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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Hell yeah. So many 1/72 figures I had. Mum hated them as they were everywhere.
February 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Hell yeah. So many 1/72 figures I had. Mum hated them as they were everywhere.
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I would love it purely for nostalgia sakes. Looks great. 😁👍
February 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I would love it purely for nostalgia sakes. Looks great. 😁👍
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Guess that Sherwood castle & Robin Hood & the Sheriff of Nottingham figurines set really must be one of Airfix bestsellers. In our childhoods it seems we all had them, even me 😅
In my case the figurines set got lost but despite the memories I am not going to buy them again.
In my case the figurines set got lost but despite the memories I am not going to buy them again.
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Guess that Sherwood castle & Robin Hood & the Sheriff of Nottingham figurines set really must be one of Airfix bestsellers. In our childhoods it seems we all had them, even me 😅
In my case the figurines set got lost but despite the memories I am not going to buy them again.
In my case the figurines set got lost but despite the memories I am not going to buy them again.
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Airfix A06702V Robin Hood - Sherwood Castle & Figurines Set 1:76 Model
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February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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New stuff from Tamiya. manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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It’s that time of year again, and in Wakefield that means celebrating the area’s most distinctive tradition: the forced rhubarb grown in the historic Rhubarb Triangle. Harvested by candlelight in darkened sheds, this delicate pink crop was so prized that special night trains ran from Christmas
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
It’s that time of year again, and in Wakefield that means celebrating the area’s most distinctive tradition: the forced rhubarb grown in the historic Rhubarb Triangle. Harvested by candlelight in darkened sheds, this delicate pink crop was so prized that special night trains ran from Christmas
Something different, opens a whole new audience. uk.airfix.com/flowers
Flowers
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January 27, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Something different, opens a whole new audience. uk.airfix.com/flowers
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OK, #HistScaleModels, the test beds are ready, undercoated in colours of oxide primer and Zimmerit (a rather fetching rhubarb and custard livery for a train). I'm going to experiment to find optimal timings for chipping fluid: 1. How soon after the chipping fluid is dry must the topcoat go on? 1/
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
OK, #HistScaleModels, the test beds are ready, undercoated in colours of oxide primer and Zimmerit (a rather fetching rhubarb and custard livery for a train). I'm going to experiment to find optimal timings for chipping fluid: 1. How soon after the chipping fluid is dry must the topcoat go on? 1/
One from a while ago, Ursa Minor, little bear or little dipper, 300mm lens. #stars #astronomy #space ##nightsky
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 AM
One from a while ago, Ursa Minor, little bear or little dipper, 300mm lens. #stars #astronomy #space ##nightsky
I haven't disappeared with the modelling, my lastest model is the U.S.S Voyager from the Star Trek universe.....as you may know I hate decals....especially lots of them. This kit has 165...many many many very small.... it is progressing, slowly, I can see the end #scalemodels
January 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM
I haven't disappeared with the modelling, my lastest model is the U.S.S Voyager from the Star Trek universe.....as you may know I hate decals....especially lots of them. This kit has 165...many many many very small.... it is progressing, slowly, I can see the end #scalemodels
Had a nice walk around Bamford Edge and ladybower today, a bit of rain but nothing to spoil the party.
January 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Had a nice walk around Bamford Edge and ladybower today, a bit of rain but nothing to spoil the party.
Do any of you still keep a road atlas in the car? It must be habit with me, "just in case" its a 2011 one but still valid for major roads I guess. I still have maps for hiking, my lads rely on their mobiles. I cant put all my faith into that.
January 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Do any of you still keep a road atlas in the car? It must be habit with me, "just in case" its a 2011 one but still valid for major roads I guess. I still have maps for hiking, my lads rely on their mobiles. I cant put all my faith into that.
Many thanks Jim. Have a good one
January 15, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Many thanks Jim. Have a good one
New Airfix releases out...this is on my want it list. They have some good kits for new release. uk.airfix.com/products/alv...
A1385 Alvis Saracen Mk.1/Mk.2
A1385, Alvis FV603 Saracen Mk.5, Airfix, 1:35 Scale
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January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
New Airfix releases out...this is on my want it list. They have some good kits for new release. uk.airfix.com/products/alv...
Decided to treat myself to a big one, 1/16 Scale. A large kit yet look at how little PE there is, i guess at this scale small parts can be reproduced far better. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
January 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Decided to treat myself to a big one, 1/16 Scale. A large kit yet look at how little PE there is, i guess at this scale small parts can be reproduced far better. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Haven’t done a #MerlinMonday for ages so here you are
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Haven’t done a #MerlinMonday for ages so here you are
January 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Well its together and all lighting is working on the Star Trek U.S.S Voyager. Filling and sanding now. #scalemodels
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Well its together and all lighting is working on the Star Trek U.S.S Voyager. Filling and sanding now. #scalemodels
Wiring well on its way. Had to do quite a bit of chopping to get wires and a light to the engines. Only concern will be it works now but then when its sealed a bulb pops. #scalemodels #startrek #ussvoyager
January 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Wiring well on its way. Had to do quite a bit of chopping to get wires and a light to the engines. Only concern will be it works now but then when its sealed a bulb pops. #scalemodels #startrek #ussvoyager
Tonight's Waning Gibbous moon at 92% a bit more detail highlighted tonight. #moon #photography #moonphases #astronomy
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Tonight's Waning Gibbous moon at 92% a bit more detail highlighted tonight. #moon #photography #moonphases #astronomy
Airfix 1:24 Mustang, completed. Some issues with it, wheels too far extended, should be shorter at rest, the flaps should be down at rest, they are fixed on this kit. I guess I could have played about a bit and sorted it. ##histscalemodels #scalemodels
January 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Airfix 1:24 Mustang, completed. Some issues with it, wheels too far extended, should be shorter at rest, the flaps should be down at rest, they are fixed on this kit. I guess I could have played about a bit and sorted it. ##histscalemodels #scalemodels
Done, this kit has fought me all the way, poor fit, flash, even the paint played up.I think mine was the friday kit, missing parts, the lot! A lot of the kit parts were off the sprues so I wonder if it didn't want to leave the mould so it got thrown together, who knows #histscalemodels #scalemodels
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Done, this kit has fought me all the way, poor fit, flash, even the paint played up.I think mine was the friday kit, missing parts, the lot! A lot of the kit parts were off the sprues so I wonder if it didn't want to leave the mould so it got thrown together, who knows #histscalemodels #scalemodels
The Mustang is drying off and I will post images tomorrow of that, its been a pain in the arse, anyway next next is the final frontier with U.S.S Voyager. I'll see of I have any lighting bits laying around to give it some illumination. At scale 1:670 its a decent size kit. #scalemodels
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Mustang is drying off and I will post images tomorrow of that, its been a pain in the arse, anyway next next is the final frontier with U.S.S Voyager. I'll see of I have any lighting bits laying around to give it some illumination. At scale 1:670 its a decent size kit. #scalemodels
January 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM