Scale Model Podcast

Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 34
Scale Model Podcast — Episode 162
IPMS UK & USA Presidents - TOGETHER
Hiya Benchmates — Episode 34 has landed, and this is one we've genuinely been looking forward to for a very long time.
For only the second time, Beyond The Box Art® joins forces with our great friends at The Scale Model Podcast for another special transatlantic collaboration, bringing together voices from both sides of the Atlantic for what has become a truly landmark episode.
This time, however, we're making a little bit of history...
Feature Discussion — The First Public IPMS Presidents Round Table
For the first time ever, the Presidents of IPMS UK, IPMS USA, and IPMS Canada come together publicly for one conversation.
Joining Brownie, Balders, Dan & Shane are Terry Miesle and Geoff Heyland, plus:
Ian Middleton — President, IPMS UK
• John Noack — President, IPMS USA
Together they discuss the future of IPMS, attracting new generations of modellers, supporting clubs and shows, the challenges facing modelling organisations around the world, and why the hobby remains as relevant today as ever.
Rather than a formal interview, this is a genuine round-table discussion between friends who all share the same goal — ensuring scale modelling continues to thrive for many years to come.
There are thoughtful discussions, plenty of laughs, a healthy amount of good-natured banter, and more than a few moments where international diplomacy is tested over plastic kits.
Stash Inflation Report
The team's wallets once again take a considerable battering as they round up the latest kit announcements, aftermarket releases and modelling temptations from around the world.
Aircraft, armour, naval subjects, Gunpla and everything in between all come under the spotlight, with plenty of opportunities to add "just one more kit" to the stash.
As always, expect a few questionable purchasing decisions, several enabling comments, and at least one declaration that "I definitely don't need another one..."
(We all know how that ends.)
This episode is more than simply another podcast.
It's a celebration of what can happen when modelling communities work together rather than apart, proving that while our accents, club badges and favourite subjects may differ, we're all united by exactly the same passion for scale modelling.
We sincerely hope this becomes the first of many annual conversations bringing together IPMS organisations from around the world.
So grab a brew, pull up a chair at the bench, and join us for a truly international conversation celebrating our hobby.
Beyond The Box Art® Episode 34 & The Scale Model Podcast Episode 162 starts NOW!
Brownie & the Beyond The Box Art® Team
Models. Modellers. Meaning.
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Scale Model Podcast — Episode 161
Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 28
Breaking the Hiatus!
Hiya Benchmates — and a very warm welcome to something a little bit special.
This episode sees Beyond The Box Art® joining forces with the Scale Model Podcast as we help cover the gap SMP has left since Stuart took a break to look after his better half following a prolonged health issue — and what better way to do it than with a proper transatlantic natter session.
Joining Brownie for this one from the UK are Dan Brazil & Shane Cowie and from SMP we have dusted off Geoff Heyland and Terry Miesley for a general hobby conversation and how BTBA was robbed at the moosaroo cup ???? amongst many other topics.
Unfortunately we had a technical issue whilst recording, so there are a few bits of the conversation which sound a bit odd or not to the normal quality we try to put out – but it was better than losing a big chunk of the show!

⭐ Stash Inflation Report
As always, we bring you the latest kit announcements, new releases, aftermarket updates, and all the incoming damage to your wallet that’s heading straight for the stash.

⭐ Plus… The Usual BTBA & SMP Banter
Alongside the feature, expect plenty of bench chat, laughs, and that unmistakable mix of insight and nonsense that only happens when modellers get together — this time, on both sides of the Atlantic.

If you enjoy hearing passionate modellers talking honestly about the hobby — this is absolutely one you don’t want to miss.
So… clear a space on your bench, line up the sprues, grab a brew…

Episode 161 & Episode 28 starts NOW!

Brownie, Dan, Shane, Terry & Geoff
Models. Modellers. Meaning.

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Welcome to Episode 160 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools
Hosts
Stuart
Terry
Geoff
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
We had great responses in our thread about what everyone is reading.
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MAILBAG
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Hobby & CMK kits for June
MENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale
Clear Prop! Upcoming Kit: 1/48 F4B-4
MiniArt's new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2" 
U.S.A.F. B-21 Raider from Model Collect in 1/72
Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force)
The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter 1/48 from Bandai Q1 26
 
What’s new at Scalemates.com
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - Finished a tiny model of a Gelvades Class Battle Carrier from Star Blazers 2199. Started 1 of two Bandai Cosmo Typhoon Fighters. These are very tiny, 1/200, but I love the look of them.
Geoff - continuing on the Heller 1/72 Douglas DC-6B in fictitious water bomber markings for my brother’s growing fleet.
Terry - Working on Fade To Black’s 1/10 Hammerhead Shark, finally. Assembly and filling. Painting a couple Reaper dragons, a forest dragon and a magma dragon. Still in airbrush stage now, but will be in brush painting before too much longer. Mechs are still in assembly, slow going is fine for these.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen
Geoff - The Body by Bill Bryson
Terry - no change, still reading Ed Yong’s I Contain Multitudes and some light novels.
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Luke’s X-Wing filming model from The Empire Strikes Back is up for auction. - $175,000 opening bid.
Back in 2023 another X-Wing filming model from Star Wars sold for over 3 million.
 
Rubin Obervatory releases 1st images. - Images are recorded by a 3.2-gigapixel charge-coupled device imaging (CCD) camera, the largest digital camera ever constructed.
 
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THE LAST WORD
 
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Welcome to Episode 159 of The Scale Model Podcast, Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools
Hosts
Stuart
Terry
Geoff
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
Southwestern Ontario Scale Model Expo post show.
Shout out to the winner of the raffle grand prize: Harold Sydness, a good story there!
Had a good chat with the Mid-Michigan Model Makers.
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MAILBAG
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Revell's July releases
Five releases from Italeri in June
MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic kit" 
https://dnmodels.com/all/takom-unveils-henschel-129b-2-b-3-kits-in-1-48-scale/
Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2. in 1/35 by Airfix
Border BS-005 IJN HEAVY CRUISER TAKAO
 
What’s new at Scalemates.com
 
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Wonderfest wrap-up with George Seletas
 
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - With the model show planning and life, no time for bench work this week.
Geoff - two windstorms in London impacted our neighbourhood, resulting in changes in our lives and one chainsaw accident…
As a tie in to the books I’ve been reading I worked on repairing a couple of dinosaur skeletons originally built by Steve Harvey, who passed away last year.
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A year ago I built a 1/48 Monogram DC-3 for my brother, who had just become a grandfather and wanted a “bush plane/rescue thing” to hang from the ceiling of his cottage. A fellow club member made custom decals for “Nana and Pops Rescue Service”, with a logo I designed of a bare bum passing explosive gas. It was flown by my brother’s nom de plume, “Rocco Flamefart”…. Anyway, he wants more vehicles for the “fleet”, so I am now building a Heller 1/72 DC6B in N&P markings!
I also have been working on the old Hobbycraft 1/28 Fokker DR1. Not bad and satisfyingly substantial!

Terry - I can see the bench again! I’m getting close to getting back on the bench itself. As far as building goes, not much new. Still the same mechs and some base coat on the two Reaper dragons.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen
Geoff - my wife and I did the dinosaur road tour of Alberta last month and I read The Rise and Fall Of the Dinosaurs by Steve Brusatte, and The Burgess Shale by Coppold and Powell. Good reads.
Terry - Ed Yong’s I Contain Multitudes. About microorganisms, specifically our micro biome. A very good read, so far. Catching up on the My Happy Marriage light novels.
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Sprue Pie With Frets has had some good posts lately.
https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/05/24/model-prices-part-1-the-good-scale-modeling-sure-is-cheap/
https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/05/31/model-prices-part-2-the-bad-scale-modeling-will-survive-tariffs-but-there-will-be-discomfort/?wref=tp
https://spruepiewithfrets.wordpress.com/2025/06/07/model-prices-part-3-the-weird-why-oh-why-is-that-one-weird-kit-ive-always-wanted-gone-or-expensive/
Tony Wootson’s Wonderfest report
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THE LAST WORD
For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com
Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing!
Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/
We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble

Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean’s Custom Model Tools
 
Hosts
Stuart
Terry
Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:
Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.
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LATEST NEWS
Pics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025.
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.html
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html
 
Wonderfest!
Demos and schedule look great.
 
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MAILBAG
 
Hey guys.
I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up!
What's on my bench:
Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket.
Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I created
What I'm reading:
I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was.
Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift.
The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable.
Be well everyone and keep building!
Bob Bair
- Charlotte, NC
www.theVOICEofBOB.com
From Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction.
We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.
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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scale
ICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markings
Takom's set of Shermans, A big gunner & bigger box in May
Border Model's 35th scale SBD-3/4 Douglas Dauntless
FAA Corsair MK.II in 48th scale From Magic Factory
Two new 72nd scale kits from HobbyBoss in June
A large Leo & 2-seater attack chopper from Trumpeter in June
Agora Models announces “The Orca” from Jaws in 1/16 scale
What’s new at Scalemates.com
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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH
Stuart - Very little time with real life going on. Working on some Battletech heavy armour units. Great detail.
Terry - light building, on the Hasegawa super valkyrie, and some other mecha. Getting color on the Reaper dragons.
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WHAT WE ARE READING
Stuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen - A history of the notebook. More interesting than it sounds.
Close to done with A Brief History of Everyone who Ever Lived. Also the most recent Reincarnated as a Slime,
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THINGS WE’VE SEEN
Chute 3D is working on new stuff. https://3d-chute-expert.myshopify.com
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THE LAST WORD
For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com
Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we’re doing!
Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/
We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble