them, they once again demonstrate that the modelling industry remains entirely committed to ensuring nobody ever reaches the bottom of their stash.
Expect new kits.
Expect aftermarket.
Expect several entirely unnecessary purchases.
And expect at least one member of the team to explain why something is an absolute bargain despite nobody actually asking.
As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for parcels arriving at your home following this segment.
Although we will happily accept the credit.
🌍 Scale Model World Update - with John Tapsall
With 58 days to go when this episode drops until the start of Scale Model World at Telford, we catch up with JT for an update on what to expect.
Ultimately, this episode is about much more than the ending of a podcast.
It's about what happens when a couple of modellers decide to turn on some microphones and start talking.
Conversations become episodes.
Listeners become regulars.
Regulars become friends.
And somewhere along the way, a podcast becomes part of the modelling community it originally set out simply to talk about.
Just Making Conversation has done exactly that.
James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs created something funny, occasionally chaotic, frequently thoughtful and unmistakably theirs.
So we're genuinely delighted that, when the time came to bring that journey to an end, they chose to share the moment with us.
There are stories.
There are laughs.
There are memories.
There may even be the occasional attempt at seriousness.
But most importantly, there are four modellers sitting around talking about this wonderful hobby of ours.
Because sometimes you don't need a grand plan.
Sometimes you just need to start a conversation.
So grab a brew, take your place at the bench and join Brownie, James and Malcolm—and the rest of the Beyond The Box Art® team—as we celebrate nearly six years of Just Making Conversation.
For James and Malcolm, it's the end of one chapter.
But we'd rather not call it goodbye.
After all...
...we're sure they'll still find something to talk about!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact
Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors
AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk The Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au Inside The Armour - www.insidethearmour.com
Our commercial sponsors help us cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who would like to support something financially to consider supporting modelling charities and good causes instead.
Useful Links
Just Making Conversation — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts Model Podcasts — www.modelpodcasts.com Models for Heroes — www.modelsforheroes.org.uk IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together modellers from around the world through:
- In-depth interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers, event organisers and hobby personalities
- Honest discussions about kits, techniques and the ever-changing modelling world
- Coverage of clubs, shows and the people who make the hobby special
- News and updates through our partnerships with IPMS organisations
- Support for modelling charities and initiatives that use the hobby to improve lives
- A genuinely international look at our hobby
- Plenty of humour, friendship and the occasional excuse to buy just one more kit...
Whether you're building your first model, returning to the hobby after decades away or sitting beside a stash large enough to require structural engineering calculations, there's a place for you among the Benchmates.
Available completely free of charge on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast.
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 36 - Wargaming - with Jamie Tranter & Paul Regan
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 36 Wargaming with Jamie Tranter & Paul Regan Hiya Benchmates — Episode 36 has landed! After heading behind the scenes of Scale Model Challenge with Robert and Margot Crombeecke in …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 36
Wargaming with Jamie Tranter & Paul Regan
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 36 has landed!
After heading behind the scenes of Scale Model Challenge with Robert and Margot Crombeecke in our last episode, this time we're turning our attention to another enormous part of the wider modelling world.
We're putting down the instruction sheets, reaching for the dice and venturing onto the tabletop as we explore the world of wargaming.
Whether you're already an experienced gamer, enjoy painting figures and building scenery, or have always wondered what happens once all those armies are finally finished, this episode offers a fascinating look at where modelling, gaming and storytelling meet.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Wargaming with Jamie Tranter from Hollow Crown Minatures & Paul Regan
This episode, we're joined by Jamie Tranter and Paul Regan for a wide-ranging conversation about wargaming and its close relationship with scale modelling.
We explore what attracts people to wargaming, how someone can get started and whether you really need hundreds of figures, an enormous table and the strategic mind of Napoleon before rolling your first dice.
Jamie and Paul discuss the creative side of the hobby—from assembling and painting miniatures to building terrain, developing armies and creating entire worlds in miniature.
We also look at the social side of gaming, the communities that form around it and the appeal of seeing figures and scenery become part of a much larger story on the tabletop.
Jamie also takes us inside Hollow Crown Miniatures, its distinctive grimdark creations and the work involved in turning an idea into physical miniatures and downloadable digital models.
For scale modellers who have never considered wargaming, there may be rather more familiar territory here than you expect.
After all, we're still building, painting, weathering and occasionally spending far too much money on small pieces of plastic and resin.
The main difference is that wargamers then take their beautifully finished creations into battle...
Which sounds unnecessarily risky to us.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
Naturally, no episode of Beyond The Box Art® would be complete without the team doing its very best to undermine your financial self-control.
The Stash Inflation Report returns with another worldwide trawl through the latest releases, announcements and upcoming temptations.
Balders takes care of aviation, Dan heads back into the world of armour, Nevs goes nautical, and Shane explores Gunpla, sci-fi and everything else likely to result in another mysterious parcel arriving at the front door.
This episode also sees Matty from Mattys Custom Scale join the team with an all-new look at cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles—because apparently four different ways of emptying your wallet every fortnight simply weren't enough.
Expect new kits, aftermarket goodies, a little enabling and the inevitable phrase:
"Well... I wasn't going to buy one, but..."
We know.
We've heard it before.
Episode 36 is ultimately about one of the things we love most at Beyond The Box Art®—discovering the many different branches of the modelling hobby and the people who bring them to life.
Scale modelling and wargaming may sometimes appear to occupy different corners of the hobby, but they share far more than divides them: creativity, craftsmanship, research, imagination and the simple pleasure of bringing something miniature to life.
Whether your finished models are destined for a display cabinet or preparing to charge across a battlefield, the skills, enthusiasm and occasional obsession behind them will feel reassuringly familiar.
So grab a brew, take your position at the bench and join Brownie and the team as Jamie Tranter and Paul Regan lead us into the fascinating world of wargaming.
Beyond The Box Art® Episode 36 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact
Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors
AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk The Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au
Our commercial sponsors help us cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who would like to support something financially to consider supporting modelling charities and good causes instead.
Useful Links
Hollow Crown Miniatures — www.hollowcrownminiatures.com Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — www.eduard.com Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — www.insidethearmour.com Red Beach One Studios — Facebook page
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together modellers from around the world through:
- In-depth interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers, event organisers and hobby personalities
- Honest discussions about kits, techniques and the ever-changing modelling world
- Coverage of clubs, shows and the people who make the hobby special
- Support for modelling charities and initiatives that use the hobby to improve lives
- A genuinely international look at our hobby
- Plenty of humour, friendship and the occasional excuse to buy just one more kit...
Available free of charge wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 35 - Inside Scale Model Challenge with Robert & Margot Crombeecke
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 35 Inside Scale Model Challenge with Robert & Margot Crombeecke Hiya Benchmates — Episode 35 has landed! And after the incredible response to our last episode and the first IPMS …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 35
Inside Scale Model Challenge with Robert & Margot Crombeecke
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 35 has landed!
And after the incredible response to our last episode and the first IPMS Presidents Round Table, we genuinely want to start by saying thank you.
The emails, messages and comments that arrived following Episode 34 have been quite extraordinary. What began as an idea to get national IPMS Presidents around the same virtual table clearly struck a chord with modellers around the world.
Even better, that conversation isn't going to be a one-off.
The Presidents Round Table will return annually, and the invitation is open to all national IPMS Presidents who would like to take part.
But for Episode 35, we're packing our metaphorical bags and heading to the Netherlands...
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Scale Model Challenge
This episode we're joined by Robert & Margot from Scale Model Challenge to take us behind the scenes of one of Europe's major modelling events.
Held in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Scale Model Challenge has developed a reputation for bringing together an extraordinary mixture of scale modelling, figures, traders, manufacturers, demonstrations and modellers from across Europe and much further afield.
But what does it actually take to put an event of this size together?
Robert and Margot join us to talk about the history of Scale Model Challenge, how the show has grown, what makes SMC different, and the enormous amount of work that happens long before the doors ever open.
We also look ahead to the upcoming show, what's planned, what visitors can expect and why Scale Model Challenge has become such an important date in the international modelling calendar.
For anyone who has already experienced SMC, there should be plenty here to whet your appetite for another visit.
And if you've never been before...
You may find yourself checking the distance to Eindhoven before the interview is finished.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
Naturally, no episode of Beyond The Box Art® would be complete without the team doing its very best to undermine your financial self-control.
The Stash Inflation Report returns with another worldwide trawl through the latest releases, announcements and upcoming temptations.
Balders takes care of aviation, Dan heads back into the world of armour, Nevs goes nautical, while Shane explores Gunpla, sci-fi and everything else likely to result in another mysterious parcel arriving at the front door.
Expect new kits, aftermarket goodies, a little enabling and the inevitable phrase:
"Well... I wasn't going to buy one, but..."
We know.
We've heard it before.
Episode 35 is ultimately about something we love doing on Beyond The Box Art® — meeting the people behind the events, organisations and companies that make our hobby what it is.
Shows like Scale Model Challenge don't simply appear for a weekend. They happen because people invest enormous amounts of time, enthusiasm and effort into creating somewhere that modellers can meet, learn, shop, display their work and — perhaps most importantly — spend time with other people who share their passion.
So grab a brew, find something vaguely comfortable at the bench, and join Brownie and the team as we head to Eindhoven to discover what goes into creating Scale Model Challenge.
Beyond The Box Art® Episode 35 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact
Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors
AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk The Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au
Our commercial sponsors help us cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who would like to support something financially to consider supporting modelling charities and good causes instead.
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Scale Model Challenge — www.scalemodelchallenge.com Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together modellers from around the world through:
• In-depth interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers, event organisers and hobby personalities • Honest discussions about kits, techniques and the ever-changing modelling world • Coverage of clubs, shows and the people who make the hobby special • Support for modelling charities and initiatives that use the hobby to improve lives • A genuinely international look at our hobby • Plenty of humour, friendship and the occasional excuse to buy just one more kit...
Available free of charge wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 34 - UK & USA IPMS Presidents - TOGETHER for the 1st time in 63 years!
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 34 Scale Model Podcast — Episode 162 Across the Atlantic — IPMS UK & USA Presidents - TOGETHER! Hiya Benchmates — Episode 34 has landed, and this is one we've genuinely been …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 34
Scale Model Podcast — Episode 162
Across the Atlantic — IPMS UK & USA Presidents - TOGETHER!
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 34 has landed, and this is one we've genuinely been looking forward to for a very long time.
For only the second time, Beyond The Box Art® joins forces with our great friends at The Scale Model Podcast for another special transatlantic collaboration, bringing together voices from both sides of the Atlantic for what has become a truly landmark episode.
This time, however, we're making a little bit of history...
🎙️ Feature Discussion — The First Public IPMS Presidents Round Table
For the first time ever, the Presidents of IPMS UK, IPMS USA, and IPMS Canada come together publicly for one conversation.
Joining Brownie, Balders, Dan & Shane are Terry Miesle and Geoff Heyland, plus:
• Ian Middleton — President, IPMS UK • John Noack — President, IPMS USA
Together they discuss the future of IPMS, attracting new generations of modellers, supporting clubs and shows, the challenges facing modelling organisations around the world, and why the hobby remains as relevant today as ever.
Rather than a formal interview, this is a genuine round-table discussion between friends who all share the same goal — ensuring scale modelling continues to thrive for many years to come.
There are thoughtful discussions, plenty of laughs, a healthy amount of good-natured banter, and more than a few moments where international diplomacy is tested over plastic kits.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
The team's wallets once again take a considerable battering as they round up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket releases and modelling temptations from around the world.
Aircraft, armour, naval subjects, Gunpla and everything in between all come under the spotlight, with plenty of opportunities to add "just one more kit" to the stash.
As always, expect a few questionable purchasing decisions, several enabling comments, and at least one declaration that "I definitely don't need another one..."
(We all know how that ends.)
This episode is more than simply another podcast.
It's a celebration of what can happen when modelling communities work together rather than apart, proving that while our accents, club badges and favourite subjects may differ, we're all united by exactly the same passion for scale modelling.
We sincerely hope this becomes the first of many annual conversations bringing together IPMS organisations from around the world.
So grab a brew, pull up a chair at the bench, and join us for a truly international conversation celebrating our hobby.
Beyond The Box Art® Episode 34 & The Scale Model Podcast Episode 162 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact
Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors
AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links
Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
Useful Links
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together modellers from around the world through:
• In-depth interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers and hobby personalities • Honest discussions about kits, techniques and the ever-changing modelling world • Coverage of clubs, shows and the people who make the hobby special • Support for modelling charities and initiatives that use the hobby to improve lives • Plenty of humour, friendship and the occasional excuse to buy just one more kit...
Available free of charge wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 33 - Patriot Models - A US Vetrans Modelling Charity
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 33 Patriot Models, a US Veterans Modelling Charity • Scale Scotland Preview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 33 has landed, and we've got another packed show full of modelling, community …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 33 Patriot Models, a US Veterans Modelling Charity • Scale Scotland PreviewHiya Benchmates — Episode 33 has landed, and we've got another packed show full of modelling, community and a reminder that this hobby really can make a difference.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Patriot ModelsFor this episode we're joined by the Michael Blalok the US vetran behind Patriot Models, whose looking to recreate a similar organisation to Models for Heroes in the USA.
Patriot Models has become a driving force behind supporting military veterans through the therapeutic benefits of scale modelling, creating opportunities for former service personnel to reconnect, build confidence and find camaraderie through our shared hobby.
We discuss how the project began, the incredible work being undertaken with veterans across the United States, and why plastic kits can become far more than just a pastime.
The conversation explores the powerful connection between modelling and wellbeing, the friendships formed around the workbench, and the positive impact the hobby continues to have on those who have served their country.
It's an inspiring discussion that perfectly captures what Models. Modellers. Meaning. is all about.
⭐ Scale Scotland PreviewThis episode also takes us north of the border as we preview one of the UK's fastest-growing modelling events.
The Scale Scotland team joins us to discuss what visitors can expect from this year's show, the clubs, traders, special displays and competitions that make Scale Scotland such a popular fixture on the modelling calendar.
Whether you're planning to attend or simply want to hear how one of Britain's biggest regional shows comes together, there's plenty to look forward to as we take a behind-the-scenes look at everything happening before the doors open.
If you've never visited Scale Scotland before, this may just convince you to make the journey.
⭐ Stash Inflation ReportThe wallets take another pounding as the team rounds up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket releases, accessories and modelling temptations from across the hobby.
Balders gets airborne with the latest aviation releases before handing over to Dan for armour.
Nevs then dives into the maritime world before Shane wraps things up with the newest Gunpla and sci-fi releases.
As always, expect plenty of laughs, several questionable financial decisions and at least one declaration that "I'm definitely not buying any more kits."
We all know how that usually ends...
So grab your favourite brew, clear a space on the bench and join us for another journey Beyond The Box Art®.
BTBA Episode 33 starts NOW!
Brownie, Bladers, Dan, Nevs & Shane
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
ContactEmail: [email protected]
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- Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de
- Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk
- Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — phasehangarresin.com
- The Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au
- Beyond The Box Art® — www.beyondtheboxart.com
- Patriot Models - patriotmodels.org
- Scale Scotland - scalescotland.co.uk
- Models for Heroes — modelsforheroes.org.uk
- Pondstones — pondstones.sumupstore.com
- MachModels — youtube.com/@machmodels
- Airfix — www.airfix.com
- Revell — www.revell.com
- IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale Modelling Now — www.scalemodellingnow.com
- Inside The Armour — www.insidethearmour.com
Beyond The Box Art® is the internet radio show for scale modellers, bringing together the people behind the hobby through:
• Exclusive interviews with industry leaders, manufacturers and modellers.
• The latest news, new releases and honest discussion from across the modelling world.
• Coverage of clubs, SIGs, exhibitions and the global modelling community.
• Stories that demonstrate why scale modelling is about far more than building plastic kits.
Available free of charge wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 32 - Scale Model World 2026 Starts Here! | Jon Bryon Joins Us
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 32 The Return of Jon Bryon • Scale Model World 2026 Preview • IPMS (UK) Hiya Benchmates... Episode 32 has arrived, and we've got another packed show full of familiar faces …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 32 The Return of Jon Bryon • Scale Model World 2026 Preview • IPMS (UK) Hiya Benchmates... Episode 32 has arrived, and we've got another packed show full of familiar faces, exciting announcements and more than a few surprises along the way. 🎙️ The return of 1/48 aircrfaft modeller, Jon Bryon... Yes, Really! Some of you may have just done a double take when you saw the above... Yes, you read that correctly! Jon is making his first appearance on Beyond The Box Art®. Confused? Don't worry—we explain everything during our conversation! Join us as we catch up with one of the hobby's best-known writers, modellers and magazine editors for a wide-ranging discussion covering modelling, the hobby we all love and what he's been up to since we last spoke. ⭐ Scale Model World 2026 We're also delighted to welcome IPMS (UK) President Rich Middleton and Scale Model World Show Manager John Tapsell. Together they reveal what's in store for this year's Scale Model World, discuss preparations for the UK's biggest scale modelling event, highlight what's new for 2026 and explain why this year's exhibition promises to be one of the best yet. If you're planning to head to Telford this November, this is an interview you won't want to miss. https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ 💸 The Stash Inflation Report The wallets are under attack once again... Balders, Dan, Nevs and Shane return with another bumper round-up of the latest kit releases, aftermarket goodies, books and modelling temptations from every corner of the hobby. Whether you build aircraft, armour, ships or science fiction, there's almost certainly something waiting to find its way onto your ever-growing stash. You've been warned. So put the kettle on, clear a space at the bench, and settle in for another packed edition of Beyond The Box Art®. Episode 32 starts... NOW! Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Useful Links Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels Reskit— https://reskit-models.com/ 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/ Jon Bryon - www.jonbryon.com 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on: • Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 31 - Reskit with Oleksii Ukhan
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 31ResKit with CEO Oleksii Ukhan Hiya Benchmates — Episode 31 has landed, and this one is unlike anything we've ever done before. 🎙️ Feature Discussion — ResKit: Modelling Through …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 31ResKit with CEO Oleksii Ukhan
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 31 has landed, and this one is unlike anything we've ever done before.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — ResKit: Modelling Through War
For this episode we travel virtually to Ukraine to spend time with one of the most respected aftermarket manufacturers in the modelling world.
Joining us is Oleksii Ukhan, CEO of ResKit, for a candid, fascinating and at times deeply moving discussion about the company's history, growth, innovation, and the extraordinary challenges of running a world-class manufacturing business in an active war zone.
We discuss how ResKit evolved from a small specialist producer into a globally recognised name synonymous with quality, accuracy, and innovation. Oleksii also gives us a unique insight into what daily life looks like for both the company and its staff while operating during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Despite the challenges, ResKit continues to produce some of the finest aftermarket products available anywhere in the hobby, and Oleksii shares the determination, resilience, and spirit that has helped keep the company moving forward.
We also reveal an exciting major announcement from ResKit and bring listeners a world-exclusive look at some of the company's upcoming releases.
This is more than just a modelling interview.
It's a story of perseverance, innovation, community, and the remarkable people behind one of the hobby's most respected brands. And instead of our normal theme tune at the end - we have changed it for this episode to a piece called: "Stay With Ukraine"...
⭐ Beyond The Box Art® Ukraine Community Support Initiative
This episode also marks the launch of a brand-new initiative from Beyond The Box Art®.
Following our discussions with ResKit, we are proud to announce our Ukraine Community Support Initiative.
The aim is simple.
Any scale modelling company continuing to operate from within Ukraine during the ongoing war will be offered free promotional and advertising support through the show.
This isn't sponsorship.
This isn't a commercial arrangement.
It's simply our way of supporting fellow hobbyists and businesses who continue to keep our hobby alive under incredibly difficult circumstances.
We hope this initiative helps shine a spotlight on the remarkable work being carried out by Ukrainian manufacturers and demonstrates the modelling community's ability to come together when it matters most.
⭐ IPMS Dispatches
This episode's IPMS Dispatches heads to the South West as we catch up with the team from IPMS Avon.
The branch joins us to talk about their thriving club, their members, and the hugely successful Avon Model Show, which has become one of the UK's premier modelling events.
We discuss what visitors can expect from this year's show, the work that goes into organising an event of this scale, and why clubs like IPMS Avon remain such an important part of keeping the hobby welcoming, vibrant, and community-focused.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, the team round up the latest releases, aftermarket temptations, kit announcements, and wallet-destroying arrivals from across the modelling world.
From aircraft and armour to ships, sci-fi, and enough aftermarket resin to make your postal carrier question your life choices, the stash inflation continues its relentless advance.
There may also be at least one questionable segue.
Possibly several.
And as always, somebody will almost certainly claim they're "not buying anything else this month."
(History suggests otherwise.)
⭐ Community, Resilience & Why This Hobby Matters
One of the themes that runs throughout this episode is something we've spoken about many times before.
Scale modelling is about far more than plastic kits.
It's about friendship.
It's about creativity.
It's about community.
And sometimes it's about supporting people who are facing challenges far greater than deciding which colour primer to use.
The conversation with Oleksii serves as a powerful reminder that our hobby connects people across borders, languages, and circumstances, bringing together individuals who share a common passion regardless of where they live.
For that reason alone, this may be one of the most important conversations we've ever recorded.
So grab a brew, clear a space on the bench, and join us for a remarkable journey into the story behind one of the hobby's most respected companies.
BTBA Episode 31 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
ContactEmail: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful LinksPondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels Reskit — https://reskit-models.com/ 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
• Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 30 - Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor(SMS Paint) - Australia Calling!
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 30 Australia Calling! with Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor (SMS Paint) & John Marley Hiya Benchmates — Episode 30 has landed, and this one comes with a distinctly Australian flavour …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 30 Australia Calling! with Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor (SMS Paint) & John MarleyHiya Benchmates — Episode 30 has landed, and this one comes with a distinctly Australian flavour running right through it… so there's every chance the stash inflation may need to be measured in kangaroos per square metre!
As June begins, Beyond The Box Art® also proudly celebrates Pride Month and inclusion across the hobby community. Modelling is — and always should be — for everyone, regardless of background, identity, experience, or what happens to be on your workbench. Our special Pride show logo this month is a small but important reminder that the show/Benchmates community is built around respect, support, friendship, and a shared love of the hobby.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Australia Calling!
For this episode the team head down under for a brilliant conversation with friends of the show from Australia, covering modelling, community, creativity, and how the hobby scene continues to thrive on the other side of the world — even if absolutely everything seems to want to kill you there.
Joining us are Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor from The Scale Modellers Supply, and John Marley from Peace by Piece, for a hugely enjoyable discussion that bounces between modelling, mateship, mental health, community projects, and the simple reality that scale modellers everywhere are fundamentally the same — just with different accents and possibly more dangerous wildlife!
We also celebrate an incredible milestone for The Scale Modellers Supply as the company marks its 10th anniversary, reflecting on how SMS has grown from a small Australian business into one of the hobby's most respected names worldwide.
Alongside that, John Marley joins us to discuss the fantastic Peace by Piece initiative and the genuinely meaningful impact modelling can have beyond the bench itself.
As expected… things occasionally drift gloriously off course into humour, hobby chaos, and several moments where the team probably should have been supervised.
⭐ IPMS Dispatches
This episode's IPMS Dispatches heads to East Anglia as we spend some time with the team from IPMS West Norfolk.
The branch give us a great insight into their club, members, local modelling scene, and the work they do supporting the hobby within the community. We also hear about their upcoming events, club atmosphere, and why local branches remain such an important part of keeping modelling social, welcoming, and alive.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, the team round up the latest releases, aftermarket temptations, kit announcements, resin wizardry, and wallet-threatening arrivals from across the modelling world.
From aircraft to armour, ships to sci-fi, and more Gundam-related plastic than is probably medically advisable, the stash inflation continues to rise faster than an Australian summer temperature reading.
There may also be at least one questionable segue, a dangerous amount of enabling, and the usual promises that "this is definitely the last kit for a while."
(We all know that's a lie.)
⭐ Pride Month & The Modelling Community
This month also gives us an opportunity to simply say something important:
The hobby is for everyone.
Whether you build aircraft, armour, cars, figures, Gunpla, ships, sci-fi, or something completely impossible to explain to normal people — the bench should always be a place where people feel welcome, accepted, and able to simply enjoy creating.
Beyond The Box Art® remains incredibly proud of the wonderfully diverse global community that has grown around the show, and we genuinely thank every single Benchmate for helping make it such a positive & inclusive place to be.
So… grab a brew, avoid the drop bears, clear a space on the bench, and prepare for another wander into the wonderful world of scale modelling.
BTBA Episode 30 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
ContactEmail: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show SponsorsAMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful LinksPondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
• Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 29 - 1st Anniversary Show! Gunpla, Project Harrier, IPMS(UK) & more!
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 29 1st Anniversary show — with Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK Hiya Benchmates — Episode 29 has landed, and somehow… we've reached our first anniversary. Twelve months ago Beyond …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 29 1st Anniversary show — with Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 29 has landed, and somehow… we've reached our first anniversary.
Twelve months ago Beyond The Box Art® started as an idea built around long-form conversation, community, and a love of the hobby. One year later, the show has now been downloaded in 82 countries around the world — and it genuinely still feels slightly surreal saying that out loud.
For this special anniversary edition, the team are joined by Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK for a wide-ranging and very honest discussion covering Gunpla, creativity, community, and the ever-growing crossover between traditional scale modelling and the wider world of mecha modelling.
And yes… things became slightly chaotic halfway through, but the reason behind this is explained at the very end of the show! We also unfortunately suffered some internet gremlins during Stephen's interview which impacted parts of the audio quality, but we're already planning a return visit for part two in the coming months.
⭐ IPMS Dispatches
This episode also features a special IPMS Dispatches discussion with incoming IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton alongside outgoing President Paul Regan, reflecting on the society, the community, and the future ahead. Plus some of the members from IPMS Romsey give us a lowdpwn on the branch and there upcoming show.
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, the team round up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket temptations, new releases, and all the dangerous things likely to cause "accidental" additions to the stash. We also say thank you to Luke Slaney-Hewitt for joining us with and insight into Project Harrier – the new tooled 1/32 Harrier due in 2027!
⭐ One Year of Beyond The Box Art®
More than anything, this episode is really about saying thank you.
To every guest who has given up their time. To every sponsor who believed in the show. To every club, manufacturer, reviewer, creator, and supporter who helped spread the word. And especially to the Benchmates community around the world who continue to listen, share, interact, and make the show feel like something genuinely special.
It's been one hell of a first year.
So… clear a space on the bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 29 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact Email: [email protected] Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Gunlpla UK — www.gunpla.co.uk Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
Scale modelling interviews and industry insight Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends Community stories and modelling culture Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 28 - Scale Model Podcast & Beyond The Box Art episode
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 28 Scale Model Podcast — Episode 161 Breaking the Hiatus Hiya Benchmates — and a very warm welcome to something a little bit special. This episode sees Beyond The Box Art® joining …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 28
Scale Model Podcast — Episode 161
Breaking the Hiatus
Hiya Benchmates — and a very warm welcome to something a little bit special.
This episode sees Beyond The Box Art® joining forces with the Scale Model Podcast as we help cover the gap SMP has left since Stuart took a break to look after his better half following a prolonged health issue — and what better way to do it than with a proper transatlantic natter session.
Joining Brownie for this one from the UK are Dan Brazil & Shane Cowie and from SMP we have dusted off Geoff Heyland and Terry Miesley for a general hobby conversation and how BTBA was robbed at the moosaroo cup 😊 amongst many other topics. Unfortunately we had a technical issue whilst recording, so there are a few bits of the conversation which sound a bit odd or not to the normal quality we try to put out – but it was better than losing a big chunk of the show!
⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, we bring you the latest kit announcements, new releases, aftermarket updates, and all the incoming damage to your wallet that's heading straight for the stash.
⭐ Plus… The Usual BTBA & SMP Banter
Alongside the feature, expect plenty of bench chat, laughs, and that unmistakable mix of insight and nonsense that only happens when modellers get together — this time, on both sides of the Atlantic.
If you enjoy hearing passionate modellers talking honestly about the hobby — this is absolutely one you don't want to miss.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
Episode 28 & Episode 161 starts NOW!
Brownie, Dan, Shane, Terry & Geoff Models. Modellers. Meaning.
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Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels 48 in 48 — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎧 Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet bringing you:
✦ Industry-leading interviews and insight✦ Honest conversations about kits, techniques, and trends✦ The culture, community, and characters behind the hobby✦ Support for modelling charities and hobby growth
Available FREE — wherever you get your podcast
Episode 27 - Rob Riviezzo & Spencer Pollard
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 27 The Hobby Today - an in depth discussion with Rob Riviezzo & Spencer Pollard Hiya Benchmates — Episode 27 has landed, and this one brings together two hugely respected voices …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 27 The Hobby Today - an in depth discussion with Rob Riviezzo & Spencer PollardHiya Benchmates — Episode 27 has landed, and this one brings together two hugely respected voices from opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Joining us for this episode is the return of co-host Spencer Pollard alongside Rob Riviezzo for what became a fascinating, funny, and surprisingly wide-ranging discussion about the hobby today.
From the way the hobby has changed, to the differences between the UK and US modelling scenes, to where scale modelling is heading next — this is one of those conversations that could probably have gone on for another three hours.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Rob Riviezzo & Spencer PollardIn this episode, Rob and Spencer join Brownie for a genuinely transatlantic conversation on all corners of the hobby.
We explore:
- How the hobby has changed over the years
- Mental health & the influence of social media, YouTube, and online communities
- Whether modern kits are making modelling easier — or more complicated
- The rise of aftermarket, 3D printing, and premium accessories
- Why people build models — and what keeps us all coming back to the bench
- and much much more...
Despite being known for very different areas of the hobby, Rob and Spencer found themselves agreeing on far more than ANYONE expected!
⭐ IPMS DispatchesWe continue our regular IPMS Dispatches feature with a chat about IPMS Middleton Cheney, the local club scene, and some very different themes for there annual displays - and they don't have alchol at there branch meetings... They have cake! Website: www.ipmsmiddletoncheney.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ipmsmiddletoncheney?igsh=MTlnZzBpaDBlcGUzMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, we bring you the latest kit announcements, new releases, aftermarket updates, and all the temptations likely to be heading towards your stash in the weeks ahead.
⭐ Plus All the Normal BanterAlongside the feature discussion, there is plenty of the usual Beyond The Box Art® banter, bench chat, laughs, and the sort of meandering modelling conversation that only seems to happen when Benchmates get together.
If you enjoy hearing passionate modellers talking honestly about the hobby — where it is today and where it may be going tomorrow — then this is an episode you do not want to miss.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 27 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Contact- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
- AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es
- Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
- Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
- Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/
- The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
- Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com
- MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels
- 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org
- Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk
- Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/
- Airfix — www.airfix.com
- IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com
- Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
- Scale modelling interviews and industry insight
- Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends
- Community stories and modelling culture
- Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 26 - DBMK Special - P.51A, F.86 & the Sea Fury is released
Hiya Benchmates, Welcome to this special episode which is timed to release at the same time as the launch event at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset UK in the Navy Wings historic flight hangar, to celebrate the launch …
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Hiya Benchmates, Welcome to this special episode which is timed to release at the same time as the launch event at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset UK in the Navy Wings historic flight hangar, to celebrate the launch of the DBMK 1/32 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 along with some interesting news! The Sea Fury FB.11 1/32 kit:
The Hawker Sea Fury remains an iconic aircraft, celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. Its legacy endures as a symbol of British engineering excellence and a testament to the ingenuity of its designers. The DBMK kit features injection moulded plastic as well as photoetch parts to enable the modeller to create a replica of this charismatic aircraft. The kit design was based on a LiDAR scan of the Navy Wings airframe supported by extensive research. What you get- 338 plastic parts
- 117 Photo-etch parts
- Metal rod & clear film
- Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
- Optional wings folded or wings extended
- Optional early or late undercarriage
- Drop tanks, bombs and rockets
- Seven marking schemes for the UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands
Order your Sea Fury direct from DBMK here: https://www.dbmk.co.uk/en/kit/id/1/r/hawker-sea-fury-fb-11 (NB: the podcast does not get a commision on sales) PLUS! We speak with Chris Sargeant from Skunkworks who works with DBMK and produced the superb Centaurus engine and engine cowl set to go with the Sea Fury available through Aerocraft https://aerocraftmodels.com/hawker-sea-fury-detailed-open-cowled-centaurus-engine-for-132-dbmk-kit-405-p.asp
If you're passionate about modelling as more than just plastic—if you care about the why as much as the what—this episode is for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 26 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:• Pondstones: https://pondstones.sumupstore.com • MachModels: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • Eduard: https://www.eduard.com/ • Airfix: www.airfix.com • DBMK: www.dbmk.co.uk • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
• Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts
Episode 25 - Precision by Passion: Eduard
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 25 Precision by Passion: Eduard Hiya Benchmates — Episode 25 has landed, and this one goes right to the heart of one of the most influential names in scale modelling today. Whether …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 25Precision by Passion: Eduard
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 25 has landed, and this one goes right to the heart of one of the most influential names in scale modelling today.
Whether you're at the bench, planning your next project, or just want to understand what really drives the kits we all build—this episode pulls back the curtain.
🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Eduard
In this episode, we go inside Eduard—a company synonymous with precision, innovation, and an almost relentless release schedule with Vladimir Šulc - CEO & Jakub Nademlejnský Head of Technology & Innovation for the company.
We explore:
✦ How Eduard has evolved into one of the hobby's most dominant forces ✦ The thinking behind kit design, detail levels, and variant choices ✦ The balance between accuracy, production reality, and modeller expectation ✦ How aftermarket, research, and tooling all connect behind the scenes ✦ The pressures of constant innovation in a fast-moving hobby ✦ What's next—and where Eduard sees the future of scale modelling
If you've ever wondered how your favourite kits and accessories actually come to life—or why certain decisions get made—this is one you don't want to miss.
⭐ 48-48 charity weekend
James Skiffins popped in to give us an update after the event and how well the auctions in the USA, Oceana and European regions went
⭐ Spotlight on IPMS Cleveland
We continue with our regular feature on IPMS branches by have a chat with Dave & Chris Norman about the Clevelend (North of England) branch Plus we have all the normal features and a special guest with the Guideline publications round up of whats coming int eh May magazines with Rob Riviezzo filling in for hte holidaying Jon Tabinor... ...And Rob is back in Episode 27 along with Spencer Pollard for what turned out to be a fascinating discussion on the hobby today! Oh, not forgetting we have a special episode dropping at 12 noon on the 16th April with Will and Ilya from DBMK - timed to drop at the same time as the launch event for the Sea Fury at RNAS Yeolvilton, plus what is coming next!!!
If you're passionate about modelling as more than just plastic—if you care about the why as much as the what—this episode is for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 25 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:• Pondstones: https://pondstones.sumupstore.com • MachModels: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • Eduard: https://www.eduard.com/ • Airfix: www.airfix.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
• Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts
Episode 24 - The Art of Research with Mark Postlethwaite
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 24 The Art of Research - WingLeader Interview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 24 has landed, and this one brings together deep aviation research, world-class reference insight. Whether …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 24 The Art of Research - WingLeader InterviewHiya Benchmates — Episode 24 has landed, and this one brings together deep aviation research, world-class reference insight.
Whether you're building at the bench, researching your next project, or simply enjoying the stories behind the aircraft we model, this episode dives into the detail, passion, and people that define scale modelling.
🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Mark Postlethwaite (WingLeader)
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Postlethwaite of WingLeader — widely regarded for producing some of the most detailed and visually rich aviation reference material available to modellers today.
We explore:
✦ The origins of WingLeader and how the project came to life ✦ The importance of accuracy and research in scale modelling ✦ Accessing rare references, photography, and original material ✦ How WingLeader publications support modellers in achieving higher levels of realism ✦ The process behind producing high-quality aviation reference books ✦ What's next for WingLeader
If you've ever looked at your model and wondered how to push it further in terms of realism, finish, and authenticity — this is an interview you won't want to miss.
⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS
Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites:
✦ Stash Inflation Report — the latest releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter
If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, research, and community — this episode is absolutely for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 24 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors: AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links: • Pondstones: https://pondstones.sumupstore.com • MachModels: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • WingLeader Books: https://www.wingleader.co.uk/ • WingLeader Archive: • Airfix: www.airfix.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
Scale modelling interviews and industry insight Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends Community stories and modelling culture Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts
Episode 23 - Griffon Spitfires, Sea Furies and much more with DBMK
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 23 Blue Lamp Model Expo • PSMS26 IPMS Philippines • DBMK Interview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 23 has landed, and this one brings together international modelling community spirit, a …
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Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 23Blue Lamp Model Expo • PSMS26 IPMS Philippines • DBMK Interview
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 23 has landed, and this one brings together international modelling community spirit, a fascinating interview with one of the hobby's most exciting new manufacturers (who's first release, the long awaited Sea Fury, comes out on the 16th April!), and another round-up of modelling news from across the globe.
Whether you're building at the bench right now or just planning your next project, this episode dives into the people, stories, and passion that keep our hobby moving forward.
🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — DBMK (DB Model Kits)In this episode we sit down with the team behind DBMK — a company producing some of the most talked-about detail sets and conversion kits in the hobby today.
We're joined by Will Packard (alas Ilya Sobolev was unable to join us on this occasion) for an in-depth conversation exploring:
✦ How DBMK started and the philosophy behind the company ✦ The research and reference material behind their products ✦ The design process behind highly detailed aftermarket sets ✦ Working with historical aircraft references and original sources ✦ What the future might hold for DBMK
If you've ever wondered how those incredibly detailed upgrade sets come to life — this interview gives real insight into the process.
🚓 COMMUNITY FEATURE — BLUE LAMP MODEL EXPOWe also take a look at the upcoming Blue Lamp Model Expo, hosted by the West Midlands Police Scale Model Club.
This fantastic event celebrates modelling within the emergency services community while bringing together modellers from across the UK for a great day of displays, traders, and shared enthusiasm for the hobby.
🌏 INTERNATIONAL SHOW — PSMS'26 IPMS PHILIPPINESOur global spotlight turns to the thriving modelling scene in Southeast Asia as we explore the work of IPMS Philippines Bert Anido and their upcoming Philippines Scale Modellers Show 26 event.
From club collaboration to world-class builds, the organisation continues to demonstrate just how vibrant and creative the international modelling community has become.
⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESSAlongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites:
✦ Stash Inflation Report — the new releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter
If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, research, and community — this episode is absolutely for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew…
🚀 BTBA Episode 23 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:• Pondstones: https://pondstones.sumupstore.com • MachModels: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • DBMK: www.dbmk.co.uk • IPSM Philipinnes Bert Anido: https://ipmsphilippines.org/ • Airfix: www.airfix.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on:
- Scale modelling interviews and industry insight
- Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends
- Community stories and modelling culture
- Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 22 - AIRFIX the long awaited interview!
🎧 Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 22 We interview the main team at Airfix • Kotare 1/32 Defiant Update • Black Rifle Model Worx Community Hiya Benchmates — Episode 22 has landed, and this one brings together …
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🎧 Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 22
We interview the main team at Airfix • Kotare 1/32 Defiant Update • Black Rifle Model Worx Community
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 22 has landed, and this one brings together industry insight, community spirit, and a last-minute announcement that dropped just before recording.
Whether you're building at the bench right now or just planning your next project, this episode dives into the people, stories, and passion that keep our hobby moving forward.
🛩️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — AIRFIX®
The interview everyone's been waiting for.
We sit down with Airfix® for an honest, in-depth conversation exploring:
✦ The thinking behind recent releases✦ Research, tooling and design decisions✦ Balancing heritage with modern modelling expectations✦ What happens behind the scenes before a kit reaches your bench
This goes beyond announcements — we're talking real insight into how iconic kits come to life. (NB. The audio quality for this interview was not ideal - but the content was to important to not use, so please bear with it!)
🚨 11TH HOUR UPDATE — KOTARE 1/32 BOULTON-PAUL DEFIANT
Just before recording, Kotare revealed their upcoming 1/32 Defiant — and we couldn't ignore it.
We discuss with Mark Robson - owner of Kōtare.
🤝 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT — BLACK RIFLE MODEL WORX
Luke Carswell joins us to talk community, connection, and the role grassroots groups play in keeping the hobby welcoming and thriving.
Expect discussion on:
✦ IPMS community engagement✦ Supporting new and returning modellers✦ Sharing knowledge and building confidence at the bench
⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS
Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites:
✦ Stash Inflation Report — the new releases quietly plotting against your wallet✦ Bench-top banter and community natter✦ Benchmates Mail and listener interaction✦ And some class out-takes at the VERY end!
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew…
🚀 BTBA Episode 22 starts NOW!Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:• Pondstones: pondstones.sumupstore.com • Mach Models: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • Airfix: www.airfix.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/
🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?
Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show and podcast focused on:
- Scale modelling interviews and industry insight
- Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends
- Community stories and modelling culture
- Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth
Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 21 - Lincoln Wright plus the 48-in-48 details
Ma.K built the Wright way! Hiya fellow Benchmates, This episode we're heading into something pretty special — the 48 in 48 global charity build, where modellers from around the world unite for forty-eight hours …
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Ma.K built the Wright way!Hiya fellow Benchmates, This episode we're heading into something pretty special — the 48 in 48 global charity build, where modellers from around the world unite for forty-eight hours of creativity, community, and building hope in scale for Models for Heroes.
We're joined by Steff Keighley and James Skiffins, who take us behind the scenes of the event — how it started, what makes it tick, and why this incredible weekend has become such a powerful force within the modelling community. From live builds and auctions to merch and community spirit, this is modelling with real purpose.
Then things get seriously interesting as we sit down with the Ma.K master himself — Lincoln Wright. This isn't your typical interview. We dive deep into Maschinen Krieger philosophy, artistic mindset, creative process, and what it really means to push modelling beyond instructions, beyond expectations… and sometimes beyond comfort zones.
Alongside the main features, you'll find all the usual Beyond The Box Art® goodness:✦ Stash Inflation Report — the new releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter ✦ Benchmates Mail and listener interaction
If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, community, and connection — this episode is absolutely for you.
PLUS — everything you need to know about getting involved with 48 in 48, supporting Models for Heroes, and seeing just how powerful this hobby can be when builders come together worldwide.
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew —
🚀 BTBA Episode 21 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:• Mach Models: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • Lincoln Wright / Paint on Plastic: https://www.paintonplastic.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Keywords: scale modelling podcast, modelling interviews, Maschinen Krieger, charity model building, modelling techniques discussion, Mach Models.
Episode 20 - Czech This Out: Foam Masks & lighter fluid - ASK! Plus the Revell 2026 releases
In this episode of Beyond The Box Art®, we're joined by one of the most quietly influential names in modern scale modelling — Petr Herrmann of ArtScaleKit (ASK). Coming to us from the Czech Republic, Petr …
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In this episode of Beyond The Box Art®, we're joined by one of the most quietly influential names in modern scale modelling — Petr Herrmann of ArtScaleKit (ASK).
Coming to us from the Czech Republic, Petr (joined by his son Petr Jnr) talks us through how ASK began, why so many of their aftermarket masks exist because something annoyed him at the bench, and how real-world modelling experience continues to drive everything they design. English may not be Petr's first language, but the passion, humour and insight come through loud and clear — with Petr Jnr helping translate along the way.
We also get into the thinking behind some of ASK's best-known products, the importance of practical problem-solving, and yes… the unexpected modelling uses for Zippo lighter fluid (not that kind).
Elsewhere in the episode, we're joined by friend of the show Luke Slaney-Hewitt from Revell, as the 2026 range is revealed at the 75th Anniversary Nürnberg Toy Fair at 16:00 UTC on the 27th January — which is why this episode has droped a little earlier than usual.
Add in the usual bench-side banter, a healthy dose of Stash Inflation, and the odd wander off-topic, and you've got another classic BTBA episode.
So grab a brew, move the extra thin out of harm's way, and settle in.
This is Episode 20 of Beyond The Box Art®. Models. Modellers. Meaning.
Episode 19 - Extreme Spitfire Super-Detailing with Fischkopp and all the Airfix 2026 releases
Hiya Benchmates, Airfix have revealed their 2026 range — and there are some serious surprises in store. From new tool announcements to long-awaited favourites, we break down what modellers really need to know …
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Hiya Benchmates,
Airfix have revealed their 2026 range — and there are some serious surprises in store. From new tool announcements to long-awaited favourites, we break down what modellers really need to know.
We're also joined by Carl Robertshaw and Christopher Mercer from Fischkopp, diving deep into extreme Spitfire super-detailing — pushing plastic to museum-level realism with advanced aftermarket techniques, engineering insight, and hard-won bench wisdom.
Alongside the main feature, we've got all the usual Beyond The Box Art® goodness: ✦ Stash Inflation Report ✦ Bench chat & community natter ✦ What's catching our eye at the workbench
If you love Airfix, Spitfires, and taking your builds far beyond the instructions — this one's for you.
We also chat with Bolders and Wongy about our local IPMS show in Bolton on the 25th January, at the Toughsheet stadium Bolton - details on the show in the show(!) and available here: https://boltonmodelclub.co.uk/show/ Where you will be able to SEE what Airfix have announced as they are attending (along with Revell!) We also have our normal chat for which we are joined by our Gundam expert Shane and the return of Luke Flynn from Mach Models on the back of his recent Tamiya F14D build video. PLUS! Although the range announcements from Airfix dropped the day before this episode went live, we through cation to the wind and recorded a special addition to the Stash Inflation Report with all the new release news!
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew — 🚀 BTBA Episode 19 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2026: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: YouTube@machmodels
- Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Bolton Show: https://boltonmodelclub.co.uk/show/
- Airfix: http://www.airfix.co.uk
- Kōtare Models: https://www.kotare-models.com/
- Pondstones: Http://www.Pondstones.co.uk
Episode 18 - New Years Special! Jon Tabinor, Kotare update & The Podfather!
🎉 Happy New Year, Benchmates! 🎉 Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond The Box Art® — and we're kicking off 2026 exactly how we mean to go on… loudly, enthusiastically, and surrounded by brilliant people. After …
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🎉 Happy New Year, Benchmates! 🎉 Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond The Box Art® — and we're kicking off 2026 exactly how we mean to go on… loudly, enthusiastically, and surrounded by brilliant people.
After surviving the festive fallout of leftover turkey, mince pies, and suspiciously stalled bench progress, we're back with a proper New Year special stacked with guests, news, and a few surprises along the way.
🔹 Joining us first is modelling extraordinaire Jon Tabinor, magazine editor at our newest sponsors Guideline Publications. Jon steps in as guest host for the episode and gives us an exclusive rundown of what's coming across the full Guideline titles in the February issues — plus the thinking behind them.
🔹 We're also joined by the one and only Pod-father himself — Dave Goldfinch from On The Bench, the original scale modelling podcast. Dave dives into the realities of starting and running a show, the state of the hobby, and his uncanny ability to predict kit announcements… sometimes before the manufacturers even realise they've announced them.
🔹 And because it's New Year… we've saved something special. We're joined by the Managing Director of Kōtare - Mark Robson, giving us an update on their latest developments — only that's not actually why they were invited on. All is revealed when they're announced as the winner of the Beyond The Box Art® Benchmates Kit of the Year 2025 🏆
So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew — 🚀 BTBA 2026 starts NOW.
Happy New Year, everyone.
— Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2026: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: YouTube@machmodels
- Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Bolton Show: https://boltonmodelclub.co.uk/show/
- Kōtare Models: https://www.kotare-models.com/
Episode 17 - Geoff Coughlin from ScaleModellingNow
Ho Ho Ho Benchmates! Welcome to the festive episode for Beyond The Box Art®, and boy have we got a christmas cracker for you!!! We are joined by Ethan goodbody from BBC1 TV's recent series The Marvellous …
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Ho Ho Ho Benchmates! Welcome to the festive episode for Beyond The Box Art®, and boy have we got a christmas cracker for you!!! We are joined by Ethan goodbody from BBC1 TV's recent series The Marvellous Miniature Workshop talking about the show and scale modelling of a slightly different type than we are used too. Our main guest (for the whole episode) is Geoff Coughlin who talks about all aspects of the hobby & scalemodellingnow.com plus so much more with the BTBA team including Spencer Pollard & Martin Drayton. We also chat with Julian from the IPMS Farnborough branch about the formation of the branch in 1975 and the history of the branch up to date along with a few surprising twists! We have our normal Stash Inflation Report plus our bench chat all with added tinsel and fairey lights! Plus the show closes out with something special and appropriate! Between Christmas & New Year we will be online for a special bench chat non-recorded session LIVE, so jump on as we are at our benches, meet some of the team and have a chat! As we said in episode 16, we are not taking a break so our next episode will be on the 1st January 2026, with Jon Tabinor from Guideline Publications and Mark Robson from Kotāre Models Till then, have a great Christmas, and keep an eye on our socials (Facebook etc) for the live link to join and have a natter (it's free of charge so why wouldn't you!) Happy Christmas one and all Brownie & the BTBA team
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2026: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
- Mon Studios (Ethan Goodbody): www.monstudios.co.uk
- Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- BBC iPlayer - Marvellous Miniature Workshop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002n1pj/the-marvellous-miniature-workshop
Episode 16 - AFV Modelling with Stewart Rolfe, Black Hat Scale Models
Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 16, and it's another corker! We are joined by Stewart from the Black Hat Scale Models YouTube channel and Facebook group – talking AFV's; Scale Model Challenge in …
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Hiya BenchMates!
We're back with Episode 16, and it's another corker!
We are joined by Stewart from the Black Hat Scale Models YouTube channel and Facebook group – talking AFV's; Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven which he visited with Martin Drayton & they recall some of the events highlights plus a big surprise with whats coming next from this AFV modeller!!!
We have our 1st IPMS branch spotlight – talking with Chairman Wong (In Hong Kong!) about the Bolton branch and the upcoming show in January.
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
Got a topic you'd like us to tackle, or a question for the team? Drop us a line at [email protected] — we might just read it out on the next show!
Until next time — from Brownie and the BTBA crew — keep well, keep modelling, and remember: you're part of our Benchmates family :-D
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2026: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Black Hat Scale Models – facebook.com/black.hat.scale.models
Episode 15 - Telford review; Airfix interview & much more!
Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 15, and it's has more content than the queue into SMW on the Saturday morning. We welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan for the episode to talk about all aspects of …
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Hiya BenchMates!
We're back with Episode 15, and it's has more content than the queue into SMW on the Saturday morning.
We welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan for the episode to talk about all aspects of the show, as well as welcoming the winner of Best in show – Kostas Dimitriadis talking about his weathered 1/48 F-4E Phantom.
We also have out 1st spotlight with the new lead for the Gunpla and Mech SIG and the shows first interview with Airfix talking about the surprise announcement of the 1/24 BF109G and what's in the box!
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
Got a topic you'd like us to tackle, or a question for the team? Drop us a line at [email protected] — we might just read it out on the next show!
Until next time — from Brownie and the BTBA crew — keep well, keep modelling, and remember: you're part of our Benchmates family.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/
Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/ Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2025: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - April
Hiya Benchmates, Welcome to a surprise bonus episode in which we are joined by Luke Slaney- Hewitt again with the first part of the 2026 range announcements for Revell and it's not just aviation, but everything …
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Hiya Benchmates, Welcome to a surprise bonus episode in which we are joined by Luke Slaney- Hewitt again with the first part of the 2026 range announcements for Revell and it's not just aviation, but everything they are planning on bringing out! After Lukes announcment, you can hear those of us that were privy to the discussion talk about whats coming out - which has really annoyed the rest of the team, as we have not told them whats coming out (Luke said keep it a secret - and we have... since September when we recorded it!) :-D Anyway, due to a slight technical fubar, we are also rerunning Scott Taylors interview from The Scale Modellers Supply as I had to re-upload the original recording due to an edditing error on my part, and as such, we are running it again - and even with that, SMS have come onboard as a sponsor of the show! Thank you Scott. Anyway, we will be back soon with our normall content and hopefully some interviews from Telford as well as reaction to the show.
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
Got a topic you'd like us to tackle, or a question for the team? Drop us a line at [email protected] — we might just read it out on the next show!
Until next time — from Brownie and the BTBA crew — keep well, keep modelling, and remember: you're part of the BenchMate family.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2025: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
- AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es
- Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/
- Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
- The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
- Revell: http://revell.de
Episode 13 - Telford 2025 Preview & Andy Eisbär (Jamscrew 1/32 Sea King)
Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 13, and it's another modelling-packed show bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and inspiration. This episode we welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan, with Rich …
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Hiya BenchMates!
We're back with Episode 13, and it's another modelling-packed show bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and inspiration.
This episode we welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan, with Rich Middleton and Andy Brown to discuss IPMS Scale ModelWorld at Telford, and we cover all aspects of the show including judging for the competion area!
We also have another Precision by Passion, we're heading Down Under again to chat with Andy Eisbär from Jamscrew to talk about there upcoming 1/32 Westland Sea King project (and hopefully samples on display in our area at Telford).
IPMS(UK) and oursleves are sharing a 'podlounge' in Hall one at Telford and welcome all our listeners to say hi and grab a show sticker and hopefully treat yourself to a show mug!
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
Got a topic you'd like us to tackle, or a question for the team? Drop us a line at [email protected] — we might just read it out on the next show!
Until next time — from Brownie and the BTBA crew — keep well, keep modelling, and remember: you're part of our BenchMates family.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com
Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod YoutTube: BeyondTheBoxArtPodcast
Useful Links:
- IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
- Scale ModelWorld 2025: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
- Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
- AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es
- Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/
- Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/
- Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
- Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
- Mat Irvine: http://www.matirvine.com/
- The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/
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