Leah’s Hobbies
@scalerpainter.bsky.social
She/her. Plastic model kit enthusiast and fan of 80s and 90s anime. Also dabble in photography and gouache painting.
Love to meet people from all around the world.🌎
Love to meet people from all around the world.🌎
Some details on my MG Zaku II. Painted with Vallejo acrylics. I really loved building this one. #gunpla #gundam #scalemodel
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Some details on my MG Zaku II. Painted with Vallejo acrylics. I really loved building this one. #gunpla #gundam #scalemodel
A couple of Halloween themed gouache paintings I did for my pen pals! #gouache #halloween
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A couple of Halloween themed gouache paintings I did for my pen pals! #gouache #halloween
Some recent work on a MG Rick Dom kit. I tried something experimental this time by dabbing on artists oil paint over acrylic I had airbrushed. I’m trying to get a really nasty, mottled texture.
I feel like I kind of did that, but the oils take a very long time to properly dry. #gunpla
I feel like I kind of did that, but the oils take a very long time to properly dry. #gunpla
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Some recent work on a MG Rick Dom kit. I tried something experimental this time by dabbing on artists oil paint over acrylic I had airbrushed. I’m trying to get a really nasty, mottled texture.
I feel like I kind of did that, but the oils take a very long time to properly dry. #gunpla
I feel like I kind of did that, but the oils take a very long time to properly dry. #gunpla
October 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
September 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
September 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Been working on this Tissot SeaStar from the 70s. I’ve been wanting a good Tissot but I don’t wanna spend a lot of money on one. This was a good score on eBay and seems to be like one of their last original designs before they got bought out.
#watches #watchmaking #macrophoto #photography
#watches #watchmaking #macrophoto #photography
September 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Been working on this Tissot SeaStar from the 70s. I’ve been wanting a good Tissot but I don’t wanna spend a lot of money on one. This was a good score on eBay and seems to be like one of their last original designs before they got bought out.
#watches #watchmaking #macrophoto #photography
#watches #watchmaking #macrophoto #photography
Pretty day at work
September 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Pretty day at work
Just got this on Amazon and it’s seriously incredible for under ten dollars. I didn’t have high hopes, but sometimes Chinese made products are not only cheap but blow anything else out of the water. This writes as good as some of my expensive ones.
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
August 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just got this on Amazon and it’s seriously incredible for under ten dollars. I didn’t have high hopes, but sometimes Chinese made products are not only cheap but blow anything else out of the water. This writes as good as some of my expensive ones.
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
Morning Dew, Moss and Red Ants.
Some nice pics from my lil nature hike yesterday.
#photography #macromonday #macrophoto
Some nice pics from my lil nature hike yesterday.
#photography #macromonday #macrophoto
August 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Morning Dew, Moss and Red Ants.
Some nice pics from my lil nature hike yesterday.
#photography #macromonday #macrophoto
Some nice pics from my lil nature hike yesterday.
#photography #macromonday #macrophoto
August 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My collection of fountain pens. They sure are satisfying to write with and more than a bit addictive. Had a few lemons. Mostly I like the all metal ones that feel solid and a bit weighty, with a broad or stub tip.
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
August 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My collection of fountain pens. They sure are satisfying to write with and more than a bit addictive. Had a few lemons. Mostly I like the all metal ones that feel solid and a bit weighty, with a broad or stub tip.
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
Flying to California tomorrow for a job interview! I’ve worked at the same place 13 years now so it’s been ages. A change would be most welcome.
August 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Flying to California tomorrow for a job interview! I’ve worked at the same place 13 years now so it’s been ages. A change would be most welcome.
Some more macros of the movement of this Waltham, I think they turned out good.
It was dirty inside, with lots of dried grease and a minor bit of rust. Not too bad all in all for 80 years old.
I’ve since cleaned the whole thing and it looks almost like new.
#macromonday #watches #photography
It was dirty inside, with lots of dried grease and a minor bit of rust. Not too bad all in all for 80 years old.
I’ve since cleaned the whole thing and it looks almost like new.
#macromonday #watches #photography
August 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Some more macros of the movement of this Waltham, I think they turned out good.
It was dirty inside, with lots of dried grease and a minor bit of rust. Not too bad all in all for 80 years old.
I’ve since cleaned the whole thing and it looks almost like new.
#macromonday #watches #photography
It was dirty inside, with lots of dried grease and a minor bit of rust. Not too bad all in all for 80 years old.
I’ve since cleaned the whole thing and it looks almost like new.
#macromonday #watches #photography
My sister sent me this mid 1940s Waltham watch to repair. The strap was GROSS. Crusted over with decades of crystallized old man sweat. 🙈
Waltham was a big player in American watchmaking in the late 1800s but eventually the Swiss outdid them.
#watches #watchmaking #photography #vintage
Waltham was a big player in American watchmaking in the late 1800s but eventually the Swiss outdid them.
#watches #watchmaking #photography #vintage
August 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
My sister sent me this mid 1940s Waltham watch to repair. The strap was GROSS. Crusted over with decades of crystallized old man sweat. 🙈
Waltham was a big player in American watchmaking in the late 1800s but eventually the Swiss outdid them.
#watches #watchmaking #photography #vintage
Waltham was a big player in American watchmaking in the late 1800s but eventually the Swiss outdid them.
#watches #watchmaking #photography #vintage
This Eterna Matic I just restored. Mid 1950s. Was in very good shape, a lovely find on eBay for not a lot of money. It’s ticking quite well for its age and keeping accurate and precise time.
I was feeling the summery blue strap for it and I just love how it wears.
#vintage #watches
I was feeling the summery blue strap for it and I just love how it wears.
#vintage #watches
August 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Another #macromonday piece I’ve been working on. Bought this off eBay, wasn’t working. I’ve taken it apart and cleaned it, was super dirty and oily. It’s working now!
Engraving on the back says “To Joe with Love Lucille 1969”
Someone clearly wore this with pleasure. ❤️❤️❤️
#photography #watches
Engraving on the back says “To Joe with Love Lucille 1969”
Someone clearly wore this with pleasure. ❤️❤️❤️
#photography #watches
August 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Another #macromonday piece I’ve been working on. Bought this off eBay, wasn’t working. I’ve taken it apart and cleaned it, was super dirty and oily. It’s working now!
Engraving on the back says “To Joe with Love Lucille 1969”
Someone clearly wore this with pleasure. ❤️❤️❤️
#photography #watches
Engraving on the back says “To Joe with Love Lucille 1969”
Someone clearly wore this with pleasure. ❤️❤️❤️
#photography #watches
Just started work on this watch. It’s a Swiss watch from Eterna, mid 1950s and in great condition with a beautiful dial.
Hoping I can reassemble it successfully. There’s one evil little part that has given me about 6 hours of misery.
#watches #watchmaking #macromonday
Hoping I can reassemble it successfully. There’s one evil little part that has given me about 6 hours of misery.
#watches #watchmaking #macromonday
July 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Just started work on this watch. It’s a Swiss watch from Eterna, mid 1950s and in great condition with a beautiful dial.
Hoping I can reassemble it successfully. There’s one evil little part that has given me about 6 hours of misery.
#watches #watchmaking #macromonday
Hoping I can reassemble it successfully. There’s one evil little part that has given me about 6 hours of misery.
#watches #watchmaking #macromonday
Wow I’m actually doing a Gundam for once! MG Rick Dom. What a chonky boi.
July 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wow I’m actually doing a Gundam for once! MG Rick Dom. What a chonky boi.
Been playing around again with stacking settings for mineral specimens. These are from my collection. Long crystals are selenite, and the yellowish ones are calcite I think.
#geology #macrophotography #photography
#geology #macrophotography #photography
July 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Been playing around again with stacking settings for mineral specimens. These are from my collection. Long crystals are selenite, and the yellowish ones are calcite I think.
#geology #macrophotography #photography
#geology #macrophotography #photography
Recently bought this sweet standing desk! This is my new watchmaking workbench. I am in love with it. 💕
July 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Recently bought this sweet standing desk! This is my new watchmaking workbench. I am in love with it. 💕