Chris
@darth-crumble.bsky.social
Miniature painting hobbyist struggling with limited time and wildly fluctuating motivation. Husband, father, geek, neurodivergent. Fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, Warhammer, D&D, Transformers, Discworld, Taskmaster, QI and others.
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There's a tiny bit of gold trim left to paint, and this miniature is done. When I'm done basing I can order my next miniature! See the thread for details.
Ismail from #warcrow by @corvusbelli.bsky.social
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Ismail from #warcrow by @corvusbelli.bsky.social
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January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
There's a tiny bit of gold trim left to paint, and this miniature is done. When I'm done basing I can order my next miniature! See the thread for details.
Ismail from #warcrow by @corvusbelli.bsky.social
#miniPainting
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Ismail from #warcrow by @corvusbelli.bsky.social
#miniPainting
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The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
January 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
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you need this read
“The very first rubber dick to touch government-issued leather boots triggered a full-blown chemical weapons response.”
THE DILDO DISTRIBUTION DELEGATION
The revolution did not arrive with speeches, pamphlets, or a carefully moderated Zoom call about optics.
www.closertotheedge.net
January 27, 2026 at 10:19 AM
you need this read
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All I’m saying is if you really want to see who’s best at Warhammer you’d randomly assign pre determined armies to everyone at the start of the competition…
a poster for tom cruise 's mission impossible shows a burning match
Alt: A match lights a fuse that starts to spark and burn
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:03 PM
All I’m saying is if you really want to see who’s best at Warhammer you’d randomly assign pre determined armies to everyone at the start of the competition…
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Age 9: Flinging myself off the swings at high speed onto a concrete floor, bouncing up instantly and laughing, before bounding away like a gazelle.
Age 52: Raising my eyebrows in a slightly more robust fashion than usual and fracturing my skull.
Age 52: Raising my eyebrows in a slightly more robust fashion than usual and fracturing my skull.
June 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Age 9: Flinging myself off the swings at high speed onto a concrete floor, bouncing up instantly and laughing, before bounding away like a gazelle.
Age 52: Raising my eyebrows in a slightly more robust fashion than usual and fracturing my skull.
Age 52: Raising my eyebrows in a slightly more robust fashion than usual and fracturing my skull.
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I try to remember one of my favourite speeches by the Doctor when I'm trying to do the right thing.
January 26, 2026 at 8:54 AM
I try to remember one of my favourite speeches by the Doctor when I'm trying to do the right thing.
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I used to believe that all humans are inherently good.
I don't believe that anymore. I believe all humans have the capacity for extreme darkness and evil.
That means that when, confronted with everything the way it is, they choose to do good -
That means a hell of a fucking lot.
#ChooseGood
I don't believe that anymore. I believe all humans have the capacity for extreme darkness and evil.
That means that when, confronted with everything the way it is, they choose to do good -
That means a hell of a fucking lot.
#ChooseGood
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I used to believe that all humans are inherently good.
I don't believe that anymore. I believe all humans have the capacity for extreme darkness and evil.
That means that when, confronted with everything the way it is, they choose to do good -
That means a hell of a fucking lot.
#ChooseGood
I don't believe that anymore. I believe all humans have the capacity for extreme darkness and evil.
That means that when, confronted with everything the way it is, they choose to do good -
That means a hell of a fucking lot.
#ChooseGood
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The mini Gate Crushers is finally complete !
I added the Aromantic pride Terminator and the Asexual Dreadnought to the base, bringing that whole crew to 12 minis on a 40mm base.
Very happy with the overall result. Now I can go back painting standard size space marines :')
I added the Aromantic pride Terminator and the Asexual Dreadnought to the base, bringing that whole crew to 12 minis on a 40mm base.
Very happy with the overall result. Now I can go back painting standard size space marines :')
January 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The mini Gate Crushers is finally complete !
I added the Aromantic pride Terminator and the Asexual Dreadnought to the base, bringing that whole crew to 12 minis on a 40mm base.
Very happy with the overall result. Now I can go back painting standard size space marines :')
I added the Aromantic pride Terminator and the Asexual Dreadnought to the base, bringing that whole crew to 12 minis on a 40mm base.
Very happy with the overall result. Now I can go back painting standard size space marines :')
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Don't sneer or despair at your own painted miniatures if they didn't go as planned.
It's a journey.
Sometimes things work.
Sometimes they don't.
To try is a huge achievement alone.
Any paint looks better than none.
You're already your own worst critic.
No point also being your own biggest bully.
It's a journey.
Sometimes things work.
Sometimes they don't.
To try is a huge achievement alone.
Any paint looks better than none.
You're already your own worst critic.
No point also being your own biggest bully.
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Don't sneer or despair at your own painted miniatures if they didn't go as planned.
It's a journey.
Sometimes things work.
Sometimes they don't.
To try is a huge achievement alone.
Any paint looks better than none.
You're already your own worst critic.
No point also being your own biggest bully.
It's a journey.
Sometimes things work.
Sometimes they don't.
To try is a huge achievement alone.
Any paint looks better than none.
You're already your own worst critic.
No point also being your own biggest bully.
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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"You took an oath to uphold the law and defend the citizens without fear or favor,” said Vimes. "... You're an officer of the law, not a soldier of the government"
- Terry Pratchett, Night Watch
- Terry Pratchett, Night Watch
January 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM
"You took an oath to uphold the law and defend the citizens without fear or favor,” said Vimes. "... You're an officer of the law, not a soldier of the government"
- Terry Pratchett, Night Watch
- Terry Pratchett, Night Watch
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There are still so many Star Trek fans who fail to acknowledge the show's one immutable property, viz. it is pretend
As a 90s Star Trek fan who had to put up with a LOT of "DS9 isn't REAL STAR TREK!" I find it especially offensive when the twerps use DS9 to justify their hate campaigns against the new shows.
"DS9 established there are no female Jem'Hadar!"
That was 800 yrs ago. This is sci-fi. Stuff happens
"DS9 established there are no female Jem'Hadar!"
That was 800 yrs ago. This is sci-fi. Stuff happens
January 24, 2026 at 12:52 PM
There are still so many Star Trek fans who fail to acknowledge the show's one immutable property, viz. it is pretend
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Even if I somehow became a multi millionaire I'd still choose cheesy beans on toast for a comforting dindins.
Absolutely PEAK
Absolutely PEAK
January 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Even if I somehow became a multi millionaire I'd still choose cheesy beans on toast for a comforting dindins.
Absolutely PEAK
Absolutely PEAK
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Any complaint about Bluesky that isn't specifically about moderation decisions or site architecture is just you saying "my friends are boring as shit". Get better friends.
January 24, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Any complaint about Bluesky that isn't specifically about moderation decisions or site architecture is just you saying "my friends are boring as shit". Get better friends.
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Thei wante us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe, and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to give us hell and have us pay for it.
January 24, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Thei wante us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe, and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to give us hell and have us pay for it.
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Commissions are still open if you've got backlog that needs clearing! Get in touch via DM for a quote
Finished these Space Hulk Terminators for a client! Another person’s backlog reduced 😌 #warhammercommunity #nerdlings #paintingminiatures
January 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Commissions are still open if you've got backlog that needs clearing! Get in touch via DM for a quote
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It takes 5 seconds to leave a mean comment that’ll put someone down and make them sad about a thing they enjoyed doing or made. Nobody benefits
It takes 5 seconds to leave a nice comment that’ll raise someone up and encourage them to do the thing they enjoy and keep doing the cool thing for us all
It takes 5 seconds to leave a nice comment that’ll raise someone up and encourage them to do the thing they enjoy and keep doing the cool thing for us all
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
It takes 5 seconds to leave a mean comment that’ll put someone down and make them sad about a thing they enjoyed doing or made. Nobody benefits
It takes 5 seconds to leave a nice comment that’ll raise someone up and encourage them to do the thing they enjoy and keep doing the cool thing for us all
It takes 5 seconds to leave a nice comment that’ll raise someone up and encourage them to do the thing they enjoy and keep doing the cool thing for us all
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1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
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If you're not familiar with just how unhinged the "Gender Critical" movement is, this thousand strong class action thing might just seem like a random ass-pull, but what it is is that they believe there's going to be some moment where all trans people will just suddenly stop being trans all at once.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/numb...
Remember how The Times claimed there was a 1,000 family class action against the Tavistock clinic?
We got a FOI out of them, it never happened.
"The Trust confirms that it has not received any complaints which have been persued by law firm Pogust Goodhead"
Remember how The Times claimed there was a 1,000 family class action against the Tavistock clinic?
We got a FOI out of them, it never happened.
"The Trust confirms that it has not received any complaints which have been persued by law firm Pogust Goodhead"
Number of complaints by families about Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS). - a Freedom of Information request to Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
With regards to the former Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS).
For the period between 2012 and 2022 please provide the following information.
1) Total number of complaints made about this cl...
www.whatdotheyknow.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
If you're not familiar with just how unhinged the "Gender Critical" movement is, this thousand strong class action thing might just seem like a random ass-pull, but what it is is that they believe there's going to be some moment where all trans people will just suddenly stop being trans all at once.
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I have never subscribed to the ‘great man of History’ as the font of progress and good things but I’m willing to be persuaded by the ‘Stupid Man of History’ as being responsible for some bad ones.
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I have never subscribed to the ‘great man of History’ as the font of progress and good things but I’m willing to be persuaded by the ‘Stupid Man of History’ as being responsible for some bad ones.
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I took this photo a while back, Westminster Abbey reflected in a puddle on a rainy day
January 23, 2026 at 8:37 AM
I took this photo a while back, Westminster Abbey reflected in a puddle on a rainy day
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My primary issue with conservatism in a paragraph
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 AM
My primary issue with conservatism in a paragraph
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It’s somehow still January but it’s Friday again so that’s ok.
This week the theme is…black.
So let’s see that black stuff.
As usual i’ll repost the lot and if you like something, share it!
#Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday
This week the theme is…black.
So let’s see that black stuff.
As usual i’ll repost the lot and if you like something, share it!
#Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
It’s somehow still January but it’s Friday again so that’s ok.
This week the theme is…black.
So let’s see that black stuff.
As usual i’ll repost the lot and if you like something, share it!
#Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday
This week the theme is…black.
So let’s see that black stuff.
As usual i’ll repost the lot and if you like something, share it!
#Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday
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