Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak)
@andrewr.bsky.social
Mostly retired physics instructor, has PhD in Physical Chemistry. British Immigrant to Canada. Won some teaching awards. Dad to son with DLG-4 Synaptopathy (SHINE Syndrome). Pronouns: he/him/his. Likes tea. Bertie the Labradoodle's human.
This was the inspiration. T-33s of the FAB.
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 AM
This was the inspiration. T-33s of the FAB.
The Bucc is an orange series kit, and it's amazing that they crammed everything onto three sprues; no space for external stores. The Phantom was the more expensive red series (bigger box) so more room for goodies.
February 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
The Bucc is an orange series kit, and it's amazing that they crammed everything onto three sprues; no space for external stores. The Phantom was the more expensive red series (bigger box) so more room for goodies.
The Matchbox F-4 was great with all those rocket pods hanging off it. One of my favourite MB kits (their biplanes are my absolute favourites).
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Matchbox F-4 was great with all those rocket pods hanging off it. One of my favourite MB kits (their biplanes are my absolute favourites).
Same for Bertie. I think his job is "Looking after his people".
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Same for Bertie. I think his job is "Looking after his people".
Not many parts, so it should be okay. Hideous dark blue/ electric blue/ white plastic in the Matchbox boxing. At least you won't have to deal with that!
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Not many parts, so it should be okay. Hideous dark blue/ electric blue/ white plastic in the Matchbox boxing. At least you won't have to deal with that!
Next Blitz victim:
February 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Next Blitz victim:
Finished the F-20. A What-if done as a Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana aircraft. Completed within two twelve-hour modelling sessions.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Finished the F-20. A What-if done as a Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana aircraft. Completed within two twelve-hour modelling sessions.
#HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
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Making good progress on the Blitz build. Varnish applied and ready for final assembly.
Markings for a "What If" aircraft of the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana
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Markings for a "What If" aircraft of the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana
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February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Making good progress on the Blitz build. Varnish applied and ready for final assembly.
Markings for a "What If" aircraft of the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana
##HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
Markings for a "What If" aircraft of the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana
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A What-if for the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana!
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A What-if for the Fuerza Aรฉrea Boliviana!
Moving along again with the F-20 blitz build. Nearly everything is ready to put together, and I will probably do decals next.
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#HistScaleModels
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Moving along again with the F-20 blitz build. Nearly everything is ready to put together, and I will probably do decals next.
#HistScaleModels
#HistScaleModels
A sign of civilisation.
February 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
A sign of civilisation.
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Reposted by Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak)
First aid triage guide called Maslow's Hierarchy of Bleeds.
An apocalypse contingency vault located on the island of Svalbard to help replenish global agriculture in the event of disaster called Maslow's Hierarchy of Seeds
A store selling varieties of honey wine called Maslow's Hierarchy of Meads
February 4, 2026 at 12:38 PM
First aid triage guide called Maslow's Hierarchy of Bleeds.
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it feels good knowing that absolutely $0 for this monstrosity came from me
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM
it feels good knowing that absolutely $0 for this monstrosity came from me
I hope it was a good book. Although, as a scientist, I'd recommend reading cool science books.๐
February 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I hope it was a good book. Although, as a scientist, I'd recommend reading cool science books.๐
Better than the rather boring two-tone grey of the actual aircraft!
February 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Better than the rather boring two-tone grey of the actual aircraft!
Nice to see that grade inflation and "back in my day school was difficult" was a trope back in (checks notes) 1663.
To Paulโs School, it being Apposition-day there. I heard some of their speeches, and they were just as schoolboysโ used to be, of the seven liberal sciences; but I think not so good as ours were in our time.
February 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Nice to see that grade inflation and "back in my day school was difficult" was a trope back in (checks notes) 1663.
I think it's overwhelmingly "plane".
a man is standing in a gazebo with the words the plane ! the plane ! below him .
Alt: a man is standing in a gazebo with the words the plane ! the plane ! below him .
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February 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
I think it's overwhelmingly "plane".
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Ladybird cover stories.
The four seasons books.
Artist: C F Tunnicliffe
The four seasons books.
Artist: C F Tunnicliffe
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Ladybird cover stories.
The four seasons books.
Artist: C F Tunnicliffe
The four seasons books.
Artist: C F Tunnicliffe
I imagine a lot of horrified airline CEOs were phoning the White House.
a man with a beard is sitting on a bench looking at his phone .
Alt: a man with a beard is sitting on a bench looking at his phone .
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February 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
I imagine a lot of horrified airline CEOs were phoning the White House.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
And after nine hours, the basic camouflage is done. Loosely inspired by the Bolivian Air Force T-33 scheme. There's one bit to respray in green. The undercarriage is ready to go on. A few fuel tanks need a bit of paint, and the canopy frame needs painting. This will be tomorrow
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February 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
And after nine hours, the basic camouflage is done. Loosely inspired by the Bolivian Air Force T-33 scheme. There's one bit to respray in green. The undercarriage is ready to go on. A few fuel tanks need a bit of paint, and the canopy frame needs painting. This will be tomorrow
#HistScaleModels
#HistScaleModels
Currently building an F-20 Tigershark in Blitzbau format (two twelve-hour sessions on consecutive days).
After six hours, I am here:
After six hours, I am here:
February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Currently building an F-20 Tigershark in Blitzbau format (two twelve-hour sessions on consecutive days).
After six hours, I am here:
After six hours, I am here:
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engineers are in my experience absolutely the worst crackpots because they know just enough physics that they think they can make a contribution (or outsmart Einstein). They're the ones who come up with free limitless energy and suchlike.
February 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
engineers are in my experience absolutely the worst crackpots because they know just enough physics that they think they can make a contribution (or outsmart Einstein). They're the ones who come up with free limitless energy and suchlike.
Good riddance
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Good riddance