Tim Popelier, Tankhead Text Typer
@tim-popelier.com
Dutch 3d miniatures designer, TANKHEAD lore author and rusty goldsmith.
@Tankhead-mecha.bsky.social
He/Him
https://tim-popelier.com
@Tankhead-mecha.bsky.social
He/Him
https://tim-popelier.com
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hey I'm Tim. I design/sculpt miniatures and models, anything from tiny chubby tanks to kangaroo cavalry and trashbags. Occasionally I actually get round to painting my own designs as well. I also wrote a little book called Tankhead with my friend @emersontung.bsky.social
Glad to see A billion suns is getting a 2nd edition! I really liked how the first edition framed the combat as corporations trying to make a profit, allowing you to spawn in as man ships as you want, but you gotta watch those profit margins. 1/? abillionsuns2e.notion.site/A-Billion-Su...
A Billion Suns: 2E Beta | Notion
Open Beta Playtesting Rules
abillionsuns2e.notion.site
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Glad to see A billion suns is getting a 2nd edition! I really liked how the first edition framed the combat as corporations trying to make a profit, allowing you to spawn in as man ships as you want, but you gotta watch those profit margins. 1/? abillionsuns2e.notion.site/A-Billion-Su...
Ok, torus horned minotaur is kinda genius.
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Ok, torus horned minotaur is kinda genius.
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It's been a hot minute since I've been the victim of art theft, but it is a little funny that these guys stole my work to make @trenchcrusade.bsky.social miniatures while stealing the work I was paid to do by Trench Crusade.
I don't think they're getting a seal of approval for their minis.
I don't think they're getting a seal of approval for their minis.
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It's been a hot minute since I've been the victim of art theft, but it is a little funny that these guys stole my work to make @trenchcrusade.bsky.social miniatures while stealing the work I was paid to do by Trench Crusade.
I don't think they're getting a seal of approval for their minis.
I don't think they're getting a seal of approval for their minis.
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Dear #skystorians, here is a cool story of a very big cannon experiment of the 1680s in Europe. A 🧵 about the idea of transporting people in cannon balls ...
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Dear #skystorians, here is a cool story of a very big cannon experiment of the 1680s in Europe. A 🧵 about the idea of transporting people in cannon balls ...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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So I had to unwind, added some sections to Dunkle. Detox from all the camera, aiming, vsync and other updates I made over the weekend ;).
#thefalconeer
#indiedev
#indiegames
#thefalconeer
#indiedev
#indiegames
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So I had to unwind, added some sections to Dunkle. Detox from all the camera, aiming, vsync and other updates I made over the weekend ;).
#thefalconeer
#indiedev
#indiegames
#thefalconeer
#indiedev
#indiegames
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Udon had limited stock of Tankhead deluxe edition available! The regular edition should be on its way to amazon and (global) retailers as well for international buyers.
We're so happy to see fans finally receiving Deluxe Edition of TANKHEAD.
UDON has stocked up a limited quantity of additional Deluxe Editions on their store so preorder them now before they're all gone!
This batch ships out in Jan 2026.
(Standard Edition is still on the way.)
UDON has stocked up a limited quantity of additional Deluxe Editions on their store so preorder them now before they're all gone!
This batch ships out in Jan 2026.
(Standard Edition is still on the way.)
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Udon had limited stock of Tankhead deluxe edition available! The regular edition should be on its way to amazon and (global) retailers as well for international buyers.
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Little close up of the WIP game cards.
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Little close up of the WIP game cards.
A tactics RPG spin-off game series.
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A tactics RPG spin-off game series.
Udon had limited stock of Tankhead deluxe edition available! The regular edition should be on its way to amazon and (global) retailers as well for international buyers.
We're so happy to see fans finally receiving Deluxe Edition of TANKHEAD.
UDON has stocked up a limited quantity of additional Deluxe Editions on their store so preorder them now before they're all gone!
This batch ships out in Jan 2026.
(Standard Edition is still on the way.)
UDON has stocked up a limited quantity of additional Deluxe Editions on their store so preorder them now before they're all gone!
This batch ships out in Jan 2026.
(Standard Edition is still on the way.)
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Udon had limited stock of Tankhead deluxe edition available! The regular edition should be on its way to amazon and (global) retailers as well for international buyers.
In my experience the trick to getting your writing published is to make fan art miniatures of artists personal work. Bet you didn't try that yet. Nevermind it's an unrelated skillset.
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In my experience the trick to getting your writing published is to make fan art miniatures of artists personal work. Bet you didn't try that yet. Nevermind it's an unrelated skillset.
I've seem TLF refine this one for ages now, really excited to finally see the finished thing! Its a beauty, thats for sure!
The Opulence Class prototype has been printed - a few things to fix, supports missing, but woah, it's a beast!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
More to come for Overdrive, my upcoming spaceship game planned for 2026!
November 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I've seem TLF refine this one for ages now, really excited to finally see the finished thing! Its a beauty, thats for sure!
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Probably my 6mm stuff with the coastal sections.
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Probably my 6mm stuff with the coastal sections.
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If you are at Cardcon today and see me: say hi and I'll give you one.
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If you are at Cardcon today and see me: say hi and I'll give you one.
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Don't ask me how, but the edge detection here works out exactly right to turn a fully detailed face into Tintin style pips for eyes, and I adore it.
January 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Don't ask me how, but the edge detection here works out exactly right to turn a fully detailed face into Tintin style pips for eyes, and I adore it.
I ocasionally spot similar machines round here (both the digger and the truck) working ont he waterways, and yes they look equally charming in real life.
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I ocasionally spot similar machines round here (both the digger and the truck) working ont he waterways, and yes they look equally charming in real life.
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I did not rig this one, but, I did a rig for a platform where it parks to get an idea of how it would work.
#blender3D #Animation
#blender3D #Animation
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I did not rig this one, but, I did a rig for a platform where it parks to get an idea of how it would work.
#blender3D #Animation
#blender3D #Animation
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Yep. Calling it done.
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Yep. Calling it done.
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
Test-prints and in-hand photos, as well as some coloured render will follow over the next few days!
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when something happens in America and everyone posts about it:
October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
when something happens in America and everyone posts about it:
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big mech turn around of sorts!
Oil painting on panel 16"x20"
Oil painting on panel 16"x20"
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
big mech turn around of sorts!
Oil painting on panel 16"x20"
Oil painting on panel 16"x20"
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early birthday gift to myself
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
early birthday gift to myself
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
with subturrets!
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
with subturrets!
early birthday gift to myself
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
early birthday gift to myself
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.
a book full of mecha and tables, how could I not. I've spend more time looking at the PDFs of Mekton zeta, so I really wanted some part of it in physical print, even if I doubt I'll ever actually play it.