Stuart Galsworthy

A bit of progress on the Gundam including some colour parts added. Next fusilier has its main body put together ready to start painting.

Finally finished the third fusilier this morning. Only 8 more to go.

Boring post for most. Decided to start the Gundam. Just a few parts done, I forgot how nicely these go together. No glue or paint is needed for an out of the box build. Only tools I have for this are snips,a craft knife and tweezers. More next time.

Well my pile of shame got a bit bigger yesterday. It’s about time I built another Gundam model. A more realistic one this time not the small cartoon type. #gundam #modelkit #robot

So visiting North Devon for a weekend has been great. Got a good idea of the towns, the area we would like to move to. It has just made the hunger of wanting to move here stronger. Can’t wait to be in this part of the world soon.

Instow at night. North Devon

Beach toy library at Saunton beach. What a great idea, barrow a bucket and spade then return it when finished at the beach. Can also donate to it.

Took Bill for a walk round Tortworth lake. Last time this year it’s open to the public. Opens again next year. First Sunday each month February to October. Tea,coffee,soft drinks and cakes available for after a stroll.

Now I don’t like to use AI, however I have been wanting a new logo for a while so ended up asking meta for one. As soon as I saw it I thought omg amazing. As for AI slop shorts can’t stand them popping up everywhere.

I’am so getting better and quicker at this painting malarkey. Less than an hour so far.

I’m back at work, got the holiday blues that’s for sure. Aaarrrggghhhh. Wish I was still in Turkey.

Back home from Nova Open today and spent most of the morning cleaning brushes and putting things away. Did get a couple more minutes working on the Toad Bandit from Dragon Trappers Lodge. #miniaturepainting #nerdlings #dragontrapperslodge

Watching an old Timeteam on YouTube. That theme tune gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. As a kid I’d watch it each week with my dad. He’s no longer alive. But that tune just brings memories flooding back.

Rear view.

Nearly there.

Say hello to Bill my mini dachshund. Slowly going grey as he is nearly nine. Still full of beans and loves a nap.

I often wondered what the fascination was with diamond art. A friend of mine has done quite a few of these kits. She passed one on to me to try out, Now I know how therapeutic it is while doing them. Yes the pictures end up pixelated but they look really good. Very time consuming though.

Fusilier number two is now getting there.

Temu special for mini storage. I have been after something like this for ages, but prices put me off.

Just a try out idea using two colour paint. This pot is mis-shaped so is going to be used just to try different things on. I’ve used two different paints on this, gold/blue and green/brown.

Making progress on Thanatar slowly. The gap on these two part wasn’t the best so liquid green stuff to the rescue. I apply a small amount then using a wet old brush to smooth and thin it out.

I think this is a dung beetle I found in work, now released back outside.

@gregorylittle.bsky.social I do a bit of watercolour painting and oils have always fascinated me, what would you consider to be the basic kit needed to start? Love the teapot painting. Regards.

Made a little bit progress on the #Thanatar over the weekend.

Stage one has been completed. Yes I’m getting bench time, I’m as surprised as you are. #Thanatar

Promised myself I wouldn’t start it yet, but it just sat there staring at me saying build me! So I cut and cleaned up the first piece only.

Came home from work to a gift from my son. Not seen this before, it’s a bit of big mini. Looking forward to this one.

Had a bit of an accident today, she got knocked off the shelf she was on. Broke an arm and lost a finger. Rather than repair I’m ordering a replacement mini. Now should I repaint in the same colours or a different colour this time round?

I have just got to the muzzy hangover stage of a nightmare migraine. Trying to stay cool and in the dark in this weather has been rather difficult. Hoping for a good nights sleep.

Not been at the bench for abit. Holiday and working shifts really doesn’t help. However last of the steelhelm free guards is done. Base rim is still wet in pics.

I always go down the side streets when on holiday. You find the little hidden treasures down those streets away from the main tourist strip. Pefkochori, mainland Greece.

The little tank is done. Sweet little build and paint this was. Now what to do with it? Might put it flea bay as I’m not going to use it in a game. Or if anyone in the UK is interested just cover the postage.

WIP I love how this little tank has come together. Still a bit to do to finish it off.

This weekend so far, A great little tank kit from Battle front group(free with wargames illustrated magazine. The last Steelhelm freeguard. And a shield for a fusilier ready for priming.

I’ve had cacti since I was a kid. The middle one of the three flowers every year for me, And the one on the left has flowered regularly for me, will it this year?? The one on the right tends to just be very spiky and doesn’t do very much, But hurt.

Penultimate Steelhelm done, since photos taken base rim has been painted. I’ve also made a good start on the last one of this set. Next up after will be the fusiliers.

Got some bench time today. 1. The next Steelhelm has a big sword so let’s make it flashy. 2. Mortisan Ossifector piece no1 has been cleaned up and rattle can primed. 3. Ironweld cannon barrel put together and rattle can primed. I’d say I had a productive day today.

Something stupid happened, I finally managed to get out for a run, First time since July of last year. Injuries have been a nightmare. It was tough, but I did it. Start on a short distance and build on it again I guess. Going to stick to a mile each I go out for now. #running #garmin

Just trying out the new Garmin. Evening walk with the four legged one.

So this time in 12 months I might be semi retired and living in Barnstable, Devon. Our 10yr plan suddenly got shortened by 9yrs due to a large inheritance coming the wife’s way. This could mean more free time to build and paint models. Woohoo!!

Bluebells looking lovely. Gloucestershire.

Took the dog for a walk today around Chew Valley Lake, There’s a cracking fish n chip shop there. While there these showed up.

I have been getting bench time. I’am now nearly there with the 9th steelhelm, an Ork I had for sometime has seen some paint. And a kit I received as a Christmas present, not started but will be soon. I intend to photograph each and every stage of it.

Question for the warhammer guys and gals with regards to cities of Sigmar. As I’m building an army of steelhelms etc what would you consider to be the right collection of minis???

Yesterday was a tough day, said good bye to the FIL. Now reunited with his beloved wife.

WIP What happened? I’ve gone from 4 nearly finished to 7 in a short space of time, go me. Age of Sigmar.

Bill taking a walk on the wall at Clevedon sea front. He gets a better view from up there.

Today I cleaned up a pair of emerald cabochons for a friend, she showed me the art of gilding. Now I’m going to research this to try it out see what I can come up with.