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.

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• Scale ModelWorld 2025: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/
• Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels
• AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es
• Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/
• Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/
• Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/
• Fischkopp Model Company: https://www.fischkoppcompany.de/
• Mat Irvine: http://www.matirvine.com/
  
  

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: info@beyondtheboxart.com
🔗 Website: www.beyondtheboxart.com

Follow & Explore:
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• IPMS UK: www.ipmsuk.org

• Spencer Pollard: www.thekitbox.org

• Scale ModelWorld 2025: https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/

• Mach Models YouTube: @machmodels

• AMMO by Mig Jimenez: www.ammo.es

• Matters of Scale: https://mattersofscale.com/

• Phase Hangar Resin Accessories: https://phasehangarresin.com/

• Inside The Armour: https://www.insidethearmour.com/

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

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International Plastic Modellers Society
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Scale ModelWorld 2025
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Mach Models
Youtube: @machmodels

AMMO by Mig Jimenez
www.ammo.es

Matters of scale
https://mattersofscale.com/

Phase Hangar Resin Accessories
https://phasehangarresin.com/

Inside The Armour3
https://www.insidethearmour.com/