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Beyond The Box Art®

Beyond The Box Art®

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Beyond The Box Art® is the scale modelling audio podcast for scale modellers who want more than just kit reviews and box contents! Hosted by Brownie and a team of passionate contributors from across the hobby, Beyond The Box Art® brings together the stories, people, history, techniques, humour, and industry insight behind scale modelling in all its forms. From aircraft, armour, ships, sci-fi and Gundam, through to interviews with the biggest names in the hobby, each fortnightly episode delivers lively conversation, expert opinion, honest discussion, and plenty of bench-side banter. Whether you are returning to the hobby, building your first kit, or have decades of modelling experience behind you, Beyond The Box Art® is designed to be your companion at the bench, on the commute, or wherever you enjoy listening. Regular features include: Stash Inflation Report – the latest kit, accessory and aftermarket releases Benchmates Mail – listener questions, comments and stories Club, event and show coverage from around the UK and beyond In-depth interviews with manufacturers, designers, historians, authors, retailers and modellers Practical advice, techniques, tools and product discussions for all skill levels With listeners in around 82 countries, Beyond The Box Art® has become one of the fastest-growing scale modelling podcasts in the hobby. Models. Modellers. Meaning. New episodes every fortnight.HobbyCast Media Ltd ©2026 Art
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  • Episode 31 - Reskit with Oleksii Ukhan

    Episode 31 - Reskit with Oleksii Ukhan
    Jun 18 2026
    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 Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com 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 ...
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Episode 30 - Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor(SMS Paint) - Australia Calling!

    Episode 30 - Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor(SMS Paint) - Australia Calling!
    Jun 4 2026
    Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 30 Australia Calling! with Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor (SMS Paint) & John Marley Hiya Benchmates — Episode 30 has landed, and this one comes with a distinctly Australian flavour running right through it… so there's every chance the stash inflation may need to be measured in kangaroos per square metre! As June begins, Beyond The Box Art® also proudly celebrates Pride Month and inclusion across the hobby community. Modelling is — and always should be — for everyone, regardless of background, identity, experience, or what happens to be on your workbench. Our special Pride show logo this month is a small but important reminder that the show/Benchmates community is built around respect, support, friendship, and a shared love of the hobby. 🎙️ Feature Discussion — Australia Calling! For this episode the team head down under for a brilliant conversation with friends of the show from Australia, covering modelling, community, creativity, and how the hobby scene continues to thrive on the other side of the world — even if absolutely everything seems to want to kill you there. Joining us are Sam Dwyer, Scott Taylor from The Scale Modellers Supply, and John Marley from Peace by Piece, for a hugely enjoyable discussion that bounces between modelling, mateship, mental health, community projects, and the simple reality that scale modellers everywhere are fundamentally the same — just with different accents and possibly more dangerous wildlife! We also celebrate an incredible milestone for The Scale Modellers Supply as the company marks its 10th anniversary, reflecting on how SMS has grown from a small Australian business into one of the hobby's most respected names worldwide. Alongside that, John Marley joins us to discuss the fantastic Peace by Piece initiative and the genuinely meaningful impact modelling can have beyond the bench itself. As expected… things occasionally drift gloriously off course into humour, hobby chaos, and several moments where the team probably should have been supervised. ⭐ IPMS Dispatches This episode's IPMS Dispatches heads to East Anglia as we spend some time with the team from IPMS West Norfolk. The branch give us a great insight into their club, members, local modelling scene, and the work they do supporting the hobby within the community. We also hear about their upcoming events, club atmosphere, and why local branches remain such an important part of keeping modelling social, welcoming, and alive. ⭐ Stash Inflation Report As always, the team round up the latest releases, aftermarket temptations, kit announcements, resin wizardry, and wallet-threatening arrivals from across the modelling world. From aircraft to armour, ships to sci-fi, and more Gundam-related plastic than is probably medically advisable, the stash inflation continues to rise faster than an Australian summer temperature reading. There may also be at least one questionable segue, a dangerous amount of enabling, and the usual promises that "this is definitely the last kit for a while." (We all know that's a lie.) ⭐ Pride Month & The Modelling Community This month also gives us an opportunity to simply say something important: The hobby is for everyone. Whether you build aircraft, armour, cars, figures, Gunpla, ships, sci-fi, or something completely impossible to explain to normal people — the bench should always be a place where people feel welcome, accepted, and able to simply enjoy creating. Beyond The Box Art® remains incredibly proud of the wonderfully diverse global community that has grown around the show, and we genuinely thank every single Benchmate for helping make it such a positive & inclusive place to be. So… grab a brew, avoid the drop bears, clear a space on the bench, and prepare for another wander into the wonderful world of scale modelling. BTBA Episode 30 starts NOW! Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com 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 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®? Beyond The Box Art® is a modelling radio show on the internet focused on: • Scale ...
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    2 hrs and 48 mins
  • Episode 29 - 1st Anniversary Show! Gunpla, Project Harrier, IPMS(UK) & more!

    Episode 29 - 1st Anniversary Show! Gunpla, Project Harrier, IPMS(UK) & more!
    May 21 2026
    Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 29 1st Anniversary show — with Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK Hiya Benchmates — Episode 29 has landed, and somehow… we've reached our first anniversary. Twelve months ago Beyond The Box Art® started as an idea built around long-form conversation, community, and a love of the hobby. One year later, the show has now been downloaded in 82 countries around the world — and it genuinely still feels slightly surreal saying that out loud. For this special anniversary edition, the team are joined by Stephen Woodhead from Gunpla UK for a wide-ranging and very honest discussion covering Gunpla, creativity, community, and the ever-growing crossover between traditional scale modelling and the wider world of mecha modelling. And yes… things became slightly chaotic halfway through, but the reason behind this is explained at the very end of the show! We also unfortunately suffered some internet gremlins during Stephen's interview which impacted parts of the audio quality, but we're already planning a return visit for part two in the coming months. ⭐ IPMS Dispatches This episode also features a special IPMS Dispatches discussion with incoming IPMS(UK) President Rich Middleton alongside outgoing President Paul Regan, reflecting on the society, the community, and the future ahead. Plus some of the members from IPMS Romsey give us a lowdpwn on the branch and there upcoming show. ⭐ Stash Inflation Report As always, the team round up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket temptations, new releases, and all the dangerous things likely to cause "accidental" additions to the stash. We also say thank you to Luke Slaney-Hewitt for joining us with and insight into Project Harrier – the new tooled 1/32 Harrier due in 2027! ⭐ One Year of Beyond The Box Art® More than anything, this episode is really about saying thank you. To every guest who has given up their time. To every sponsor who believed in the show. To every club, manufacturer, reviewer, creator, and supporter who helped spread the word. And especially to the Benchmates community around the world who continue to listen, share, interact, and make the show feel like something genuinely special. It's been one hell of a first year. So… clear a space on the bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew… BTBA Episode 29 starts NOW! Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning. Contact Email: info@beyondtheboxart.com Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com 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 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 Gunlpla UK — www.gunpla.co.uk 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.
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    3 hrs and 3 mins
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