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Beyond The Box Art®Episode 21 - The Lincoln Wright plus the 48-in-48 detailsMa.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...
2026-02-123h 29
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 20 - Czech This Out: Foam Masks & lighter fluid - ASK! Plus the Revell 2026 releasesIn 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 w...
2026-01-272h 54
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 19 - Extreme Spitfire Super-Detailing with Fischkopp and all the Airfix 2026 releasesHiya 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...
2026-01-152h 27
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 18 - New Years special! Publishers, 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 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 comi...
2026-01-153h 32
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 17 - ScaleModellingNow.Com's - Geoff CoughlinHo 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 a...
2025-12-182h 50
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 16 - 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 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 whereve...
2025-12-042h 19
Beyond The Box Art®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 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 th...
2025-11-202h 40
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - AprilHiya 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...
2025-11-081h 15
Beyond The Box Art®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 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).
2025-11-062h 33
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers SupplyHiya BenchMates! 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...
2025-10-232h 59
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 11 - THE Spencer Pollard & IPMS SMW Telford news!Hiya Benchmates! 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. Members...
2025-10-092h 11
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 10 - Chris Meddings ITA3 & Important IPMS SMW Telford update!Hiya Benchmates! This episode we've packed the bench full of modelling goodness: 🎯 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!
2025-09-252h 17
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 9 - Kōtare Models-Mark Robson & Martin Drayton, Emdee Scale ModelsHiya Benchmates, Another bumper episode. Episode 9 has not One, but TWO major interviews for your pleasure! First 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...
2025-09-112h 57
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 8 - Mig Jiménez, AMMO by Mig Jiménez 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)! 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 wi...
2025-08-282h 09
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine EditorHiya Benchmates! 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@be...
2025-08-153h 00
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 6 - Models for Heroes specialHiya Benchmates, 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...
2025-07-311h 57
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channelHiya Benchmates! 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 - i...
2025-07-172h 19
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 4 - Paul Regan, President IPMS(UK)Hiya Benchmates! Welcome to episode 4 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates! This 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 i...
2025-07-032h 07
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-HewittEpisode 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! Also, 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.
2025-06-191h 53
Beyond The Box Art®Interview with Tim Holland, Modellers Without BordersEpisode 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! Also, all the regular episode features including Wongy's Wisdom, with a tutorial on how to create seascapes, without using 25kg of resin!
2025-06-051h 24
Beyond The Box Art®Episode 1 - The beginningEver 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?
2025-05-221h 24