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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#hobbystreak 15 I got some varnish on these guys and thought I’d take my ‘what have I missed’ pics. Pretty happy so far, some foliage on the grass might help #warhammer

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Bren @heyitsbren.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Attached the ribcage and the veil. Finished the skin, and started the back wing. Did a bunch of bonus work on the base as well, which I'll be able to show off in a few days #hobbystreak 1180

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Most nights my kids listen to the Just So Stories at bed time so I I’ve heard this poem (Merrow Down) hundreds of times, it’s always made me feel sadT today I looked it up. It’s poem Kipling wrote as an elegy for his daughter after she died of pneumonia aged 6. Kipling knew how to write grief

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#hobbystreak 14 almost done with this librarian. The glow effect isn’t great, might need a touch more white and I need a better blue fluorescent paint. The cape on the other hand I’m rather pleased with, I was aiming for red lined leather and I think it kind of works #warhammer #paintingwarhammer

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#hobbystreak 13 Nearly finished with my captain and ancient, loving chucking contrast paints on these Orks. Hoping to get the marines finished and off to their new owner this week. #warhammer #paintingwarhammer

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#hobbystreak 12 I got some faces painted (the camera really doesn’t like them) and started working on extending my shed which led to the discovery of this snail stash

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I like the look of these new #warhammer paints but the whole ‘blob drying smooth’ thing is amusing. I thought most paints did that, certainly my base coats for faces tend to be Vallejo model colour slopped in and it ends up pretty smooth

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#hobbystreak 11 I wasn’t sure if drinking counted so I painted some orks before going out #warhammer

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Andy Clark, Nerdling Herder @andycruns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As the end of the week rolls around once again it must be that time. So this week the theme is…gold. So let’s see gold stuff. As usual I’ll repost the lot and if you like something, share it! #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday

A celestial lions space marine. So much gold armour

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Hobbystreak 10 not much done today, I based this guy though and I’m looking forward to getting on to the details. #warhammer40000k

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Hobbystreak 9 not much today but I managed to get the oath papers based, repainted the ancient’s building silver and check out this ork arm! I think I might need a cool ork mini to try this on, it’s totally impractical for an army but would make an awesome one off #warhammer #paintingwarhammer

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Dr Sophie Michell @sophiemhistory.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I grew up on stories of Henry Blogg. Henry Blogg was a lifeboatman at Cromer who couldn't FUCKING SWIM. His gallantry won him a BUNCH of medals (go look him up or read Cyril Jolly's biography). He went out to sea in a glorified rowboat. Over and over again.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 8 a a busy day but I had time for a new style of #warhammer40k power sword and to try something a bit different on an Ork I printed - the green on red is pretty striking, it’ll be interesting to see how it turns out

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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 22/09/2026

Tyrannosaurus xkcd.com/3300/

Comic. [Person with long hair pointing to diagram with Tyrannosaurus Rex standing next to a person.] PERSON: We now believe the primary prey of Tyrannosaurus Rex was these humans who kept standing next to it for scale.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 7 I went a bit rogue on the cape but I like the effect and that banner isn’t looking bad either. Not pictured - my 3d printer which had a catastrophic leak and might need a new screen - damn!

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is fabulous! I'm always looking for better ways to paint power swords and this has to go on the list.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 6 - I’ve done a few bits but the most interesting is the cloak of this captain, I’m trying for a sort of magpie effect.

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JewelKnightJess "R" Us 🎲🖌️🎮 @jewelknightjess.com · 19/09/2026

Hi I'm Jess! I paint things! For fun and also for commission.

Ork Dakkarig. A big crude mechanised walking gun platform piloted by a grinning green ork

A ratman assassin with poisoned blades perched on some ruins

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I got these #warhammer #bloodangels done today, they will hopefully be on their way to their new owner soon. I enjoyed these, looking forward to painting up the Captain and ancient.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 5, a bit more work on my orks, they are ready to base so I’ve just got to work out what I want Armageddon to look like. I’m enjoying the banner too. #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 4 and I’m shattered so going to bed early but I did manage to start ‘mapping’ colours on this banner and some work on my orks. I’m loving painting something really bright and snazzy for once

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Late entry for day 3 of my #hobbystreak although I’m not sure if it counts, camping with work and I get to bring Sophie, one of my favourite tent buddies. We’re snuggled up in bed listening to deer roaring across the valley

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#hobbystreak day 2 and today I fit in 2 hobbies. Lifted some things and then added some glow effects to the blood angels jump packs. I also finished this death watch sergeant, I’m pretty pleased with how he looks.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’m trying to do the #hobbystreak thing so here is day 1; trying to get these #bloodangels from the Armageddon box done by the weekend so I can send them to their new home. Just the bases and some details to go

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Now this I can get behind! Might have to find some cavalry sisters for my daughter

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Enough Of That Now @andygilder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Trump becomes the first orange man to support a united Ireland

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you look up the phrase 'don't beat about the bush' you'll find this video. Well said.

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electriceve (ICantThinkEm) @electriceve.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I painted the new Ork Pain Boy as a Deathskull and I’m super happy with how he came out for a quick, fun paint job! ✨ As u can see, he’s got lucky tools (not stolen ofc :3) Gotta paint his little friend too. I painted this as part of a fun Armageddon themed challenge on my Discord ^.^

The Ork Pain Boy model from the new Warhammer Armageddon box painted by me in a Deathskulls Klan scheme (blue and white).

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Ian Kikuchi @curatorian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today in 1940, an unnamed German airman takes a photograph as he flies over London. His image captures a Heinkel bomber in flight over the British capital. I've always found it a fascinating image, and often find details in it that I'd not noticed before. 🧵

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It’s annoying how often the answer is ‘give it an agrax bath’

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I love these saturnines but just can’t get this iron hands scheme to a place I’m happy with. I’m wondering about a stripe on the Pauline’s maybe to break them up plus some chipping. Any thoughts #warhammer people?

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A quiet night in our garden

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Andrew Curry @andrewcurry.com · 11/08/2026

The man's skeletal injuries looked like a train hit him, but he died in 1304 CE. At #ppa26Berlin last week, @uniofbradford.bsky.social scientist Jo Buckberry concluded he was likely whacked by a flying boulder, making him the first confirmed trebuchet death in the archaeological record. @science.org

science.org

Shattered skeleton in Scottish castle is first confirmed death from trebuchet

“Devastation” across body of 14th century warrior indicates horrific demise from flying boulder

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I went a little bit overboard with the base but really happy with how this landspeeder turned out. It’s a comission from the Armageddon set and will be on its way to its new owner soon #warhammer #nerdlings #paintingwarhammer

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Behold; my first Armageddon marines. They are lovely models, all painted for a commission. #warhammer40k #paintingwarhammer

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is glorious, both inspirational and rather intimidating given that I'm going to paint mine later in the year. Every time I look I see something else to love.

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Gallatin was a senator during Washington's second term, Jefferson's treasury secretary, and we have a daguerreotype of him from the 1840s. We just barely missed having photographs of the Founding Fathers themselves late in life.

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

There were Revolutionary War veterans who lived long enough to be photographed during the Civil War.

https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2013/11/the-last-men-of-the-revolution/

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Done with this trio; Murderfang built from an old metal dread and spares, a combo lieutenant and Murderfang’s baby terminator brother. #warhammer #warhsmmer40k

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Bees 🍄🌦️🍂 @voiceofkosh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Orks I've painted so far.

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Daemonrich @daemonrich.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I've done more work on the painboy, dirtying him up a bit, although he still needs blood stains. One of my favourite models from the box! #New40k #artisopusltd #PaintingWarhammer #WarhammerCommunity #AdWip

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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 18/06/2026

The conversation I have had with each of my kids: "if you *ever* run into a problem online and you think you're in trouble, you can *always* come talk to me about it, and if you think I will be upset about a choice you made just start out by saying 'I may need some help.'" And I will take that...

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

These are lovely! A really different take from most of the tyrranids I've seen. I like the 'earthy' look.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

No spoiler mando movie review - it’s good. Basically another series in one go, I like the fact they bring the stakes back to being about characters not saving the world. There are also some nice explanations for things that have always been weird in universe which I like.

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IdleMrB @idlemrb.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

2 commissions done, I think that Black Templar dread may be my best work. Chaos is fun but a bit of a faff #warhammer #peintingwarhammer #nerdlings

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