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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 1h

Any modern civilian 1/32 or 1/35?

François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 1h

Lol, I still scare my wife when I sneeze. If I sneeze in the kitchen, one can hear the glasses on the shelves sing in unisson...

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 14h

First time trying to mimic welding seams on a #ScaleModel. I used stretched sprue front the same kit, which explains it's the same color and hard to see, but I think the result is okay. Should be more obvious once painted.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Love it! How was the build? I'm planning on getting one of those kits.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yes, i do clearly remember those wood panels in C15 and Express utility vans, but can't pinpoint where I saw that in a pickup truck. I guess it's not too far-fetched anyways.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Beating up my #Honda #ScaleModel #WIP! I thought I'd add planks (balsa) acting as would-be protection for the box (comes from a distant memory, perhaps a made-up one). Those needed nuts&bolts (Meng) to hold; many flew into The Nothing...

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I agree that one shouldn't get too wound up about it (I should sure work on that). I also believe that renown modelers should be better advocates for the craft.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Perhaps it's false modesty, or a problem with admitting how important the craft is for them. Or a fear to be shut down or ridiculed by others. I don't know either.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Agreed. And for many, it's more than a hobby, it's passion, a way to express themselves, and even sometimes a job (and many artists work on commission).

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I'm also questioning whether those folks say that in a genuine way; is it really how they see their work?

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The context when this comes up usually has to do with whether or not scale modeling is art. Even if one doesn't think so, I wouldn't go as far as comparing the craft to simply building toys.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So far, I've heard it on the Plastic Possee, the Model Philosopher, and a couple other podcasts.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Time to organize Exacto workshops? In partnership with the Red Cross...

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thanks Stef N. Sweat, tears, and blood yes! No shade to #Hotwheels lovers, but scale modeling is not for the faint of hearts... lol I've heard it way too often, often from reknown builders, and that really annoys me!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Toy: something for a child to play with or something resembling a child's toy, by Merriam-Webster. I don't think any of us would let there final projects in the hands of a child... What's your take on it? Am I being too serious?

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Modelers with a public voice (e.g., podcasts) for #ScaleModels, stop saying that "we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously; we're really only building toys". It's a disservice to the community. It belittles the time, efforts, passion, skills, and artistry we put or aspire to put into it.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My cat will happily lick my beer if I leave it unattended!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Very good point! Thanks. I'll shorten them.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Trying to show a damaged light at the back of my #Honda T360 #ScaleModel. I improvised something with tin foil from my cat food package and electrical wire. What do you think?

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks! Quite basic, in fact: thick textured paper from old office supply, standard carton dimensions divided by 35, a ruler, some UHU glue. Once folded and dry, wetted with beverage on hand (coffee, lol), and pressed down with a pen. I'll switch to CA glue, since liquid reactivates UHU.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks Ian! The joy of working on abandoned things is it gives one plenty of niche things to try out!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cats would do, but this project will feature a raccoon

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For my ongoing #ScaleModeling project, I'm trying to make my own 1/35 cardboard boxes damaged by water... it's a fun #WIP that I think looks okay. Still very much the trial phase!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I hate that I became so cynical, but my brain goes "this is the path towards eugenics". Disabled, LGBTQ+, homeless people... it seems for the UCP, they don't deserve to be around.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 01/10/2026

Today we'll share why we're building @tccollab.bsky.social — to connect, resource and support climate communicators. We'll unpack the data: some what you'd expect, some surprising! And we'll introduce what we've already built — including our Start a Conversation flash cards — and what's coming next.

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Talking Climate Collaborative

Empowering the messengers people already trust.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Don't we all... i have a healthy list of close-future projects in my stash!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nice! Great reference picture! I'm looking forward to seeing the result

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Have you try with a hand brush? I'm still looking for a holly grail that need not 8 layers to reach wanted opacity.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Temporary workers don't come to AB just to live off provincial and federal benefits while waiting doing nothing. I was temporary for 7 years, and I was an active part of AB's economy, directly contributing to the Canadian social safety net. Immigrants keep making the province what it is today!

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you. All the evidence we don't need that crap is available, but, as we say in France, it's as useful as taking a piss in a violin.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, brexit vibes big time, with strong suspicions of foreign interference, especially from south of the border.

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François-Nicolas Robinne @fnrobinne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#Alberta #Separatist #Referendum has nothing to do with #Democracy! It is the active weakening of our democratic institutions and safeguards, done in plain sight, that has led to this mockery. Go vote #NoToTheNine this October.

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