For Grandpas | Fifty Four and Counting

The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!

Astronomy and AstrophotographyfiftyfourandcountingApril 25, 2026

All my life I have been fascinated by the stars, astronomy, anything space related and photography. When planning my next adventure we decided to visit South America , a part of the world we’ve not been too. We settled on a trip to Peru, got it all planned and then heard about Uyuni in Bolivia….

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingMarch 23, 2023

Ulises by Occre – A great challenge and satisfying model

For my 60th birthday, I asked my wife for the Occre Ulises model kit, paints, motor and battery so I could…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingMarch 18, 2023

Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRX STi 24Hr Nurburgring kit – A great RC kit, with a satisfying finish

Following my posts over the years, you’ll know I love radio-controlled anything. I have drones, helicopters, a plane, a boat, a…

ArtfiftyfourandcountingNovember 4, 2022

Artwork – almost as good as the professional?

I am an art-loving sort of person that appreciates creative talents that blend textures and colours that please the eye, but…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingOctober 30, 2022

An alternative way to use a fish tank – the jury is still out … what do you think?

For almost 40 years, I kept tropical fish. The tank still is a feature in the corner of our lounge/dining room,…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingJuly 18, 2021

U-gear, tower – a fun project to build

I remember seeing the first U-Gears products launching on a crowd funding website. All the designs are clever in that they…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingJuly 2, 2021

A Wooden Dolls House, Petite Amélie – What every child wishes for

As a grandfather with five grandchildren, my imagination runs wild when I think of the various stages in a child’s life.…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 21, 2021

Aedes Ars Medieval Village – completed. A really satisfying, forgiving, and original kit to build

I realised the other day that I never actually posted the completed model or the rest of the steps involved. This…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 15, 2021

Sam’s Study, Rolife – A Challenging Miniature Room with detail

I just completed another Rolife miniature room kit. This one called Sam’s Study was quite different to Cathy’s flower house. It…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 21, 2021

Mini Model House, Robotime – Challenging to Build, Rewarding when Completed.

I decided to turn my hand to something different, during this lockdown. Having completed a number of projects recently such as…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2020

Lisbon and its famous Tram – A model worth building

When I was a little boy my late father took the family on a cruise. I remember visiting various European destinations.…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingAugust 6, 2020

Being the Grandfather I never had

I never knew either of my grandfathers, both sadly died before I was born in 1961. My father’s family were from…

Child Car SeatsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 15, 2019

Child car seats, UK law, forward or rear-facing? R44 & R129, confused? I offer some clarity for grandparents

As a grandfather I’d like to be able to get involved occasionally collecting my grand daughter from nursery, or take one…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

When a sample sized paint pot turns out not to be a sample!

We’ve recently been refurbishing our lounge. It was dated and with a growing family, we were ready for a change. 25 years…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2019

Ironbridge Gorge Museums – Home to Victorian charm, history and stunning landscapes

The weather definitely made our recent visit to Shropshire that much more enjoyable, especially when we were able to visit two…

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The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!

Ulises by Occre – A great challenge and satisfying model

Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRX STi 24Hr Nurburgring kit – A great RC kit, with a satisfying finish

Artwork – almost as good as the professional?

An alternative way to use a fish tank – the jury is still out … what do you think?

U-gear, tower – a fun project to build

A Wooden Dolls House, Petite Amélie – What every child wishes for

Aedes Ars Medieval Village – completed. A really satisfying, forgiving, and original kit to build

Sam’s Study, Rolife – A Challenging Miniature Room with detail

Mini Model House, Robotime – Challenging to Build, Rewarding when Completed.

Lisbon and its famous Tram – A model worth building

Being the Grandfather I never had

Child car seats, UK law, forward or rear-facing? R44 & R129, confused? I offer some clarity for grandparents

When a sample sized paint pot turns out not to be a sample!

Ironbridge Gorge Museums – Home to Victorian charm, history and stunning landscapes

The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!

The Horizons of Khufu – A virtual tour of Khufu’s Pyramid found among the pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Hideout, Prestwich – An apt name for a place that is tucked out of sight with great food

Jodrell Bank, Cheshire – educational and fascinating site of a radio telescope