Mann's Model Moments Podcast

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....Check out the new BTB YouTube channel and subscribe to hear (and see) the episodes first!Beyond the Box:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgqzo02usSl39XD9QhUBMQSee more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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.See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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!Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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.Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510ModelsSee more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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....Alternatively, come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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.For links to the products featured, check out Alex's Bloghttps://mannmomo.blogspot.com/2023/05/beyond-box-episode-5-links.htmlAlternatively, come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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 from you!Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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.comCome and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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 of what we've been discussing.What do you think makes a new release? Where does the point lie at which it becomes companies selling us old rope for new money? Let us know by getting in touch with us through our YouTube channels, or our by email at mannmomo.am@gmail.com. Also please do contact us if you've answers to any of the questions we raised in the show, ideas for future episodes or just to say hello!See you next time!Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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.Come and join the BTB Discord server where all the episode links, files, kits we review and more is available, plus chat and discuss the topics, suggest future topics for us and ask any questions.Join here:: https://discord.gg/EQUrbKrvx8See more from us on video at;Mann's Model Moments: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannsModelMomentsOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Mann'sModelMoments:6Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2451734Mos 6510 Models:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MOS6510Models

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

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!

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?

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!! Enjoy!

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!

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!

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!

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!

In this episode we give a live unboxing and first impressions of the Dropfleet Commander 2-player boxed set, after a Hit and Miss section with shiny new (and silly) sound effects where we cover the Spartan Games DW Kickstarter, AoS releases and the Burning of Prospero set from GW. Listen & Enjoy!

Join us in this R-rated episode together with Lange and Nathan from the former Jaded Gamercast, where the pair share "brutal honesty" with a capital "F" regarding Spartan Games' recent flurry of manic activity after a long summer of little but HGC. Not for the faint hearted and definitely check with an adult before listening if you're a minor - Enjoy!

This time we are joined by Anto from Icarus Miniatures to talk about his upcoming 28/32/35mm (it'll make sense when you listen!) sci-fi skirmish game Kickstarter - The Icarus Project. Before that we talk a little bit about the recent Halo Ground Command upgrade boxes from Spartan, together with latest FFG X-Wing announcement and the usual GW fare in Hit or Miss. Anto's a great guy and we had a blast, so listen and enjoy!

We return from holiday with the next in our Firestorm Armada Tactica series - The Relthoza! Have you got what it takes to direct the space-spiders to victory, or do you need a quick masterclass on how to win? Listen and (hopefully!) learn...!

This episode we have guest host Fred Graves of the Firestorm Focus Group with us to impart his zen knowledge of the Soryians, their playstyle, strengths (and how to leverage them) and their weaknesses (and how to bridge them). Before we get into that, we have our Hit and Miss on GWs Death Masque and Shattered Realms basing kits, FFGs wave 10 announcements for X-Wing and the Dark Souls kickstarter. Listen and enjoy!

We meet up with Alan & Mark from White Dragon Miniatures to talk about their Kickstarter campaign Shattered Void, a starfighter combat game with some really interesting mechanics. In Hit or Miss we discuss the Sylvaneth releases for AoS, and GW pricing strategies in general, together with X-Wing, Forgeworld and some really pretty dice! Listen & Enjoy!

This episode we take a look at some of the blurring lines between digital and hobby with 3D printing, and gaming and modelling. We also take a look at Arena Rex, Stormcloud Attack and the wave 9 releases for X-Wing from FFG. Enjoy!

Matt joins us once again for a mega edition of Hit or Miss. We have a couple of audio issues (caused by Soundflower with Audacity and Skype - if anyone knows of a good alternative please let us know!). They don't last long, so please stick with it! Enjoy!

Well we've been off the air for about a month due to exams, new jobs and kitchen refurbishment, but we're back now! This time we look at Omnidyne, Syndicate and Xelocians, and take a look at some big Halo: GC models in Hit or Miss. Enjoy!

This episode we invite Spartan Vanguard Ian Duff, Warfare Firestorm organiser Chris Smith and Spiral Arm Studios Author Tomas Martin to talk about all things Salute 2016 related. Tomas gives us a perspective on a Kickstarter come to retail at the show, while we also discuss some of the new games present, including Spartan's recently announced Halo Ground Combat. Enjoy!

We join up with Josh, Matt & phil for a post-Adepticon roundup, and then turn to special guest Byron Collins (creator of the Polyversal system) to review his recent Kickstarter campaign, issues and some of the deeper aspects of the system. Enjoy!

Matt, Oscar and I discuss the various pros and cons of Kickstarter, and some examples of good and bad projects...apologies once again for the lateness of this episode....

A very belated episode, recorded on time but issues with editing, quitting my job, work on the new house etc have all added to the delays here. Apologies to co-hosts Matt, Josh & Fred who joined Oscar and I to talk for a long time about a lot of things!

Josh and Matt join me to speak and speculate about the hinted arrival of v2.5/3.0 of Firestorm Armada. As usual, we have our round up of Hit and Miss, in which we cover some familiar models and the new Wulfen. Strap in and enjoy the ride with us!

Recorded over a week ago but delayed due to yet another (but hopefully final!) house move, we bring you a round up of speculations on Taskforce from North America to the UK. In Hit or Miss we cover GW's awful recent releases, and also some better fare from Spartan...Enjoy!

After a quick jaunt through GW's new Dwarves and Spartan's Dystopian Legions releases in "Hit or Miss", we take a look at the recent Kickstarter game "Maelstrom's Edge" from Spiral Arm Studios that we received in the post last week.

After a few weeks absence for the holidays, we come back with an episode recorded before Christmas with several of our fellow North American Podcasters (specifically Phil from Firebase Delta, Josh from The Waygate and Nathan from Jaded Gamercast) to discuss some of the aspects of the Metagame across the North Atlantic.

After skipping a week due to illness, we return with a sniffly Oscar to finish our discussion of the System Wars release for Firestorm Armada, plus the second instalment of our newest regular Hit or Miss feature.

This week we start a new feature to celebrate making it to our 10th episode, and take a deep look into the System Wars summer releases for Firestorm Armada.

In a rather short episode, we give our first impressions of Wild West Exodus...or at least the 2-Player starter set from Outlaw Games

In this Episode we talk about the recent Reading Warfare 2015 Firestorm Armada tournament, Wild West Exodus and descend into a rant on Games Workshop!

After a rather extended delay (due to moving, our ISP and work etc), we talk about our weekend away at the IPMS Scale Modelworld show in Telford, the Terquai Firestorm Armada and Planetfall Command Helix releases and take up the question raised by Firebase Delta about the number of races in the FA game at the moment

We play Cthulhu Wars before moving house (which we're doing when this will go out!)

In this episode we invite Dan Bird of Slayer Games (http://slayer-gaming.com/) on as a guest to talk about Spartan games Planetfall.

In this episode Oscar and I explore the twilight world of Lovecraftian Horror with a trip into Strange Aeons v2 and Cthulhu Wars, including a live unboxing. A few audio oddities, but we're gradually getting these things nailed down!

This episode sees the first of our guests arrive in the Hub Systems, as two members of Spartan's Firestorm Focus Group speak a little bit about game development.

Despite some technical recording difficulties, we talk about the game of Firestorm Armada, after a quick sojourn through X-wing and Strange Aeons.

Our first episode proper discusses some of the flavour of Firestorm Armada, covering why we like the universe, some of the background, protagonists and the awesome models (despite some technical challenges with Skype!)

The Hub Systems Podcast is the voice of Mann’s Model Moments, the blog of the Various ramblings on the modelling & gaming antics of my son and I. We cover Spartan Games Firestorm Armada and Planetfall, Fantasy Flight Games X-Wing, Zombicide, AvP and much more.