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Chris M.
@masto.chrismcleod.social
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Online since before some of you were born.
Tired.
Lead Software Developer, but I’m not allowed to talk about it.
He/him/his. Scotland

🌉 bridged from https://social.lol/@chrisplusplus on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/
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I managed to get a veritable pile of 40K and WHFB terrain primed this morning, ready for painting when I get the chance. I’m looking forward to when I can fill a tabletop with these! (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/11/16/cac1e0fc-f0a8-4690-9deb-e0182dce5530/)
Various model pieces are stacked in a workspace. A small, detailed watchtower with a blue roof sits prominently, while other components in shades of gray and light blue are scattered nearby. The background includes tools and supplies, indicating an environment focused on crafting or model assembly.
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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I managed to get a veritable pile of 40K and WHFB terrain primed this morning, ready for painting when I get the chance. I’m looking forward to when I can fill a tabletop with these! (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/11/16/cac1e0fc-f0a8-4690-9deb-e0182dce5530/)
Various model pieces are stacked in a workspace. A small, detailed watchtower with a...
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The hottest release of 1992 just dropped ❤️ (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/11/13/c2b6feb0-65f8-46c5-8154-a4ca9207780c/)
A board game box features vibrant artwork depicting a battle scene from a fantasy world. Armies of orcs and goblins engage in combat with elves, with all sides using various weapons and carrying banners, while a griffin rears up dramatically in the centre. The title 'WARHAMMER' is prominently displayed at the top, with the subtitle 'THE GAME OF FANTASY BATTLES' beneath it. The background showcases dramatic landscapes.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Nosfrogatu! My partner loves Dracula, and is coming up to the time of year she does her regular re-read, so when I saw this on Bluesky earlier this week I knew I had to get her a copy. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/09/28/c8237bff-2652-4c55-a691-9fccce10cada/)
A greetings card featuring a cartoonish frog presented in a playful, Dracula-like outfit, adorned with a bow tie and cape. The frog has a wide mouth and large eyes, with blood-stained fangs poking from the corners of its mouth. In the background, various colourful books are neatly arranged on a shelf. A small bat silhouette is featured above the frog, adding a whimsical element.
September 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Nosfrogatu! My partner loves Dracula, and is coming up to the time of year she does her regular re-read, so when I saw this on Bluesky earlier this week I knew I had to get her a copy. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/09/28/c8237bff-2652-4c55-a691-9fccce10cada/)
A greetings card featuring a cartoonish frog presented in a playful, Dracula-like outfit, adorned...
September 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Did the thing I said I wasn’t going to do, then spent the weekend printing accessories for it. I’m amazed at how much this tech has moved on in just a couple of years; the A1 Mini is so far ahead of my last Elegoo printer it’s ridiculous. ( […]

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A Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printer on a desk, featuring a flat working platform with two oval shapes just printed. Above, multiple spools of material are mounted on the wall, with tubes neatly connected to the machine. Nearby, art supplies are organised in a holder, and natural light enters from a window.
September 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Did the thing I said I wasn’t going to do, then spent the weekend printing accessories for it. I’m amazed at how much this tech has moved on in just a couple of years; the A1 Mini is so far ahead of my last Elegoo printer it’s ridiculous. ( […]

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A Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printer on a desk, featuring a flat working...
September 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Finally dipping back into a project I first started in 2021(!) - a small 40K Crusade project. Many more steps to go, but drybrushing and Xpress Color is carrying the day. All the black armour was painted in about an hour. ( […]

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2 rows of 5 Space Marine Intercessors, on a grey cutting mat. They are painted in a black armoured colour scheme, with a tarnished gold Imperialis on their chests. One has a single silver arm and shoulder pad, and is carrying a large banner pole. Some chains have been picked out which are wrapped around their weapons. Many details are unpainted, and they are missing heads and shoulder pads, indicating they are a work in progress.
September 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Finally dipping back into a project I first started in 2021(!) - a small 40K Crusade project. Many more steps to go, but drybrushing and Xpress Color is carrying the day. All the black armour was painted in about an hour. ( […]

[Original post on social.lol]
2 rows of 5 Space Marine Intercessors, on a grey cutting mat. They are...
September 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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In a turn of events that will shock no one who follows me on social media, I have a new keyboard: a Lowfree Flow84. First impressions are fantastic. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/08/27/e3d154c6-2360-421f-984f-1a9db12c3c89/)
A compact keyboard is displayed from a top-down view on a light surface. The keys are white with grey lettering, featuring function keys and a range of standard keys from 'Esc' to 'Ctrl'. Some keys have symbols indicating their functions, picked out in a golden yellow. The frame is aluminium, with a bronze accent on the right side
August 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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In a turn of events that will shock no one who follows me on social media, I have a new keyboard: a Lowfree Flow84. First impressions are fantastic. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/08/27/e3d154c6-2360-421f-984f-1a9db12c3c89/)
A compact keyboard is displayed from a top-down view on a light surface. The...
August 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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An Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol I managed to paint recently. It took me 4 months, but that was mostly due to burnout. If we put that to the side, it was essentially a speed painting exercise. Painted using the John Blanche sets from The Army Painter. #WarhammerCommunity
A collection of Adeptus Custodes miniature figures, by Games Workshop, is arranged on simulated rocky terrain. The figures, resembling heavily armoured warriors, display gold and red colour schemes, adorned with ornate designs and blue gemstones. Some wield weapons like swords and spears, while others hold banners. The background features a painted desert landscape in warm tones.
July 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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It's going faster than I thought, but I'm running into an annoying 404 error with the GitHub API, even though I have the exact same setup in another part of the API, which *does* work.
A screenshot of Hoppscotch, a HTTP client used for testing APIs. It shows a POST request made to `http://localhost:3000/micropub`, with a JSON payload - the contents of which aren't particularly important. Below the payload it shows a 502 error status, with the server response indicating the GitHub commit failed.
July 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Step 2 is done - fixed my image posting API and personal iOS app. This was probably the bit I was dreading most as it meant untangling a bunch of cobbled together code and configuration
A screenshot of an iPhone app called Photus. It shows grid of image thumbnails and the text “select a photo to create a post”. In the top right is a circular arrow which refreshes the image list, and a plus icon which allows for uploading a new image
July 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The new Deathrattle miniatures are really, really, nice to put together. I assembled everything in the box much quicker than I expected. Onwards to paint! (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/04/24/e71a891d-6cb7-4efe-84b5-8d717c3b9612/)
Skeletal figures are arranged on a cutting mat, showcasing various miniature models, predominantly in...
April 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Starting to see some results from ripping physical media. Still got hundreds of discs to work through, but now it’s not just files on a computer. Jellyfin server + Swiftfin client is pretty awesome!
Screenshot of Jellyfin’s home page displaying sections for “Recently Added,” “Latest Movies,” and “Latest Shows.” The titles featured include “A Goofy Movie,” “Scream Queens,” “The Transformers,” “Robin Hood,” and “Castle in the Sky”, complete with relevant artwork
April 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The Great Rip-a-thon has begun
A screenshot of the Handbrake transcoding queue, listing 17 files and their status. 2 files are complete (both films), 1 TV episode is in process, and the remaining TV episodes are queued for processing
April 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Sometimes long, dull, meetings are useful. Today I managed to finish building this unit of skeletons that have been on my workbench since… October. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/04/02/a7dae276-7a9d-4da4-8736-0b892e6abd0e/)
A collection of unpainted miniature figures, depicting warriors with various weapons and shields, is...
April 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Up next after the Knights are finished: “Project Smooth Brain” (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/03/07/04ae3d17-2869-427b-accb-4b5fc9eb2520/)
A boxed set titled 'Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol' showcases an array of miniature figures....
March 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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A rare spot of weeknight painting (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/03/03/3e8081ad-1cc3-41d9-b117-f2570f27e944/)
Two detailed robot figures stand on their bases, appearing partially painted in black primer...
March 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Another wee dude ready for priming tomorrow. The Combat Patrol rules in White Dwarf have me a blast of inspiration, so I’m building a bunch of these Armigers. I’m going to have at least 3 different pairings by the end of it! ⚔️ ( […]

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A detailed grey model of a bipedal robot stands on a circular black base....
March 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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5 minutes with 3 spray cans and this GW bunker is decent enough to stick on the table as-is. Pick out just a few details, like the lights, and it will look great. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/03/01/a7ff0c9a-9990-4600-8fa6-286a557c565a/)
A rectangular, model building sits on a desk, showcasing detailed industrial features like studs...
March 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Can’t really do anything I’ve got planned for the day until the post’s been delivered, so I’ve basically spent the last hour staring out the window, even though it never comes this early
March 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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I’m quite happy with how this cape I painted the other day turned out. Especially for the relatively short amount of time spent on it. (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/02/22/4ab8d4a0-8d7d-445a-8df5-de770f4d29d0/)
A group of space marine miniatures arranged around a central figure, which is viewed...
February 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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It felt like a slow start to the year, hobby-wise, but I actually think I’m doing alright. I’d like to focus more on consistency this year than pure output, but if I can get to 100, that would be nice! (https://chrismcleod.photos/images/2025/02/19/1aadc4ae-2373-4320-b1f1-d0dc36ea8693/)
A log tracks miniature painting progress for the Paintslam event in 2025. The table...
February 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM