Another milestone step for the Dingo, and no being left sitting on its tires like this is not the goal🤣. The milestone was a satin gloss coat, done yesterday morning. Decals on today then the first round of weathering: mud and texture pastes. Pin washes & oils await. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Didn’t manage to post this yesterday, lack of signal in rural Somerset. As I was Dunster Castle taking part in an Archery competition. A small part of the overall Dunster week. Fab time, great people and a good atmosphere. #archerygeek #archerylife

Managed to get the airbrush out again tonight. Working on my technique with base coats and then a touch of modulation. Plus got some of the stowage painted as well #histscalemodels #scalemodels #notafootballfan

Impromptu airbrush session after archery practice last night. Masked off the interior with tissue paper and tape. Will see how well fitted I got it after I get the paint on it #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Miniart Dingo update. Build completed 😮‍💨 Quick question to the hive mind, best masking options for the interior when I airbrush the exterior? As I have the open top, one door and five hatches all opened up? Thanks #histscalemodels #scalemodels #miniart

Miniart Dingo update. Reasons why I like Miniart: details. Reasons why I get frustrated by Miniart: details. Why do I do it? It’s a nice little kit, but that just makes it more of a challenge, but 9 parts for the suspension on each corner? And most of those will be hidden.😂#histscalemodels

Dingo update. Having spent quite some time on the internal parts of the scout car. I feel I’ve got it to a point for some mild weathering: dust etc. Before moving on to the exterior build. Although I haven’t built an aircraft kit since my teens this part reminds me of the cockpit #histscalemodels

Dingo Mk3 update. I’ve got a lot of the interior built and now primed. Along with stowage from the Dingo and a Value Gear pack. Next steps: paint the interior and work on the running gear. Button up the main cab and focus on the externals. #histscalemodels.

While the UK was experiencing the heatwave this week I managed to shoot at 70m on Thursday evening. And reasonably well. #archerylife #archerygeek

The next build begins, although I still might go back and a station building to the PZ4 diorama. Now the Facebook group build is over. Anyway the Miniart Dingo mk3, to be paired up with the Tamiya M10 Achilles. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Calling this one done (for now). RFM Pz4 Ausf H, with Tamiya US Infantry scout set. With scratch built platform and Miniart railway lines. Titled: End of the line. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

For anyone who builds race car models even after fours racing at Le Mans dirt and debris is building up #scalemodels #LeMans24hrs

Afternoon all, as I’m not at #LeMans24hrs this year. I am streaming it from the Man cave in Somerset.

Some more work on the diorama base tonight. Whilst watching hyperpole for #LeMans24hrs. And working on the Tamiya US Infantry scout team. Great bunch of figures, but I’ve got a few touch ups. #histscalemodels

Unexpectedly had a proficient bench day today, Matt varnish on the Pz4, then black primer on the base, with various grey midtones and buff tones plus railway tracks and sleepers. The figures weee also primed and bare colour, but out of shot. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Very, very, nearly done on the RFM Panzer 4, had an issue with the oil washes last week and took a while to sort out. Nevermind it was as @dr-robonator.bsky.social says track day! Panzerwerk tracks on, side skirts dropped in place, another dab of weathering. Then maybe it’s Matt varnish time.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any updates on the RFM Pz4, having been away on holiday I’ve managed to get some bench time in these last few evenings. Mud and dust on the lower hull, dust washes on the upper hull. Some more to do, plus the tracks to make & paint. #histscalemodels

Made some good progress today on the Pz4, had another go at airbrushing the red brown, not perfect but far less splattering. Got onto chipping, a mix of using a wet brush to lift the paint off the chipping media. Followed by a mix of brush and sponges. Decals on and satin gloss coat. #scalemodels

Managed to get the second coat of dark yellow on the Pz4 yesterday and then had a go at camouflage. Where I ran into problems, for some reason I can’t spray a thin line with either my Iwata or Gaahleri airbrushes. Any thoughts? I was using Tamiya acrylic thinned with X20A, low pressure setting

Had a good amount of bench time today. Finished the RFM Pz4, washed & dried it, metal primer put on, VMS red primer, chipping fluid on and first coat of dark yellow. Oh and made a start on the diorama, the old Tamiya Pz4 for placement. #histscalemodes #scalemodels

Very near the finishing line on the Pz 4, using some not all of the PE upgrade. Ended up going back to the plastic brackets on the left as the PE ones just weren’t working. Got a few parts on the turret to go on, doors included, then the primer coat on this weekend. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Probably a bit late to the party but made this BK logo. Think for anyone in the #scalemodel & #histscalemodel community this will resonate

Just counting up how many parts went into making the RFM Panzer 4 cupola. 58 pieces! However feel quite chuffed that I’ve managed to get everything in and it fits onto the turret as well. #histcalemodels #scalemodels

Managed to get quite a bit of bench time in today and the Panzer 4 is coming along. I decided to press on with the RFM detail kit and had a first go in 30+ years of soldering. It’s a bit messy in parts but beats CA glue in fixing the PE in place. Going for that used/ distressed look #histscalemodels

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RFM Panzer 4 update. After a little while this afternoon the front mudguards are on. With hinges and springs. 🤦🏻😳 #histscalemodels #scalemodels

First ever attempt putting on some surface texture. Went with Mr Surfacer 500. Glad I applied it outside. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

And so it begins. PE fun, or is it phun? The detailed part of the build on the RFM Panzer 4. Really liking the build on this, prefer it to the Miniart Stug, which felt far more fiddly #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Managed to get some decent outdoor archery practice in tonight. Still getting my sight marks set up for different distances with my new limbs, but working through various set ups. Happy with progress though. I started at 20 yards then moved to 30 & 40. 40/50&60 later this week. #archerylife

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Just love this utter joy in dog and human. 🩷🐶

QRP with an old piece you still like… Mine is a Tamiya 251/1 originally built in the 90’s, then stored in a loft for nigh on 30 years. Before I returned to the hobby. Cleaning the dust off, literally, and giving it a more serious attempt at weathering. And adding a new set of figures.

Some people know their careers from an early age, some change multiple times, some happen upon it by accident and sometimes it’s one small thing that points you on a journey. For me it’s a pack like this that set me on the path of being in Food Product Development #foodiesky

Had a great evenings practice at the range tonight. Testing out my new Uukha archery limbs. Only shooting at 20 yards, but it was all about fine tuning. Onward to increased distance over the next few sessions. #archerylife #archerygeek

Calling this one done. Alarm! RFM Tiger 1, Normandy 44 with miniart figures and Hornet heads. Scratchbuilt base, farmhouse was from Fields of Glory. Zimmerit applied by me, painted in acrylics and oils. Plus weathering powders / enamels. Lots of fun and learning. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

I think I’ve finished the oil paints for the faces and hands, then I look at the photos and hmm. Need more practice. I could get those AK Calvin Tan acrylics but I’ve got a pack of oils. And I do like using oils. What’s everyone else’s thoughts on panting flesh: oil or acrylic? #histscalemodels

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First oil paints on, trying to turn the wide zombie eyes into decent faces. Early days #scalemodels #histscalemodels

Getting towards the finish line with the RFM Tiger and the diorama. Now at the stage I like to call dressing the set. Just adding all the details & finishing touches. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Just got back from seeing Ladytron tonight. Wow, they were amazing, 8 albums in and they are just getting better and better. #synth #darkwave #ladytron

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Made some progress on the diorama last night, weathered the farmhouse and the groundwork. And finished the uniform painting, although the camera doesn’t show the detail and makes them look quite glossy. Onward to the boots, hats then skin tones. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Made a butter bean mash with a spicy Levantine dip for a food competition at work tomorrow #foodie

I’ve been painting the crew for the Tiger 1, I replaced the heads for Hornet ones. Which had a far better set of expressions. The flesh tone is a basic one with large white spots for eyes, I’ll go over with oils later. And my second time painting pea dot camo.

Had a really good session at the indoor range tonight. I’ve been working on my alignment behind the bow and anchor points of the string & draw hand to my jawline. Happy with the results, only a few more weeks of the indoor season but it feels good to get a sense of consistency #archerylife

Until I add some foliage and maybe some stowage/ jerry cans. Then this RFM Tiger 1 late model is done. Mind you I’m watching a night shift video on his Tiger 1, so might go back again do some more. And managed to prime and paint the diorama base and building. More work on this part, and the crew.

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Had a good day on the Tiger 1. Spent a good few hours with oils, adding filters to the base and camouflage green. Plus dirt and dust. Followed by getting the wheels and tracks on. It finally looks like a tank. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

Starting to get into the weathering phase of the Tiger 1 build. Pin wash on most of the hull and turret, which needs more work and a bit of a tidy up. Also got the mud on the lower hull. It’s a this point a model starts to come alive and has that lived in look. #histscalemodels #scalemodels