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steampunkkaja (61)in #ramblewrite • 4 days ago
Coping Mechanisms
I try to be at least somewhat educational in these posts, if not quite so formal; learning should be fun , in my personal (and highly unpopular) opinion. Lately, I've been…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #miniatures • 6 days ago
Tank Detailling Tests, Plus some Soviet History
Today, I took one of my damaged test prints, which I had used for some colour evaluation, to try my hand at painting the tracks. It's tedious and a bit nerve-wracking, since…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #miniatures • 9 days ago
Miniature Tanks and Airbrush Woes
Over the course of the past two days, I have resumed miniature painting, mainly for the purpose of creating better photos for my online catalogue. There have been some hiccups…
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ph1102 (72)in LeoFinance • 14 days ago
Incentivize and Reward Engagement .:. WINE token ICO is launched!
You have probably noticed that I like engagement on posts and the clash of opinions in the comment section... I was a lot more active last year, but I'm getting back into shape…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • 16 days ago
Tiny Tin Cups, Second Run
This is a huge improvement to the casting process, which means I think I'm done playing with tin for now, and can comfortably move on to bronze. My only regret is that I didn't…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • 27 days ago
Lessons from Another Casting Experiment
This looks a good bit worse than the last one, doesn't it? The excess metal, called "flash," is the result of cracks in the mould (or from a mould seam, as the term is…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #tech • 29 days ago
Electronics Vex Me, I Fix Them
When I turned on my burnout kiln the day after my previous post, this is what it did: It also didn't heat up. I tried it the next day, and the display just started showing…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • last month
Some Slight Improvements to the Casting Process
Today, I finally had a break from disruptions long enough to make another mould. The first improvement to my process that I'd like to make is part orientation. This next run…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #bitchute • last month
About Bloody Time, BitChute!
You may recall that I recently set up a miniature foundry. Specifically, I set it up on 13 January, and that was the first day that I attempted to upload a video of the process…
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juecoree (66)in STEMGeeks • last month
Hydraulic Basics: Sequencing Multiple Cylinders (Actuators)
1. Introduction In pneumatic or hydraulic system, we can defined the motion of two or more cylinders by placing and linking the sensors to the actuating mechanism. In this…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #metalworking • last month
Tiny Tin Cups, First Run
This particular casting run provides some valuable information needed to improve the general process. Granted, my setup is somewhat limited at the moment, so not every…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #ramblewrite • 2 months ago
The Frustrated Musings of an Insomniac
I am kept awake at night by some rather strange topics. Currently at the forefront of my mind is the logistical nightmare of investment casting - specifically having to do with…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • 2 months ago
Test Burn
No, no, this isn't it. Those photos are later in this post. The cement was taking way too long to dry, which is my fault for leaving it in a cold, damp garage for an entire…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • 2 months ago
Prepping a Miniature Foundry
The wait for wax rods and other supplies is of little consequence, as there are other preparations to be made. Today, that meant coating the inside of the crucible furnace.…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #diy • 2 months ago
Enough Tripe, Back to Work!
Right, so my recent posts have been complete nonsense, but that's what mental agitation produces. Two days ago, I returned to my 3D print / thermoforming shop to begin setting…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #nineempires • 2 months ago
The Chaotic Summoners
The story of The Nine Empires is as much a story of secret plots as it is outright war. Peeling back the first layer of conflict exposes a struggle between secret societies…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #nineempires • 2 months ago
The Nine Empires Tag and Archive
In the interest of organising my process of worldbuilding and creating provision for outside contributions, I've decided that The Nine Empires deserves its own tag. Perhaps…
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steampunkkaja (61)in #ramblewrite • 2 months ago
Where Has the Fun Gone?
Yesterday, I posed a question to the Hive about the inclusion of politics in a game - specifically, my own game. That was a mistake. Not only did I not get the feedback I was…
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makerhacks (67)in #stemgeeks • 3 months ago
Gatekeeping in Making (Plus: What is a maker?)
I couldn't explain "Maker" better than Adam Savage just did
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steampunkkaja (61)in #figurines • 3 months ago
Hero Forge Miniatures: Li'l Jonesey and the Naga Goddess
Last night, @jacobtothe made a rather humourous post with respect to a D&D campaign that he was working on, and I offered to make a miniature for the character in question.…
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