Deadline (He/Him)

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Writer, maker, and all around Turbonerd. Writing a book! I'll share more of "Of Dust and Dreams" here and on Discord! Let me know if you're interested.

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Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· 24d

HUMAN ARTISTS OF EARTH! use only one photograph of tiny painted Mad Cat to convince people to follow you. #Miniatures #MiniPainting #nerdling

A photo of a Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) Battletech miniature painted in the livery of Clan Ghost Bear's Alpha Galaxy. The 'mech stands at the edge of a lava floe, with one foot propped up on a felled and charred tree. The pilot (unseen) is upset that you have refused his batchall.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jul 15

This show is such a treasure. #GitS #GhostintheShell #GremlinMajor

A screen clip from the second episode of Ghost in the Shell (2026) showing a chibi rendition of Major Kusanagi's face in a speech bubble. The bubble is laid over a street map in context, and text within the bubble reads "Me, the hottie" in English and Japanese.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jun 18

A pair of Visigoth aerospace fighters of the 151st Light Horse secunded to Task Force Serpent provide close air support to DEST commandos over the Duhan Swamp, Huntress. 3060. The hex base was modified from MechanicalFrog's design. #battletech #miniaturepainting #agoac #refuseyourwhat #huntress

Miniatures representing a pair of Visigoth aerospace fighters are posed on a white and black hexagonal battlemat. The fighters are painted the olive drab color scheme of the Star League Defense Force, a signature of the Eridani Light Horse mercenary unit. These fighters bear white invasion stripes on their wings in a callback to Operation OVERLORD. The bases of the minis are custom-printed hexagonal grids painted to look like a BattleTech map sheet.

A hexagonal BattleTech miniature base stands on a black and white battle mat. The base has a hexagonal pattern to it, and is painted to resemble a battle mat from high above. Flocking scattered across the base resembles light and heavy woods.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jun 4

I'm working on a new idea for bases: aero map sheet bases! I cut the MechanicalFrog hex-pattern bases down into a sheet, subtracted a hole for the post, and we're in business! Now to choose a livery... #battletech #miniaturepainting #agoac #aerotech #visigoth

A pair of Battletech hex bases for aerospace fighters sit on a painting stand. They resemble a top-down view of a Battletech map sheet, with 3D printed hexes painted in woodland colors and with flocking for trees.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Feb 10

"Day 4. They still do not know I am not one of them." I have reached peak 30MM. #gunpla #30mm #volpanova #royroy

A Roy Roy quadropedal robot with the head of a Volpanova robot unit stands among other Roy Roys, clearly the odd one out. His head is ridiculously round.

A Roy Roy quadropedal robot with the head of a Volpanova robot unit stands next to an EXAMACs, clearly the odd one out. His head is ridiculously round.

A Roy Roy quadropedal robot with the head of a Volpanova robot unit stands unfortunately small underneath a Verdenova EXAMACs. He looks up at the mech, longing for flight and receiving only dreams. He is ridiculously round.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jan 24

I finished up my RGM-79C GM Type C today! I absolutely adore the grunt equipment, you can keep your hero mechs. I feel like the cockpit smells like corn chips and the check engine light is on, but the commander said it was good to go. That's 21st MS Team, by the by #gunpla #HG #0083 #StardustMemory

The view from the front-left quarter of a RGM-79C GM Type C mass produced mobile suit model kit. It walks forward with purpose, a heavy riot shield in one hand and a machine gun in the other. The shield is painted with the letters EFSF, and the numbers 214.

A close up detail of the underside of the foot of an RGM-79C GM Type C mass produced mobile suit model kit. The foot has been painted according to the instructions, with red rings in the center tread and the elevated tread painted gray.

The view from the front-right quarter of a RGM-79C GM Type C mass produced mobile suit model kit. It walks forward with purpose, a heavy riot shield in one hand and a machine gun in the other. The right shoulder is painted with the letters EFSF, and the left with the numbers 214.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jan 19

Is there any better album to test a new stylus with? #vinyl #deadoralive #lp #youspinmerightround

A vinyl record sleeve of Dead or Alive's iconic album "Youthquake" leans against a brick fireplace facade in a stand with the floating text "NOW PLAYING"

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jan 7

I drummed up my first belt to help solve a practical problem with my compression stocking garter clip, and I'm quite pleased with how it came out! #leatherwork #diy #handmade

A brown leather belt threaded through the belt loops of a pair of forest green 5.11 pants. The belt is secured on one end of the buckle with brass colored rivets, while the adjustable end is secured with gunmetal snap fasteners. The buckle itself is a genuine Cobra buckle in coyote brown. The pants are unoccupied.

A closeup of the adjustable end of a brown leather belt threaded through the belt loops of a pair of forest green 5.11 pants. The adjustable end is secured with gunmetal snap fasteners. The buckle itself is a genuine Cobra buckle in coyote brown.

A closeup of the fixed end of a brown leather belt threaded through the belt loops of a pair of forest green 5.11 pants. The belt is secured on one end of the buckle with brass colored rivets. The buckle itself is a genuine Cobra buckle in coyote brown.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jan 4

And a few detail shots!

A mud-spattered jersey barrier is pockmarked with bullet holes. Infantry stand behind it in a crater and a trench. A large hole has been bored through the barrier by a laser, and the hole glows orange.

Infantry take cover in a battlefield crater behind a battle-damaged jersey barrier. A red and gold Battletech stands over them.

An infantryman keeps his head down inside a muddied trench as a Battletech stands overhead.

A King Crab battlemech stares directly at the camera, standing above infantrymen as if to say "Speak not to myself or my progeny further."

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Jan 4

I did a commission for a friend who wanted to see what their Battletech Gothic King Crab would look like painted in House Arano colors. I had to send it. The base translates roughly to "The High Lady Protects". Detail shots below. #battletech #housearano #miniaturepainting

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 29

Today's plastic crack haul was aggressively good, y'all. #gunpla #battletech #30minutesmissions #miniaturepainting

A spread of various game products lies fanned out on a couch. These include a limited edition Battletech Mercenaries box set, a BGM-79C GM gundam model kit, a 30 Minutes Missions Forestieri-02 kit, a battery tester, a 30 Minutes Sisters hairstyle kit, various Macross model decal sheets, a gundam ink marker in olive drab, a surplus Vallejo blue paint bottle, and two Micro series finish bottles. Unrelated, one of the couch pillows is labelled like a phone battery.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 28

Oh, yes, thank you @comeandgotavern.bsky.social , I *definitely* needed a new hobby! For real though, thank you for teaching me how to play Blood Bowl! Order up! #bloodbowl #miniaturepainting #IstilllovebattletechISwear

A batch of Blood Bowl status tokens on tape strips, painted in official colors that make them look suspiciously like a pride rainbow.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 22

My amazing spouse gifted me a standee of Tula this year for Yule! I'm absolutely over the moon!!! I can't wait to get this book into your hands so you can experience this absolute psychopath for yourself! #ofdustanddreams #booksky #oc

An acrylic standee of Tula, a suit-clad slender woman seated in a chair. She has a pink undercut, slicked back. She pushed a pair of round-frame glasses up the bridge of her nose while she looks down at the viewer with disdain.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 19

A fox with its ears blown back by heavy wind, and the words "IT FUCKEN WIMDY" in the foreground.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 19

LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOO! #epicthemusical #musichoarding #physicalmedia

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 7

If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity. (Eugene "Sparrow" Bullard)

A black and white photograph depicting Eugene Bullard in his French Foreign Legionnaire's uniform. He is a black man wearing numerous French medals for heroism and valor. He is nicknamed "The Black Swallow of Death" and "Sparrow", and he was the first black fighter pilot, famous for painting the words "all blood runs red" in French along the side of his aircraft.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Dec 4

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 17

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy.

A three panel comic. The top panel reads: "When you find your calling". The middle panel shows what is almost certainly a Waffle House sign reading "NOW HIRING BISCUIT MAKER $14 HR". The bottom panel shows a close up of a chubby cat's face, wide-eyed, with the caption *heavy breathin*.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 15

A UM-99 Urbanmech LAM in various stages of flight, belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. That's the last of the Arano mechs! Thank you! #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #urbanmech

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech Land-Air Mech in mech mode stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by battle. The Arano crest adorns the left leg on a field of gold. It stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech Land-Air Mech in hybrid mode stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by battle. The Arano crest adorns the left leg on a field of gold. It rockets off the grass below on a plume of smoke and flame, scattering clumps of foliage in its wake.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech Land-Air Mech in hybrid mode stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the rear right. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by battle. It rockets off the grass below on a plume of smoke and flame, scattering clumps of foliage in its wake.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech Land-Air Mech in hybrid mode stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the above. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by battle. It flies over a grassy battlefield, Superman style, confusing all below.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 15

A WSP-1A Wasp and an HGN-732 Highlander serving as the command mech belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #highlander #wasp

A Battletech miniature of a Highlander battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. The mech is painted in the red, black, and gold parade livery of House Arano, though the paint is scarred by battle. The Arano crest is displayed on the left shoulder on a field of gold. The number 41 is displayed.on the right leg. Several warning labels announce the business ends of the various weapons. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of a Highlander battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the rear right. The mech is painted in the red, black, and gold parade livery of House Arano, though the paint is scarred by battle. Heat sinks glow with an orange and yellow radiance. The mech walks across a grassy battlefield, which is pretty close to its run speed if I'm being honest.

A Battletech miniature of a Wasp battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. The mech is painted in the red, black, and gold parade livery of House Arano, though the paint is scarred by battle. The Arano crest is displayed on the left shoulder on a field of gold. The number 66 is displayed on the right breast. A warning label on the chest indicates the danger of ejection. Heat sinks glow with an orange and yellow radiance. The mech runs across a grassy battlefield in a full sprint.

A Battletech miniature of a Wasp battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the rear. The mech is painted in the red, black, and gold parade livery of House Arano, though the paint is scarred by battle. Heat sinks glow with an orange and yellow radiance. The mech runs across a grassy battlefield in a full sprint.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 13

A UM-R27 and UM-R68 Urbanmech pair belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. I love that massive MRM rack. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #urbanmech

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the rear. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by combat. Heat sinks on the rear glow with orange and yellow radiance. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by combat. The House Arano crest is painted on the left leg on a field of gold. The number 18 is painted on the left leg in white. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the right. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though they are marred by combat. Heat sinks on the rear glow with orange and yellow radiance. A bright yellow Danger arrow points to the backblast area of a massive missile launcher mounted to the side of the mech. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 12

A UM-R60 and UM-R60L Urbanmech pair belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. Still making my way through the Arano set, halfway there! #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #urbanmech

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though the paint is marred by battle. The Arano crest is painted on the left leg upon a field of gold. The number 26 is on the right leg. This large-bore variant has carbon scoring and soot on the barrel of its AC20. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of an Urbanmech battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the rear right It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, though the paint is marred by battle. Heat sinks on the rear glow with yellow and red intensity. This large-bore variant has carbon scoring and soot on the barrel and ejection port of its AC20. The mech stands on a grassy battlefield.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 12

An RVN-3L Raven and ENF-4R Enforcer belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #raven #enforcer

A battletech miniature of an Enforcer battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, seen from the front. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano. The paint is marred with scorches and wear from battle. The Arano crest is worn on a gold field on the mech's left shoulder, and the bumper number 02 is on its chest in white. It stands upon a grassy field.

A battletech miniature of an Enforcer battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, seen from the rear right. is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano. The paint is marred with scorches and wear from battle. Heat sinks on the back and legs glow with the heat buildup of combat. It stands upon a grassy field.

A battletech miniature of a Raven battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, seen from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano. The paint is marred with scorches and wear from battle. It stands upon a grassy field.

A battletech miniature of a Raven battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, seen from the right. is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano. The paint is marred with scorches and wear from battle. The number 45 is painted on its right hip in white. It stands upon a grassy field.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 10

A VTR-9B Victor belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #victor

A Battletech miniature of a Victor battlemech stands on a mirrored photography vase, viewed from the front. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, and the paint is marred by soot and metal wear. The House Arano crest is painted on the left leg on a field of gold, and the number 49 is on the right leg. It stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of a Victor battlemech stands on a mirrored photography vase, viewed from the right. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, and the paint is marred by soot and metal wear. Warning labels adorn it's jump jets and weapons. Heat sinks glow red and orange. It stands on a grassy battlefield.

A Battletech miniature of a Victor battlemech stands on a mirrored photography vase, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold parade colors of House Arano, and the paint is marred by soot and metal wear. The House Arano crest is painted on the left leg on a field of gold, and the number 49 is on the right leg. It stands on a grassy battlefield.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 9

A PHX-1 Phoenix Hawk belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #rifleman

A Battletech miniature of a Phoenix Hawk battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front left. It is painted in the red, black, and gold colors of House Arano, and it bears the house emblem on its left shoulder on a field of gold. The parade colors are marred by combat, with the laser barrel ringed in scorched marks and paint scraped off. The mech stands on a grassy patch. Warning labels prevalently define where not to stand behind the jump jets.

A Battletech miniature of a Phoenix Hawk battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the front. It is painted in the red, black, and gold colors of House Arano, and it bears the bumper number 19 on its right hip. The parade colors are marred by combat, with the laser barrel ringed in scorched marks and paint scraped off. The mech stands on a grassy patch.

A Battletech miniature of a Phoenix Hawk battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base, viewed from the right-rear. It is painted in the red, black, and gold colors of House Arano, and it bears the bumper number 19 on its right hip. The parade colors are marred by combat, with the laser barrel ringed in scorched marks and paint scraped off. The mech stands on a grassy patch. Warning labels prevalently define where not to stand behind the jump jets.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 8

A RFL-3N Rifleman belonging to House Arano of the Aurigan Coalition's 3rd Company. The parade colors are marred by battle on the grasslands of Katinka. 3031. #Battletech #agoac #miniaturepainting #housearano #rifleman

A Battletech miniature of a Rifleman battlemech stands on a mirrored photography base. The mech is red, black, and gold, painted in the House Arano colors. The paint is scuffed and marred by combat. The radar blade on top reads "NO STEP". The mech stands on a grassy patch.

A top-down closeup of a Battletech miniature of a Rifleman battlemech standing on a mirrored photography base. The mech is red, black, and gold, painted in the House Arano colors. The paint is scuffed and marred by combat. The radar blade on top reads "NO STEP". The mech stands on a grassy patch.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 7

I just finished a batch of Aurigan Coalition paint jobs for a friend, and I'm loving how they came out! Expect lots of closeups over the next few days! #battletech #miniaturepainting #agoac #housearano

A collection of Battletech miniatures, painted in the red and gold parade colors of the Aurigan Coalition. Urbanmechs dominate the landscape.

An Inner Sphere Battle Lance package containing four battlemech miniatures. The minis are painted in the red and gold of the Aurigan Coalition. They are battle-worn, standing on grassy plains. The box contains a Phoenix Hawk, Rifleman, Warhammer, and Wasp.

An Inner Sphere Urban Lance package containing four battlemech miniatures. The minis are painted in the red and gold of the Aurigan Coalition. They are battle-worn, standing on grassy plains. The box contains a Raven, Victor, Enforcer, and Hunchback.

A set of three battlemech Urbanmech LAM miniatures. The minis are painted in the red and gold of the Aurigan Coalition. They are battle-worn, standing on grassy plains. One of them is standing in the mech configuration, one is blasting off the ground in air-mech mode on a plumes of jump jets exhaust, and one is flying like a Bullet Bill in air mode.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Nov 4

Here's a basic one I busted out for one of my OCs! It's specific to this universe, but if it works!

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Oct 17

Of course women don't like the Cybertruck. Women only want one thing, and it's the Scopedog Turbo Custom.

A scale model of the Scopedog Turbo Custom mech from the anime Armored Trooper VOTOMS. It stands with its rifle at the low ready and with magnified rangefinder eye trained directly at the viewer.

Deadline (He/Him)@deadlinedesigns· Sep 10

Yeah!! I love when they played the Dog Bowl in '98!