Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 31ResKit with CEO Oleksii Ukhan

Hiya Benchmates — Episode 31 has landed, and this one is unlike anything we've ever done before.

🎙️ Feature Discussion — ResKit: Modelling Through War

For this episode we travel virtually to Ukraine to spend time with one of the most respected aftermarket manufacturers in the modelling world.

Joining us is Oleksii Ukhan, CEO of ResKit, for a candid, fascinating and at times deeply moving discussion about the company's history, growth, innovation, and the extraordinary challenges of running a world-class manufacturing business in an active war zone.

We discuss how ResKit evolved from a small specialist producer into a globally recognised name synonymous with quality, accuracy, and innovation. Oleksii also gives us a unique insight into what daily life looks like for both the company and its staff while operating during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Despite the challenges, ResKit continues to produce some of the finest aftermarket products available anywhere in the hobby, and Oleksii shares the determination, resilience, and spirit that has helped keep the company moving forward.

We also reveal an exciting major announcement from ResKit and bring listeners a world-exclusive look at some of the company's upcoming releases.

This is more than just a modelling interview.

It's a story of perseverance, innovation, community, and the remarkable people behind one of the hobby's most respected brands. And instead of our normal theme tune at the end - we have changed it for this episode to a piece called: "Stay With Ukraine"...

⭐ Beyond The Box Art® Ukraine Community Support Initiative

This episode also marks the launch of a brand-new initiative from Beyond The Box Art®.

Following our discussions with ResKit, we are proud to announce our Ukraine Community Support Initiative.

The aim is simple.

Any scale modelling company continuing to operate from within Ukraine during the ongoing war will be offered free promotional and advertising support through the show.

This isn't sponsorship.

This isn't a commercial arrangement.

It's simply our way of supporting fellow hobbyists and businesses who continue to keep our hobby alive under incredibly difficult circumstances.

We hope this initiative helps shine a spotlight on the remarkable work being carried out by Ukrainian manufacturers and demonstrates the modelling community's ability to come together when it matters most.

⭐ IPMS Dispatches

This episode's IPMS Dispatches heads to the South West as we catch up with the team from IPMS Avon.

The branch joins us to talk about their thriving club, their members, and the hugely successful Avon Model Show, which has become one of the UK's premier modelling events.

We discuss what visitors can expect from this year's show, the work that goes into organising an event of this scale, and why clubs like IPMS Avon remain such an important part of keeping the hobby welcoming, vibrant, and community-focused.

⭐ Stash Inflation Report

As always, the team round up the latest releases, aftermarket temptations, kit announcements, and wallet-destroying arrivals from across the modelling world.

From aircraft and armour to ships, sci-fi, and enough aftermarket resin to make your postal carrier question your life choices, the stash inflation continues its relentless advance.

There may also be at least one questionable segue.

Possibly several.

And as always, somebody will almost certainly claim they're "not buying anything else this month."

(History suggests otherwise.)

⭐ Community, Resilience & Why This Hobby Matters

One of the themes that runs throughout this episode is something we've spoken about many times before.

Scale modelling is about far more than plastic kits.

It's about friendship.

It's about creativity.

It's about community.

And sometimes it's about supporting people who are facing challenges far greater than deciding which colour primer to use.

The conversation with Oleksii serves as a powerful reminder that our hobby connects people across borders, languages, and circumstances, bringing together individuals who share a common passion regardless of where they live.

For that reason alone, this may be one of the most important conversations we've ever recorded.

So grab a brew, clear a space on the bench, and join us for a remarkable journey into the story behind one of the hobby's most respected companies.

BTBA Episode 31 starts NOW!

Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team

Models. Modellers. Meaning.

Contact

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Show Sponsors

AMMO by Mig Jiménez — www.ammo.es Fischkopp Model Company — https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/ Guideline Publications — https://www.guidelinepublications.co.uk/ Phase Hangar Resin Accessories — https://phasehangarresin.com/ The Scale Modellers Supply — https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/

Useful Links

Pondstones — https://pondstones.sumupstore.com MachModels — https://www.youtube.com/@machmodels Reskit — https://reskit-models.com/ 48 in 48 event information — https://48-48.org Models for Heroes — https://modelsforheroes.org.uk Eduard — https://www.eduard.com/ Airfix — www.airfix.com Revell — www.revell.com IPMS UK — www.ipmsuk.org Scale Modelling Now — http://www.scalemodellingnow.com Inside The Armour — https://www.insidethearmour.com/ Red Beach One Studios — https://www.facebook.com/RedBeachOneStudios/

🎙️ Why Listen to Beyond The Box Art®?

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• Scale modelling interviews and industry insight • Honest discussions about kits, techniques, and trends • Community stories and modelling culture • Supporting modelling charities and hobby growth

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