Author: woodfordspider

You don´t know what an AK-47 is

Pierce Brosnan with an AKS-74U rifle in GoldenEye (1995)

The AK-47 is widely known in pop culture as the most produced firearm of all time, and a staple of films, video games and even adorns Mozambique´s flag. Estimates of Kalashnikov-style rifle production numbers range from 40 million to 150 million. Everyone has seen an AK-47. Everyone knows what an AK-47 is. Or do they?

Why Pandora Is Absolutely Terrifying

How can something so beautiful be terrifying? Oh just you wait…

Is there more to the moon of Pandora than the pretty landscapes and the beautiful wildlife that inhabits it? What if beneath the crust of this lush moon, there hides something truly terrifying? Something that’s beyond any of us, an existential curiosity. It all begins with the reason for humanities arrival on the moon in the first place.

Imperial Stormtrooper

Only Imperial Stormtroopers are this precise

Finally started painting the models of Star Wars Legion. White is a difficult colour to get right, but I am reasonably happy with the result. Still some work left on the base. I was originally considering some mild snow, but I think I shall try some pigment powdering to make it look more like urban dusty enviroments.

Paints used:

  • White
    • Primed: Vallejo Grey Surface Primer
    • Basecoat: Citadel Apothecary White
    • Layer: Citadel Ulthuan Grey
    • Edge Highlight: Vallejo White
  • Grey/Black:
    • Basecoat: Vallejo Black/Vallejo Neutral Grey 50/50
    • Highlight: Vallejo Neutral Grey
    • Black: Vallejo Black
  • Orange:
    • Basecoat: Vallejo Red Leather

Narkina 5 is a brilliant synopsis of fascism in Star Wars

Warning: Spoilers for Andor Season 1

Dieno Luga brings his A-game as Cassian Andor

The Empire being a fascist authoritarian government in Star Wars has never been a subtle theme. An empire ruling with an iron fist, staffed by SS-inspired officers in slick grey uniforms and stormtroopers hunting rebels and partisans makes for a rather clear real world parallell. The central theme for the Original Trilogy’s Empire is fear. Darth Vader is a terrifying cyborg who can kill with his mind. The Death Star, the imminent threat of an entire world at a moments notice.

“Fear will keep them in line”

Grand Moff Tarkin

A Cyber Security Analysis of Mr. Robot

A brief analysis of scenes from the TV-show “Mr. Robot” focusing on the cyber security realism of a fictional cyber attack.

Showcase: Tau Fire Warrior

Tau Fire Warrior

Showcase: Space Marine Apothecary

Space Marine Apothecary

Showcase: Rogue Trader Miniature

Rogue Trader from Warhammer 40k

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

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