Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 39 Cars, Competitions & Chairman Wong! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 39 | Automotive Modelling, IPMS Competitions & Bolton 2027 Meta Description: Episode 39 explores automotive scale modelling with Rich Middleton and Matty's Custom Scale, IPMS competition advice from Andy Brown, Bolton 2027 and the final IPMS Dispatches. Hiya Benchmates — Episode 39 has landed! This time we're finally giving automotive modelling some proper attention. Joining us are IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton and our new automotive Stash Inflation reporter, Matty from Matty's Custom Scale, to ask why cars and motorcycles sometimes seem to sit apart from the wider scale modelling hobby — and whether automotive modellers get the recognition they deserve. More importantly, we look at what aircraft, armour, ship and sci-fi modellers can learn from car builders, particularly when it comes to surface preparation, paint, polishing and achieving those intimidatingly flawless finishes. Apparently, covering the mistakes with mud isn't always an option. Dan is understandably concerned. 🚗 Automotive Modelling — Rich Middleton & Matty Cars, motorcycles, motorsport, commercial vehicles and custom builds represent a huge part of scale modelling, yet they can sometimes feel like a hobby within the hobby. We talk to Rich and Matty about why that might be, how automotive modelling differs from other genres and the techniques that everyone can take back to their own workbench. From paint preparation and gloss finishes to metallics, interiors and presentation, there's plenty here even if you've never built a car in your life. Matty's Socials: Instagram: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale">http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs">https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs</a> YouTube: http://youtube.com/@mattyscustomscale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054451211245&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattys_custom_scale?_t=8UZMLIJX0OA&_r=1 Cults3D: https://cults3d.com/@MCSDesign Email: mattyscustomscale@gmail.com 🏆 Competition Modelling — Andy Brown IPMS(UK) Competition Secretary Andy Brown returns to take some of the mystery — and hopefully some of the fear — out of entering a model competition. We discuss what judges actually look for, common mistakes, presentation and what first-time entrants should consider before placing a model on the table. With Scale ModelWorld at Telford approaching, Andy also explains why competitions shouldn't simply be viewed as something for elite modellers. Sometimes the biggest step is simply entering. 🇬🇧 The Final IPMS Dispatches Episode 39 also marks the final ever IPMS Dispatches, and we're sending it out with the return of Chairman Wong — Paul Wong. We catch up on IPMS(UK) news, the build-up to Scale ModelWorld and look ahead to the Bolton IPMS Model Show 2027, the UK's largest one-day model show and home show of Beyond The Box Art®. Brownie will be there. This time Dan and Shane are coming too. Bolton has been warned! But the end of IPMS Dispatches isn't the end of our IPMS coverage. In Episode 40, we launch IPMS Connect — our new international section bringing together news, people and stories from across the wider IPMS community. ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team are back with another worldwide round-up of new releases and modelling temptation. Balders covers aviation, Dan tackles armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane takes care of Gunpla and sci-fi, and Matty brings us the latest automotive releases. As ever, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for any resulting purchases. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for automotive modelling, competition advice, IPMS news, new releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: <a href="mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/">www.beyondtheboxart.com</a> Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — <a href="https://www.ammo.es/">www.ammo.es</a> Fischkopp Model Company — <a href= "https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/">www.fischkoppcompany.de</a> Guideline Publications — <a href= "https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/">www.guidelinepublications.co.uk</a> Scale Modellers Supply — <a href= "https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/">www.scalemodeller.com.au</a> Inside The Armour — <a href= "https://www.insidethearmour.com/">www.insidethearmour.com</a> Hobbyshow.org — <a href= "https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart">www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart</a> Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, featuring industry interviews, scale modelling news, new kit releases, IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. Whether you're building your first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 39 Cars, Competitions & Chairman Wong! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 39 | Automotive Modelling, IPMS Competitions & Bolton 2027 Meta Description: Episode 39 explores automotive scale modelling with Rich Middleton and Matty's Custom Scale, IPMS competition advice from Andy Brown, Bolton 2027 and the final IPMS Dispatches. Hiya Benchmates — Episode 39 has landed! This time we're finally giving automotive modelling some proper attention. Joining us are IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton and our new automotive Stash Inflation reporter, Matty from Matty's Custom Scale, to ask why cars and motorcycles sometimes seem to sit apart from the wider scale modelling hobby — and whether automotive modellers get the recognition they deserve. More importantly, we look at what aircraft, armour, ship and sci-fi modellers can learn from car builders, particularly when it comes to surface preparation, paint, polishing and achieving those intimidatingly flawless finishes. Apparently, covering the mistakes with mud isn't always an option. Dan is understandably concerned. 🚗 Automotive Modelling — Rich Middleton & Matty Cars, motorcycles, motorsport, commercial vehicles and custom builds represent a huge part of scale modelling, yet they can sometimes feel like a hobby within the hobby. We talk to Rich and Matty about why that might be, how automotive modelling differs from other genres and the techniques that everyone can take back to their own workbench. From paint preparation and gloss finishes to metallics, interiors and presentation, there's plenty here even if you've never built a car in your life. Matty's Socials: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs YouTube: http://youtube.com/@mattyscustomscale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054451211245&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattys_custom_scale?_t=8UZMLIJX0OA&_r=1 Cults3D: https://cults3d.com/@MCSDesign Email: mattyscustomscale@gmail.com 🏆 Competition Modelling — Andy Brown IPMS(UK) Competition Secretary Andy Brown returns to take some of the mystery — and hopefully some of the fear — out of entering a model competition. We discuss what judges actually look for, common mistakes, presentation and what first-time entrants should consider before placing a model on the table. With Scale ModelWorld at Telford approaching, Andy also explains why competitions shouldn't simply be viewed as something for elite modellers. Sometimes the biggest step is simply entering. 🇬🇧 The Final IPMS Dispatches Episode 39 also marks the final ever IPMS Dispatches, and we're sending it out with the return of Chairman Wong — Paul Wong. We catch up on IPMS(UK) news, the build-up to Scale ModelWorld and look ahead to the Bolton IPMS Model Show 2027, the UK's largest one-day model show and home show of Beyond The Box Art®. Brownie will be there. This time Dan and Shane are coming too. Bolton has been warned! But the end of IPMS Dispatches isn't the end of our IPMS coverage. In Episode 40, we launch IPMS Connect — our new international section bringing together news, people and stories from across the wider IPMS community. ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team are back with another worldwide round-up of new releases and modelling temptation. Balders covers aviation, Dan tackles armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane takes care of Gunpla and sci-fi, and Matty brings us the latest automotive releases. As ever, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for any resulting purchases. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for automotive modelling, competition advice, IPMS news, new releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — www.fischkoppcompany.de Guideline Publications — www.guidelinepublications.co.uk Scale Modellers Supply — www.scalemodeller.com.au Inside The Armour — www.insidethearmour.com Hobbyshow.org — www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, featuring industry interviews, scale modelling news, new kit releases, IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. Whether you're building your first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 39 Cars, Competitions &amp; Chairman Wong! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 39 | Automotive Modelling, IPMS Competitions &amp; 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 &amp; Matty Cars, motorcycles, motorsport, commercial vehicles and custom builds represent a huge part of scale modelling, yet they can sometimes feel like a hobby within the hobby. We talk to Rich and Matty about why that might be, how automotive modelling differs from other genres and the techniques that everyone can take back to their own workbench. From paint preparation and gloss finishes to metallics, interiors and presentation, there's plenty here even if you've never built a car in your life. Matty's Socials: Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.instagram.com/mattys_custom_scale</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/design.by.mcs</a> YouTube: http://youtube.com/@mattyscustomscale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054451211245&amp;mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattys_custom_scale?_t=8UZMLIJX0OA&amp;_r=1 Cults3D: https://cults3d.com/@MCSDesign Email: mattyscustomscale@gmail.com 🏆 Competition Modelling — Andy Brown IPMS(UK) Competition Secretary Andy Brown returns to take some of the mystery — and hopefully some of the fear — out of entering a model competition. We discuss what judges actually look for, common mistakes, presentation and what first-time entrants should consider before placing a model on the table. With Scale ModelWorld at Telford approaching, Andy also explains why competitions shouldn't simply be viewed as something for elite modellers. Sometimes the biggest step is simply entering. 🇬🇧 The Final IPMS Dispatches Episode 39 also marks the final ever IPMS Dispatches, and we're sending it out with the return of Chairman Wong — Paul Wong. We catch up on IPMS(UK) news, the build-up to Scale ModelWorld and look ahead to the Bolton IPMS Model Show 2027, the UK's largest one-day model show and home show of Beyond The Box Art®. Brownie will be there. This time Dan and Shane are coming too. Bolton has been warned! But the end of IPMS Dispatches isn't the end of our IPMS coverage. In Episode 40, we launch IPMS Connect — our new international section bringing together news, people and stories from across the wider IPMS community. ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team are back with another worldwide round-up of new releases and modelling temptation. Balders covers aviation, Dan tackles armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane takes care of Gunpla and sci-fi, and Matty brings us the latest automotive releases. As ever, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for any resulting purchases. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for automotive modelling, competition advice, IPMS news, new releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: <a href="mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.beyondtheboxart.com</a> Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — <a href="https://www.ammo.es/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ammo.es</a> Fischkopp Model Company — <a href="https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.fischkoppcompany.de</a> Guideline Publications — <a href="https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.guidelinepublications.co.uk</a> Scale Modellers Supply — <a href="https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.scalemodeller.com.au</a> Inside The Armour — <a href="https://www.insidethearmour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.insidethearmour.com</a> Hobbyshow.org — <a href="https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart</a> Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, featuring industry interviews, scale modelling news, new kit releases, IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. Whether you're building your first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 39 - SMW Competition Judging & Automotive Modelling

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 40 IPMS Connect Goes Global, Fischkopp's Big Reveal & Telford 2026! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 40 | IPMS Connect Launch, Fischkopp Stranraer & Scale ModelWorld 2026 Meta Description: Episode 40 launches IPMS Connect with IPMS USA, reveals Fischkopp's Supermarine Stranraer from SMC Eindhoven and previews Scale ModelWorld Telford 2026. Hiya Benchmates — Episode 40 has landed, and this one's rather special! We're celebrating a major milestone for Beyond The Box Art® as we officially welcome IPMS USA as our newest media partner and launch IPMS Connect, our brand-new international feature bringing the worldwide IPMS community closer together. Joining Brownie for this historic first edition is Eugenie Taylor-Ray from IPMS USA, helping us kick off an exciting new chapter in international scale modelling. We've also been out and about at Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven, where our friends at Fischkopp Model Company unveiled their very first injection-moulded kit — the magnificent Supermarine Stranraer — and we were there, microphones in hand, to capture the announcement! And with Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford fast approaching, we welcome Show Manager John Tapsell (JT) and IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton for the latest news and final preparations ahead of the biggest weekend in the UK modelling calendar. Forty episodes in, and apparently we're still finding new ways to make the hobby more expensive. 🌍 IPMS Connect — A New International 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 a new feature dedicated to connecting modellers, sharing stories and celebrating the people and organisations that make our hobby truly international. From society news and major shows to individual members, clubs and the friendships that cross borders, IPMS Connect is about much more than announcements. It's about bringing our modelling community together. Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby. IPMS Links: IPMS USA: <a href="https://ipmsusa.org/" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://ipmsusa.org/</a> IPMS(UK): <a href="https://ipmsuk.org/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://ipmsuk.org/</a> ✈️ Fischkopp Model Company — The Supermarine Stranraer Revealed! Breaking news, recorded live at Scale Model Challenge, Eindhoven! Our friends and show sponsors at Fischkopp Model Company have officially announced their very first model kit — the Supermarine Stranraer, the distinctive British twin-engined biplane flying boat. With a planned release in Q3 2027, this is an exciting first step for the company and a particularly interesting choice of subject for aviation enthusiasts. Brownie, Nevs and Martin were at Scale Model Challenge in the Netherlands, where Fischkopp made the announcement on Saturday 17 October. We bring you the excitement of the unveiling, recorded at the show, and a first look at what's ahead for this ambitious new manufacturer. It's not every day a new kit manufacturer launches its first project, particularly with a subject as wonderfully unusual as the Stranraer. Flying boats, rigging and multiple wings. What could possibly go wrong? Fischkopp Model Company: <a href="https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Scale Model Challenge: <a href="https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/</a> 🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — The Final Countdown! 7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford The UK's biggest scale modelling weekend is almost here! We're joined by Scale ModelWorld Show Manager John Tapsell (JT), assisted by IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton, for the latest updates and final preparations for Scale ModelWorld 2026. With traders, manufacturers, club and Special Interest Group displays, international visitors, competitions and thousands of models under one roof, Telford remains one of the highlights of the modelling year. We look at what visitors can expect, the enormous amount of work involved in organising the event and why Scale ModelWorld continues to occupy such an important place in the international hobby calendar. And of course, Beyond The Box Art® will be there - Hall 1 stand 1075 - opposite the middle entrance into the hall... You won't miss us! Come and find the team at our stand, meet some fellow Benchmates, have a chat and perhaps even find yourself in front of one of our microphones, plus take a look at the Fischkopp Stranraer in person! Don't worry. We usually ask first! Scale ModelWorld Information & Tickets: <a href= "https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/">https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/</a> Venue Mobility scooter booking: <a href= "Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/">Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/</a> ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team return with another international round-up of upcoming releases, new kits and reasons to question the structural integrity of your stash shelving. Brownie takes to the skies with the latest aviation releases, Dan rolls out the armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane explores Gunpla and science fiction, and Matty keeps the automotive enthusiasts up to speed. From newly announced subjects to long-awaited releases, there's plenty to tempt modellers across every genre. As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, expanding stashes or awkward conversations about boxes arriving at the front door. 🎙️ Episode 40 — A Milestone Worth Celebrating Forty episodes, an expanding international audience, new partnerships and an ever-growing community of Benchmates. This episode is about everything that makes scale modelling special — the manufacturers bringing new ideas to life, the volunteers who make our shows possible and the friendships that connect modellers around the world. The launch of IPMS Connect and our new partnership with IPMS USA represent another exciting step in the journey of Beyond The Box Art®. And the best part? We're only just getting started. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for international IPMS news, Fischkopp's big announcement, Telford preparations, new kit releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: <a href= "mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> Website: <a href= "https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/</a> Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — <a href= "https://www.ammo.es/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.ammo.es/</a> Fischkopp Model Company — <a href= "https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Guideline Publications — <a href= "https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/</a> Scale Modellers Supply — <a href= "https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/</a> Inside The Armour — <a href= "https://www.insidethearmour.com/" data-rich-text-autolink= "">https://www.insidethearmour.com/</a> Hobbyshow.org — <a href= "https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart</a> Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, new kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're helping connect modellers and share stories from across the international modelling community. Whether you're building your very first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Models. Modellers. Meaning.

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 40 IPMS Connect Goes Global, Fischkopp's Big Reveal & Telford 2026! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 40 | IPMS Connect Launch, Fischkopp Stranraer & Scale ModelWorld 2026 Meta Description: Episode 40 launches IPMS Connect with IPMS USA, reveals Fischkopp's Supermarine Stranraer from SMC Eindhoven and previews Scale ModelWorld Telford 2026. Hiya Benchmates — Episode 40 has landed, and this one's rather special! We're celebrating a major milestone for Beyond The Box Art® as we officially welcome IPMS USA as our newest media partner and launch IPMS Connect, our brand-new international feature bringing the worldwide IPMS community closer together. Joining Brownie for this historic first edition is Eugenie Taylor-Ray from IPMS USA, helping us kick off an exciting new chapter in international scale modelling. We've also been out and about at Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven, where our friends at Fischkopp Model Company unveiled their very first injection-moulded kit — the magnificent Supermarine Stranraer — and we were there, microphones in hand, to capture the announcement! And with Scale ModelWorld 2026 at Telford fast approaching, we welcome Show Manager John Tapsell (JT) and IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton for the latest news and final preparations ahead of the biggest weekend in the UK modelling calendar. Forty episodes in, and apparently we're still finding new ways to make the hobby more expensive. 🌍 IPMS Connect — A New International 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 a new feature dedicated to connecting modellers, sharing stories and celebrating the people and organisations that make our hobby truly international. From society news and major shows to individual members, clubs and the friendships that cross borders, IPMS Connect is about much more than announcements. It's about bringing our modelling community together. Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby. IPMS Links: IPMS USA: https://ipmsusa.org/ IPMS(UK): https://ipmsuk.org/ ✈️ Fischkopp Model Company — The Supermarine Stranraer Revealed! Breaking news, recorded live at Scale Model Challenge, Eindhoven! Our friends and show sponsors at Fischkopp Model Company have officially announced their very first model kit — the Supermarine Stranraer, the distinctive British twin-engined biplane flying boat. With a planned release in Q3 2027, this is an exciting first step for the company and a particularly interesting choice of subject for aviation enthusiasts. Brownie, Nevs and Martin were at Scale Model Challenge in the Netherlands, where Fischkopp made the announcement on Saturday 17 October. We bring you the excitement of the unveiling, recorded at the show, and a first look at what's ahead for this ambitious new manufacturer. It's not every day a new kit manufacturer launches its first project, particularly with a subject as wonderfully unusual as the Stranraer. Flying boats, rigging and multiple wings. What could possibly go wrong? Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Scale Model Challenge: https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/ 🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — The Final Countdown! 7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford The UK's biggest scale modelling weekend is almost here! We're joined by Scale ModelWorld Show Manager John Tapsell (JT), assisted by IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton, for the latest updates and final preparations for Scale ModelWorld 2026. With traders, manufacturers, club and Special Interest Group displays, international visitors, competitions and thousands of models under one roof, Telford remains one of the highlights of the modelling year. We look at what visitors can expect, the enormous amount of work involved in organising the event and why Scale ModelWorld continues to occupy such an important place in the international hobby calendar. And of course, Beyond The Box Art® will be there - Hall 1 stand 1075 - opposite the middle entrance into the hall... You won't miss us! Come and find the team at our stand, meet some fellow Benchmates, have a chat and perhaps even find yourself in front of one of our microphones, plus take a look at the Fischkopp Stranraer in person! Don't worry. We usually ask first! Scale ModelWorld Information & Tickets: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ Venue Mobility scooter booking: Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/ ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team return with another international round-up of upcoming releases, new kits and reasons to question the structural integrity of your stash shelving. Brownie takes to the skies with the latest aviation releases, Dan rolls out the armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane explores Gunpla and science fiction, and Matty keeps the automotive enthusiasts up to speed. From newly announced subjects to long-awaited releases, there's plenty to tempt modellers across every genre. As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, expanding stashes or awkward conversations about boxes arriving at the front door. 🎙️ Episode 40 — A Milestone Worth Celebrating Forty episodes, an expanding international audience, new partnerships and an ever-growing community of Benchmates. This episode is about everything that makes scale modelling special — the manufacturers bringing new ideas to life, the volunteers who make our shows possible and the friendships that connect modellers around the world. The launch of IPMS Connect and our new partnership with IPMS USA represent another exciting step in the journey of Beyond The Box Art®. And the best part? We're only just getting started. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for international IPMS news, Fischkopp's big announcement, Telford preparations, new kit releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com Website: https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/ Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — https://www.ammo.es/ Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Hobbyshow.org — https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, new kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're helping connect modellers and share stories from across the international modelling community. Whether you're building your very first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Models. Modellers. Meaning.

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 40 IPMS Connect Goes Global, Fischkopp's Big Reveal &amp; Telford 2026! SEO Title: Beyond The Box Art® Episode 40 | IPMS Connect Launch, Fischkopp Stranraer &amp; 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 a new feature dedicated to connecting modellers, sharing stories and celebrating the people and organisations that make our hobby truly international. From society news and major shows to individual members, clubs and the friendships that cross borders, IPMS Connect is about much more than announcements. It's about bringing our modelling community together. Different countries. Different interests. One worldwide hobby. IPMS Links: IPMS USA: <a href="https://ipmsusa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ipmsusa.org/</a> IPMS(UK): <a href="https://ipmsuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ipmsuk.org/</a> ✈️ Fischkopp Model Company — The Supermarine Stranraer Revealed! Breaking news, recorded live at Scale Model Challenge, Eindhoven! Our friends and show sponsors at Fischkopp Model Company have officially announced their very first model kit — the Supermarine Stranraer, the distinctive British twin-engined biplane flying boat. With a planned release in Q3 2027, this is an exciting first step for the company and a particularly interesting choice of subject for aviation enthusiasts. Brownie, Nevs and Martin were at Scale Model Challenge in the Netherlands, where Fischkopp made the announcement on Saturday 17 October. We bring you the excitement of the unveiling, recorded at the show, and a first look at what's ahead for this ambitious new manufacturer. It's not every day a new kit manufacturer launches its first project, particularly with a subject as wonderfully unusual as the Stranraer. Flying boats, rigging and multiple wings. What could possibly go wrong? Fischkopp Model Company: <a href="https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Scale Model Challenge: <a href="https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scalemodelchallenge.com/</a> 🇬🇧 Scale ModelWorld 2026 — The Final Countdown! 7–8 November 2026 | The International Centre, Telford The UK's biggest scale modelling weekend is almost here! We're joined by Scale ModelWorld Show Manager John Tapsell (JT), assisted by IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton, for the latest updates and final preparations for Scale ModelWorld 2026. With traders, manufacturers, club and Special Interest Group displays, international visitors, competitions and thousands of models under one roof, Telford remains one of the highlights of the modelling year. We look at what visitors can expect, the enormous amount of work involved in organising the event and why Scale ModelWorld continues to occupy such an important place in the international hobby calendar. And of course, Beyond The Box Art® will be there - Hall 1 stand 1075 - opposite the middle entrance into the hall... You won't miss us! Come and find the team at our stand, meet some fellow Benchmates, have a chat and perhaps even find yourself in front of one of our microphones, plus take a look at the Fischkopp Stranraer in person! Don't worry. We usually ask first! Scale ModelWorld Information &amp; Tickets: <a href="https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/</a> Venue Mobility scooter booking: <a href="Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Www.tictelford.com/accessibility-inclusivity/</a> ⭐ Stash Inflation Report The Stash Inflation team return with another international round-up of upcoming releases, new kits and reasons to question the structural integrity of your stash shelving. Brownie takes to the skies with the latest aviation releases, Dan rolls out the armour, Nevs heads to sea, Shane explores Gunpla and science fiction, and Matty keeps the automotive enthusiasts up to speed. From newly announced subjects to long-awaited releases, there's plenty to tempt modellers across every genre. As always, Beyond The Box Art® accepts absolutely no responsibility for spontaneous purchases, expanding stashes or awkward conversations about boxes arriving at the front door. 🎙️ Episode 40 — A Milestone Worth Celebrating Forty episodes, an expanding international audience, new partnerships and an ever-growing community of Benchmates. This episode is about everything that makes scale modelling special — the manufacturers bringing new ideas to life, the volunteers who make our shows possible and the friendships that connect modellers around the world. The launch of IPMS Connect and our new partnership with IPMS USA represent another exciting step in the journey of Beyond The Box Art®. And the best part? We're only just getting started. So grab a brew, head to the bench and join Brownie and the Beyond The Box Art® team for international IPMS news, Fischkopp's big announcement, Telford preparations, new kit releases and the usual bench-top banter. Beyond The Box Art® The Scale Modellers Podcast. Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: <a href="mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beyondtheboxart.com/</a> Show Sponsors AMMO by Mig Jiménez — <a href="https://www.ammo.es/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ammo.es/</a> Fischkopp Model Company — <a href="https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Guideline Publications — <a href="https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/</a> Scale Modellers Supply — <a href="https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/</a> Inside The Armour — <a href="https://www.insidethearmour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.insidethearmour.com/</a> Hobbyshow.org — <a href="https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hobbyshow.org/beyondtheboxart</a> Our commercial sponsors help cover the running costs of Beyond The Box Art®, allowing us to encourage Benchmates who wish to support something financially to consider modelling charities and good causes instead. 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is the modelling radio show on the internet, bringing together industry interviews, new kit releases, scale modelling news, international IPMS updates, shows, competitions, techniques and conversations with the people who make our hobby what it is. As an Official Media Partner of IPMS(UK) and IPMS USA, we're helping connect modellers and share stories from across the international modelling community. Whether you're building your very first kit, returning after decades away or already wondering where you're going to put the next one, there's a place for you among the Benchmates. Available completely free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Models. Modellers. Meaning.

Episode 40 - IPMS USA & Telford update

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 24 The Art of Research - WingLeader Interview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 24 has landed, and this one brings together deep aviation research, world-class reference insight. Whether you're building at the bench, researching your next project, or simply enjoying the stories behind the aircraft we model, this episode dives into the detail, passion, and people that define scale modelling. 🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Mark Postlethwaite (WingLeader) In this episode, we sit down with Mark Postlethwaite of WingLeader — widely regarded for producing some of the most detailed and visually rich aviation reference material available to modellers today. We explore: ✦ The origins of WingLeader and how the project came to life ✦ The importance of accuracy and research in scale modelling ✦ Accessing rare references, photography, and original material ✦ How WingLeader publications support modellers in achieving higher levels of realism ✦ The process behind producing high-quality aviation reference books ✦ What's next for WingLeader If you've ever looked at your model and wondered how to push it further in terms of realism, finish, and authenticity — this is an interview you won't want to miss. ⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites: ✦ Stash Inflation Report — the latest releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, research, and community — this episode is absolutely for you. So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew… BTBA Episode 24 starts NOW! Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning. 📧 Email: <a href= "mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> 🔗 Website: <a href= "http://www.beyondtheboxart.com">www.beyondtheboxart.com</a> Show sponsors: AMMO by Mig Jimenez: <a href= "http://www.ammo.es">www.ammo.es</a> Fischkopp Model Company: <a href= "https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Guideline Publications: <a href= "https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/">https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/</a> Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: <a href= "https://phasehangarresin.com/">https://phasehangarresin.com/</a> The Scale Modellers Supply: <a href= "https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/">https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/</a> Useful Links: • Pondstones: <a href= "https://pondstones.sumupstore.com">https://pondstones.sumupstore.com</a> • MachModels: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels">https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels</a> • 48 in 48 event information: <a href= "https://48-48.org">https://48-48.org</a> • Models for Heroes: <a href= "https://modelsforheroes.org.uk">https://modelsforheroes.org.uk</a> • WingLeader Books: <a href= "https://www.wingleader.co.uk/">https://www.wingleader.co.uk/</a> • WingLeader Archive: • Airfix: <a href= "http://www.airfix.com">www.airfix.com</a> • IPMS UK: <a href= "http://www.ipmsuk.org">www.ipmsuk.org</a> • Scale Modelling Now: <a href= "http://www.scalemodellingnow.com">http://www.scalemodellingnow.com</a> • Inside The Armour: <a href= "https://www.insidethearmour.com/">https://www.insidethearmour.com/</a> • Red Beach One Studios: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/">https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/</a> 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on: Scale modelling interviews and industry insight Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends Community stories and modelling culture Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 24 The Art of Research - WingLeader Interview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 24 has landed, and this one brings together deep aviation research, world-class reference insight. Whether you're building at the bench, researching your next project, or simply enjoying the stories behind the aircraft we model, this episode dives into the detail, passion, and people that define scale modelling. 🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Mark Postlethwaite (WingLeader) In this episode, we sit down with Mark Postlethwaite of WingLeader — widely regarded for producing some of the most detailed and visually rich aviation reference material available to modellers today. We explore: ✦ The origins of WingLeader and how the project came to life ✦ The importance of accuracy and research in scale modelling ✦ Accessing rare references, photography, and original material ✦ How WingLeader publications support modellers in achieving higher levels of realism ✦ The process behind producing high-quality aviation reference books ✦ What's next for WingLeader If you've ever looked at your model and wondered how to push it further in terms of realism, finish, and authenticity — this is an interview you won't want to miss. ⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites: ✦ Stash Inflation Report — the latest releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, research, and community — this episode is absolutely for you. So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew… BTBA Episode 24 starts NOW! Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning. 📧 Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Show sponsors: AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications: https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply: https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/ Useful Links: • Pondstones: https://pondstones.sumupstore.com • MachModels: https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels • 48 in 48 event information: https://48-48.org • Models for Heroes: https://modelsforheroes.org.uk • WingLeader Books: https://www.wingleader.co.uk/ • WingLeader Archive: • Airfix: www.airfix.com • IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org • Scale Modelling Now: http://www.scalemodellingnow.com • Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/ • Red Beach One Studios: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/ 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on: Scale modelling interviews and industry insight Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends Community stories and modelling culture Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 24 The Art of Research - WingLeader Interview Hiya Benchmates — Episode 24 has landed, and this one brings together deep aviation research, world-class reference insight. Whether you're building at the bench, researching your next project, or simply enjoying the stories behind the aircraft we model, this episode dives into the detail, passion, and people that define scale modelling. 🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Mark Postlethwaite (WingLeader) In this episode, we sit down with Mark Postlethwaite of WingLeader — widely regarded for producing some of the most detailed and visually rich aviation reference material available to modellers today. We explore: ✦ The origins of WingLeader and how the project came to life ✦ The importance of accuracy and research in scale modelling ✦ Accessing rare references, photography, and original material ✦ How WingLeader publications support modellers in achieving higher levels of realism ✦ The process behind producing high-quality aviation reference books ✦ What's next for WingLeader If you've ever looked at your model and wondered how to push it further in terms of realism, finish, and authenticity — this is an interview you won't want to miss. ⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites: ✦ Stash Inflation Report — the latest releases quietly plotting against your wallet ✦ Bench-top banter and community natter If you're passionate about modelling as creativity, research, and community — this episode is absolutely for you. So… clear a space on your bench, put your feet up, grab a brew… BTBA Episode 24 starts NOW! Brownie &amp; the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning. 📧 Email: <a href="mailto:info@beyondtheboxart.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@beyondtheboxart.com</a> 🔗 Website: <a href="http://www.beyondtheboxart.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.beyondtheboxart.com</a> Show sponsors: AMMO by Mig Jimenez: <a href="http://www.ammo.es" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ammo.es</a> Fischkopp Model Company: <a href="https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/</a> Guideline Publications: <a href="https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/</a> Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: <a href="https://phasehangarresin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phasehangarresin.com/</a> The Scale Modellers Supply: <a href="https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/</a> Useful Links: • Pondstones: <a href="https://pondstones.sumupstore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://pondstones.sumupstore.com</a> • MachModels: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels</a> • 48 in 48 event information: <a href="https://48-48.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://48-48.org</a> • Models for Heroes: <a href="https://modelsforheroes.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://modelsforheroes.org.uk</a> • WingLeader Books: <a href="https://www.wingleader.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.wingleader.co.uk/</a> • WingLeader Archive: • Airfix: <a href="http://www.airfix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.airfix.com</a> • IPMS UK: <a href="http://www.ipmsuk.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ipmsuk.org</a> • Scale Modelling Now: <a href="http://www.scalemodellingnow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.scalemodellingnow.com</a> • Inside The Armour: <a href="https://www.insidethearmour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.insidethearmour.com/</a> • Red Beach One Studios: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/</a> 🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®? Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on: Scale modelling interviews and industry insight Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends Community stories and modelling culture Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth Available free of charge — wherever you get your podcasts

Episode 24 - The Art of Research with Mark Postlethwaite

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?

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?

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&nbsp;are there?

Episode 1 - The beginning!

Beyond The Box Art® — The Scale Modellers Podcast

More than kits. More than plastic. It's the people, stories and passion behind the hobby.
Every fortnight, Beyond The Box Art® brings scale modellers around the world together for lively conversation, informed opinion, honest discussion and plenty of bench-side banter.
From aircraft, armour, ships, cars, bikes, sci-fi and Gundam to the people and companies shaping the hobby, we go beyond simply talking about what's in the box.
We speak to manufacturers, designers, historians, authors, retailers, event organisers and some of the best-known personalities in scale modelling — alongside the everyday modellers who make this hobby what it is.

Whether you're returning to modelling, opening your very first kit or have decades at the bench behind you, Beyond The Box Art® is designed to be your companion at the workbench, on the commute or wherever you choose to listen.
Regular features include:

Stash Inflation Report — new kits, accessories and aftermarket releases from across the modelling world

Modelling News & Events — clubs, shows, organisations and events from the UK and around the world

Feature Interviews — in-depth conversations with the people, companies and organisations behind the hobby

Bench Chat — techniques, tools, products, experiences and the occasional modelling controversy, discussed without taking ourselves too seriously

Now listened to in 84 countries globally, Beyond The Box Art® has grown into a genuinely international community of scale modellers — our Benchmates.

Wherever you are, whatever you build and whatever your level of experience, pull up a chair and join us at the bench.

Models. Modellers. Meaning.

New episodes every fortnight

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Beyond The Box Art® — The Scale Modellers Podcast More than kits. More than plastic. It's the people, stories and passion behind the hobby. Every fortnight, Beyond The Box Art® brings scale modellers around the world together for lively conversation, informed opinion, honest discussion and plenty of bench-side banter. From aircraft, armour, ships, cars, bikes, sci-fi and Gundam to the people and companies shaping the hobby, we go beyond simply talking about what's in the box. We speak to manufacturers, designers, historians, authors, retailers, event organisers and some of the best-known personalities in scale modelling — alongside the everyday modellers who make this hobby what it is. Whether you're returning to modelling, opening your very first kit or have decades at the bench behind you, Beyond The Box Art® is designed to be your companion at the workbench, on the commute or wherever you choose to listen. Regular features include: Stash Inflation Report — new kits, accessories and aftermarket releases from across the modelling world Modelling News & Events — clubs, shows, organisations and events from the UK and around the world Feature Interviews — in-depth conversations with the people, companies and organisations behind the hobby Bench Chat — techniques, tools, products, experiences and the occasional modelling controversy, discussed without taking ourselves too seriously Now listened to in 84 countries globally, Beyond The Box Art® has grown into a genuinely international community of scale modellers — our Benchmates. Wherever you are, whatever you build and whatever your level of experience, pull up a chair and join us at the bench. Models. Modellers. Meaning. New episodes every fortnight

Beyond The Box Art® — The Scale Modellers Podcast

More than kits. More than plastic. It's the people, stories and passion behind the hobby.
Every fortnight, Beyond The Box Art® brings scale modellers around the world together for lively conversation, informed opinion, honest discussion and plenty of bench-side banter.
From aircraft, armour, ships, cars, bikes, sci-fi and Gundam to the people and companies shaping the hobby, we go beyond simply talking about what's in the box.
We speak to manufacturers, designers, historians, authors, retailers, event organisers and some of the best-known personalities in scale modelling — alongside the everyday modellers who make this hobby what it is.

Whether you're returning to modelling, opening your very first kit or have decades at the bench behind you, Beyond The Box Art® is designed to be your companion at the workbench, on the commute or wherever you choose to listen.
Regular features include:

Stash Inflation Report — new kits, accessories and aftermarket releases from across the modelling world

Modelling News &amp; Events — clubs, shows, organisations and events from the UK and around the world

Feature Interviews — in-depth conversations with the people, companies and organisations behind the hobby

Bench Chat — techniques, tools, products, experiences and the occasional modelling controversy, discussed without taking ourselves too seriously

Now listened to in 84 countries globally, Beyond The Box Art® has grown into a genuinely international community of scale modellers — our Benchmates.

Wherever you are, whatever you build and whatever your level of experience, pull up a chair and join us at the bench.

Models. Modellers. Meaning.

New episodes every fortnight

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