I found my 'red desert' photo stage in the shed. It cleaned up well. It just needed a few grass tufts replacing/adding. Now I can take more interesting pictures. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

You have to love Harry Enfield. www.instagram.com/reel/DSSixph...

I started this Pulverizer years ago, then it stalled. I have repainted it, and in the service of 'Light of Mankind'. There will be a sword decal to add once the decal paper arrives, and I can print it. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

1st Company Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades (F.U.B.A.R), by lance. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

Lt. Johnson commands the indirect fire lance of Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades (F.U.B.A.R) in his STK-3H Stalker 'Big Swinger'. This completes the 1st Company. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

I'm not short of orange options. This is my largest 😁

The Catapult CPLT-C1 is the penultimate member of the indirect fire lance of 'Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades' (F.U.B.A.R.). A stalker to follow soon. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

The venerable TBT-5N Trebuchet joins the indirect fire lance of 'Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades' (F.U.B.A.R.). I'm trying to finish the company by the end of the week, two mechs left. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

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A Javelin JVN-10A is the first mech of the indirect fire lance of 'Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades' (F.U.B.A.R.). #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

The classic HBK-4G Hunchback completes the command lance for 'Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades' (F.U.B.A.R.). #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

The man himself. Colonel Francis Urquhart of Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades in his command mech the Cylops CP-10-Z. Building the antenna array à la TRO3025 artwork was a challenge. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

HQ lance scout of Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades. Jenner JR7-D, the best speedy boy of TRO3025! #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

The 2IC of Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades, at the controls of his venerable Thunderbolt TDR-5S 'Old Ironfeet'. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

Returning to Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades. Vulture 4, the Hussar HSR-300-D is ready. The Vultures are a pursuit lance intended for hunting damage and fleeing opponents. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

this kind of smart, walkable mixed use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities

Back to my merc's, Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades. This was a challenge due to some serious mould slip in casting. Water effects on the base are still drying. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

(Battledroids) Hunter light tank lance completed. These will be joining the previous Patton lance in my growing armoured company. These are replicas cast by me from a mould taken from my old original mini. #battletechminiatures #battletech #alphastrike #mechwarrior #nerdlings

I stepped out of my comfort zone with this. My uncle drives a Sprite, and he had a 1:76 scale diecast model in red, but his car is white. So upgraded the interior and repainted the car. I removed the plinth and replaced it with the road and a label. #oxforddiecast #austinhealysprite #nerdlings

Patton tank lance completed. Clearing my pile of shame. It interests me how painting styles evolve. Those on the left painted about 5 years ago. In games, my excuse is paint dulled over time in service vs. new reenforcements. #battletechminiatures #battletech #alphastrike #mechwarrior #nerdlings

Our spider plant has fruited it would seem (C. huahini 'Asian Fawn'). #spidersofbluesky #spider #tarantulaofbluesky #tarantula

I have revisted my mercenarys, Francis Urquhart's Battalion Armoured Renegades. The second lance 'Vultures' (or The Lame Ducks as the rest of the unit call them) has a Charger CRG-1A1 to lead it. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

We are OUT! On a 'SCHOOL NIGHT'! *runs around excitedly*

Our pet hole (C. huahini 'Asian Fawn') is on the prowl. When she returned to her burrow, I took a photo of the fox skull for scale. She's a big girl and thankfully pretty chilled out. #spidersofbluesky #spider #tarantulaofbluesky #tarantula

Our pet hole (C. huahini 'Asian Fawn') made a brief appearance this morning. @desirablecalamity.bsky.social managed to grab a quick picture of her before she vanished again. To give you an idea of her size, that's a six inch long fox skull she's perched on. #nerdlings #tarantula #spider

Those of you with long memories may remember I painted a Corvus and a Supernova as Hell's Horses. I may have remarked about a Glass Spider. It seems that was in May! Anyway, I finished it this evening. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

QRS with your orange art.

I have finally found a little more time for these guys today. 2 more done and 2 more still to black in. Getting there slowly. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #infinitythegameyujing #nerdlings

I have been picking away at the remotes when time has allowed. All six have had the red added to the legs. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #infinitythegameyujing #nerdlings

I forgot the day 4 update after panel lining. I skipped the edge highlights until all the black is laid down because cockups will occur. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #infinitythegamehaqqislam #infinitythegameyujing #nerdlings

Day 3, the main tones down for the armour. I have learned a lot about airbrushing today. Next will be black lining and edge highlights. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #infinitythegamehaqqislam #infinitythegameyujing #nerdlings

This was the end of day 2 and about 4 more hours of work. Went out for the evening to enjoy a barbecue 😋 #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #infinitythegamehaqqislam #infinitythegameyujing #nerdlings

I have a week to myself. The production line starts. Four more to build and prime this evening/tomorrow morning. Then about three and a half days of painting to get them all done... #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #nerdlings

Triple top. 180! #giveblood #donateblood #DonatePlasma #donateplatelets @givebloodnhs

Well, our beautiful B. vagans just moulted. The leg span doubled overnight! Unfortunately, it has moulted out as a mature male, which means he has about 12 months left 😕 #tarantula #spider #nerdlings

This evening, I polished off an 'Imperial Agent, Crane Rank' to add to my Yu Jing contingent. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #infinitythegameyujing #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #nerdlings

No cheating. Post your lock screen. Mine is a photo of a miniature that I painted that I am particularly proud of. This is a Guijia Squadrons T.A.G (Tactical Armoured Gear) of the Yu Jing faction from the Infinity game.

The Empress has new clothes. 'Sammy' moulted at some point during the week. She reappeared from her hide yesterday morning.

My SL-25 Samurai (unseen sculpt finished this evening. #battletechminiatures #battletech #battletechalphastrike #battletechgame #mechwarrior #aerotech #Nerdlings

My current progress on the SL-25 Samurai (unseen sculpt). The weathering, detailing, and basing still need to be done. The second will be in the same colour scheme. #battletechminiatures #battletech #battletechalphastrike #battletechgame #mechwarrior #aerotech #Nerdlings

Beautiful weather again at the @oxford_gun_company range today. We have had a couple of weeks off because it was like an oven. My standing shooting is still improving. #TX200 #airarms #.177 #airrifle

Today, I received a flight of 'Unseen' Samurai aerospace fighters. I have been hunting these on and off for about 10 years! One needs a minor repair. Another unicorn to tick off my list. #battletech #battletechalphastrike #mechwarrior #battletechminiatures #battletechgame #Nerdlings

When one sneaky super soldier isn't enough... My second Àyyār heavy infantry is ready to cause trouble with his pair of viral pistols. #28mmminiaturepainting #28mmminiatures #infinitythegame #infinitythegamehaqqislam #corvusbelliinfinity #infinitythegamepainting #nerdlings

There is nothing better to do in this rain! 174 in progress. #giveblood #donateblood #DonatePlasma #donateplatelets @givebloodnhs

Just to show that yesterday wasn't a fluke and the new Maestro Design FT Accessories glove definitely helps! On the left, no glove (10/06/25) compared to with the glove this morning. #TX200 #airarms #.177 #airrifle #airrifleshooting

My lovely boy got me a Field Target shooting glove from Maestro Design FT Accessories for Fathers Day. I took it for a quick spin this morning with my TX200 and revelations were made. #TX200 #airarms #.177 #airrifle #airrifleshooting

Happy fathers day! 171 in progress. #giveblood #donateblood #DonatePlasma #donateplatelets @givebloodnhs

Beautiful weather at the @oxford_gun_company range today. I haven't posted about shooting for a while. My standing shooting is slowly improving. #TX200 #airarms #.177 #airrifle

Thank goodness Monday is a bank holiday. It's been a draining weekend...I'll see myself out... Donation 168 going in the bag. #giveblood #donateblood #DonatePlasma #DonatePlatelets @givebloodnhs