Charlie Oun
@charlieoun.bsky.social
Touhou fan, Gunpla and plastic model enthusiast, would-be writer.
Been a while since I checked in. Started work on a new model kit, a Nissan Skyline R34 from Tamiya, which will be done in Midnight Purple III. Right now, everything is pieced out and ready for sanding and cleaning. #scalemodels #modelcars
November 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Been a while since I checked in. Started work on a new model kit, a Nissan Skyline R34 from Tamiya, which will be done in Midnight Purple III. Right now, everything is pieced out and ready for sanding and cleaning. #scalemodels #modelcars
I did it. I finished my first model car, a Datsun 280ZX Turbo from AMT. The most important lesson I learned? Never make your first kit an old AMT kit from the 80s, woof. Fitment problems galore. #scalemodels #modelcars
July 31, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I did it. I finished my first model car, a Datsun 280ZX Turbo from AMT. The most important lesson I learned? Never make your first kit an old AMT kit from the 80s, woof. Fitment problems galore. #scalemodels #modelcars
Sure, we have the looming prospect of war looming over our heads, but have you considered building a model kit? My current work-in-progress, AMT's Datsun 280ZX Turbo, painted using Tamiya's gloss black and chrome silver. #scalemodels #modelcars
June 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Sure, we have the looming prospect of war looming over our heads, but have you considered building a model kit? My current work-in-progress, AMT's Datsun 280ZX Turbo, painted using Tamiya's gloss black and chrome silver. #scalemodels #modelcars
Finished the engine for AMT's Datsun 280ZX. Next up, the interior. #scalemodel
May 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Finished the engine for AMT's Datsun 280ZX. Next up, the interior. #scalemodel
Finally decided to stop adding to the backlog and actually build a model for a change - AMT's 1/25 scale Datsun 280ZX, aka the Nissan Fairlady Z.
April 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Finally decided to stop adding to the backlog and actually build a model for a change - AMT's 1/25 scale Datsun 280ZX, aka the Nissan Fairlady Z.
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Whitewashing the uncomfortable parts of the past doesn't just affect Black stories. For example, you can't fully appreciate how a peanut farmer from Plains, GA became a beloved president unless you know TRUE Black History.
The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter:
A thread.
The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter:
A thread.
January 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Whitewashing the uncomfortable parts of the past doesn't just affect Black stories. For example, you can't fully appreciate how a peanut farmer from Plains, GA became a beloved president unless you know TRUE Black History.
The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter:
A thread.
The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter:
A thread.
Reposted by Charlie Oun
Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
January 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
My New Year's resolution: Build ONE model kit. Just one. Lord knows I have plenty to choose from.
December 29, 2024 at 4:14 AM
My New Year's resolution: Build ONE model kit. Just one. Lord knows I have plenty to choose from.
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One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Damn, people are starting to follow me. I should post something deep and insightful.
Hi.
Hi.
November 19, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Damn, people are starting to follow me. I should post something deep and insightful.
Hi.
Hi.
I should really post more, or in general.
September 17, 2024 at 7:50 AM
I should really post more, or in general.
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THIS.
"Boycotting" an election doesn't send the message that you're unhappy, because it doesn't lose them money like it would for a business. You're not the nation's customer.
Refusing to vote sends the message that you're fine with whatever result you get, that other people can decide for you.
"Boycotting" an election doesn't send the message that you're unhappy, because it doesn't lose them money like it would for a business. You're not the nation's customer.
Refusing to vote sends the message that you're fine with whatever result you get, that other people can decide for you.
And unfortunately some well-meaning people fall for it, thinking not voting would work the same way as boycotting a business.
March 8, 2024 at 11:42 PM
THIS.
"Boycotting" an election doesn't send the message that you're unhappy, because it doesn't lose them money like it would for a business. You're not the nation's customer.
Refusing to vote sends the message that you're fine with whatever result you get, that other people can decide for you.
"Boycotting" an election doesn't send the message that you're unhappy, because it doesn't lose them money like it would for a business. You're not the nation's customer.
Refusing to vote sends the message that you're fine with whatever result you get, that other people can decide for you.