OTD in 2022 @ivorcrotty.bsky.social got a feeling that there was a media coup for Moscow when no invasion comes. You don't have to be an idiot to work for Russian state media, but it helps.

As we approach the 5th year of claims "Ukraine will lose soon", my trolls are so convinced of this that they use maps showing Crimea as part of Ukraine. What are all my trolls?

OTD in 1992 CSTO alliance was signed in Moscow. A mutual defense organization that has enlarged without asking NATO for permission. If you're a member of an alliance with Russia, Russia will either attack you or sit idle when someone else does.

Strap in ladies & peasants. There are many pints of milk due today.

Friday night is here!🕺🏻

Daedalus, a 93 kilometer wide crater on the lunar far side taken by the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. flic.kr/p/2rWdXZf

Finished. Pilot Officer Terence Dactyl, 1 Squadron, Royal Pteradon Corps. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

Now the stern is done. It was a pain in the arse! The cruciform tail was an innovation of the Shutte-Lanz company that Zeppelin adopted during the war. The engine gondala contained three 210hp Maybach CX engines each driving its own propeller. #histscalemodels

Some older stuff…

Baby Ventura. 1/1000 scale.

Refit in base hull color - SEP22.

It wasn’t until he got home that Sahib realized the thing had no front end.

“You’re cheating, Ned.”

OTD in 1990 the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany was drafted Despite how massively important NATO's promise was, and how it *totally* was made, the treaty makes NO mention of NATO allowing new eastern members. The USSR didn’t even ask for it to be included.

Remembering today the late 🇨🇦Canadian-born theatre, film and television actor, musician, singer, producer and radio broadcaster #LorneGreene OC (12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) born #OnThisDay in Ottawa, Ontario

The Stupid Cupid (1944) Directed by Frank Tashlin. #Valentines #animation #DaffyDuck #LooneyTunes

That escalated quickly…getting the whole upper body on & vaguely aligned became a major PITA…it’s mostly all in the right place now put far from perfect 🙄. It will do. A few more bits to add…lights, wheels & decals. Hmmm…not happy but ho hum…at least you can just about see the detail in the cab 🤦‍♂️

Harrison Ford with Karen Allen on the set of, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

A long thrust fault system on the Moon a little southwest of Lunsberg Crater. Image taken by Apollo 12. flic.kr/p/2rWnX3v

“Oh, my God! Dung beetles! … And in their filthy dungarees, of course!”

“Well, it looks like Sylvia has latched on to another fly-by-night boyfriend.”

Hood, fresh from paint shop MAY17.

“Two questions, Mitch: How much do you weigh, and what’s the most sensitive part of any elephant’s anatomy?”

“It’s just a miracle you pulled through, George. ... Why, it was only a few hours ago the whole family was deliberating on whether or not to wring your neck.”

The reaction would not be general indifference if his helmet had pics of athletes killed by a different nuclear power.

Quick reminder that I invaded Ukraine to *prevent* them acquiring long range weapons... I remain a master strategist.

OTD in 1918 Donetsk-Krivoi Rog soviet republic founded.The territory was later absorbed by Ukrainian SSR, making Kiev legitimate successor government. Chomsky called on international community to recognise 🇺🇦 interests.

“Hey, we’ll be lucky if we ever sell this place! … Well, it’s like everyone says—location, location, location.”

McQueen BULLITT (1968)

Canadian-built M4A1 Sherman, known as the Grizzly. Only 188 were produced, making this a rare survivor. This one stands outside the Vrijheidsmuseum in Groesbeek in the colours of the Sherwood Rangers, who fought in this area in 1944.

Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce

One of my goals this year is to rebuild and finish off some of my past 3d model ideas. This is my idea for a small Tau'ri (Earth) outpost station from Stargate. (Still a work in progress) Enjoy.

“Hey hey hey! … Before you go, pack up this depressing garbage of yours and get it out of here!”

The Emhar Bedford OSB tow truck in 1/24th is done. The bespoke livery is made for the recipient of the model. My neice says he'll love it. This superb kit was a joy to do. Everything fits. A small decal dissolved, but that's all to there is fret about. #histscalemodels

Getting the upper body to sit on the chassis was a bit of a mission involving squeezing the chassis sides tighter together with a clamp & taking a little off the upper body. Even though the brass will barely be visible I think vehicles of this age have to have something of the Nautilus about them…🤷‍♂️

“One day, Wilson, I’ll be sitting at that desk.”

Lysander expedition.

Did I order scale model stuff again? Yes. Did I spend 4€ on 3d printed ducks? Yes. Did they got completely crushed despite the shops best packaging efforts? Yes. Did I proceed to fix it and build it a tiny gas mask? YES!!!

Calling the AirFix 1,35 Ferret MK1 finished, a really nice kit to build, enjoyed this one. A big thanks to @jim09ea63.bsky.social for his feedback on the communication antennas.pleased with how it has turned out. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #Airfix

A few days following the King Kong “incident,” New Yorkers return to business as usual.

It was a special moment, as father and son watched their weekend project attract its first tenant.

Sepcat Jaguar GR1 54 Squadron RAF, Lossiemouth 1974. Airfix 1/48. Simply the best kit I have had in my hands. Zero hassle. #histscalemodels #buildthestash 2 for 26.