Jim.
@jim1860.bsky.social
Retired, finding things to do. Interest in photography, military modelling,walking, just about anything. Please feel free to visit The Brain Tumour Charity, my son is currently having treatment.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It had to be done......
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It had to be done......
Progress so far on the 1:24 Airfix Mustang. All the cockpit parts are done, the pilot needs some work, some green in the lower engine bay. All the other internal bits are done. It's been flash nightmare, other than that ok. All dry fit seems fine, but it does until its glued. #histscalemodels
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Progress so far on the 1:24 Airfix Mustang. All the cockpit parts are done, the pilot needs some work, some green in the lower engine bay. All the other internal bits are done. It's been flash nightmare, other than that ok. All dry fit seems fine, but it does until its glued. #histscalemodels
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A bit of a heavy metal compilation from the Yorkshire Wartime Experience this year.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A bit of a heavy metal compilation from the Yorkshire Wartime Experience this year.
Introduce yourself with four spaceships
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Introduce yourself with four spaceships
Use only one piece to convince people to follow you....
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Use only one piece to convince people to follow you....
A bit wintery this morning
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A bit wintery this morning
So fory sins here's the next build. An old kit, giant sprue tabs, more flash than I dare to mention..but I like a challenge. I shall plod on with this, it may get done before Christmas, then again im doubling up as Santa for a few days in December Airfix 1:24 Mustang. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So fory sins here's the next build. An old kit, giant sprue tabs, more flash than I dare to mention..but I like a challenge. I shall plod on with this, it may get done before Christmas, then again im doubling up as Santa for a few days in December Airfix 1:24 Mustang. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
Cheers Stef. Here it is.
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Cheers Stef. Here it is.
Another shot of the ambulance with rear doors closed, its now on the completed shelf with many other completed kits. Next is something big, its an airfix oldie...and may be a challenge in places. It's my Christmas build. Image will follow later #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Another shot of the ambulance with rear doors closed, its now on the completed shelf with many other completed kits. Next is something big, its an airfix oldie...and may be a challenge in places. It's my Christmas build. Image will follow later #histscalemodels #scalemodels
The Academy 1:35 M997 Ambulance is done. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Academy 1:35 M997 Ambulance is done. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
This mornings waning crescent moon #moon #astronomy
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This mornings waning crescent moon #moon #astronomy
My garden seems to have quite a few of the critters webbing around, the webs are like 2ft wide.
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My garden seems to have quite a few of the critters webbing around, the webs are like 2ft wide.
One from academy next. 1:35 Ambulance #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
One from academy next. 1:35 Ambulance #histscalemodels #scalemodels
Plenty of crater detail showing on the moon this morning, taken with my trusty old Nikon D300, 300mm prime lens and 1.7 teleconverter. #moon #astronomy #space #nightsky
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Plenty of crater detail showing on the moon this morning, taken with my trusty old Nikon D300, 300mm prime lens and 1.7 teleconverter. #moon #astronomy #space #nightsky
Calling this one done. Revell 1:24 LandRover Series III LWB. Brilliant kit with no issues. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Calling this one done. Revell 1:24 LandRover Series III LWB. Brilliant kit with no issues. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
A fine turnout for the service this morning.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A fine turnout for the service this morning.
For a relative who didn't come home.
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
For a relative who didn't come home.
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A bit of progress on the Revell 1:24 Land Rover. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
A bit of progress on the Revell 1:24 Land Rover. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
From the 1:35 Tamiya Universal Carrier, from the side of 14.
October 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
From the 1:35 Tamiya Universal Carrier, from the side of 14.
Well folk, here's my submission to Jadlam for the Airfix Group build. Gone for a safari scheme and a small diorama representing a water crossing. Granddaughters toy elephant got a spray job. When the voting link is out ill post it for a bit of grateful ticking. #histscalemodels #airfix #scalemodels
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Well folk, here's my submission to Jadlam for the Airfix Group build. Gone for a safari scheme and a small diorama representing a water crossing. Granddaughters toy elephant got a spray job. When the voting link is out ill post it for a bit of grateful ticking. #histscalemodels #airfix #scalemodels
Started tinkering withbthis Revell Land Rover. Going together nicely #histscalemodels ##scalemodels
October 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Started tinkering withbthis Revell Land Rover. Going together nicely #histscalemodels ##scalemodels