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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 2h

Completed Tamiya Swordfish for my local IPMS group build #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Decided my next project would benefit from a base so trying my hand at creating a seascape #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Trying my hand at a very basic diorama, normally I'd be straight on to my next build but I thought the Whippet deserved a little base. Figures next. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Finished the F104 Starfighter for my local IPMS group build #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

That's construction complete. I don't expect the tiny cable hooks and grab handles to survive for very long. Up next, touching up some of the paint and a little light weathering. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Time to get some varnish on the Whippet before I do irreversible damage to the paintwork #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Making nice progress on the Meng Whippet. Practicing with washes and pigments on the tracks to see what I like best #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Didn't get it finished in time for launch as I'd planned as I kind of gave up on it. It's a fine kit but the size meant it just got away from me. Plus at 70cm tall I have no idea where I'm going to keep it 🫣 #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

So far so good, pretty sure the matt varnish helped with no paint lifting and seepage under the masking tape. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Second colour on. Turns out the glossy yellow X3 is a lot more durable than the flat red XF7 which is going to need a protective coat before applying the black #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

When you check your references and realise the real thing has texture and your kit doesn't, it's time to improvise #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #Airfix

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Airfix Artemis build update, you can tell it's one of their new kits as it is going together like a dream, an almost Lego like fit. The core stage is primed, next up boosters to prime and the upper stage to complete (1:72 bf109 for scale) #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Next kit on the bench, the race is on to see how much I can finish before the real thing launches #HistScaleModels #BuildTheStash

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Many mistakes were made and lessons learned but I'm happy with how the SBD-5 turned out #HistScaleModels , now on to #BuildTheStash

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

We have colour, time for some gloss so I can get the decals on #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

It's O-Rings all the way when it comes to masking bombs #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Went with the masking fluid option for the chipping on the bottom and honestly I'm not sure it worked that well, might just try hairspray again on the top. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I don't think I thought this through, halfway through applying hairspray for chipping I realised I was planning on using Alclad lacquer for the top coat, I don't suppose the hairspray technique works with lacquer paint? #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

First base coat on, ready for the now dispensed hair spray #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

First finished build of 2026. I'm assuming Stegosaurus would be a little bit dirty in real life. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Engine installed, time to get it cleaned and covered. The race is on to get it finished before the middle of February for my newly found local IPMS club group build #HistScaleModels

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Adam Watkinson @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I think that will do on the AFV Club Mk VII Churchill tank. A very nice kit, if a bit tricky in places...I’ll make another of their Churchill tanks at some point I reckon…

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Adam Watkinson @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Well it‘s subtle perhaps but it’s done and an attempt at something I haven’t really seen much of before…need to put some decals on this soon! 😊👍

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Fly Past Rush @flypastrush.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Experience pays off this round on my B-25D Mitchell #ModelAircraft project. I only tack glued the forward nose glass & top hatch (as a bit of dust always seems to gather on the interior) Used some blu-tak to clean it up some. Day is waning so I’ll be back to do more another day. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Getting some colour on the beast. When you're tired and you mistake your metallic pink for flat red and decide to go with it anyway, whose to say they didn't actually look like this 🤷‍♂️ #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

First build of the year underway, a Christmas present from the kids who thought I should do something a little out of my comfort zone #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

A great start to the new year, a walk with wonderful scenery and a bonus Chieftain and Leopard on the side of the road.

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025 round up, only 5 fully complete models this year, half the usual number. Here's hoping for more bench time in 26 #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

The finished Academy M3 Stuart with some very dubious looking Infantry on patrol #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

My first 1/48 WW2 era aircraft in a while and I'm looking the amount of detail in this Academy SBD-5 #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

A little bit of tidying up to do after the oils and washes then it's done. #Histscalemodels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

M3 Stuart scheme complete, now for detail painting and the tracks. #Histscalemodels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My wife is on a trip to Edinburgh and is mocking me with pictures of what looks to be a great big model shop.

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Academy M3 Stuart build complete, now for the fun part #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Starting on the oil pin wash, first time trying this on a metallic surface so might not look great #histscalemodels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Slow, uncharacteristically patient progress towards my dad's jet on Father's Day #histscalemodels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Finished the Biber as my contribution to a group build on the other place. I've got an M3 Stuart on the go but I think I need to get back to my safe place and get an aircraft on the bench #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Not being a figure painter I'm quite happy with how one of these turned out, even if one looks sad and the other startled #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Progress on the Italeri Biber. Finished painting the torpedoes, now onto the boat #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Not my finest work but it looks good against the blue sky so it's not all bad #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I don't normally bother with 1/72 pilot figures, especially when the instructions call for their oxygen masks to be removed, but you can't have a Blue Angel F-18 without a Blue Angel pilot. #HistScaleModels

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Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Next on the bench, this 1/35 midget submarine. #HistScaleModels This sub is so small even the real thing looks like a toy. www.ianclarkrestoration.com/158/RNSM-Bib...

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