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Episode 1 - The beginning
22 May 2025
01:24:50
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?
Episode 2 - Tim Holland, Modellers Without Borders
05 Jun 2025
01:24:49
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!
Also, all the regular episode features including Wongy's Wisdom, with a tutorial on how to create seascapes, without using 25kg of resin!
Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-Hewitt
19 Jun 2025
01:53:21
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!
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.
Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channel
17 Jul 2025
02:19:08
Hiya 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 - 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.
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 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!)
Hiya 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 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!
Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine Editor
15 Aug 2025
03:00:28
Hiya 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@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.
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 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.
Hiya 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 to drop us an email if you have something you want us to chat about etc, more than happy to read it out.
Episode 10 - Chris Meddings ITA3 & Important IPMS SMW Telford update!
24 Sep 2025
02:17:04
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!
🎙️ 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.
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!
Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers Supply
23 Oct 2025
02:59:21
Hiya 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 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.