A fairly productive day so far, the cab interior starting to take shape. #histscalemodels #routemaster

Chassis, saloon floor and engine mounted and weathered. Now the scary bit, starting to cut out the grilles to fit the PE parts #histscalemodels #routemaster

Just a photo of Paddingtonski in it’s natural habitat #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

A bit more progress, chassis well under way, painted and lightly weathered , drive train and exhaust suitably weathered, next job in to fix front steering and body framing #histscalemodels #routemaster

Some progress on the #routemaster engine, nearly completed, additional parts from CTM models PE sheets for the kit and scratch building, a lot of reference to an old decker in the yard to get it looking “lived in” #histscalemodels

That’s it for the bear, Paddingtonski is now done. #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

OK from one extreme to the other, the next #histscalemodels build has been liberated from the stash, I hate to think how long this will take, I will post pics as I go 🤣

PaddingtonSki pretty much done, not closed wheel wells yet as uncertain how it will be presented. #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Getting there, Soviet style, slowly and with many issues fragile parts, flaking paint but hey all good fun 😆 #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Paddingtonski has now had top coat, time to cure and then to make it look scabby and used #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Not too bad from a distance, needs another coat, and then it’s detailing time #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Another weekend, another painting day, well impressed with the AK extreme metal, needs to dry for a few hours then paint the fuselage #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Oh look a new addition to the stash 🤣 Flying heavy metal #histscalemodels

Prime time viewing…. Or the art of watching paint dry Big up the local council for the temporary painting table 🤣 #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

Limited Bear time today, wings and seams filled and sanded, engine nacelles fixed on and gaps filled, needs to cure now #histscalemodels #heaviesGB

A few more from the DC3 at RAF Metheringham visitor Centre. Speaking to the gents there, anyone wanting to visit to take detailed pics are more than welcome. It’s painted as RAF on the starboard side USAF 14th Troop Carrier Squadron based at RAF Barkston Heath on the port #histscalemodels

In case anyone is interested, a few pics from the DC3 at Metheringham airfield #histscalemodels

Wings glued and fettled, body interior painted, taped together whilst adjusting ballast #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Time to make Paddingtonski look more like a plane and less of a box of bits #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Bear day 2, yesterday, fettled, test fitted mused over the lack of cockpit Day 3 Today, spent too long on T’interweb thingy looking at cabin pictures and pondering……….. #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Bear Day 1. Yesterday. Fill a few mould marks, start building up the green colour for the inside, no interior but colour will still be visible through the screen. #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

I think I can safely say it is basic, no interior etc, that said it is a well made, undistorted kit with functional surface detailing. Decals are a little thick but this is 1973 GDR technology. Photo shows all the components and instructions on one side of A4 #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Iiiiiiitttttttssss Bear Time #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Ready….. Steady…. #histscalemodels #HeaviesGB ………….

All buses cleaned,serviced and inspected, ready for service next week when the Kiddiwinkies start school again, unexpected day off, so time for a few decals to be applied to the beast #histscalemodels

Has anyone used the VMS no peel primers? I am having issues with the primer peeling off, parts are usually washed in warm water and washing-up liquid, are there better solutions to this? #histscalemodels

Need to get this beast off the bench prior to #HeaviesGB, now painted and unmasked, need to get the little bits done now, and yes the bench is back to its usual state 🤣 #histscalemodels

This will doubtless sound crazy to most, I’ve been building models for 50 odd years, airfix, revell, frog, cooper craft, assorted railway buildings, wills, ratio, unknown from plastic bags, playfix kits, vacforms etc and this is the first Tamiya kit I have bought 🤔 #histscalemodels

The beast has landed #heaviesGB #histscalemodels

Next project, not military, but definitely historic #HistScaleModels

ROFL!!

went for a little bimble this morning www.strava.com/activities/1...

REPOST! Eric tRump’s deleted post…

'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump defends sweeping tariffs Can Imodium work on verbal diarrhoea as well I wonder, surely it’s worth a try 🩼🩼💩💩

BREAKING: Trump is having a full-blown meltdown on Truth Social—this time over a painting of him displayed at the Colorado State Capitol. He’s lashing out at the governor, claiming the portrait is “distorted.” It’d be a real shame if everyone saw it… and shared it.

Rang Virginmedia yesterday, just on a whim to see how much it would add by tsking a TNT subscription, £18pm I got it discounted to £10 OK its telly rather than live stream and likely less viewing hours, but beggers cant be choosers as they say, it's better than nowt, cheaper than Discovery+ #Bikesky

Lincoln cathedral in the morning mist

Trhas Teklehaimanot Tesfay (TT) at the Burton Lane corner Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix 2024

Credit to Charlie Hebdo

What happens with the aorta rips? Aanimation video for 13-16 year olds exploring aortic disease, biomaterials and surgical repair. Developed with @aorticdissectct.bsky.social and @stemlearning.bsky.social funding. Science teachers, for Key Stage 3/4 students. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYz...

Banter is like sex. It is a two way process based on mutual respect and understanding. If you're doing it on your own, what you are is a wanker

You know it's true!

Keep 'em peeled. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2476977...

Does anyone know of a tandem hearse and can help this cyclist make his final ride with friends? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Today’s ride to work was……… Interesting