Captain Hat
@captainhat.bsky.social
Just a weird neurodivergent lefty nerd trying to be a decent human being and make, modify & fix things. What kinda things? More or less anything. Art, models, games, cars, society. You know, things. He/him/his (mostly).
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Captain Hat
@captainhat.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Oh wow, 200 followers! Hi!
I like to make, fix & modify things.
I'm gonna be a posting lot of #Warhammer, #BattlefleetGothic and #Gaslands stuff but I hope you'll come along for the ride when I do my #sculpting, #art and #automotive works too!
Bit of a #Nerdling. LGBTQIA+ safe, far as I can be.
I like to make, fix & modify things.
I'm gonna be a posting lot of #Warhammer, #BattlefleetGothic and #Gaslands stuff but I hope you'll come along for the ride when I do my #sculpting, #art and #automotive works too!
Bit of a #Nerdling. LGBTQIA+ safe, far as I can be.
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My interactive fiction game from @choiceofgames.bsky.social came out five years ago today! Consider buying it so that it might one day earn out its advance! :D
The Luminous Underground
Blast spirits out of a haunted subway system! Can your team defeat rival exterminators, shoddy gear, and City Hall?
www.choiceofgames.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
My interactive fiction game from @choiceofgames.bsky.social came out five years ago today! Consider buying it so that it might one day earn out its advance! :D
I think I got lost somewhere along the path after "I quite like hot food actually" and now I'm at "I use chili powder as a thickening agent" and starting to regret my life choices as my dinner starts making me faintly dizzy but part of me still wishes the food had more spice...
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I think I got lost somewhere along the path after "I quite like hot food actually" and now I'm at "I use chili powder as a thickening agent" and starting to regret my life choices as my dinner starts making me faintly dizzy but part of me still wishes the food had more spice...
Check this out too, over on the campaign page! I know I've been a little slow recently but mental health is what it is; frankly it's nice to have some good news to post after the last few weeks :)
Trans rights still matter. Trans rights will always matter.
Trans rights still matter. Trans rights will always matter.
Had another £20 to donate to Mermaids today :)
It's a long road ahead, and each step might seem small but it's all forward motion.
It's a long road ahead, and each step might seem small but it's all forward motion.
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check this out too, over on the campaign page! I know I've been a little slow recently but mental health is what it is; frankly it's nice to have some good news to post after the last few weeks :)
Trans rights still matter. Trans rights will always matter.
Trans rights still matter. Trans rights will always matter.
Sharing this on behalf of a friend in the UK Warhammer cosplay community. If you've seen a guy at a convention cosplaying a Valhallan Guardsman there's a good chance it was Nate. This is in honour of his Grandad, who passed recently.
Hospices do immensely important work, and are worth supporting.
Hospices do immensely important work, and are worth supporting.
The Ashby Family’s fundraiser for St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Help Emily Ashby raise money to support St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
www.justgiving.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sharing this on behalf of a friend in the UK Warhammer cosplay community. If you've seen a guy at a convention cosplaying a Valhallan Guardsman there's a good chance it was Nate. This is in honour of his Grandad, who passed recently.
Hospices do immensely important work, and are worth supporting.
Hospices do immensely important work, and are worth supporting.
I always feel a little embarassed when I get to #PrideOnParade posts late. Honestly the last two and a half weeks have been rough but I should still be more on the ball.
This is super cool though, and I think it 100% deserves a second of your time to go check it out :)
This is super cool though, and I think it 100% deserves a second of your time to go check it out :)
lesbian bloodmaster (I swear sword looked much better before shading)
#nerdlings #prideonparade #warhammer #warhammercommunity #khorne #bloodmaster
#nerdlings #prideonparade #warhammer #warhammercommunity #khorne #bloodmaster
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I always feel a little embarassed when I get to #PrideOnParade posts late. Honestly the last two and a half weeks have been rough but I should still be more on the ball.
This is super cool though, and I think it 100% deserves a second of your time to go check it out :)
This is super cool though, and I think it 100% deserves a second of your time to go check it out :)
When you see this, post your Christmas season energy level.
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
When you see this, post your Christmas season energy level.
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Are full of passionate intensity.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Are full of passionate intensity.
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In progress photos of the trans masc representation for my "Be gay, do space crimes" Star Nebula Corsairs.
I should just sit down and try and paint ALL the holsters some day.
#nerdlings #prideOnParade
I should just sit down and try and paint ALL the holsters some day.
#nerdlings #prideOnParade
November 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In progress photos of the trans masc representation for my "Be gay, do space crimes" Star Nebula Corsairs.
I should just sit down and try and paint ALL the holsters some day.
#nerdlings #prideOnParade
I should just sit down and try and paint ALL the holsters some day.
#nerdlings #prideOnParade
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December 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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We’re not allowed to be angry; then we’re threatening.
We’re not allowed to be clocky; it means we’re just men.
We’re not allowed to be attractive; then it’s deception.
We’re not allowed to be clocky; it means we’re just men.
We’re not allowed to be attractive; then it’s deception.
November 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We’re not allowed to be angry; then we’re threatening.
We’re not allowed to be clocky; it means we’re just men.
We’re not allowed to be attractive; then it’s deception.
We’re not allowed to be clocky; it means we’re just men.
We’re not allowed to be attractive; then it’s deception.
The post I was replying to was deleted but I figure this is an important point to make regardless, and as good a time as any to make it.
This is why I specifically seek out the perspectives of transgender people, disability activists and black women. We need to build community with those worst off.
This is why I specifically seek out the perspectives of transgender people, disability activists and black women. We need to build community with those worst off.
Sad fact is a lot of the online "left" is white, male and concerned with class politics only to the point where they get their bag personally (to the point of not even being particularly lowkey about misogygy, transphobia & racism).
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The post I was replying to was deleted but I figure this is an important point to make regardless, and as good a time as any to make it.
This is why I specifically seek out the perspectives of transgender people, disability activists and black women. We need to build community with those worst off.
This is why I specifically seek out the perspectives of transgender people, disability activists and black women. We need to build community with those worst off.
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So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
The Mars Volta
Tool
Mountain Caller
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Nasum
The Mars Volta
Tool
Mountain Caller
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Nasum
Introduce youself with 5 concerts you've seen
James (x5)
Suede
The Black Crowes
Mercury Rev
Carter USM
James (x5)
Suede
The Black Crowes
Mercury Rev
Carter USM
Introduce youself with 5 concerts you've seen
Def Leppard
Depeche Mode
New Order
Johnny Marr
Royal Blood
Def Leppard
Depeche Mode
New Order
Johnny Marr
Royal Blood
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
The Mars Volta
Tool
Mountain Caller
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Nasum
The Mars Volta
Tool
Mountain Caller
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Nasum
Introduce yourself with four MECHS
I have a lot more than four of these lol
Most of these were built to run a game I'm designing but they're good for other systems too
#WarhammerCommunity
#Battletech
#Warhammer40K
#nerdlings
#Orks
I have a lot more than four of these lol
Most of these were built to run a game I'm designing but they're good for other systems too
#WarhammerCommunity
#Battletech
#Warhammer40K
#nerdlings
#Orks
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Introduce yourself with four MECHS
I have a lot more than four of these lol
Most of these were built to run a game I'm designing but they're good for other systems too
#WarhammerCommunity
#Battletech
#Warhammer40K
#nerdlings
#Orks
I have a lot more than four of these lol
Most of these were built to run a game I'm designing but they're good for other systems too
#WarhammerCommunity
#Battletech
#Warhammer40K
#nerdlings
#Orks
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This.
For the people blinking at the back, 'biological sex' isn't a thing. We're a bunch of genetic accidents that mostly but not always coalesce vaguely around some kind of functionally fertile guess at how to get the next generation started.
For the people blinking at the back, 'biological sex' isn't a thing. We're a bunch of genetic accidents that mostly but not always coalesce vaguely around some kind of functionally fertile guess at how to get the next generation started.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This.
For the people blinking at the back, 'biological sex' isn't a thing. We're a bunch of genetic accidents that mostly but not always coalesce vaguely around some kind of functionally fertile guess at how to get the next generation started.
For the people blinking at the back, 'biological sex' isn't a thing. We're a bunch of genetic accidents that mostly but not always coalesce vaguely around some kind of functionally fertile guess at how to get the next generation started.
Been trying to think of a thing to say today, to mark #TransDayOfRemembrance.
It's hard to communicate what I want to say on a platform like this. There's too much.
Anyway, this thread is cool & says a lot of the things I like to think I'd have thought of if my brain wasn't fogged up.
It's hard to communicate what I want to say on a platform like this. There's too much.
Anyway, this thread is cool & says a lot of the things I like to think I'd have thought of if my brain wasn't fogged up.
It's #TransDayOfRemembrance and despite not knowing that at the start of the week I still sent a 600 word email to Private Eye to moan about the TERFy bias in a recent article.
I got an 11 word reply. (Slightly more than i got for a similar email I sent in 2019)
🧵
I got an 11 word reply. (Slightly more than i got for a similar email I sent in 2019)
🧵
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Been trying to think of a thing to say today, to mark #TransDayOfRemembrance.
It's hard to communicate what I want to say on a platform like this. There's too much.
Anyway, this thread is cool & says a lot of the things I like to think I'd have thought of if my brain wasn't fogged up.
It's hard to communicate what I want to say on a platform like this. There's too much.
Anyway, this thread is cool & says a lot of the things I like to think I'd have thought of if my brain wasn't fogged up.
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Here she is, Lady Carmilla of the Red Keep (technically Karlina von Carstein but I don’t like that family, especially Mannfred, f that guy, lol).
Hope you like her!
#warhammercommunity
#warhammer
#ageofsigmar
#soulblightgravelords
#vampires
#nerdlings
Hope you like her!
#warhammercommunity
#warhammer
#ageofsigmar
#soulblightgravelords
#vampires
#nerdlings
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here she is, Lady Carmilla of the Red Keep (technically Karlina von Carstein but I don’t like that family, especially Mannfred, f that guy, lol).
Hope you like her!
#warhammercommunity
#warhammer
#ageofsigmar
#soulblightgravelords
#vampires
#nerdlings
Hope you like her!
#warhammercommunity
#warhammer
#ageofsigmar
#soulblightgravelords
#vampires
#nerdlings
AWW YEAH, Hrefna's painting again! Check this out :)
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
AWW YEAH, Hrefna's painting again! Check this out :)
This is a seriously cool opportunity to paint a historic piece. If the modelling repair daunts you, talk to me; I'm interested in helping with that.
Also I can't emphasise enough how much sharing posts from @prideonparade.bsky.social helps and I want to encourage you to look at the minis available.
Also I can't emphasise enough how much sharing posts from @prideonparade.bsky.social helps and I want to encourage you to look at the minis available.
Another classic #OldHammer mini from our library!
This classic 1987 (I think?) Heinrich Kimmler, courtesy of @brickie78.bsky.social, is a fantastic opportunity to paint a real piece of #Warhammer history! The end of his staff is missing, which could be a fun challenge for an aspiring modeller.
This classic 1987 (I think?) Heinrich Kimmler, courtesy of @brickie78.bsky.social, is a fantastic opportunity to paint a real piece of #Warhammer history! The end of his staff is missing, which could be a fun challenge for an aspiring modeller.
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This is a seriously cool opportunity to paint a historic piece. If the modelling repair daunts you, talk to me; I'm interested in helping with that.
Also I can't emphasise enough how much sharing posts from @prideonparade.bsky.social helps and I want to encourage you to look at the minis available.
Also I can't emphasise enough how much sharing posts from @prideonparade.bsky.social helps and I want to encourage you to look at the minis available.
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Reminder transphobia affects more than just trans people
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Reminder transphobia affects more than just trans people
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Just to put it out there... when right-wing politicians are fighting amongst themselves, you don't have to pick a side.
The best case scenario is it disorganises the movement enough that they can't hurt people as easily, not that one of them "wins".
The best case scenario is it disorganises the movement enough that they can't hurt people as easily, not that one of them "wins".
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Just to put it out there... when right-wing politicians are fighting amongst themselves, you don't have to pick a side.
The best case scenario is it disorganises the movement enough that they can't hurt people as easily, not that one of them "wins".
The best case scenario is it disorganises the movement enough that they can't hurt people as easily, not that one of them "wins".
Th world would be an immeasurably better place if hoarding wealth made you sick & eventually killed you.
Like, if your net worth goes over a million you have a constant cold, ten million and your bones hurt, a hundred million and you're bedridden in an iron lung; a billion is instantly fatal.
Like, if your net worth goes over a million you have a constant cold, ten million and your bones hurt, a hundred million and you're bedridden in an iron lung; a billion is instantly fatal.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Th world would be an immeasurably better place if hoarding wealth made you sick & eventually killed you.
Like, if your net worth goes over a million you have a constant cold, ten million and your bones hurt, a hundred million and you're bedridden in an iron lung; a billion is instantly fatal.
Like, if your net worth goes over a million you have a constant cold, ten million and your bones hurt, a hundred million and you're bedridden in an iron lung; a billion is instantly fatal.
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Void Nymphs Lieutenant Nova Amaryllis is finally complete. So happy with herm Slightly altered the mermaids symbol (chapter symbol) but I'm actually quite proud of it as freehand my @prideonparade.bsky.social contribution. #pridehammer #nerdlings #warhammercommunity #prideonparade #lgbt
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Void Nymphs Lieutenant Nova Amaryllis is finally complete. So happy with herm Slightly altered the mermaids symbol (chapter symbol) but I'm actually quite proud of it as freehand my @prideonparade.bsky.social contribution. #pridehammer #nerdlings #warhammercommunity #prideonparade #lgbt
You can have your Golden Demon winners as far as I'm concerned, this is the kind of model painting that gets me going: done with love, meaning and personal enthusiasm rather than as a purely technical exercise.
I love it :)
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
I love it :)
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
Anyway, sans terrifying holster, the bi representation in my Star Nebula Corsairs is done?
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
You can have your Golden Demon winners as far as I'm concerned, this is the kind of model painting that gets me going: done with love, meaning and personal enthusiasm rather than as a purely technical exercise.
I love it :)
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
I love it :)
#PrideOnParade #Nerdlings
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Void Nymphs Lieutenant, I'm working on her final edge highlights. Close to finishing and then need to get them on the right base. Had very little time to paint recently but I'm really happy with this so far @prideonparade.bsky.social #pridehammer #nerdlings #warhammercommunity #prideonparade #lgbt
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Void Nymphs Lieutenant, I'm working on her final edge highlights. Close to finishing and then need to get them on the right base. Had very little time to paint recently but I'm really happy with this so far @prideonparade.bsky.social #pridehammer #nerdlings #warhammercommunity #prideonparade #lgbt