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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Completed. Das Werk 1/16 Scale Sd.kfz. 234/2 Puma. This kit tested my patience not because it was a poor kit but because the instructions are wrong and misleading. From the start it gives you the option for expert or simple.version. hmm. There's a lot of work involved #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
More paint on the Roma. That front deck will need some filtering etc because that's some contrast 😁 #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Spend this weekend painting the hull. Added a bit of vertical streaking as pre shading on the green. I'm not so good at photography and I don't really have well lit large surfaces to photograph this on, maybe something to look into at some point 😁 #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Small update on the #ItaliaGB I finished destroying the main deck (and my nippers oops), glued the lower and upper hull together and got primer on the deck and hull (latter not shown). Most of the remaining scratches etc will have parts going over them I think. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Despite the fact that 3d printed parts will contain some layer lines they will be a massive improvement on the plastic parts. The first plastic parts I had to use were covered in burring and flash, almost Revell like.. anyway, lower hull sanded, filled and shafts done. #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
More cutting and sanding but also starting some PE work. These little windows are tiny, but you can tell pontos thought about the modeller. #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels
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Just Alpal @justalpal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Here we go! CANT Z.501 Gabbiano 1:72 from Italeri. With New Decals....🤔😅 This is going to be some fun! 😬😵😅👍🍻 #ItaliaGB #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
And off we go with the #ItaliaGB R.N. Roma. First off I have to remove a lot of the kits' surface details to fit the PE and 3d printed parts on. Single blade nippers to the rescue. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The Ukrainian flanker is done 🙌 my 2nd flanker from GWH, it remains a great kit to work with. I added harm missiles which this scheme never had but wanted to do it anyway. Bonus su-24 with a mig-29 and su-25 to complete set waiting in the stash. #histscalemodels #finishedkits
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Perhaps not the most original question but I'm curious about the BS community. If made by a manufacturer you deem good for the subject, what would you like to see tooled as a new kit? For me it'd be a Gripen E or a Essex-class fleet carrier. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Speaking of landing lights I tried the super chrome marker by ammo in the iconic colours range. Does the job perfectly though it's a bit hard to capture it on camera. It looks a lot like those reflective inner bits of lights anyway. #histscalemodels
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Jim. @jim1860.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"It's alive" Right thats all the suspension and steering sorted on the 1/16 Puma. I've overcome all the not mentioned in the instructions part, just a couple of inaccurate parts a bit further along to sort. #histscalemodels
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Slightly Caddish @jaaaagirr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#ItaliaGB will start in five days with 23 entries in scales from 1/12 to 1/350 announced.🙌 Really looking forward to see all these Ducati, Macchi, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Reggiane and Ansaldo come to life! 🤗 #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Underside of the su-27 is getting close to being done. I added the wheel bay doors and stores. For now I'm not adding any r-27's. Just have the front gear lights and some touch ups on the tire weathering left here. #histscalemodels
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Adam Watkinson @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I will keep shouting about posting your WIP photos….I reckon for most of us these are the most interesting insights into builds and how different people approach them…🤷‍♂️✊
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Ukrainian flanker is making steady progress and is now standing on its own. Weapons, gear doors and many small details left to do. #histscalemodels
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Scrobaliscious @scottroby72.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
the K-2SO vs Stormtrooper diorama is done. Everything but the two figures is scratch built. I started this in February. Ugh. #finishedkits
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I'm a sucker for digital camouflage, especially Ukrainian but not exclusively so 😁 some AK camouflage net and DN models mask to complete the look. Oh and the other one comes with robot wolves so couldn't say no. #histscalemodels (this time with correct hashtag)
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
So.. #ItaliaGB 🇮🇹 let me explain.. I was gathering upgrades for the Roma and only later found the pontos set, it wasn't on scalemates 😔 but it just looked to good to pass on. So basis is the pontos set with micro master nz turrets and heavy hobby AA guns. Alt text for info. Can't wait!
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Perhaps the most complete singular ship model out there. Flyhawks' USS Cowpens (Ticonderoga class cruiser) comes with nicely molded kit parts, 3d printed details, PE, metal barrels, mask set and a nameplate in letters(?). #histscalemodels
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Matthew Long @dr-robonator.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Manually chipping is a real tedious job, but it's hard to argue with the results! #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I haven't been posting lately but I have been doing some modelling. Here's what my su-27 is currently looking like. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Slightly Caddish @jaaaagirr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Attention #histscalemodels community, with the current french themed GB going into its final days, it's time to prepare for the next one! Given the recent success of a broder theme, we came up with #ItaliaGB - All details are found in the deck card. Looking forward to all your stylish subjects! 🍕
Build any vehicle, aircraft or ship MADE IN ITALY in any scale you want, this time round civilians are welcome.

Everybody in the Bluesky #histscalemodels community is welcome to join in!
 
Kit must be unstarted with date proof photo from the above date onwards. 
Please use both #ItaliaGB and #histscalemodels for pics/videos.
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
That's a wrapup for #BastilleBuild for me. The Dora wings Marcel Bloch 155 is an okay short run kit. Most major assemblies go together well enough but the cockpit and especially landing gear leave a lot to be desired. Definitely can be overcome if you like the subject. #Histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Slowly starting back up with the su-27 as oil paints are drying on the MB-155. Some lovely 3d printed details. D&W landing gear, gloria models exhausts and Galaxy model k-36dm. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
My trip to France became a BastilleBuildYourPatience.. 5 hour delay on the tgv near Lyon yesterday.. it's beautiful here though!
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Decals on, they behaved very well. Will be taking an almost 2 weeks break as I will, aptly, be in France 🥖 #BastilleBuild #Histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The Bloch is fairly far into paint. Eyeing up my next project because this shouldn't take too long. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I'm not going to go to town on bodywork on this kit but for short run the main parts go together pretty painlessly. Top wing root join is pretty clean and the canopy seems pretty snug without glue as well. Bit fearfull of the engine cowls but we'll see how it goes #bastillebuild
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A bit overdue but at last the construction of the Naiad is complete. I'll put it aside to weather later. First, it's time to finally start my #bastillebuild kit, the Marcel Bloch 155 #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Well March ended up not being a productive month when it comes to scale modelling so I didn't end up finishing the naiad in time. Still, it's a nice kit and I think it's going to turn into a very nice finish in the end. Messy workbench pic to show where I last left it last week. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
For those of us still on Facebook (in my case solely for modelling groups) check out the march modelling madness GB. Start and finish any kit in March, just for good fun. It'll be my 4th year participating and Justin and Harald are nice hosts. www.facebook.com/groups/33109... #histscalemodels
A photo of my chosen build, trumpeters 1/350 HMS Naiad, YZM naiad 3d print detail up set and a wood deck and mask by chuan yu models.
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Speaking of good customer service. I thought the mistakes on the fuselage here were my own. Gothaforce reached out saying there's something wrong with the decals and I will be getting a new kit. Meanwhile MBK has ordered replacement parts for my pontos models Roma set. 👍 From me. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Haven't really been posting any updates but work is continuing on the 3d printed Fokker D.VII. The kit has its issues but overall the fit and this magical not so brittle resin is making this kit certainly no more trouble than any styrene kit covered in lozenge. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
So this is the Pontos detail up set for the R.N. Roma and wow. 650 printed parts, load of the thinnest PE I've seen. Most of the superstructure is replaced. Still, what appears to be a modeller friendly design. Some parts are damaged but I'm sure MBK or Pontos will sort me out. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Mercedes d.iiiaü coming along nicely. Needs weathering but otherwise complete. All wires etc are part of the kit.. quite clever. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
So I was quite excited and just started this the day after I got it. It's the gothaforce fokker d.vii. I got the Rudolf Stark livery. The single piece cockpit scared me a little bit when I saw it but I must say it wasn't all that hard in the end, only one minor break. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The fact that this was just 3 months ago is crazy to me. The body is capable of a lot of healing. I don't have full range of motion and strength quite yet but it barely bothers me in daily life now.
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
That's the #FestiveTankChallenge completed in 8 days. Overall not dissatisfied with the dusty north African Sherman here. I definitely want to do another cast hull Sherman in the future by another brand and spend some more time on it because I like she shape a lot. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Going a bit saturated with the #FestiveTankChallenge though it's nothing a bit of weathering won't tone down. I'll need to give the acrylics some time to cure before I can move to oils #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Ready for primer, the turret was a lot more straightforward than the lower hull. Applied some cast texture to hide a seam- and a moldline. Tracks are panzerwerk t-48 which I think is possibly accurate but t-51 were more likely. #festivetankchallenge #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Started the #FestiveTankChallenge today. Borders m4a1 mid, so far it's been pretty "mid" itself. Pretty vague fit at places and the bogies were far more painful than they need to be. The surface texture is pretty nice though. I'm thinking of doing weenie one for the scheme #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
While awaiting replacement AA for the Takao bow Ive started work on the Missouri. Some turret PE and paintwork done. Seems like a more straightforward project to be honest! #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Takao is almost done. I need new 3d printed 25mm guns for the bow because I destroyed them (oops). Thinking of leaving off the booms and planes, the surrender photo doesn't show them. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Stern almost done on the Takao. What a build this is! Definitely on the level of interior tank kits but with a lot more PE 😄 #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Besides the 60cm searchlights thats the superstructure done #histscalemates
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
That's most of the bridge superstructure ready for paint. Again any PE omitted is my own inability but I feel like I'm getting better at it. Most of the railings sit pretty straight. Looks good to the naked eye compared to zoomed in on photo 😁 #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
A lot of PE and dry fitting I'm closing in on getting some paint on the main midship(?) walkways for the Takao. I am rarely but occasionally opting to use plastic over PE to ensure some rigidity as I need it because of the camouflage scheme. In all grey it would have been easier. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Takao's rear mast was quite a challenge but I think it's looking okay. Still needs the crane attached though. #histscalemodels
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Kasper @kjaesp.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Work on the Takao has begun. Lower hull mostly done and painted up, torpedoes made up ready for paint and then onwards to the superstructure. Lots of PE and resin ahead 🫠 For the colours I use mr color IJN type 21 and IJN type 22 (c604 and c605) camouflage. #histscalemodels
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