James West
@thatjameswest.bsky.social
Oh, for heaven's sake. What *now*?
#FestiveTankChallenge day 1 - working on three Brit Sherman V hulls:
i) working out which carefully-clipped parts go together
ii) cutting holes in the top to make Kangaroo-style APCs
iii) sweeping up a lot of spilled swarf and chod from ii)
Finish build & prime tomorrow. Nice.
i) working out which carefully-clipped parts go together
ii) cutting holes in the top to make Kangaroo-style APCs
iii) sweeping up a lot of spilled swarf and chod from ii)
Finish build & prime tomorrow. Nice.
December 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
#FestiveTankChallenge day 1 - working on three Brit Sherman V hulls:
i) working out which carefully-clipped parts go together
ii) cutting holes in the top to make Kangaroo-style APCs
iii) sweeping up a lot of spilled swarf and chod from ii)
Finish build & prime tomorrow. Nice.
i) working out which carefully-clipped parts go together
ii) cutting holes in the top to make Kangaroo-style APCs
iii) sweeping up a lot of spilled swarf and chod from ii)
Finish build & prime tomorrow. Nice.
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Nature imitating life.
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Nature imitating life.
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I’m finding that a good rule of thumb for AI is “Would you want this task to be done in its entirety by a genius-level child?” If yes, no problem; if no, be very wary of what outputs you get.
March 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I’m finding that a good rule of thumb for AI is “Would you want this task to be done in its entirety by a genius-level child?” If yes, no problem; if no, be very wary of what outputs you get.
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It's Dame Thora Hird night on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social tomorrow:
21:05 Went the Day Well? (1942)
22:55 Lost for Words (1999)
21:05 Went the Day Well? (1942)
22:55 Lost for Words (1999)
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's Dame Thora Hird night on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social tomorrow:
21:05 Went the Day Well? (1942)
22:55 Lost for Words (1999)
21:05 Went the Day Well? (1942)
22:55 Lost for Words (1999)
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23 years ago today:
The Leverkusen defence has Arsenal’s striker right where they want him.
Back to goal. No obvious forward pass. He’s got nowhere to go.
Unless you’re Dennis Bergkamp, of course…
The Leverkusen defence has Arsenal’s striker right where they want him.
Back to goal. No obvious forward pass. He’s got nowhere to go.
Unless you’re Dennis Bergkamp, of course…
February 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
23 years ago today:
The Leverkusen defence has Arsenal’s striker right where they want him.
Back to goal. No obvious forward pass. He’s got nowhere to go.
Unless you’re Dennis Bergkamp, of course…
The Leverkusen defence has Arsenal’s striker right where they want him.
Back to goal. No obvious forward pass. He’s got nowhere to go.
Unless you’re Dennis Bergkamp, of course…
My brother in gaming, I’m once again here to remind you that if your troops are based but your tanks are not, this is how your troops look:
February 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My brother in gaming, I’m once again here to remind you that if your troops are based but your tanks are not, this is how your troops look:
With Archie lad 🐼
February 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
With Archie lad 🐼
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Base your tanks
February 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Base your tanks
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That's how it's done. No theatrics, just cut bait and move on.
February 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
That's how it's done. No theatrics, just cut bait and move on.
I’ll tell you something, I think Danielle Jalowiecka on late-night BBC R4 is bloody ace. Smashing, soothing gentle continuity.
February 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’ll tell you something, I think Danielle Jalowiecka on late-night BBC R4 is bloody ace. Smashing, soothing gentle continuity.
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On a positive note, it’s a good reminder that ALL AI can be gamed by the people who create it.
Just in case you think AI is the sum of human knowledge, DeepSeek on Chinese and American politics
January 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On a positive note, it’s a good reminder that ALL AI can be gamed by the people who create it.
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I have a friend with a horse fetish. I'm going to see him in a bit.
January 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I have a friend with a horse fetish. I'm going to see him in a bit.
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Make up your mind, Leicestershire Live 🙄
January 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Make up your mind, Leicestershire Live 🙄
Correct.
Reach PLC is not a news organisation. It is an anarcho-situationist terror cell intent on turning news sites into unreadable piles of vomit.
January 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Correct.
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You've just reminded me of this post by @twlldun.bsky.social : medium.com/@twlldun/a-b...
A brief history of low-level violence
I saw it out of the corner of my eye. Just an object. I was sitting at the table in the sixth form common room, playing cards with my…
medium.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
You've just reminded me of this post by @twlldun.bsky.social : medium.com/@twlldun/a-b...
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'There is a trend for pundits, reaching January and short of better ideas because nothing much is happening, to resort to writing “five trends for the coming year” articles.' @robertshrimsley.bsky.social nails it: these are just his top four. www.ft.com/content/c9a6...
January 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
'There is a trend for pundits, reaching January and short of better ideas because nothing much is happening, to resort to writing “five trends for the coming year” articles.' @robertshrimsley.bsky.social nails it: these are just his top four. www.ft.com/content/c9a6...
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Pigeons are gorgeous, but they always, ALWAYS, look like they've just committed a crime and they desperately want to you to be convinced otherwise.
January 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Pigeons are gorgeous, but they always, ALWAYS, look like they've just committed a crime and they desperately want to you to be convinced otherwise.
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Why Pigeons Make Bad Nests: A defense of pigeon aesthetics
January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Why Pigeons Make Bad Nests: A defense of pigeon aesthetics
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World-famous aircraft structures engineer John Hart-Smith, who years ago pointed out to Boeing leaders the folly of their business strategy, died last month at 84. Story by Dominic Gates
www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
Superstar engineer John Hart-Smith skewered Boeing’s strategy | Obituary
World-famous aircraft structures engineer John Hart-Smith, who years ago pointed out to Boeing leaders the folly of their business strategy, died last month at 84.
www.seattletimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
World-famous aircraft structures engineer John Hart-Smith, who years ago pointed out to Boeing leaders the folly of their business strategy, died last month at 84. Story by Dominic Gates
www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
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seems hardly the time for a gender reveal but ok
January 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
seems hardly the time for a gender reveal but ok
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On manic upswing: hell yeah, I'm gonna feel this way forever
January 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On manic upswing: hell yeah, I'm gonna feel this way forever
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Today the Championship Manager universe celebrates The Greatest Man That Ever Lived.
Happy Birthday Duffer. Thank you for your service.
Happy Birthday Duffer. Thank you for your service.
January 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today the Championship Manager universe celebrates The Greatest Man That Ever Lived.
Happy Birthday Duffer. Thank you for your service.
Happy Birthday Duffer. Thank you for your service.
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The Children’s Act didn’t come into effect until 1993. We’re last generation who grew up with no protections. Boarding schools (both private & state) still operated almost unchanged since Victorian era. & could still find WW2 sites untouched in places
January 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Children’s Act didn’t come into effect until 1993. We’re last generation who grew up with no protections. Boarding schools (both private & state) still operated almost unchanged since Victorian era. & could still find WW2 sites untouched in places
