The Scale Modellers Podcast
Models. Modellers. Meaning.

About Beyond The Box Art®

Beyond The Box Art® is a radio-style scale modelling podcast about the models we build, the people who build them, and why this remarkable hobby matters.

Models. Modellers. Meaning.

That simple line defines everything we do.

We talk about models — aircraft, armour, ships, figures, sci‑fi and more — but we go further.
We explore the modellers behind the plastic: their skills, experiences, influences, frustrations, and triumphs. And we dig into the meaning — why this hobby matters, how it connects us, and why it remains such a powerful creative outlet.

Audio‑First by Design

Beyond The Box Art® is intentionally audio‑first.

This is not a show built around jump cuts, algorithms, or watching someone else glue parts together. It’s built for how modellers actually listen — while building, driving, researching, or simply unwinding.

Think long‑form conversation, not soundbites. More radio than YouTube.

Each episode blends thoughtful discussion with practical insight, including:

• In‑depth conversations with modellers, designers, manufacturers, authors, and historians

• Honest discussion about kits, tools, techniques, and trends

• Industry insight from across the global modelling community

• Regular features covering new releases, events, and what’s happening at the bench

It’s relaxed, informed, and inclusive — a show made by modellers, for modellers.

A Global Benchmate Community

Every episode is different, but across Beyond The Box Art® you'll hear:

• Feature interviews with modellers, manufacturers, designers and some of the most interesting people from across the hobby

• The Stash Inflation Report, looking at new and upcoming releases across aircraft, armour, naval, Gunpla and automotive modelling

• IPMS Connect, bringing news, events and information from the International Plastic Modellers' Society

• Industry news, show previews and event coverage

• Honest conversation about modelling, techniques, products and the hobby itself

• Regular Benchmates joining Brownie around the virtual workbench

We consider that part of the charm.

More Than Plastic

Not everybody can get to a modelling club

Distance, mobility, work, family commitments or simply where you happen to live can make being part of the traditional club scene difficult

That's one of the reasons the Benchmate community matters

Whether you're listening in Britain, America, Australia, Europe, Asia or one of the 95 countries and territories where the show has now been heard, pull up a chair and you're part of the conversation

No membership card required

No need to be an expert

Whether you've been modelling for fifty years, returned to the hobby after decades away or opened your first kit yesterday:

there's a place at the bench for you

Beyond The Box Art®
Models. Modellers. Meaning.

The Scale Modellers Podcast