Tim Kelly
@chopperkelly.bsky.social
Hi there, nice here isn’t it! I’m into Miniature painting, gaming (tabletop & digital) films and general geekery 👾🤖⚔️🚂
Worcestershire, U.K.
Worcestershire, U.K.
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Tim Kelly
@chopperkelly.bsky.social
· Oct 20
Hi, I paint a bit of everything, and occasionally when the planets align I actually get to play. Played tabletop stuff in the 80/90’s, had a huge break and came back to the hobby about 8yrs ago (thanks to X-Wing & Bolt Action) I’m still learning & practising my painting #miniaturepainting
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“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.”
This is the posthumous message left by Gil Gerard. The actor who played Buck Rogers in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) has just passed away at the age of 82.
This is the posthumous message left by Gil Gerard. The actor who played Buck Rogers in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) has just passed away at the age of 82.
Gil Gerard Dies At 82: Star Of ‘Buck Rogers’ Leaves Posthumous Message For Fans
Gil Gerard, the star of 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' who battled cancer, advised, "Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love"
deadline.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.”
This is the posthumous message left by Gil Gerard. The actor who played Buck Rogers in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) has just passed away at the age of 82.
This is the posthumous message left by Gil Gerard. The actor who played Buck Rogers in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) has just passed away at the age of 82.
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As you may know, I have stopped using Twitter, and have decided to reproduce some of my more memorable threads here for posterity. Here’s one I hold wrote after a particularly engaging swordfighting lesson.
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
a man reading a book to a young boy
Alt: a man reading a book to a young boy
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June 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As you may know, I have stopped using Twitter, and have decided to reproduce some of my more memorable threads here for posterity. Here’s one I hold wrote after a particularly engaging swordfighting lesson.
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa!
[BIG ASS THREAD]
Instead of watching news today, I suggest just watching donkeys eating toast on a loop.
As a present for my wife, I’ve sponsored a donkey again, and they’re called Peanut. Can’t wait for another road trip down to Sidmouth to see them.
As a present for my wife, I’ve sponsored a donkey again, and they’re called Peanut. Can’t wait for another road trip down to Sidmouth to see them.
Greetings and good morning it’s the Monday farm rush hour with our donkeys and toast
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Instead of watching news today, I suggest just watching donkeys eating toast on a loop.
As a present for my wife, I’ve sponsored a donkey again, and they’re called Peanut. Can’t wait for another road trip down to Sidmouth to see them.
As a present for my wife, I’ve sponsored a donkey again, and they’re called Peanut. Can’t wait for another road trip down to Sidmouth to see them.
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Choosing to focus, on hearing the news of Rob Reiner's passing, to remember this moment where he was so overcome with joy and laughter that he - the director of the movie - was one of many people banished from the set in order to finish filming.
TIL nearly all of the "Miracle Max" scene from Princess Bride was improvised by Billy Crystal, and it took three ten hour days to shoot, because they couldn't get through his improv without everyone (cast and crew) laughing so hard it ruined the audio.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and laughing .
Alt: Miracle Max and his wife waving goodbye from the Princess Bride.
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Choosing to focus, on hearing the news of Rob Reiner's passing, to remember this moment where he was so overcome with joy and laughter that he - the director of the movie - was one of many people banished from the set in order to finish filming.
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AI’ is becoming shorthand for ’We don’t care if it works, we just don’t want to pay people to do it properly.’
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes
The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
AI’ is becoming shorthand for ’We don’t care if it works, we just don’t want to pay people to do it properly.’
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Channel 4 and SUTC have just launched a screening checker where you can see what cancer screening programmes you are eligible for.
screeningchecker.co.uk
screeningchecker.co.uk
Screening Checker | Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer is a fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving cancer research. Find out more.
screeningchecker.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Channel 4 and SUTC have just launched a screening checker where you can see what cancer screening programmes you are eligible for.
screeningchecker.co.uk
screeningchecker.co.uk
My new year, new army project for 3rd edition 40k is taking shape. I’ve got work to do, mould lines, big chunks of sprue attached to shoulder pads & various areas, paint as thick as night, some parts to be swapped & pinned. I still need to figure out a chapter, something Badab maybe… #Warhammer40k
December 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My new year, new army project for 3rd edition 40k is taking shape. I’ve got work to do, mould lines, big chunks of sprue attached to shoulder pads & various areas, paint as thick as night, some parts to be swapped & pinned. I still need to figure out a chapter, something Badab maybe… #Warhammer40k
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The beginnings of my new year, new army project have started to arrive and yeah… wow they need rescuing! Obviously all advertised as pro painted on fleabay. Paint stripper, blowtorch, an exorcist and a chisel on standby!
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The beginnings of my new year, new army project have started to arrive and yeah… wow they need rescuing! Obviously all advertised as pro painted on fleabay. Paint stripper, blowtorch, an exorcist and a chisel on standby!
No wonder I never get anything done, I’ve got waaaay too many games. Absolute project paralysis and unable to get stuff finished and played, I joke but maybe I’m not quite right in the old noggin governor! Made a list of games I own and/or want to play next year. And it really hasn’t helped.
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
No wonder I never get anything done, I’ve got waaaay too many games. Absolute project paralysis and unable to get stuff finished and played, I joke but maybe I’m not quite right in the old noggin governor! Made a list of games I own and/or want to play next year. And it really hasn’t helped.
If you see this post a picture or GIF to describe your mental health
Big hugs to all in this thread, keep going
Big hugs to all in this thread, keep going
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If you see this post a picture or GIF to describe your mental health
Big hugs to all in this thread, keep going
Big hugs to all in this thread, keep going
Help pls, this metal apothecary is shown with a standard backpack but do any of you know if the second pic is what would have come with the mini? Or would it have had a metal backpack? I’m overthinking for a change.
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Help pls, this metal apothecary is shown with a standard backpack but do any of you know if the second pic is what would have come with the mini? Or would it have had a metal backpack? I’m overthinking for a change.
Picked up 5 parsecs for £17.50, cheapest I’ve seen it. Nice! modiphius.net/products/fiv...
Five Parsecs From Home - Solo Adventure Wargaming
Five Parsecs From Home is a solo adventure wargame where you assemble a ragtag crew of galactic trailblazers and head out to explore the stars, pick up jobs, and every now and then — engage in some a...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Picked up 5 parsecs for £17.50, cheapest I’ve seen it. Nice! modiphius.net/products/fiv...
“Then the talent agent, horrified, asks, "What do you call an act like that?"
The father proudly replies, "The Aristocrats!"
The father proudly replies, "The Aristocrats!"
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“Then the talent agent, horrified, asks, "What do you call an act like that?"
The father proudly replies, "The Aristocrats!"
The father proudly replies, "The Aristocrats!"
Salute has been announced for Saturday 11th April 2026, I’ve never been but I’m going to make sure I’m there next year. What other shows have been announced in the U.K?
I need to get days off requests in asap otherwise I’ll miss out.
I need to get days off requests in asap otherwise I’ll miss out.
November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Salute has been announced for Saturday 11th April 2026, I’ve never been but I’m going to make sure I’m there next year. What other shows have been announced in the U.K?
I need to get days off requests in asap otherwise I’ll miss out.
I need to get days off requests in asap otherwise I’ll miss out.
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
‘Moon’ is on film4 right now, Sam Rockwell is always great to watch, so double greatness in Moon. Soundtrack by Stourbridge’s finest Clint Mansell (of pwei fame)
a man in a yellow jacket stands next to a man in a grey shirt
ALT: a man in a yellow jacket stands next to a man in a grey shirt
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November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
‘Moon’ is on film4 right now, Sam Rockwell is always great to watch, so double greatness in Moon. Soundtrack by Stourbridge’s finest Clint Mansell (of pwei fame)
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When I arrive at the party
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
When I arrive at the party
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
The zombies I posted yesterday were part of the monthly painting challenge by MLG, have a look at all of the entries here. A great community and awesome store
The app thingy I use to make the showcase videos has changed and it is really really hard to use now so this took *Forever*. Please watch it to make me feel better 😁 AND, more importantly the minis are awesome
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzZq...
#nerdlings #miniatures #paintingMiniatures
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#nerdlings #miniatures #paintingMiniatures
Miniature Painting Showcase: Things That Go Bump In The Night!
YouTube video by Mighty Lancer Games
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The zombies I posted yesterday were part of the monthly painting challenge by MLG, have a look at all of the entries here. A great community and awesome store
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Unfortunately, this army's not gonna see much use here. Either one large or two small rifle platoons in Bolt Action with mortar and MMG, officers, a Hetzer, StuG, and Panther. Gauging interest here before eBay gets their hooks in - what *does* this kinda thing go for these days? 🤪
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Unfortunately, this army's not gonna see much use here. Either one large or two small rifle platoons in Bolt Action with mortar and MMG, officers, a Hetzer, StuG, and Panther. Gauging interest here before eBay gets their hooks in - what *does* this kinda thing go for these days? 🤪
Finished some zombies by crooked dice, for use in my Frostgrave bestiary. Went will a more rotten and plagued looking bunch, happy enough with them. Pass the 3 foot challenge!
Background by the awesome Jon Hodgson / Handicraft Games, @handiworkgames.bsky.social winter background book.
Background by the awesome Jon Hodgson / Handicraft Games, @handiworkgames.bsky.social winter background book.
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Finished some zombies by crooked dice, for use in my Frostgrave bestiary. Went will a more rotten and plagued looking bunch, happy enough with them. Pass the 3 foot challenge!
Background by the awesome Jon Hodgson / Handicraft Games, @handiworkgames.bsky.social winter background book.
Background by the awesome Jon Hodgson / Handicraft Games, @handiworkgames.bsky.social winter background book.
Picked up the Khorne team for #BloodBowl Going to try and get these finished before the new edition gets delivered next weekend. That’s a week, I know, but I’m a sloooow painter and got lots on and other excuses.
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Picked up the Khorne team for #BloodBowl Going to try and get these finished before the new edition gets delivered next weekend. That’s a week, I know, but I’m a sloooow painter and got lots on and other excuses.
Thanks @fenrisgames.com Awesome service and gorgeous minis! Thanks for the extra stickers and toffee 👍
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thanks @fenrisgames.com Awesome service and gorgeous minis! Thanks for the extra stickers and toffee 👍