Ashley R Pollard
@ashleyrpollard.bsky.social
Past: FASA freelance writer, CB psychotherapist
Present: SF writer, model-maker, painter, wargamer
Future: I have no idea what the future holds
リアルロボ mecha ミニチュアゲーム
https://linktr.ee/ARP6Actual
Present: SF writer, model-maker, painter, wargamer
Future: I have no idea what the future holds
リアルロボ mecha ミニチュアゲーム
https://linktr.ee/ARP6Actual
@nathbeardsley.bsky.social Saw your YouTube channel, loved what I've watched, and now wonder have you any books out?
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
@nathbeardsley.bsky.social Saw your YouTube channel, loved what I've watched, and now wonder have you any books out?
Blast from the past, the buildings I made back in the day for Fantasy Forge's BattleTech range of buildings.
Bigger pictures on the blog, here:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-bl...
Bigger pictures on the blog, here:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-bl...
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Blast from the past, the buildings I made back in the day for Fantasy Forge's BattleTech range of buildings.
Bigger pictures on the blog, here:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-bl...
Bigger pictures on the blog, here:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-bl...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I went to Warfare on Saturday, and I posted pictures of my haul and links to some interesting stuff on my blog.
it was good to meet friends and chat. Really made my day.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/.../11/warfa...
it was good to meet friends and chat. Really made my day.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/.../11/warfa...
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I went to Warfare on Saturday, and I posted pictures of my haul and links to some interesting stuff on my blog.
it was good to meet friends and chat. Really made my day.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/.../11/warfa...
it was good to meet friends and chat. Really made my day.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/.../11/warfa...
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reskeeting to remind myself to listen later
Behold! The massive RPG Moral Panic video I've been researching and assembling for years, and why people who call the whole affair the Satanic Panic are wrong.
I'm so damned happy to finally have this beast out of my system.
youtu.be/OpjV-melB-c
I'm so damned happy to finally have this beast out of my system.
youtu.be/OpjV-melB-c
The 3 Waves of the RPG Moral Panic - RPG History
YouTube video by Seth Skorkowsky
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
reskeeting to remind myself to listen later
Feel seen.
This is a personal assault. To whomst do I complain?
My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Feel seen.
I've been refurbishing a bunch of model resin buildings for wargaming. A quick side-project that has turned into a marathon.
More pictures and details on my blog:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/omwb...
More pictures and details on my blog:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/omwb...
OMWB: Newten Town New Direction WIP 3
More progress with refurbishing my buildings. Above is a repaired long building, which had suffered a break at one end. I rebuilt the missin...
panther6actual.blogspot.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I've been refurbishing a bunch of model resin buildings for wargaming. A quick side-project that has turned into a marathon.
More pictures and details on my blog:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/omwb...
More pictures and details on my blog:
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/11/omwb...
Mecha Saturday, close-up shots of another Russian quad mech the PBP-69UK (the U is for upgrade, the K for command) Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – Mobile Combat Platform.
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Mecha Saturday, close-up shots of another Russian quad mech the PBP-69UK (the U is for upgrade, the K for command) Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – Mobile Combat Platform.
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Talking diversity and monster making with The Rap Up at Scorpion TV!
www.therapup.tv/colleen-doug...
www.therapup.tv/colleen-doug...
Colleen Douglas - Comic Author - UK Black Arts, Music, and Literature
Colleen Douglas is a Guyanese-born comic author blending horror, Caribbean folklore, and social commentary into visually rich, genre-defying narratives. We caught with her latest projects. Visit: http...
www.therapup.tv
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Talking diversity and monster making with The Rap Up at Scorpion TV!
www.therapup.tv/colleen-doug...
www.therapup.tv/colleen-doug...
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Completely random, but my son's just sent me this.
If you're a fan of the movie #SmallSoldiers (which I loved) this is an homage, made with the Unreal engine, and it's absolutely wonderful.
Worth watching all the way through!
youtu.be/bcPqSTUt5D8?...
If you're a fan of the movie #SmallSoldiers (which I loved) this is an homage, made with the Unreal engine, and it's absolutely wonderful.
Worth watching all the way through!
youtu.be/bcPqSTUt5D8?...
Small Soldiers | War for the Nekron
YouTube video by Small Soldiers
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Completely random, but my son's just sent me this.
If you're a fan of the movie #SmallSoldiers (which I loved) this is an homage, made with the Unreal engine, and it's absolutely wonderful.
Worth watching all the way through!
youtu.be/bcPqSTUt5D8?...
If you're a fan of the movie #SmallSoldiers (which I loved) this is an homage, made with the Unreal engine, and it's absolutely wonderful.
Worth watching all the way through!
youtu.be/bcPqSTUt5D8?...
Mecha Saturday, close-up shots of my Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – Mobile Combat Platform – quad mechs. First up, PBP-69.
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Mecha Saturday, close-up shots of my Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – Mobile Combat Platform – quad mechs. First up, PBP-69.
Here's my re-painted Dream Pod 9 Caprice conversions for my Bad Dog universe.
Russian walkers I call, Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – loosely translates as Mobile Combat Platform – ready for the tabletop
Now with Russian language slogan decals added.
Russian walkers I call, Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – loosely translates as Mobile Combat Platform – ready for the tabletop
Now with Russian language slogan decals added.
October 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Here's my re-painted Dream Pod 9 Caprice conversions for my Bad Dog universe.
Russian walkers I call, Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – loosely translates as Mobile Combat Platform – ready for the tabletop
Now with Russian language slogan decals added.
Russian walkers I call, Pokhodnaya Boyevaya Platforma – loosely translates as Mobile Combat Platform – ready for the tabletop
Now with Russian language slogan decals added.
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One thing I love about looking at old model shop photos isn't just the WIP but what else is in the workshop. Posters, tools, equipment, half-finished models.
It's fascinating to see how and where these artists worked, with whatever they could get their hands on or old kits and parts.
It's fascinating to see how and where these artists worked, with whatever they could get their hands on or old kits and parts.
September 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One thing I love about looking at old model shop photos isn't just the WIP but what else is in the workshop. Posters, tools, equipment, half-finished models.
It's fascinating to see how and where these artists worked, with whatever they could get their hands on or old kits and parts.
It's fascinating to see how and where these artists worked, with whatever they could get their hands on or old kits and parts.
It's Saturday, and I've posted more pics on my blog of the macro shots I took of my RAFM Gear conversions.
In this instance, an engineering mech, which is Sergeant Pearson's ride in the current story I'm writing.
link if you want to see more.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/09/bad-...
In this instance, an engineering mech, which is Sergeant Pearson's ride in the current story I'm writing.
link if you want to see more.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/09/bad-...
Bad Dog Army Combat Engineering Mech
I promised some friends I'd post some macro shots of my RAFM conversions. Here's an Army CAS-1-Mod-1EV Ape, engineering mecha. Rear view. ...
panther6actual.blogspot.com
September 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
It's Saturday, and I've posted more pics on my blog of the macro shots I took of my RAFM Gear conversions.
In this instance, an engineering mech, which is Sergeant Pearson's ride in the current story I'm writing.
link if you want to see more.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/09/bad-...
In this instance, an engineering mech, which is Sergeant Pearson's ride in the current story I'm writing.
link if you want to see more.
panther6actual.blogspot.com/2025/09/bad-...
Reposted by Ashley R Pollard
Raglan‘s quick and easy approach to painting modern Russian MBTs. Stage 1: undercoat with a black spray followed by a dark green to provide a solid base. Vary the green colour, because not all vehicles will be painted at the same time and therefore you are already introducing a “campaign“ feel👌
September 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Raglan‘s quick and easy approach to painting modern Russian MBTs. Stage 1: undercoat with a black spray followed by a dark green to provide a solid base. Vary the green colour, because not all vehicles will be painted at the same time and therefore you are already introducing a “campaign“ feel👌
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After the nasty YouTube AI took down my son's fan-channel, he's been steadily putting his edits back up again.
This one's #DoctorWho, made for the 60th anniversary.
Please go give #WeareroftheCheese a cheeky follow!
youtu.be/IgxwD2F9zKo?...
This one's #DoctorWho, made for the 60th anniversary.
Please go give #WeareroftheCheese a cheeky follow!
youtu.be/IgxwD2F9zKo?...
Doctor Who - 7 Years (REUPLOAD)
YouTube video by Wearer of the Cheese
youtu.be
September 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
After the nasty YouTube AI took down my son's fan-channel, he's been steadily putting his edits back up again.
This one's #DoctorWho, made for the 60th anniversary.
Please go give #WeareroftheCheese a cheeky follow!
youtu.be/IgxwD2F9zKo?...
This one's #DoctorWho, made for the 60th anniversary.
Please go give #WeareroftheCheese a cheeky follow!
youtu.be/IgxwD2F9zKo?...
Reposted by Ashley R Pollard
Thanks to YouTube's ludicrous AI bollocks, my son lost his Channel, and all of his subscribers.
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
Buffyverse trailer Concept - Sweet Dreams (REUPLOAD)
YouTube video by Wearer of the Cheese
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks to YouTube's ludicrous AI bollocks, my son lost his Channel, and all of his subscribers.
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
A good introduction to the counter argument that WW1 was Lions led by Donkeys. She describes the actual problems and innovations that WW1 saw. Recommended for all those who think Black Adder was a historical document, rather than a comedy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fC...
Lions led by donkeys? The TRUTH about WW1 generals
YouTube video by HistoryExtra
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A good introduction to the counter argument that WW1 was Lions led by Donkeys. She describes the actual problems and innovations that WW1 saw. Recommended for all those who think Black Adder was a historical document, rather than a comedy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fC...
I've managed to take some pictures of my RAFM conversions.
August 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I've managed to take some pictures of my RAFM conversions.
My favourite science YouTuber explains why a lot of science new is bullshit. Love or hate her, she does a thorough job of examining the maths behind the science.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPy...
Scientific research has big problems, and it's getting worse
YouTube video by Sabine Hossenfelder
www.youtube.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My favourite science YouTuber explains why a lot of science new is bullshit. Love or hate her, she does a thorough job of examining the maths behind the science.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPy...
I heard there's a new Avatar 4 trailer. Can I find the feckin' thing. Nope, just fan made AI versions. SO many fan made AI versions.
July 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I heard there's a new Avatar 4 trailer. Can I find the feckin' thing. Nope, just fan made AI versions. SO many fan made AI versions.
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And the final set of photos from our trip to Berlin are of flying into London City Airport, over the Docklands, Dome, and the Splinter.
June 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
And the final set of photos from our trip to Berlin are of flying into London City Airport, over the Docklands, Dome, and the Splinter.
As I said, we've been to Berlin so, here's some pictures... what I took. ;-)
June 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
As I said, we've been to Berlin so, here's some pictures... what I took. ;-)