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.
A What-if for the Fuerza Aérea Boliviana!
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A What-if for the Fuerza Aérea Boliviana!
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
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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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.😄
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.😄
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 Paul’s School, it being Apposition-day there. I heard some of their speeches, and they were just as schoolboys’ 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 .
media.tenor.com
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 .
media.tenor.com
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
#HistScaleModels
#HistScaleModels
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
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Universities that tout the benefits of AI without advocating hard for the changes required for our planet to support AI (read: rapid shift to 100% renewable energy, strict water reclamation and reuse rules) are not helping humanity
February 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Universities that tout the benefits of AI without advocating hard for the changes required for our planet to support AI (read: rapid shift to 100% renewable energy, strict water reclamation and reuse rules) are not helping humanity
All that monochrome lego...
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
All that monochrome lego...
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Three weeks on. Still no response.
Following coverage over the weekend of Sir Paul Nurse's comments that suggested that the only reason that a Fellow should be expelled from @royalsociety.org is scientific misconduct, I have written to him to explain the risks such an attitude poses of increasing sexual harassment in STEM.
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Three weeks on. Still no response.
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A couple who have spent the last 30 years providing "love and stability" to vulnerable young people have been awarded their town's highest honour - joining the likes of Danny Boyle, Elbow, and Keiran Trippier.
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A couple who have spent the last 30 years providing "love and stability" to vulnerable young people have been awarded their town's highest honour - joining the likes of Danny Boyle, Elbow, and Keiran Trippier.
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com/news/granada...
Also, my wife's great-uncle sank the destroyer Z-27. Battle of Biscay 1943.
February 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Also, my wife's great-uncle sank the destroyer Z-27. Battle of Biscay 1943.
It's a great kit.
February 3, 2026 at 11:25 AM
It's a great kit.
If there's an option for folded rotors, then do it. Helicopters take up a lot of space otherwise!
February 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM
If there's an option for folded rotors, then do it. Helicopters take up a lot of space otherwise!
