🎧 Beyond The Box Art® — Episode 22

We interview the main team at Airfix • Kotare 1/32 Defiant Update • Black Rifle Model Worx Community

Hiya Benchmates — Episode 22 has landed, and this one brings together industry insight, community spirit, and a last-minute announcement that dropped just before recording.

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 — AIRFIX®

The interview everyone's been waiting for.

We sit down with Airfix® for an honest, in-depth conversation exploring:

✦ The thinking behind recent releases
✦ Research, tooling and design decisions
✦ Balancing heritage with modern modelling expectations
✦ What happens behind the scenes before a kit reaches your bench

This goes beyond announcements — we're talking real insight into how iconic kits come to life.
(NB. The audio quality for this interview was not ideal - but the content was to important to not use, so please bear with it!)

🚨 11TH HOUR UPDATE — KOTARE 1/32 BOULTON-PAUL DEFIANT

Just before recording, Kotare revealed their upcoming 1/32 Defiant — and we couldn't ignore it.

We discuss with Mark Robson - owner of Kōtare.

🤝 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT — BLACK RIFLE MODEL WORX

Luke Carswell joins us to talk community, connection, and the role grassroots groups play in keeping the hobby welcoming and thriving.

Expect discussion on:

✦ IPMS community engagement
✦ Supporting new and returning modellers
✦ Sharing knowledge and building confidence at the bench

⭐ 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
✦ Benchmates Mail and listener interaction
✦ And some class out-takes at the VERY end!