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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Apr 5

This is a great stage of a model. Undercoat on and all the details stand out on Young miniatures Fallschirmjäger Italy 43. I got this coz he looks like he's had a rough time and is smoking an oily. The MG 34 is heavily detailed but a sod to put together. Onwards. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 30

Hawk Miniatures 14th C Swiss Mercenary and Bernese Oberlander dog. A most enjoyable figure. Well sculpted and detailed. Bloody dog was a mare to paint. Right, Young Miniatures German paratrooper and Scale 75 Confederate soldier next. #scalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 28

"The ground on which we stand is sacred ground. It is the blood of our ancestors." Base done, just needs a black edge and my Swiss fella and dog finishing
That wasn't at all bad. Mucked about with a load of colours settled on dirty dirt and faded plants
#histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 27

So in a year of @audibleuk think i have covered spring 1939 to Christmas 1941
War in Russia,Battle of Britain, Bomber Command, the German preparations for DDay.
Next Stalingrad the destruction of the Wehrmacht at Kursk, then more on Italy, Dieppe and the Battle of the Atlantic #history #ww2

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 27

One Swiss man and his big dog edging closer. He's done, need to do the dog lead as chain idea looked poor. Dog face needs redoing, as he looks like a Scream mask. Then ground work,scenery,another first 🫣
#histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thankyou I got some ideas from the NMM warhammer fans and kind of adapted it to real metals. The AK and Vallejo airbrush paints are really pigment heavy and mixed with ink work a treatfor metallic

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 25

Just the green around the neck and headband to do,Swiss fella done. Halberd,2 swords,the base and finish the dog. I need to find a chain for dog lead might raid my Mrs jewellery box, she won't mind. Hawk Mini kit is superb. AK Rusty gold is my new favourite metallic. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 25

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 25

First attempt at plate armour. Not finished needs dry and add some reflections and some depth of colour. Black base,lowlights prussian blue,highlight basalt grey then multiple layers of thin gunmetal,edge with steel. Then desaturate with a black ink wash
Phew.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 22

I hate work it gets in the way of my modelling. But more work on Hawk Miniatures Swiss fella, legs done,sort of needs a touch up,leather done and base colour on his blouse (it's a blouse right?) Finish top and start on armour i love this kit #histscalemodels #scalemodels #scalemodelsaturday

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 21

“Use Of Unnecessary Violence In The Apprehension Of The Blues Brothers HAS Been Approved”

Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 21

Now to watch one of the greatest films ever made
At least once a year since it came out in 1980

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 18

Day 2 of Big Dog and Swiss fella. Struggling with black and white on the dog. Tried to offset the white with a hint of yellow meh. Will return to him later. Started on bald blokes face and modelled the grey beard on my own. Meh again #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hawk Miniatures Swiss dog.
From Looking like a Rottweiler to Bernese ish
#histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 16

Hawk Miniatures 14th Swiss Mercenary Knight +dawg
Nicely sculpted. Facebook algorithm sneakily knew I was watching Crufts and suggested I buy this kit. It comes with a really nice base as well. Great Swiss Mountain dog, like a Bernese. Going for that colour scheme. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 14

www.hawkminiatures.co.uk check them out

Hawk Miniatures | Hawk Miniatures

Hawk Miniatures model kit producer

www.hawkminiatures.co.uk

Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 14

I hate unboxing videos. But here's a photo of a box of model and its lovely too. Hawk Miniatures 14 century Swiss K light and big dog in 75mm
Time to break out the metallic paints and rewind the Crufts videos #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 12

Had enough Rommel can't get it right,shelf of doom for that bloody thing. While I'm waiting for my Hawk Miniatures piece. Tamiya British squaddy and Green Stuff sniffy dog
The setail on the Tam piece is great #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 11

Evening kids. Just seen there's a show for BMSS 90TH anniversary in April in Reading UK.
Anyone going or been? I'm not going to show or compete...going for nose and shopping. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
www.bmssonline.com/annual-show....

Annual Show

The BMSS Annual Show 2025 We are delighted to announce that the 2025 BMSS Annual Show will be held on Saturday 26th April 2025 at the Reading Central Salvation Army hall in Anstey Road, Reading, RG1.....

www.bmssonline.com

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 10

When you are watching @Crufts and then as if by magic a kit turns up that ticks so many boxes. Big dogs, Knights, 75mm, made nearby
✅️
By Hawk Miniatures
#histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 7

Work gets in the way of hobby time. Rommel day 273. Black on brown and brown black. I'm guessing leather coats wear quickly so Erwin is looking a bit worn out. I found the other leg which is useful. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 6

When your Mrs says "I really love this album I'm glad you made me listen to it"
She's a keeper
youtu.be/kbVdRGev6r8?...

Ruby Baby

YouTube video by Donald Fagen - Topic

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 5

Always go full flamingo. Rommel had imperfections after painting so sanded and painted again. Decided to really go for the leather look. Coats of orange and leather brown. Will glaze black tomorrow. Then his leg fell off FFS #histscalemodels #scalemodels

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 4

A visit to Tarrant Rushton. Glider station and much more. Lovely place. 10 miles walked. Feels like I got sunburn. Cows.

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Andy Palmer @andypalmtree.bsky.social · Mar 3

I have Tenebrous grey which more purple its from AK

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