Beyond The Box Art
The official Podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) 🎙️ Beyond The Box Art – the official podcast of IPMS(UK) – is your go-to show for all things scale modelling. From aircraft to AFVs, ships to sci-fi, we bring you interviews with industry leaders, practical tips, banter from the bench, and updates from the global modelling community. Whether you’re trimming sprue, masking canopies, or just dreaming about the next kit, this is the show built for modellers, by modellers. 👉 Download Beyond The Box Art on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts – and join benchmates in over 55 countries who already listen in!
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Episode 15 - Telford review; Airfix interview & much more!
11/20/2025
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 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: 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Show sponsors:AMMO by Mig Jimenez: Fischkopp Model Company: The Scale Modellers Supply: Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: Matters of Scale: Useful Links: IPMS UK: Scale ModelWorld 2025: Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels Inside The Armour:
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Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - April
11/08/2025
Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - April
Hiya 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 Anyway, 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.com Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod Useful Links: IPMS UK: Scale ModelWorld 2025: Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez: Matters of Scale: Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: Inside The Armour: Fischkopp Model Company: The Scale Modellers Supply: Revell:
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Episode 13 - Telford 2025 Preview & Andy Eisbär (Jamscrew 1/32 Sea King)
11/06/2025
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). 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: 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod Useful Links: IPMS UK: Scale ModelWorld 2025: Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez: Matters of Scale: Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: Inside The Armour: Fischkopp Model Company: Mat Irvine: The Scale Modellers Supply:
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Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers Supply
10/23/2025
Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers Supply
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. 📧 Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com 🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod Useful Links: IPMS UK: Scale ModelWorld 2025: Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez: Matters of Scale: Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: Inside The Armour: Fischkopp Model Company: Mat Irvine:
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Episode 11 - THE Spencer Pollard & IPMS SMW Telford news!
10/09/2025
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. 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: 🔗 Website: Follow & Explore: 🔍 Facebook: Beyondtheboxartpod 📸 Instagram: @beyondtheboxartpod Useful Links: IPMS UK: Spencer Pollard: Scale ModelWorld 2025: Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez: Matters of Scale: Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: Inside The Armour:
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Episode 10 - Chris Meddings ITA3 & Important IPMS SMW Telford update!
09/24/2025
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! 🎙️ 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: For more information on subjects & guests in this episode, please goto: Search for Beyondtheboxart on Facebook Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Mach Models Youtube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez Matters of scale Phase Hangar Resin Accessories Inside The Armour3
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Episode 9 - KĹŤtare Models-Mark Robson & Martin Drayton, Emdee Scale Models
09/11/2025
Episode 9 - KĹŤtare Models-Mark Robson & Martin Drayton, Emdee Scale Models
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 KĹŤtare models in New Zealand. Fresh on the back of the 1/48 Halifax project, Martin talks about KĹŤtare'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: For more information on subjects & guests in this episode, please goto: Search for Beyondtheboxart on Facebook Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Mach Models Youtube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez
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Episode 8 - Mig Jiménez, AMMO by Mig Jiménez
08/28/2025
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 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 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: For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto: We are also on: FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Mach Models Youtube: @machmodels AMMO by Mig Jimenez
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Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine Editor
08/15/2025
Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine Editor
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 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 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: For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto: We are also on: FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Mach Models Youtube: @machmodels Phase Hangar Resin Guidline Publishing Scale Aircraft Modelling
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Episode 6 - Models for Heroes special
07/31/2025
Episode 6 - Models for Heroes special
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 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: Models for Heroes Donation page: Models for Heroes Support Page: Research focusses on the scale modelling hobby concluded that there was significant impact on those who engaged with the activity. NICE guidelines pertaining to Arts and Crafts group activities being beneficial for well being: Guideline Publications:
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Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channel
07/17/2025
Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channel
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 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 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: For more information on subjects in this episode, please goto: We are also on: FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Mach Models Youtube: @machmodels KLP Publications
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Episode 4 - Paul Regan, President IPMS(UK)
07/03/2025
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 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: We are also on: FaceBook: Beyondtheboxart Instagram: Beyondtheboxartpod International Plastic Modellers Society Scale ModelWorld 2025 Matters of Scale Brownie
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Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-Hewitt
06/19/2025
Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-Hewitt
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.
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Episode 2 - Tim Holland, Modellers Without Borders
06/05/2025
Episode 2 - Tim Holland, Modellers Without Borders
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!
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Episode 1 - The beginning
05/22/2025
Episode 1 - The beginning
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?
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