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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The most interesting thing to happen at the "Mad"ring was an Austin Martin breaking down. It's been far too dull. #f1

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Finally did myself a lovely Gorkanaut for tha boyz. Surely a gun that big must be able to hit something? #warhammer40k

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A fun juxtaposition of news stories, warships with frikin' laser beams which a Space Marine watches shooing into the sky.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

"Mother, I require sustenance. Bring me your finest banana mush".

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Delicious Screamer slices on the menu tonight!

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

The first and third issues I ever bought.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The other element that blows my mind, they see an old photo of a freshly built city centre after it got bombed during the war, and say how lovely it was and it's awful now, even though it's the same; just older. But also hate new developments?

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Very nice, I backed the kickstarter, but found the resin I was using far too brittle so all the weapons were snapping instantly. It was however perfect for the big chunky Feudal Guard tanks, I also notice there looking spectacular!

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Are those the Luna Auxilia models? They look great!

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I think that's just the wisdom of age kicking in. At least I hope so, because I feel the same way much of the time these days. Try to remember that it's now which is the important bit, as long as you get that right the future will take care of itself.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I think the T plate on the car means learner driver... So, uh... She's protecting him from her terrible driving?

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I have that one, and I've never been able to avoid the conclusion that the dwarf is fucked.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

That sounds like a communism. Wouldn't want people to think you were literally Stalin now, would you?

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I think it's everyone's moral duty to help him achieve that if the chance should arise.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Stupid magnets leaping across the model to the other stupid magnet spreading glue as they fly, then getting glued to my fingers when I try and put them back again. Who's idea was this?

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

My first car was a black 1979 Ford Capri S, which cost me a whole £150. It turned out not to be as solid as the hedge it hit, and that's how I learned that it's worth replacing 20 year old tires even if it seems expensive. I'm still sad about that lesson.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I've been carrying these around for half a lifetime.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

That awkward moment when your Zombie Aunt turns up at the orgy...

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The reassuring sound of a 3D printer peeling the print off the FEP film, followed by the anxiety of the quiet period where you can't hear it as it moves through the support section.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

One of the companies I buy minis from but a pack of love hearts in the box with a nice note. I think this should be a standard adopted by all.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I'm sure there is an entire series of books in the Black Library filling out the back-story of this cover somewhere.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

And lurking way in the back, a potential new candidate for the Sickos meme.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

"Gimme a minute, just gotta get my breath back, I'll be there in a jiffy".

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This guy at the back, "You guys seem to have got this, I'll uh, just be over here if you need me".

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

But my favorite has to be this guy, pulling the classic "Awww, what was I thinking?" pose while a boltshell rips through his chest. "A flintlock pistol Derrick? Charge the Space Marine with a flintlock pistol, is that the best I could come up with? What am I going to tell my wife!?"

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

There's this helpful chap, "Look, there he is, shoot him, shoot him with your gun!" I guess the guy with the flintlock is replying "Dude, you've got a frickin' autopistol right there, I have one highly inaccurate shot before I have to attempt to club him to death. You bloody shoot him!"

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This guy decided that the best way to tackle a power armoured genetically enhanced super-soldier was with a flintlock carbine. Good luck with that one shot buddy. Good job the Marine left his helmet at home I guess.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The Space Marine has a very short golden arm. I guess he lost it somewhere, and decided that a golden fist was all he really needed, as long as the enemy get close enough anyway.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This White Dwarf cover has always intrigued me, what on earth is going on between this Space Marine, and these presumably Necromunda gangers?

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

What I love about Tinder, is how easy it is to spot the bots and scammers. They're the ones who chat to you when you've matched.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Damn, that was a cramped telepod.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A few shots of the complete Gaslands Batmobile, I have a few further ideas what I want to add but don't currently have the parts. #Gaslands #hobby #wip

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The Gaslands Batmobile has been treated with a nice layer of rust of many colours. Sponged on with the darkest shade covering most of the model in varying degrees and working back to the lightest where the corrosion is most active. Now for some photos.

Gaslands Batmobile, some welding required around rear sills and wheel arches. One not very careful owner.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Gaslands Batmobile mainly assembled. Primed black and dry brushed silver. It looks much darker in person, but I will likely go over it with a black wash tomorrow and then have a lovely day of painting rust all over it.

Gaslands Batmobile in dark silver. Complete with battarang blade corner bumper.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

A little pointless interior painting while the bodyshell dries and gets fitted hiding it all forever.

A few buttons and screens which nobody will ever see inside the Gaslands Batmobile.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Now that's an engine worthy of Gaslands Batman. Who needs to see behind you anyway?

Hotweels The Batman Batmobile with an engine of towering trumpet-like air intakes.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Found some nice chunky wheels, and added some mesh. I think I may have found the perfect Batman engine as well. A little bit more modification of the shell needs to be done so it will fit though.

Hotweels The Batman car with big fat wheels, twin machineguns on the bonnet, and a wire mesh windscreen.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

You'll do well, I look forward to seeing your progress!

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Your opponent doesn't have a legal move. Which means that the game ends as a stalemate.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is the first mini you chose? I admire your both feet first attitude!

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

That axe looks a bit batmanesque... and you know what's cool? Quarter-bumpers.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Yeah, that could work. A couple of machineguns from the @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social Bulldogs kit seem like just the thing a Gaslands rig would need.

Hotwheels The Batman bodyshell with two huge drum fed machineguns stuck through the bonnet.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Engine out, and hit with some 100 grit sandpaper to rough up the paint. Then attacked with a file to create a few deep scratches for battle damage.

Hotweels The Batman bodyshell with some modification and scratches.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Who decided to make the engine a bit of the body? Ugh, where's my saw...

Hotweels The Batman metal body shell with the pathetically tiny engine moulded into it.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A little drilling later. Into the bleach solution for the shiny bits, and I can see what I have to work with. Next to the bit's box, draws, pile at the back of the bench... bound to be some fun stuff I can find.

Hotwheels The Batman car in it's constituent parts.

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Barry Bureau @thesump.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I have a thousand other things on the bench which I'm supposed to be working on, but I looked at this, and now all I can think about is Gaslands. So I guess that takes priority now.

A Hotwheels The Batman's car from The Batman. Absolutely gagging for a few choice mods.

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