Gareth Beamish
@adcpainting.bsky.social
Full-time commission figure painter. Sengoku Jidai obsessive. 6mm evangelist.
http://www.adcpainting.co.uk
Sengoku Jidai blog:
https://tenkafubu608971038.wordpress.com/
http://www.adcpainting.co.uk
Sengoku Jidai blog:
https://tenkafubu608971038.wordpress.com/
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Gareth Beamish
@adcpainting.bsky.social
· Nov 13
My main interest is the Sengoku-Jidai, specifically the period around 1540-1590. I play miniatures games in the period from large battles in 6mm down to small skirmishes in 28mm.
Had the unwelcome return of the "For You" tab on Twitter for a few days. Control Panel update has now deleted it. Nice try Musk.
December 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Had the unwelcome return of the "For You" tab on Twitter for a few days. Control Panel update has now deleted it. Nice try Musk.
"Create a free account or log in to view this article"
Not while I'm still quick enough with ctrl+a and ctrl+c.
Not while I'm still quick enough with ctrl+a and ctrl+c.
December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Create a free account or log in to view this article"
Not while I'm still quick enough with ctrl+a and ctrl+c.
Not while I'm still quick enough with ctrl+a and ctrl+c.
It's a little known fact that burgers were first invented in Japan during the Kamakura period, as this 13th century emaki shows.
December 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's a little known fact that burgers were first invented in Japan during the Kamakura period, as this 13th century emaki shows.
I hate to be the one to break it to you, but I think your husband was a serial polygamist.
December 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I hate to be the one to break it to you, but I think your husband was a serial polygamist.
Reposted by Gareth Beamish
November 8, 2024 at 3:05 AM
It may look small on the map, but Venezuela is more than 1.5 times the size of France. Dunno why I started thinking about that.
December 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It may look small on the map, but Venezuela is more than 1.5 times the size of France. Dunno why I started thinking about that.
"Yes, you are quite right, Tenerife is not in Iran. I'm sorry, I made a mistake. Would you like me to bomb anywhere else?"
UPDATE from Pentagon's "bespoke AI platform" rollout.
“We are pushing all of our chips in on artificial intelligence as a fighting force. The Department is tapping into America's commercial genius, and we’re embedding generative AI into our daily battle rhythm" -- Hegseth
“We are pushing all of our chips in on artificial intelligence as a fighting force. The Department is tapping into America's commercial genius, and we’re embedding generative AI into our daily battle rhythm" -- Hegseth
NVIDIA, whose stock is now a "load-bearing entity in the US stock market," "is dependent not on its customers, but on its customers’ credit ratings and financial backers." And it gets worse from there!
A fantastic, very long, highly-meandering-but-the-meandering-is-necessary @edzitron.com piece:
A fantastic, very long, highly-meandering-but-the-meandering-is-necessary @edzitron.com piece:
December 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
"Yes, you are quite right, Tenerife is not in Iran. I'm sorry, I made a mistake. Would you like me to bomb anywhere else?"
How every country in the world is dealing with the US now
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
How every country in the world is dealing with the US now
FIFA presents an award to Donald Trump in recognition of his tremendous achievement in being more corrupt than it is.
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
FIFA presents an award to Donald Trump in recognition of his tremendous achievement in being more corrupt than it is.
"Over to our fashion correspondent at the state banquet"
"King Charles has chosen to wear a dark suit and tie. Keir Starmer plays it safe with a dark suit and tie. Prince William displays his vivacious personality with a dark suit and tie. The German President sports a dark suit with tie ensemble"
"King Charles has chosen to wear a dark suit and tie. Keir Starmer plays it safe with a dark suit and tie. Prince William displays his vivacious personality with a dark suit and tie. The German President sports a dark suit with tie ensemble"
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Over to our fashion correspondent at the state banquet"
"King Charles has chosen to wear a dark suit and tie. Keir Starmer plays it safe with a dark suit and tie. Prince William displays his vivacious personality with a dark suit and tie. The German President sports a dark suit with tie ensemble"
"King Charles has chosen to wear a dark suit and tie. Keir Starmer plays it safe with a dark suit and tie. Prince William displays his vivacious personality with a dark suit and tie. The German President sports a dark suit with tie ensemble"
6mm Shattered Lances at the club tonight. Seljuk Turks clash with Arab tribes near Wadi Butnan.
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
6mm Shattered Lances at the club tonight. Seljuk Turks clash with Arab tribes near Wadi Butnan.
post a meme from your abandoned memes folder
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
post a meme from your abandoned memes folder
England 5-0 up against China at half-time. Chinese defending on a par with the defence of the Forbidden City in 1900.
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
England 5-0 up against China at half-time. Chinese defending on a par with the defence of the Forbidden City in 1900.
"Say 'the Son is not of the same substance as the Father' one more time. I dare you. I double dare you."
November 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"Say 'the Son is not of the same substance as the Father' one more time. I dare you. I double dare you."
Trump's pardoned a turkey. Someone probably told him it was involved in a coop.
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Trump's pardoned a turkey. Someone probably told him it was involved in a coop.
Made some 28mm rice paddies.
November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Made some 28mm rice paddies.
I think I can work out what I need to know about that myself, thanks.
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I think I can work out what I need to know about that myself, thanks.
Use only one art piece to convince people to follow you!
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Use only one art piece to convince people to follow you!
Only the second time David Moyes has been able to engineer an Everton victory at Old Trafford. The first time was when he was United manager.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Only the second time David Moyes has been able to engineer an Everton victory at Old Trafford. The first time was when he was United manager.
Hadn't found anything as good as Citadel Rhinox, Doombull and Mournfang for horses until AK Color Punch Beast Brown and Russet Shadow.
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hadn't found anything as good as Citadel Rhinox, Doombull and Mournfang for horses until AK Color Punch Beast Brown and Russet Shadow.
Ordered some paint supplies. But German Field Grey out of stock. Must be down to @geofftbond.bsky.social on a Black Friday spending spree.
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Ordered some paint supplies. But German Field Grey out of stock. Must be down to @geofftbond.bsky.social on a Black Friday spending spree.
Snow? It never snows in November. Still, at least I can tell the difference between wintry precipitation and an airborne assault, eh Leutnant Enthammer?
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Snow? It never snows in November. Still, at least I can tell the difference between wintry precipitation and an airborne assault, eh Leutnant Enthammer?
Me painting 15mm Napoleonics:
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Me painting 15mm Napoleonics: