Post your favourite film from the year you turned 18. So many great choices but this one, because ‘We’re not worthy’

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

Who is the coolest woman in a movie?

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.

Drop something green

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

Update on the RFM Tiger, really not sure what I’ve done with airbrushing, but the Tamiya dark yellow has dried a very chalky Matt finish. Not wanting to strip it down again, I’ve begun weathering. So far, sponge and brush chipping, scuffs on the Zimmerit. Next, steel highlights. #scalemodels

I’ve been a bit quiet on the scale model front, but finally managed to get the base coat and a light green camo misting on the RFM Tiger. This has been a tricky job to get here, I had already primed and sprayed it once but it needed an another go. So stripped it back, even took off the original

Entering the Stug 3 into the South West model show @thetankmuseum, while it’s on show I’ll be wandering around looking at the other exhibits, taking photos of the real thing and basically having a proper geek out. Oh and shopping for the odd few bits & bobs #scalemodels #histscalemodels

Working on the next project, the RFM Tiger 1 late, quite pleased with the progress since the start of January. Got most of the kit built up into sections. Next parts are the Zimmerit and a set of Panzerwerk 3D tracks. These are a revelation, so well printed and so easy to put together.

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After a few weeks practicing my shooting technique and form, I had a good days archery today. Came second in the Portsmouth round and for a long time I managed to get three 10’s. Happy days #archerylife

Finally got the Miniart Stug 3 diorama completed. Figures also miniart. Quite happy with the snow effects. And something I’ll have another crack at in the future.

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen Ladytron (x3) Kelly Lee Owens Jane Weaver Mark Lanegan Jesus & Mary Chain.

Latest batch of bad guys almost done. A few touch ups then hats & helmets to glue on and done. Tried to go for the grey face, tired and cold look. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Sad news to hear of the death of Gary Mani Mountfield, bassist and soul of the Stone Roses

Getting ready for the Somerset County Archery Championships #archerylife

Finally got to adding the first layer of snow effects. And glued the Stug into place. Managed to get some oil washes on parts of the ground that may just peak through the snow. More snow sprinkles to go on. #scalemodels #histscalemodels

Pretty happy with tonight’s archery practice. Getting ready for the Somerset County Championship on Sunday. #archerylife

Archery practice tonight, Portsmouth round wasn’t that good, but I shot a round on a 40cm target, 2 points under my PB, happy with this final end though. More practice and I will get an all gold end. #archerylife #archerygeek

Played around with some moss pigments from Mig ammo, quite pleased singer with the effect. A bit of gloss varnish and some water effects to go on then some oils and maybe the snow #scalemodels #histscalemodelsb

Foliage on and now letting the glue and ballast fixer to dry for 24 hours #scalemodels #histscalemodels

Good session with the airbrush this morning. Getting the base and highlights down on the diorama. Now for the vegetation, details then some snow.

Last nights archery was a tale of two arrows, part way through a reasonable Portsmouth round a clipped one arrow against another, it made an ‘odd’ noise and this was the reason why

After yesterday’s frostbite, which want my best, others within the group had some low scores as well, I had a good result in the indoor Portsmouth round, not stellar scores but my shooting felt fluid and the work on alignment is paying off.

Our range this morning for our first Winter season round, normally called a Frostbite, rechristened a Wetbite following the opening downpour

Ryanair asked us to update their logo so it better incorporates their brand values. Michael O'Leary is on the phone going apeshit, no idea why.

There are some benefits from working for a Food manufacturer. We have a monthly food competition where our Founder judges our efforts. This month it’s homemade pate. Mine is the individual smoked salmon terrine with cream cheese and chilli marinated king prawn. With truffle oil dressing

Battle of the planets.

As the nights draw in my archery focus turns to shorter distances and inside. Dropping to lighter poundage limbs aids in perfecting form. Quite happy with the first couple of nights practice. Especially getting what I call a Predator Triangle on the second photo. #archerylife.

Good morning from Wells on our club end of season Championship

Managed to get some practice in at the range tonight. Working on form and technique while shooting at 40 yards. Some more ranging shots tomorrow evening at 50 & 60 yards in readiness for Sundays club competition. #archerylife Please ignore the rogue arrow on the right of the boss.

Stowage on. And test fitting of Hans

Another Stug 3 update After the whitewash was chipped I’ve weathered it with various oils. Trying for the streaked and worn whitewash look. Think this is about done for now, adding on the stowage and giving it a final Matt varnish. Oh and diorama and figures, so sometime it might be finished.

Had a good session at the bench today, streaking the whitewash and getting some more of the details on board.