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.

Stug update. Managed to get the chipping fluid on then a white overspray. Quite happy with the chipping/ wearing of the whitewash. Even managed it on the wooden storage box. Ready for the next stage of weathering and the diorama base

Sunday afternoon bench time and I’ve got the stowage painted up. Plus made a tarp with the Tamiya epoxy putty, which was so easy to use. Just leaving it to set then I’ll paint the tarp and up. Next, chipping and winter white wash.

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The Mini-art Stug 3 is coming along nicely. Gloss varnished and decals in place. Pin wash, then dirt and mud on the lower hull sides, before gluing on the tracks. It’s starting to look like the finished article. Cupola left off for now & the loaders hatch is masked off ready for whitewashing.

In a quiet spell this morning I managed to get the grey paint on and first attempt at modulating with lighter paints. Happy with the results and maybe I’ll get the satin varnish on this afternoon

Well I managed to to get the Mini-art Stug 3 past its build stage. Plus all of the assorted stowage items. All of which were primed with VMS non-peel primers. Straight out of the bottle and straight into the airbrush. Spraying grey primer on grey plastic is, a challenge to see where it went.

After a pretty awful archery shoot on Tuesday (that bad at 50m I even lost an arrow🤦‍♂️). It was good to get back to the range yesterday and work on some technique at 30m. Then today got the super glue out, no photoetch gluing today, this was for the fletches on my carbon arrows. #archerylife

It doesn’t look much but this is after about 10 hours work over quite a few sessions to get this far. Building the Mini-Art Stug 3 Ausf G, with winter tracks. It’s a detailed build I have to say. However, I have had to scratch build the gun breech and radios as aren’t included in this option.

Managed to get some more practice with the airbrush, getting the hang of Model air paints. So thought I’d try the AK Heavy Chipping fluid on my M60 paint mule. Very happy with results. #scalemodels #histscalemodels #airbrush

Neuromancer has always been one of my favourite books. And to see this is awesome news.

Went up to London yesterday to see @ironmaiden.bsky.social for the very first time. Why did I leave it this long? They were amazing, so too were Halestorm as one of the supports. As per Maidens request, phone was in my pocket apart from one shot in set and a couple before it all began. #uptheirons

Calling Matilda diorama done. Completed the simple (picture frame based) diorama. Happy with the layout of the tank, figures and camel. A nice project despite the setback at the end of the Matilda build. A few photos were taken outside & the shadows add to the overall #histscalemodels #scalemodels

For the scale model builders, especially those who build race cars. A selection of images from the end of the Le Mans 24 hours. Real life weathering and chipping.

Sunday morning at Arnarge corner at Le Mans.

Sat in the grandstand opposite the finish line. Getting ready for the start of the best and greatest race on the planet. Le Mans 24 hours.

Track walk completed, starting step count 10k already for the day. By the time I got round it was 25k. At one corner there was a classic car show, usual mix of old Porsches, but a few Cobras and a Mk2 Escort. Random I know. All part of the experience

One of the coolest things about Le Mans is the organisers open up the full circuit for the public to walk, run or cycle around on the Friday afternoon. For me this is walking where heroes have driven. #LeMans24hr #FIAWEC

Hyper-pole was a blast as two Cadillacs run by a British team are 1 & 2 for the race. Whoop whoop

A few of Toyota’s previous Le Mans cars, who doesn’t like a dirty race car? #FIAWEC #LeMans #radiolemans

Team Muppet camp at Le Mans 2025. 30’C weather. Looking forward to the Hyper-pole session tonight.

Le Mans 24 hours trip 2025, car stickered up, arrived at Portsmouth for the overnight ferry.

Managed to get the diorama underway. Gone for the cheap picture frame approach. Blue xps foam glued down then some of the AK sandy desert paste on top with a good scattering of various grades of sand and small stones. Next step is to get the sign built, & give it a quick spray of sandy paint.