iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 1h

They have, I'm very impressed with RFM so far.

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

40 pieces and the breech is built, primed and test fitted, a lot of work for something that will be barely visible. Now to research what colours it should all be and get painting #HistScaleModels

2161

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Where's that from, Firestorm Games?

100

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Completed Tamiya Swordfish for my local IPMS group build #HistScaleModels

2586

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

1210

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

1393

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

Thanks Rich, it was nice to do a special display scheme, it meant I didn't need to do any weathering for a change 🙂

120

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

Thanks Jay, it's nothing fancy, just a large cardboard box, a roll of white paper and my mobile phone.

010

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

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

5504

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

Thanks, I'm surprised they've lasted 24 hours to be honest.

000

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

4633

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

It's this one , picked it up from the Monk Bar model shop in York for about £27

100

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

3362

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

I'm enjoying it, it's going together well and it was less than £30 which I thought was good value.

110

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

Thanks, it really is a nice kit, especially once you've finished putting the links together.

110

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

4433

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Thanks, I was lucky today, the sun and the birds were cooperating nicely. You don't see the hundreds of shots where the camera focuses on anything but the bird, or where the bird flies off just add you press the shutter 🫣

010

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I'm lucky in that there's usually a family of them close to where I live. It's the first time seeing them this year, I'm glad they're back.

010

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

1292

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

For me, it's still the best alternative to the other place but it doesn't yet compare to the just for fun community, it was hard to leave that behind. I also post less since finding my local IPMS group at Telford last year. We get to talk shit in person rather than online.

140

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Fantastic job, hope mine ends up as good as this.

000

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Love the Whippet, I've just started the Meng kit myself. Do you have any more pictures of it?

220

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

Cheers Rich, makes a nice change from green and grey.

010

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

That's right, I didn't notice until you pointed it out.

220

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

2382

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

2423

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I'm currently building my first F104 which I think is a variant of your kit, for a group build. Slightly different camo scheme to yours 😎

020

Robs Scale Models @robsscalemodels.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A couple of #BranchBirds for #BirdOfTheDay, a couple of Robins either singing or taking flight, a Stonechat and a Wren #birds #photography

0100

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

Luckily the boosters hide the seams of the core stage so I'm not spending too much time cleaning them up. Normally I'm impatient when it comes to rocket launches but the longer the real thing delays the more time I get to finish this 😁

110

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

1221

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

1250

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

2210

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

Thanks Rachel, it's this Academy kit.

130

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

11816

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

I almost always build out of the box, my one exception was to buy 3rd party rotor restraints so I could keep my Lynx both compact and sturdy. Good luck with the build 👍

040

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

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

0211

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

For these small bombs I can never get tape to stick or line up properly

110