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Episode 40 - IPMS USA & Telford update
22 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 3 min
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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 Partnership
A 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…
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Episode 39 - SMW Competition Judging & Automotive Modelling
8 oktober 2026 · 3 uur 29 min
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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.
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Episode 38 - Heller/Glow2B (Europes largest distributor)
24 september 2026 · 2 uur 36 min
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From Red to Yellow! Heller/Glow2B, DBMK update, VMZ2026 and the Return of a Missing Benchmate!
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 episod…
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Episode 37 with Just Making Conversation
10 september 2026 · 2 uur 50 min
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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 …
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Episode 36 - Wargaming - with Jamie Tranter & Paul Regan
27 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 24 min
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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 differ…
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Episode 35 - Inside Scale Model Challenge with Robert & Margot Crombeecke
13 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 49 min
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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…
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Episode 34 - UK & USA IPMS Presidents - TOGETHER for the 1st time in 63 years!
30 juli 2026 · 2 uur 24 min
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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 USATogether 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 decla…
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Episode 33 - Patriot Models - A US Vetrans Modelling Charity
16 juli 2026 · 2 uur 56 min
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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 and a reminder that this hobby really can make a difference.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Patriot Models
For 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 Preview
This 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 Report
The wallets take another pounding as t…
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Episode 32 - Scale Model World 2026 Starts Here! | Jon Bryon Joins Us
2 juli 2026 · 2 uur 51 min
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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!
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Episode 31 - Reskit with Oleksii Ukhan
18 juni 2026 · 2 uur 13 min
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 31
ResKit with CEO Oleksii Ukhan Lees meerHiya 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 offe…
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Episode 30 - Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor(SMS Paint) - Australia Calling!
4 juni 2026 · 2 uur 48 min
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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 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 …
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Episode 29 - 1st Anniversary Show! Gunpla, Project Harrier, IPMS(UK) & more!
21 mei 2026 · 3 uur 3 min
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 29
1st Anniversary show — with Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK Lees meerHiya 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.
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Episode 28 - Scale Model Podcast & Beyond The Box Art episode
7 mei 2026 · 1 uur 36 min
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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!
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Episode 27 - Rob Riviezzo & Spencer Pollard
23 april 2026 · 3 uur 13 min
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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 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 Pollard
In 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 Dispatches
We 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 Banter
Alongside the feature …
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Episode 26 - DBMK Special - P.51A, F.86 & the Sea Fury is released
16 april 2026 · 58 min
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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.aspIf 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!
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Episode 25 - Precision by Passion: Eduard
9 april 2026 · 3 uur 2 min
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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 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 modellingIf 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 …
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Episode 24 - The Art of Research with Mark Postlethwaite
26 maart 2026 · 2 uur 42 min
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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 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 WingLeaderIf 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 natterIf 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow sponsors:
AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es
Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/
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Episode 23 - Griffon Spitfires, Sea Furies and much more with DBMK
12 maart 2026 · 2 uur 57 min
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 23 Lees meer
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 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 DBMKIf 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 EXPO
We 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 PHILIPPINES
Our 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.
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Episode 22 - AIRFIX the long awaited interview!
26 februari 2026 · 3 uur 40 min
🎧 Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 22 Lees meer
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 benchThis 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 Ep…
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Episode 21 - Lincoln Wright plus the 48-in-48 details
12 februari 2026 · 3 uur 30 min
Ma.K built the Wright way! Lees meer
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 interactionIf 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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/
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Episode 20 - Czech This Out: Foam Masks & lighter fluid - ASK! Plus the Revell 2026 releases
27 januari 2026 · 2 uur 54 min
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). Lees meer
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®.
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Episode 19 - Extreme Spitfire Super-Detailing with Fischkopp and all the Airfix 2026 releases
15 januari 2026 · 2 uur 27 min
Hiya Benchmates, Lees meer
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 workbenchIf 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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/
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Episode 18 - New Years Special! Jon Tabinor, Kotare update & The Podfather!
15 januari 2026 · 3 uur 33 min
🎉 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. Lees meerAfter 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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: …
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Episode 17 - Geoff Coughlin from ScaleModellingNow
18 december 2025 · 2 uur 51 min
Ho Ho Ho Benchmates!
Welcome to the festive episode for Beyond The Box Art®, and boy have we got a christmas cracker for you!!! Lees meerWe 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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: @mac…
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Episode 16 - AFV Modelling with Stewart Rolfe, Black Hat Scale Models
4 december 2025 · 2 uur 20 min
Hiya BenchMates! Lees meer
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 mail@beyondtheboxart.com — 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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
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Episode 15 - Telford review; Airfix interview & much more!
20 november 2025 · 2 uur 40 min
Hiya BenchMates! Lees meer
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 info@beyondtheboxart.com — 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comShow 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/
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Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - April
8 november 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
Hiya Benchmates, Lees meer
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!) :-DAnyway, 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 info@beyondtheboxart.com — 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comFollow & Explore:
🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod
📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpodUseful 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: ht…
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Episode 13 - Telford 2025 Preview & Andy Eisbär (Jamscrew 1/32 Sea King)
6 november 2025 · 2 uur 33 min
Hiya BenchMates! Lees meer
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 info@beyondtheboxart.com — 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comFollow & Explore:
🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod
📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod
YoutTube: BeyondTheBoxArtPodcastUseful 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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Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers Supply
23 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 59 min
Hiya BenchMates! Lees meer
We're back with Episode 12, and it's another modelling-packed show bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and inspiration.
This time we welcome one of the true legends of British television effects —
🎥 Guest Spotlight: Mat Irvine – the ex-BBC SFX genius behind the miniature magic of Doctor Who, Blake's 7, and so many other cult classics.Then, over in Precision by Passion, we're heading Down Under to chat with Scott Taylor from The Scale Modellers Supply, who got up extra early in Australia to talk paints, processes, and passion.
We'll also preview what's coming up next: a deep dive with Jamscrew on their Sea King conversions in 1/48 scale — and yes, that much-anticipated 1/32 version too — plus an inside look at IPMS (UK) Scale ModelWorld Telford, with members of the team joining us ahead of November's big event!
So, clear a bit of bench space, pop the kettle on, and get ready for a mix of behind-the-scenes stories, hobby insight, and a few laughs along the way.
👉 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 info@beyondtheboxart.com — 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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comFollow & Explore:
🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod
📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod
YouTube: BeyondTheBoxArtPodcastUseful 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/
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Episode 11 - THE Spencer Pollard & IPMS SMW Telford news!
9 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 11 min
Hiya Benchmates! Lees meer
We're back with Episode 11, and it's another modelling-packed session you won't want to miss. This time, we've brought in one of the hobby's most recognisable names:
🎙️ Guest Spotlight – Spencer Pollard
Artist, author, editor, and modeller extraordinaire—Spencer joins us for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, burnout, finding your place in the hobby, and what keeps him coming back to the bench. It's raw, real, and takes some seriously jaw dropping reveals!📦 IPMS Dispatches – October Update:
We're counting down to Scale ModelWorld 2025 in Telford, and there's lots to cover. Membership news, what to expect, plus upcoming shows around the UK prior to SMW.So put the kettle on, push those decals aside, and settle in—because Episode 11 is one for the books!
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
And don't forget—our redesigned website is now live with full guest info, episode links, and ways to get in touch.
We love hearing from you, so if there's a topic you want us to tackle or a question you'd like answered on the show, drop us a line—we might just read it out!
Till next time, when we are joined by
Brownie📧 Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.comFollow & Explore:
🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod
📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpodUseful Links:
IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org
Spencer Pollard: www.thekitbox.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/
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Episode 10 - Chris Meddings ITA3 & Important IPMS SMW Telford update!
25 september 2025 · 2 uur 17 min
Hiya Benchmates!
This episode we've packed the bench full of modelling goodness: Lees meer🎯 Precision by Passion (Extended Edition): We welcome Chris Meddings of Inside the Armour, diving deep into his journey through publishing, CAD, and the art of turning passion into print.
💡 Wongy's Wisdom Returns! Ever wondered how to make working slime lights for your modern aircraft builds? Wongy's got the tricks to light up your latest project.
📦 IPMS Dispatches (Bumper Edition): All the essential membership updates you need ahead of Scale Model World at Telford this November—don't miss this if you're attending!
🎙️ Plus, all the usual Beyond the Box Art banter, laughs, and side-tracking discussions you've come to expect from the bench.
So grab a cuppa, clear some sprue from the desk, and tune in—because Episode 10 is one you won't want to miss.
👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your modelling fix!
Also, our redesigned website with details on our guests and an easy way to listen to the show is now live!
Please feel free to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Till the next time
Brownie
Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com
For more information on subjects & guests in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comSearch for Beyondtheboxart on Facebook
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Mach Models
Youtube: @machmodelsAMMO by Mig Jimenez
www.ammo.esMatters of scale
https://mattersofscale.com/Phase Hangar Resin Accessories
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Episode 9 - Kōtare Models-Mark Robson & Martin Drayton, Emdee Scale Models
11 september 2025 · 2 uur 57 min
Hiya Benchmates,
Another bumper episode. Episode 9 has not One, but TWO major interviews for your pleasure! Lees meerFirst up, Martin Drayton from Emdee Scale Models talking dioramas and building whilst working away from home!
Our Second guest is Mark Robson from Kōtare models in New Zealand. Fresh on the back of the 1/48 Halifax project, Martin talks about Kōtare's past, present and future along with a few exclusives!!!
Also, we have redesigned our website with details on our guests and an easy way to listen to the show.
Please feel free to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Till the next time
Brownie
Email: brownie@beyondtheboxart.com
For more information on subjects & guests in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comSearch for Beyondtheboxart on Facebook
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Mach Models
Youtube: @machmodelsAMMO by Mig Jimenez
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Episode 8 - Mig Jiménez, AMMO by Mig Jiménez
28 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 9 min
Welcome to episode 8 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)! Lees meer
We are privilaged to have the one and only Mig Jiménez from AMMO as our guest for this episode.
Mig talks about his early days, the current philosphy behind the business and gives drops some MAJOR news regarding a new product line about to launch amongst other fascinating insights.We also have the normal features for the pod We are joined again by Mark Sanderson, Publicity Officer with the 3rd IPMS Dispatches - have a show or event to promote, notable branch news etc, this feature will fill in the gap between the bi-monthly magazine for members - email Mark at publicity@ipmsuk.org with anything you want to get a mention.
Please feel free to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Till the next time
Brownie
Email: brownie@beyondtheboxart.com
For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comWe are also on:
FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Mach Models
Youtube: @machmodelsAMMO by Mig Jimenez
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Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine Editor
15 augustus 2025 · 3 uur
Hiya Benchmates! Lees meer
Welcome to episode 7 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)!
This episode is packed with 2 amazing interviews... Firstly, we chat with Mike Reeves from Phase Hangar Resin accessories in the USA as part of our Precision By Passion feature for sole trader or small businesses. The conversation covered the past, present and future for the business and included the transition from running around the garage pooring resin to 3d printing accessories.
Please email us at info@beyondtheboxart.com if you want to come on and talk about your small business - it's free to do so and all it will cost you is a few minutes! Put Precision by Passion in the email title!
Our main interview is with Jon Tabinor, a freelance author who works with Guideline Publications as the assistant editor for Scale Aircraft Modelling as well as working on a few of the publishers other titles.
We also have the normal features for the pod We are joined again by Mark Sanderson, Publicity Officer with the 3rd IPMS Dispatches - have a show or event to promote, notable branch news etc, this feature will fill in the gap between the bi-monthly magazine for members - email Mark at publicity@ipmsuk.org with anything you want to get a mention.
Please feel free to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Till the next time
Brownie
Email: brownie@beyondtheboxart.com
For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comWe are also on:
FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Mach Models
Youtube: @machmodelsPhase Hangar Resin
www.phasehangarresin.comGuidline Publishing
https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/Scale Aircraft Modelling
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Episode 6 - Models for Heroes special
31 juli 2025 · 1 uur 57 min
Hiya Benchmates, Lees meer
In this episode we have taken a bit of a different direction for a one off with regards to the advantage of scale modelling and the benefits for mental health. We are joined by Malcolm Childs & James Skiffins from Models for Heroes (& the Just making conversation podcast) to take a deep dive into the benefits scale modelling can give.
We are also joined by our new team member - Luke Flynn (our guest on episode 5) who has helped bring down the average age of the rest of the team by several decades!!!
Looking forward to Episode 7 - we will be joined by Jon Tabinor, assistant editor for SAM - Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine as well as working on Model Truck World and Toy Soldier collector - so it's not all aviation!
Brownie
Consortium of Model Making Support Organisations:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/667998369164434Models for Heroes Donation page:
modelsforheroes.org.uk/donateModels for Heroes Support Page:
https://modelsforheroes.org.uk/supportResearch focusses on the scale modelling hobby concluded that there was significant impact on those who engaged with the activity.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03080226231208053NICE guidelines pertaining to Arts and Crafts group activities being beneficial for well being:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng32/chapter/Recommendations#groupbased-activitieGuideline Publications:
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Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channel
17 juli 2025 · 2 uur 19 min
Hiya Benchmates! Lees meer
Welcome to episode 5 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)!
This episode is packed with 2 inciteful interviews... Firstly, we chat with Kevin Futter from KLP Publishing in Australia as part of our Precision By Passion feature for sole trader or small businesses. The conversation went into the future of the specialist print market for refference books for the hobby.
Email us at info@beyondtheboxart.com if you want to come on and talk about your small business - it's free to do so and all it will cost you is a few minutes! Put Precision by Passion in the email title!Our main interview is with non-other than Luke Flynn, the person behind the lens for the Mach Models Youtube & Instagram channel... You may have seen his recent build of the UMa AV-8B Harrier II Plus.
We also have the normal features for th epod along with another Wongies Wisdom, this time on snow effects for dioramas. Also, we are joined by Mark Sanderson, Publicity Officer with the 1st IPMS Dispatches - have a show or event to promote, notable branch news etc, this feature will fill in the gap between the bi-monthly magazine for members - email Mark at publicity@ipmsuk.org with anything you want to get a mention on.
We hope you enjoy the content as mush as we enjoyed making it - and you will want to listen to the VERY end... even beyond our goodbyes for a little extra (my turn to get tounge-tied)
Please feel free to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Till the next time
Brownie
Email: brownie@beyondtheboxart.com
For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comWe are also on:
FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Mach Models
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Episode 4 - Paul Regan, President IPMS(UK)
3 juli 2025 · 2 uur 8 min
Hiya Benchmates!
Welcome to episode 4 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates! Lees meerThis episode has 2 BIG announcements - of which the episode logo is a bit of a clue for one of them ;-)
Paul Regan, President of the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) is our feature interview this episode, but we are also joined by John Colisante from Matters of Scale as the 1st guest of Precision by Passion, out new spot for small buisnesses to talk about who they are and what they do!
Email us at info@beyondtheboxart.com if you want to come on and talk about your small business - it's free to do so and all it will cost you is a few minutes! Put Precision by Passion in the email title!We hope you enjoy the content as mush as we enjoyed making it - and you will want to listen to the VERY end... even beyond our goodbyes for a little extra (the rest of the crew don't know I have added this is in, so i'm in trouble!)
For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto:
www.beyondtheboxart.comWe are also on:
FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart
Instagram: BeyondtheboxartpodInternational Plastic Modellers Society
www.ipmsuk.orgScale ModelWorld 2025
https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/Matters of Scale
www.mattersofscale.comBrownie
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Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-Hewitt
19 juni 2025 · 1 uur 53 min
Episode 3 includes an interview with Luke Slaney-Hewitt, Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Revell. Luke talks about the process from concept to production and gives the latest information on the upcoming 1/32 Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 release.
Even if aviation is not your bag, the process is a fascinating one, and is not to be missed! Lees meerAlso, all the regular episode features including Wongy's Wisdom, with a second part to the water effects in episode 2, and is sure to make a 'splash', along with the stash inflation report and the whats on our collective workbenches.
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Episode 2 - Tim Holland, Modellers Without Borders
5 juni 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
Episode 2 includes an interview with Tim (El Presidentè) Holland about the foundation of Modellers Without Borders, along with the details about a Virtual Model Exhibition - VMX2025! Lees meer
Also, all the regular episode features including Wongy's Wisdom, with a tutorial on how to create seascapes, without using 25kg of resin!
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Episode 1 - The beginning
22 mei 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
Ever wondered what goes on beyond those enticing box art images?
Join us for the first episode of "Beyond the Box Art," your new scale modelling podcast hailing from the UK!
In this debut, we confess our modelling origin stories (prepare for tales of glue-covered fingers and misplaced decals!), discuss the projects currently consuming our spare time, and ponder the age-old question: just how many shades of grey are there? Lees meer