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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A friend of mine makes amazing miniatures for Dolls Houses so I persuaded her to make me some 1:35 WW2 French wine bottles…she even painted and applied historic wine labels…stunning #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Stacking sandbags on the “Operation Cobra” M4 Sherman #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Well that’s one Vampire drop tank cleaned up but I guarantee that when it’s it’s in primer you can still see the seam….thats why I like tanks, you can add mud #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A bit of evening modelling while listening to classic fm….some work on the M4 hull and filling seams on the vampire F1 drop tanks….until that is….the second power cut in the village tonight…at least this time the 5G has stayed live….time for bed I think

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Well this has taken significantly longer than it should have done….the CA glue was drying as soon as it came out of the tube…..sadly the front sight pinged off into ether so I’m going to have come up with an alternative #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

With various tank projects at painting stage it’s time to start a new project while watching the last round of the W6N. Airfix 1/48 vampire F3 to be converted to a F1 #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

So the T-26 is now in primer and the replacement 3D printed tracks should be here on Monday. The turret of the M4 has been completed with a replacement hatch grab handle from copper wire and some photo-etch detailing and then primed #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Can some one explain to me how this is a relaxing hobby 😂 #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

That’s all the photo-etch added to the T-26 along with all the little fiddly bits (running gear is only dry fitted for ease of painting later). Ready for primer but next job is the tiny workable tracks…#histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Spent the day at Armourgeddon thanks to a birthday present from my daughter driving a AFV

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A bit of work on the M4 and adding texture to the cast steel bow and turret. First step…apply Tamiya extra thin then random stippling with an old cut down brush. Next step will be localised heavier pitting with a dentist bur in a drill but the plastic is still too soft tonight #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Back onto the T-54 and the first layer of weathering begins on the wheels…before and after #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I’m not sure if this is a 1/72 AFV diorama or a Christmas dinner table centrepiece #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The little diorama has gone all wintery portraying a period were the heavy snow has started to melt. I’ll wait until this dries fully before seeing if any more is needed, perhaps a light sprinkling of fresh snow ? #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

It’s starting to look a bit like a diorama base #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

It would be rude not to go although I can see it being an expensive trip #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Decals on the T-54 and another coat of gloss varnish over the top of them. A bit more work on the hull and turret of the T-26 and added the turned aluminium barrel that arrived today #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Daughter No1 has finally got home after a long deployment…and it’s a second Christmas with lots of gifts from the Tamiya Factory Shop in Tokyo shipped back courtesy of a Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier….#histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

With the 1/72 Tiger II and the 1/35 T-54 ready for varnish on Saturday, the Sherman has had some bits fitted and glue drying so it must be time to start assembly on a little OOTB side project….I really must get the Jagdpanther engine compartment painted though #histscalemodelso

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A bit of work on the stalled 1/72 Tiger II. All the little bits, cables and tools added ready for detailed painting tomorrow ready for Matt varnish at the weekend and final weathering #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Painting tyres but at least it’s not a Panther #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

First bit of modelling this holiday. M4 running gear cleaned up, 4 unused bolt holes drilled into the bogies and missing bolts added to the track skids. The hollow Tamiya rear idlers have been replaced with a pair of spare early style idlers from the, as yet, unbuilt Academy M36 #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Watching Tora Tora Tora while cooking Sunday dinner on 7 December….84 years ago today

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It’s starting to look a bit like a M4. I’ve forgotten how quick these older Tamiya kits are to build….the aluminium barrel and resin mantlet were already in the stash but I’m still fighting the desire to get some better tracks…..#histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

My first ever tank model was the Hedgehog way back when it came out in the 1970’s as a young teenager and surprisingly my only M4 to date so, tired of tracks, tonight I’ve started a retro homage to that build using a Tamiya M4 as the base…going to keep this simple….yeah right ! #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

With the T-54 tracks completed it’s time to start on the Jagdpanther. 20 workable links complete and the T-Rex resin links fit the the Takom sprocket perfectly #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

One for your model show diary. York IPMS model show is back at Elvington in 2026 #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

No modelling this weekend, it’s off to Nottingham Rock City for the The Almighty…if you’ve not seen them live you are missing something amazing

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

One 3d printed track for the T-54 completed. Fantastic detail and went together really quick despite having to secure each pin with a tiny spot of gel CA glue with a fine needle point #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

It’s time to start on the T-54 tracks #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The whippet came 2nd in class…well pleased

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I do like WW1 era so, but based on how long it takes me to build models, I should really start this whilst my fingers can still do the rigging…time to research after market turnbuckles (another rabbit hole to run down)…#histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Looks like York IPMS model show is being moved into the main T2 Halifax hanger rather one of the other smaller WW2 buildings…perfect backdrop

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

You can’t have the destruction, mud and barbed wire of WW1 without the colour of Flanders Poppy’s as a counterpoint…happy with this balance especially with it recently being Remeberance Sunday and Armistice Day #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Well, you can’t really have a WW 1 diorama without Flanders Poppy’s especially with Armistice Day being this week so I’ll tuck these away in a corner #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I’m calling this done , there are a couple of figures to paint that but these will have to wait until next week after York IPMS Model Show on Saturday. When I get a moment, I need to get the SLR out and redo these and then photoshop a suitable background #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Ignoring the fact it is still in white primer the barbed wire has been attached to the base. It needs painting in various rust colours tomorrow night and in areas “blending” into the mud #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Tonight will mainly spent making barbed wire #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Nearly done…..just need to make a load of barbed wire and a few other bits and pieces #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

One week to go and the Whippet is ready for a light mist of matt varnish before final weathering and mud and then adding to the base. Trying to get this done this weekend so I can concentrate on barbed wire, and if time finish the figures #histscalemodels p

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I am now convinced it would have been quicker to paint all these bits by hand !

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Tonight’s progress, a dust wash followed by same wash with pigment as a base layer of dried mud. All the stowage needs painting and then glueing on before a unifying Matt varnish andk final mud layers to tie in with the base. Lot to do in 10 days not counting two figures to paint #histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Bought some “foliage” for a camouflage on a couple of ongoing tank projects and I have to say, I’m rather pleased with them…#histscalemodels

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Ghost @ghost1485.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A bit more weathering on the Whippet and starting to think about stowage. The tanks were provided with canvas mudguards although they were lost quite quickly. I’ve scratch built one from Tamiya tape and a bit of plastic card….

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