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grumpykiltpin

@grumpykiltpin.bsky.social

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Mostly posting about printing and painting sci-fi & fantasy miniatures. Warhammer 40k, but easily distracted. Also the occasional post on dodgy old motorcycles and Scottish Football banter.

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 14h

Finished my old pot of Nuln Oil recently and the new one is awful. It's not the gloss one, just possibly a bad batch?
Is it worth trying again, or should I try something else by another manufacturer? Your thoughts, please.
#Nerdlings

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 15h

Steve's been to the bar. One pint is for him. The other pint is also for him.

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 19h

It can always get worse 🤦🏻‍♂️

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 1d

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin 900, one of Triumph's ever-popular parallel twins. I got to play on this one while my bike was in being serviced.

#triumphmotorcycle
#mondaymotorcycle

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ᴄᴀʟᴜᴍ ᴀʟᴇxᴀɴᴅᴇʀ ᴡᴀᴛᴛ @calumalexanderwatt.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty Things

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Stormboyz. Who doesn’t want to either (a) be first into the fight and/or (b) go out in a literal blaze of glory as your rokkit pack explodes?

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

There was a robbery in Glasgow years ago. The thieves escaped down the river running through the centre of the city using a rubber boat. Afterwards many reported seeing and waving at the robbers as it was such an unusual sight. Needless to say the many police roadblocks proved futile.

a boat with a mercury motor is floating on the water

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Oh dear. The scanner thing appears to have fallen in the toilet. Again.

grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Went to Blackness Castle a few years ago. Woman in shop was waxing lyrical about Outlander, had all the books on the shelves. Apparently castle featured in series. Looked shocked when we said we hadn't read the books or seen the tv show. "But why are you even here?" Er, because we like castles? 🤷‍♂️

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

I'm sure fans would be heels over head at the appointment 😉

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Surely only one man can save the day? Again 😎

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Radio Shortbread

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

I stick the sand I collect on a baking tray and stick it in the oven for a bit to kill any potential organisms. Can't be too careful 👾

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

I am still annoyed that I gave most of my old stuff like this away when I moved house.

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 2d

Watching on Sky Neil Reynolds. I wonder when the Jaguars will finally decide getting gubbed every year in London as the 'home' team isn't sustainable going forward?

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Wee trip on a steam train this arrest Bo’Ness & Kinneil Railway 🚂

For that authentic railway experience they’ve just announced that the (one and only) train will be delayed.

Train booking office with various signage.

grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. When I get an idea in my head like this I need to try and do something about it. The joy of 3D printing is that now I don't need to drive myself nuts looking for the bits I'd need.

grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Cheeto's handlers explaining the No Kings thing to him.

two cartoon characters are sitting next to each other and one of them is saying " uh no they 're saying "

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

"Lights. Camera. Waaargh!"

#Nerdlings #orktober

An Ork sitting in a canvas chair waving a megaphone with the slogan "Waaargh!" on it in one hand while casually waving a pistol in the other. There's a movie camera behind him and a clapperboard on the ground in front of him.

The name on the back of the director's canvas chair is Sezzil B, D. Kill, the renowned Ork Warboss

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Just wait till next season etc.

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Francesco Lanza @franzlanz.bsky.social · 3d

An image of Terry Pratchett's Nac Mac Feegle with these superimposed words: "NAE KING! NAE QUIN! NAE LAIRD! NAE MASTER! WE WILLNAE BE FOOLED AGAIN!"

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Last time I was in a bricks & mortar record store I don't think there was anyone in there under 40 😁

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grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 3d

Born To Be Mild

grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 4d

Hairband. I was amused to find that you can get “men’s” ones online too.
My hair is long enough that it’s not a problem and it goes in a tail to keep it out of the way now.

Picture of four different sportsmen wearing a hairband.

grumpykiltpin @grumpykiltpin.bsky.social · 4d

To be in keeping with the ethos of the Guard he really needs a chilly metallic prosthetic hand.