Yes, It’s Hans
@mrthehans.bsky.social
Scale modeler, pinball fixer, car buff, rocket flyer, and your typical Gen-X nerd. Looking to make a bit more of a mark in a place a bit more sane. No AI in this account.
Catch me on YouTube at @HobbyReviewsByHans
Catch me on YouTube at @HobbyReviewsByHans
Not sure when Dad acquired this old GMC grain truck. It's obviously been sitting for quite a while. Plenty of good angles of it, as we take a break from barn photos for a bit.
Nikon FE, with the Nikkor 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film.
Nikon FE, with the Nikkor 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film.
December 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Not sure when Dad acquired this old GMC grain truck. It's obviously been sitting for quite a while. Plenty of good angles of it, as we take a break from barn photos for a bit.
Nikon FE, with the Nikkor 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film.
Nikon FE, with the Nikkor 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film.
The old chicken coop / hog barn isn't in shape to be saved. I don't let anybody in it, as It's already partially collapsed. But it does make for a nice photo.
Nikon FE with 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film
Nikon FE with 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The old chicken coop / hog barn isn't in shape to be saved. I don't let anybody in it, as It's already partially collapsed. But it does make for a nice photo.
Nikon FE with 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film
Nikon FE with 50mm F1.4 and Ilford HP5 film
i would have never thought i’d ever see a lot of this. Thunderbirds 2086 / Techno Boyger. i watched this show a lot as a kid and don’t know anybody else that even knew about it
December 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
i would have never thought i’d ever see a lot of this. Thunderbirds 2086 / Techno Boyger. i watched this show a lot as a kid and don’t know anybody else that even knew about it
One of my favorite shots of the old barn. Three era's of construction here. (Also 7 windows and a door that I need to replace).
Again with Dad's old Nikon FE, Ilford HP5 film, and the trusty 50mm F1.4
Again with Dad's old Nikon FE, Ilford HP5 film, and the trusty 50mm F1.4
December 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
One of my favorite shots of the old barn. Three era's of construction here. (Also 7 windows and a door that I need to replace).
Again with Dad's old Nikon FE, Ilford HP5 film, and the trusty 50mm F1.4
Again with Dad's old Nikon FE, Ilford HP5 film, and the trusty 50mm F1.4
Going to be posting some photos of the barn, and other weathered things on the farm, prior to kicking off the project. This angle start to show some of the real issues I'll be dealing with.
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Going to be posting some photos of the barn, and other weathered things on the farm, prior to kicking off the project. This angle start to show some of the real issues I'll be dealing with.
so, if i do start giving updates, here is the barn in question i’ll be restoring. this it’s only good angle on the outside. Dad only did the red tin on the sides that face the house.
the other sides, and the interior, are nowhere near as nice.
the other sides, and the interior, are nowhere near as nice.
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
so, if i do start giving updates, here is the barn in question i’ll be restoring. this it’s only good angle on the outside. Dad only did the red tin on the sides that face the house.
the other sides, and the interior, are nowhere near as nice.
the other sides, and the interior, are nowhere near as nice.
back at this one. I’d started it but shelved it for a while.
Sinanju Stein Ver aka. Master Grade Gundam.
Sinanju Stein Ver aka. Master Grade Gundam.
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
back at this one. I’d started it but shelved it for a while.
Sinanju Stein Ver aka. Master Grade Gundam.
Sinanju Stein Ver aka. Master Grade Gundam.
decent little kit by Airfix. But as i’m building it for my own shelf and not as a competition kit, i’m not going to drop all the stencils onto it.
I might hit it with a wash. i might just say “it’s done” and go to the next project.
I might hit it with a wash. i might just say “it’s done” and go to the next project.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
decent little kit by Airfix. But as i’m building it for my own shelf and not as a competition kit, i’m not going to drop all the stencils onto it.
I might hit it with a wash. i might just say “it’s done” and go to the next project.
I might hit it with a wash. i might just say “it’s done” and go to the next project.
my daughter is getting quite the eye for composition!
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
my daughter is getting quite the eye for composition!
had a chance to teach the kiddies how to shoot the M1 this weekend. One of my favorites to take to the range.
(yes i had ear plugs in. i just have big ears, so you can’t see them. don’t judge me!)
(yes i had ear plugs in. i just have big ears, so you can’t see them. don’t judge me!)
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
had a chance to teach the kiddies how to shoot the M1 this weekend. One of my favorites to take to the range.
(yes i had ear plugs in. i just have big ears, so you can’t see them. don’t judge me!)
(yes i had ear plugs in. i just have big ears, so you can’t see them. don’t judge me!)
finished up this RDuck Locomotive Works kit of an 0-4-2T narrow gauge.
fun kit. Enjoyable to not stress over super fiddly stuff. Highly recommended.
fun kit. Enjoyable to not stress over super fiddly stuff. Highly recommended.
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
finished up this RDuck Locomotive Works kit of an 0-4-2T narrow gauge.
fun kit. Enjoyable to not stress over super fiddly stuff. Highly recommended.
fun kit. Enjoyable to not stress over super fiddly stuff. Highly recommended.
more work in today with the RDuck Locomotive Works kit of a Fletcher-Jennings 0-4-2.
The new bottle of wood glue has been a huge help. Old bottle was far too thick to apply properly.
The new bottle of wood glue has been a huge help. Old bottle was far too thick to apply properly.
November 18, 2025 at 3:51 AM
more work in today with the RDuck Locomotive Works kit of a Fletcher-Jennings 0-4-2.
The new bottle of wood glue has been a huge help. Old bottle was far too thick to apply properly.
The new bottle of wood glue has been a huge help. Old bottle was far too thick to apply properly.
i have acquired “the beast”
Pentax 500mm f4.5, in the later SMC K-Mount version.
don’t let your eyes deceive you, this sucker is tripod only. Focus ring is basically where my right hand is, and it weighs 15lbs.
Pentax 500mm f4.5, in the later SMC K-Mount version.
don’t let your eyes deceive you, this sucker is tripod only. Focus ring is basically where my right hand is, and it weighs 15lbs.
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
i have acquired “the beast”
Pentax 500mm f4.5, in the later SMC K-Mount version.
don’t let your eyes deceive you, this sucker is tripod only. Focus ring is basically where my right hand is, and it weighs 15lbs.
Pentax 500mm f4.5, in the later SMC K-Mount version.
don’t let your eyes deceive you, this sucker is tripod only. Focus ring is basically where my right hand is, and it weighs 15lbs.
something a bit different. laser cut plywood build of a narrow gauge locomotive. Kit by RDuck locomotive works.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
something a bit different. laser cut plywood build of a narrow gauge locomotive. Kit by RDuck locomotive works.
finally got back to the bench, and base coats are on the Airfix Meteor. Not going crazy on this build. Will just be a quick “spray, decal, wash” job.
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
finally got back to the bench, and base coats are on the Airfix Meteor. Not going crazy on this build. Will just be a quick “spray, decal, wash” job.
back on my nonsense, buying stuff again. finally saw the Gundam Assemble boxes in the wild.
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
back on my nonsense, buying stuff again. finally saw the Gundam Assemble boxes in the wild.
more treasures of Dad’s that i’ve found. His old Nikon FE. A lot of my childhood was seen through this lens.
I think i need to get some batteries and re-learn the old ways. Such a wonderful feel to these old SLR’s.
I think i need to get some batteries and re-learn the old ways. Such a wonderful feel to these old SLR’s.
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
more treasures of Dad’s that i’ve found. His old Nikon FE. A lot of my childhood was seen through this lens.
I think i need to get some batteries and re-learn the old ways. Such a wonderful feel to these old SLR’s.
I think i need to get some batteries and re-learn the old ways. Such a wonderful feel to these old SLR’s.
Grandpa’s and Great Grandpa’s watches. I need to find a professional to give them a tune. I have no intention of using them, or selling them, but would like to make sure they don’t self destruct.
Also need to have the crystal re-attached to the Elgin
Also need to have the crystal re-attached to the Elgin
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Grandpa’s and Great Grandpa’s watches. I need to find a professional to give them a tune. I have no intention of using them, or selling them, but would like to make sure they don’t self destruct.
Also need to have the crystal re-attached to the Elgin
Also need to have the crystal re-attached to the Elgin
saw this one today, sums up 2025 quite nicely for me
October 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
saw this one today, sums up 2025 quite nicely for me
cute little 2-pack i picked up yesterday
October 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
cute little 2-pack i picked up yesterday
oh, and just for fun, sling a pair of Hound Dog’s under the wings
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
oh, and just for fun, sling a pair of Hound Dog’s under the wings
the core concept was to power it with 4 JT8D’s instead of 6 J-47’s, which would give it 55% more thrust, and 70% more range.
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
the core concept was to power it with 4 JT8D’s instead of 6 J-47’s, which would give it 55% more thrust, and 70% more range.
Dad submitted a report detailing potential improvements to the B-47 as a research paper during training.
I’m gonna have to kit bash this one, it’s a great concept.
Might do it as a youtube project.
I’m gonna have to kit bash this one, it’s a great concept.
Might do it as a youtube project.
October 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Dad submitted a report detailing potential improvements to the B-47 as a research paper during training.
I’m gonna have to kit bash this one, it’s a great concept.
Might do it as a youtube project.
I’m gonna have to kit bash this one, it’s a great concept.
Might do it as a youtube project.
not sure how many regulations Dad broke to get this photo. found it today in his stuff
October 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
not sure how many regulations Dad broke to get this photo. found it today in his stuff
another treasure. Not sure how Dad got to take this home from his time in the air force, but he did. Eventually i’ll find a way (room) to display it.
September 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
another treasure. Not sure how Dad got to take this home from his time in the air force, but he did. Eventually i’ll find a way (room) to display it.