Beyond the Box Podcast

Beyond the Box Podcast

Beyond the Box is a brand-new modelling podcast from Mann's Model Moments and Gary's Stuff, hosted on the former Hub Systems framework We cover all aspects of modelling, talking about our own experiences, tips and tricks, modelling news and - of course - Hit, Miss or Twist; the latest iteration of the look into models and their prospective success from our points of view. We'd love to hear from you, so please send us a note for episode suggestions, guest speakers and anything else you can think of. If you'd like to check out more of our modelling activities, visit our respective YouTube channels; https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMoments https://www.youtube.com/@garys_stuff

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February 20, 2026 90 mins

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Beyond the Box Season 3 Episode 1 - Airfix & Italeri Releases 2026

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here we go with 2026 - apologies for a bit of a delay with this one, got stuck with editing so completely Alex's fault! Anyway, we bring together our thoughts on the Airfix and Italeri release...

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Coming back with a brand new host and theme tune, we're going to give our recaps of the year and cover the top new tooled releases of 2025 in Hit,Miss or Twist. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube as well, both on the Beyond the Box channel and our respective individual channels, and Happy New Year!  

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Welcome to 2024 and our first special to kick off the year - the prediction episode!

We take a look into our crystal balls and see what lies ahead for modelling and manufacturers this year....

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Joins Alex & Mos for a full roundup of 2023 in modelling, and help us choose the Kit of the Year as we choose finalists from the various categories.

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In this episode we're going to have a look at two giants of the modelling world - Airfix and Tamiya, and pit them against one another to see who we think is currently giving us the best in modelling goodness...let us know what you think too!

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In this episode we discuss the changes to the global model industry since the 1950s, and how Europe has risen to become a major force in the current modelling landscape.

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After a lenghty break due to corrupted files, illness and general business, Episode 6 looks at whether we are living in a golden age of modelling, or in the twilight hours of a dying hobby. check out Alex's Blog spot for files and kits we looked at to determine our conclusion....

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May 10, 2023 94 mins

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In Beyond the Box Episode 5 we bring you a look at tools for the starter modeller. We look at sets available from model manufacturers, third parties and finally give our own picks for what works well.

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April 25, 2023 116 mins

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in this episode of Beyond the Box, Mos & Alex talk (often in a very roundabout way!) about the factors that go into making a model kit suitable for a new modeller. In Hit, Miss or Twist, they go through their choices in the categories, holding to a self-imposed maximum price of £15 - not counting ebay specials! Do you agree with our assessments, and do you have suggestions of your own? We'd love to hear fro...

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This week Mos and Alex discuss if Starter Sets are the best route to get into our hobby, including looking at some examples in Hit, Miss or Twist to illustrate the talking points. What do you think? Let us know by email: mannmomo.am@gmail.com

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April 9, 2023 82 mins

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In this episode, Mos and Alex take a look at new releases that are NOT new toolings, and ask the question - What makes a new release "new"? Is it new parts, new decals, a new box, or just the fact that it's not been released for a while? In Hit, Miss or Twist, we examine some selections from the announced "new" releases from various model manufacturers in 2023 to give some personal examples ...

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April 2, 2023 86 mins

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Welcome to Beyond the Box, a new model-related podcast hosted by Alex of Mann's Model Moments, and Mos from Mos 6510 models. In this extended welcome episode, we give some background on ourselves, outline what the podcast will be and then explore new tooling releases for 2023 in a prolonged "Hit, Miss or Twist" section.

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Returning after 4 years, The Hub Systems gets a soft reboot where we talk about film, D&D and Phoenix Rising.

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We have a long conversation with Stuart Mackeness from Warcradle Studios to discuss the various Spartan IPs, with extended dips into Star Trek, Star Wars and other general wittering. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!

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In this episode we take a brief look at the UKGE with my daughter Esther, followed by an extended preview of the new Warhammer 40k 2-player boxed set Dark Imperium, which heralds the arrival of 8th edition. Is it a Hit or Miss, and what does this mean for Games Workshop and other games companies out there?

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Join us to speak once again to James Baldwin about The Drowned Earth, this time on Kickstarter. We look at some Kharadron Overlords, Mantic's TerrainCrate Kickstarter and some of Spartan's recent releases in Hit or Miss. We also talk a little about Salute 2017 as our last recording on it was lost to the Ether! Apologies for some audio quality issues this episode from our side - we used the wrong microphone...

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Join Darryl Henson from The Lasercut Architect and Alex Bates from Forge of Ice on the Hub Systems for a look into the world of the gaming entrepreneur, striking out into the hobby world of business on their own. In addition, we look at Kharadron Overlords, sneak peeks from Adepticon and some dubious value 2-player battle boxes. Listen and Enjoy!

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March 6, 2017 125 mins

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In this episode we examine whether women are misrepresented in wargaming - so there are topics of a sensitive nature...be warned! We also look at the Eldar, aquarium terrain, underwater armies, space stations and the Walking Dead in Hit or Miss, plus a bunch of other random stuff. Listen & Enjoy!

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February 5, 2017 42 mins

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In this brief episode after an extended break, I have a bit of a monologue on musings on the coming year in gaming - what it might bring for us all. Listen and Enjoy!

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Happy Christmas everyone! Join us for a look at the upcoming 28mm skirmish game The Drowned Earth with James Baldwin, plus our regular Hit & Miss session and listener poll....Enjoy!

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