Beyond The Box Art®

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 27
The Hobby Today - an in depth discussion with Rob Riviezzo & Spencer Pollard
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 27 has landed, and this one brings together two hugely respected voices from opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Joining us for this episode is the return of co-host Spencer Pollard alongside Rob Riviezzo for what became a fascinating, funny, and surprisingly wide-ranging discussion about the hobby today.
From the way the hobby has changed, to the differences between the UK and US modelling scenes, to where scale modelling is heading next — this is one of those conversations that could probably have gone on for another three hours.
🎙️ Feature Discussion — Rob Riviezzo & Spencer Pollard
In this episode, Rob and Spencer join Brownie for a genuinely transatlantic conversation on all corners of the hobby.
We explore:
How the hobby has changed over the years
Mental health & the influence of social media, YouTube, and online communities
Whether modern kits are making modelling easier — or more complicated
The rise of aftermarket, 3D printing, and premium accessories
Why people build models — and what keeps us all coming back to the bench
and much much more...
Despite being known for very different areas of the hobby, Rob and Spencer found themselves agreeing on far more than ANYONE expected!
⭐ IPMS Dispatches
We continue our regular IPMS Dispatches feature with a chat about IPMS Middleton Cheney, the local club scene, and some very different themes for there annual displays - and they don't have alchol at there branch meetings... They have cake!
Website: www.ipmsmiddletoncheney.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ipmsmiddletoncheney?igsh=MTlnZzBpaDBlcGUzMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, we bring you the latest kit announcements, new releases, aftermarket updates, and all the temptations likely to be heading towards your stash in the weeks ahead.
⭐ Plus All the Normal Banter
Alongside the feature discussion, there is plenty of the usual Beyond The Box Art® banter, bench chat, laughs, and the sort of meandering modelling conversation that only seems to happen when Benchmates get together.
If you enjoy hearing passionate modellers talking honestly about the hobby — where it is today and where it may be going tomorrow — then this is an episode you do not want to miss.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 27 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.

Contact
Email: [email protected]
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
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.

Hiya Benchmates,

Welcome to this special episode which is timed to release at the same time as the launch event at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset UK in the Navy Wings historic flight hangar, to celebrate the launch of the DBMK 1/32 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 along with some interesting news!


The Sea Fury FB.11 1/32 kit:
The Hawker Sea Fury remains an iconic aircraft, celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. Its legacy endures as a symbol of British engineering excellence and a testament to the ingenuity of its designers. 
 
The DBMK kit features injection moulded plastic as well as photoetch parts to enable the modeller to create a replica of this charismatic aircraft.  The kit design was based on a LiDAR scan of the Navy Wings airframe supported by extensive research.
What you get
338 plastic parts
117 Photo-etch parts
Metal rod & clear film
Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
Optional wings folded or wings extended
Optional early or late undercarriage
Drop tanks, bombs and rockets 
Seven marking schemes for the UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands


Order your Sea Fury direct from DBMK here: https://www.dbmk.co.uk/en/kit/id/1/r/hawker-sea-fury-fb-11 
(NB: the podcast does not get a commision on sales)

PLUS!
We speak with Chris Sargeant from Skunkworks who works with DBMK and produced the superb Centaurus engine and engine cowl set to go with the Sea Fury available through Aerocraft https://aerocraftmodels.com/hawker-sea-fury-detailed-open-cowled-centaurus-engine-for-132-dbmk-kit-405-p.asp 
If you're passionate about modelling as more than just plastic—if you care about the why as much as the what—this episode is for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 26 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 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 • Eduard: https://www.eduard.com/ • Airfix: www.airfix.com
• DBMK: www.dbmk.co.uk  • 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 25
Precision by Passion: Eduard
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 25 has landed, and this one goes right to the heart of one of the most influential names in scale modelling today.
Whether you're at the bench, planning your next project, or just want to understand what really drives the kits we all build—this episode pulls back the curtain.
🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — Eduard
In this episode, we go inside Eduard—a company synonymous with precision, innovation, and an almost relentless release schedule with Vladimir Šulc - CEO & Jakub Nademlejnský Head of Technology & Innovation for the company.
We explore:
✦ How Eduard has evolved into one of the hobby's most dominant forces ✦ The thinking behind kit design, detail levels, and variant choices ✦ The balance between accuracy, production reality, and modeller expectation ✦ How aftermarket, research, and tooling all connect behind the scenes ✦ The pressures of constant innovation in a fast-moving hobby ✦ What's next—and where Eduard sees the future of scale modelling
If you've ever wondered how your favourite kits and accessories actually come to life—or why certain decisions get made—this is one you don't want to miss.
⭐ 48-48 charity weekend 
James Skiffins popped in to give us an update after the event and how well the auctions in the USA, Oceana and European regions went


⭐ Spotlight on IPMS Cleveland
We continue with our regular feature on IPMS branches by have a chat with Dave & Chris Norman about the Clevelend (North of England) branch

Plus we have all the normal features and a special guest with the Guideline publications round up of whats coming int eh May magazines with Rob Riviezzo filling in for hte holidaying Jon Tabinor...
...And Rob is back in Episode 27 along with Spencer Pollard for what turned out to be a fascinating discussion on the hobby today!

Oh, not forgetting we have a special episode dropping at 12 noon on the 16th April with Will and Ilya from DBMK - timed to drop at the same time as the launch event for the Sea Fury at RNAS Yeolvilton, plus what is coming next!!!
If you're passionate about modelling as more than just plastic—if you care about the why as much as the what—this episode is for you.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…
BTBA Episode 25 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 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 • Eduard: https://www.eduard.com/ • 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 & the Beyond The Box Art® team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 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 23
Blue Lamp Model Expo • PSMS26 IPMS Philippines • DBMK Interview
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 23 has landed, and this one brings together international modelling community spirit, a fascinating interview with one of the hobby's most exciting new manufacturers (who's first release, the long awaited Sea Fury, comes out on the 16th April!), and another round-up of modelling news from across the globe.
Whether you're building at the bench right now or just planning your next project, this episode dives into the people, stories, and passion that keep our hobby moving forward.
🎙️ FEATURE INTERVIEW — DBMK (DB Model Kits)
In this episode we sit down with the team behind DBMK — a company producing some of the most talked-about detail sets and conversion kits in the hobby today.
We're joined by Will Packard (alas Ilya Sobolev was unable to join us on this occasion) for an in-depth conversation exploring:
✦ How DBMK started and the philosophy behind the company ✦ The research and reference material behind their products ✦ The design process behind highly detailed aftermarket sets ✦ Working with historical aircraft references and original sources ✦ What the future might hold for DBMK
If you've ever wondered how those incredibly detailed upgrade sets come to life — this interview gives real insight into the process.
🚓 COMMUNITY FEATURE — BLUE LAMP MODEL EXPO
We also take a look at the upcoming Blue Lamp Model Expo, hosted by the West Midlands Police Scale Model Club.
This fantastic event celebrates modelling within the emergency services community while bringing together modellers from across the UK for a great day of displays, traders, and shared enthusiasm for the hobby.
🌏 INTERNATIONAL SHOW — PSMS'26 IPMS PHILIPPINES
Our global spotlight turns to the thriving modelling scene in Southeast Asia as we explore the work of IPMS Philippines Bert Anido and their upcoming Philippines Scale Modellers Show 26  event.
From club collaboration to world-class builds, the organisation continues to demonstrate just how vibrant and creative the international modelling community has become.
⭐ THE USUAL BEYOND THE BOX ART® GOODNESS
Alongside the main features, you'll find all the familiar BTBA favourites:
✦ Stash Inflation Report — the new 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 23 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 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
• DBMK: www.dbmk.co.uk
• IPSM Philipinnes Bert Anido: https://ipmsphilippines.org/  • 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.