Sam's Skunkworks

An Iwata Eclipse, nice. I got a Neo after being let down by countless "budget" ones and it's served well for years. I've heard the Eclipse is basically better in every way than the Neo so you're in good hands. Just be prepared to spend as much time cleaning it as using it, that's just airbrushing 😩

18.03.2025 02:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I currently have £3.81 in my bank account so everything is coming up SWIMMINGLY.

06.03.2025 23:26 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

🛰️ Hi, I'm Matt and I'm LOOKING FOR WORK.

I spent over 10 years working for Nerd³ doing video editing, streaming, thumbnails, community management, packaging logistics, PA work, and more! If anyone knows of anything, please send me a DM.

Here's my editing portfolio: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

15.02.2025 13:49 — 👍 156    🔁 82    💬 6    📌 4

Looks like their soul is leaving their body.

20.12.2024 17:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Graham carefully examining the Chainsword lovingly crafted by SamSkunkworks.

If you're looking for a holiday present, or a unique item similar to the prizes this year, you can find all of our skilled crafters' sites and stores with their contributions here: desertbus.org/2024/support...

22.11.2024 20:03 — 👍 80    🔁 23    💬 0    📌 2

Can you tell how happy I am?

16.11.2024 23:02 — 👍 75    🔁 2    💬 7    📌 0

GO! Go see all the amazing prizes this year! Try to guess which prize description I wrote late last night on too little sleep and too much coffee 😆

01.11.2024 22:19 — 👍 14    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

This is a replica set of Inquisitors Wargear from Warhammer 40,000. It contains a working, motorized chainsword (powered by 8 AA batteries), a Las-Pistol (powered by 4 AAA batteries), and an Inquisitorial Rosette, your official badge of office. These replicas are designed to look fantastic mounted on the wall of your gaming den, or as part of a cosplay. They are shipped in a robust and thematically decorated crate to keep them safe while they're delivered by one of your sectors local rogue traders. Bid high to keep these relics from being lost to the warp! Erika has assured us it works, and is safe.

You'll be the talk of the bus stop with this custom 12-litre Canna Backpack, handmade in Scotland by Trakke (pronounced like 'track'). The custom blue fabric showcases a Desert Bus motif featuring everyone's favourite air freshener. This weatherproof backpack is made with a dry-finish waxed canvas fabric and weather-resistant zippers, ensuring it will hold up against the drizzle and damp of Scotland or Seattle. The main pocket hosts a padded laptop sleeve that will keep a 14" MacBook Pro snug against your back. Tote handles on the top allow you to comfortably hold the bag when not wearing it in sport-mode. The logo patch is attached using Velcro, making it easy to swap out for the included Progress Pride flag patch or leave empty for a logo-free aesthetic. This bundle also includes a pencil case in the same custom Desert Bus fabric, and a key ring that clips into the pleated pocket in the front of the bag. Never lose your keys in the bottom of your backpack again!

This 17” Loud Lullaby Legendary Hand Cannon replica is amongst the ensemble of props, costumes, and set dressings created by Aurum Effects for the live action sequences seen in the Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Reveal Trailer (2019). This replica was crafted using high fidelity hard surface models designed by artists at Bungie and is composed of mixed mediums including urethane resin, fabric bindings, and ringneck pheasant feathers. This prop appears briefly during Eris Morn’s monologue where she is seen adorning a hand cannon with occult dressings. Includes display case measuring 21.5” x 11.5” x 3.5”.

Bateman Labs has partnered with Desert Bus to offer this luxurious, hand crafted Black Walnut Envy gaming chair and ottoman set, allowing you to kick back and game the way {deity of your choice} intended. The monitor arm means you won’t even need to move your head for your marathon gaming sessions as the screen comes to you! Featuring a Split Desk and Cup Holder, rated to hold BOTH the Biggest of Gulps and a whole Family Size bag of Doritos. As a special Desert Bus Bonus, you also get a custom, one of a kind, DB2024 pillow; guaranteed to invoke a jealous rage in anyone who lays eyes upon it. Don’t stand on ceremony for your gaming needs, put up your feet and show those pixels who’s boss!

Let's talk about some of the Giveaway prizes today. Each will have a specific donation amount per entry once their giveaway is active. The full prize schedule with approximate time blocks will be available Friday, Nov 1.

30.10.2024 22:46 — 👍 50    🔁 21    💬 3    📌 0

Arguably that made them even more fun. Less of a "how to" and more of a "let's try".

18.10.2024 23:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I always liked your streams of taking apart old tech and "fixing" it.

18.10.2024 22:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The northern lights in southern england. Bands of red and purple with hints of green light the sky over some silhouetted trees.

Camera picks it up better than the eye, will try again after the street lights go off.

10.05.2024 23:26 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Crafters, prepare your pitches! Submissions for the Desert Bus for Hope 2024 Craftalong will be opening tomorrow, May 6th.

05.05.2024 19:34 — 👍 16    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 0

My marketing friend is looking for a new job! If any of you know of any remote marketing gigs in the games industry (or, anywhere), SHOUT.

23.12.2023 14:46 — 👍 12    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 2

Happy transgender day of remembrance

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Much love to all my trans siblings.

20.11.2023 11:56 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Does anyone else get annoyed that the news always calls it Elon Musk's rocket, and such rather than Space X's?

He didn't do shit. Stop giving him credit for the hard work of other people.

18.11.2023 20:22 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Hello. If anyone is looking to hire someone with my weird all over the place skill set then uh, shout.

I’m mainly looking for something part time to help supplement my income, because ho’ got the cost of living has been hard. But even full time stuff would be nice to see as a potential safety net.

17.11.2023 14:53 — 👍 18    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1

Photo of a prop rapier with an ornate silver hilt and black blade. The blade is trimmed with red edges and decorated with red magical sigils.

Close-up of the hilt. The pommel is a black cross with gold and silver metallic details. The guard is primarily black with silver filigree edging and red ornamental accents. The knuckle guard is black and curved elegantly.

Close-up of the guard, with a clear view of the red accent: a stylized cross.

Photo of the rapier’s box. It is a large black crate with a silver metal frame and latch. It is emblazoned with the words “Garlond Ironworks: Freedom Through Technology” in Eorzean script, above and below the Garlond Ironworks logo, in yellow.

En garde! Whether you’re preparing for a genteel duel or Displacing yourself off the boss platform for the 67th time today, this stunning real-life rendering of FFXIV’s Antiquated Murgleis arm by @samsskunkworks.bsky.social will ensure you do so with style.

04.11.2023 00:13 — 👍 22    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 0

My toxic trait is I want every human to be sheltered, fed, clothed and provided healthcare at no direct cost to themselves. I DO NOT CARE if some people then do nothing for the rest of their lives. Mazletov, god bless. I don't care if a few people figure out ways to game the system. People need help

02.11.2023 18:55 — 👍 2824    🔁 1010    💬 55    📌 37

I dgaf if you've made all the wrong financial decisions in your life. Everyone should be fed, clothed, housed, and educated.

Don't let the rich fool you into blaming the poor.

Also, are the poor not allowed any fun or relaxation?
Oh, fuck them, right. The poor deserve the suffering, right?

02.11.2023 13:44 — 👍 87    🔁 27    💬 8    📌 3

List of Frequently asked questions, with a drawing of a person holding a lego mini fig and another person in a witch hat with a little ghost. The questions are: Q: Do I need to subscribe to your Ko-Fi to buy things? A: No. Q: Your Prices are too low! A: Ok! I hope you can afford what you want. (feel free to tip me) Q: Your prices are too high! A: I'm sorry! Q: Do you ship to my country? A: Yes! Shipping is Extra Q: When will you ship them? A: Up to two weeks after purchase Q: What do they come with? A: A thank you card and a certificate of authenticity. Q: Have a Different Question? A: Ask me! Q: But I wanna buy things now! A: Why not check out Gracie Ghosties Latest shop update? GraceSkeatesArt.com Thank you!

FAQ for my upcoming shop launch this coming Saturday!

28.10.2023 19:29 — 👍 19    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Photo of lots of vibrantly coloured marker art pieces all spread out and overlapping.

I am finally going to be selling originals! I will have more updates such as exact time my shop will go live & photos of each piece I'm selling with its price but for now the plan is the start of November! I have a wide range of prices starting from £15 so hopefully there's something for everyone!

12.10.2023 10:08 — 👍 43    🔁 9    💬 6    📌 1

Gerard Way's Danger Days Trousers in Black Leather

Gerard Way's Danger Days Trousers in Light Grey Denim/Cotton

Weird question, but does anyone have any idea what this brand of trousers is? They're at least biker in style, and have a very unique and distinctive pattern of ribbing on the thighs.

ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED I'M BEING DRIVEN MAD, THANK YOU.

28.09.2023 22:06 — 👍 15    🔁 5    💬 4    📌 2

RPF Costume and Prop Maker Community

The RPF (replica prop forum) is always a good resource. They've solved some pretty high-profile unidentified prop mysteries in the past, even things as tiny as identifying the brand of screws seen on some star wars props.

therpf.com

29.09.2023 00:01 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I mean, I have a whole workshop of various types and sizes of printers, depending on what it is I can probably turn it around for you in a day?

28.09.2023 23:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

reskeet if you think hrt is life saving medical treatment

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