#mkiv

[nocternalrandomness]

Lockheed Hudson Mk.IV from RAF 48 Sqn photographed over Scotland in 1942

[titanomancy]

So, Games Workshop got caught with its six-fingered hand in the generative AI cookie jar after all. Guess Kev's "very cautious" policy doesn't account for generative tools and filters in Photoshop - although knowing what I do about GW's tech spend, I'd actually be shocked if they have a current Creative Cloud license.

Most likely this is the work of an outside contractor and not the work of the "studio," per se, so they're not actually liars. You'd probably be surprised by the amount of freelance work-for-hire GW farms out these days, which is a big part of the reason they've stopped crediting individual sculptors. Wouldn't want the henches building up too much clout for their solo endeavors, after all.

Although I actually don't think that this is the scandal that some are making it out to be. It's sloppy, to be sure, but is it any more sloppy than leaving tourists in the background of Inferno's marginalia?

Composite photography and misusing Photoshop filters are nothing new, and as long as Games Workshop has been using them they've been doing it in a haphazard fashion. Getting caught (ahem) red-handed is just the latest in a grand tradition of embarrassing errors resulting from overly aggressive deadlines and poor editorial oversight. The current spasm of indignation is only noteworthy because the company staked out an official position which was both naïvely idealistic and coldly calculated to signal a virtue which they have neither the ability nor the inclination of adhering to.

That being said, I don't particularly care, which you may have already inferred by the fact that I'm almost a week late to this particular outrage. The new Mk.IV Marines look great and that's not affected by some dodgy promotional art. I'm saving my outrage for pre-painted minis.

[gelidusterminator]

A series of photos I took while out on a walk. (October edition)

Beaky helping up his little friend.

Them just chilling

What's that in the background?

Looks like someone is spying on them...

Oh, looks like he's making his way over to them.

Embrace (Beaky found a brother!)

Close-up

Playing in the leaves

Far-away photo

Taking home a sample (for funnies)

Oh, what about little guy?

He feels lonely. ☹

[coolthingsguyslike]

[strictstandards]

Summer Days in Lake Tahoe with Two JDM Icons ✨

Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 & Toyota Supra MKIV: Two JDM Icons Conquer Lake Tahoe 🏔

This set screams Tyler, the Creator — Analog 🎧

“We could count the shooting stars, well, could you meet me by the lake? Summer never has to end with me.”

Summer 2025 flew by— and the excursions throughout led collaborative support @fotos.by.lonzo to some blissful sessions unfolding in Lake Tahoe 🏔️

Through high horsepower, open roads and scenic views, enjoy the set between @flonace and his Toyota Supra MKIV, complemented properly alongside @zombrace and his iconic blue Nissan Skyline GTR R34 ⚡️

Let us know in the comments which one of these JDM icons you would choose as your summer driver 👇🏻

@fotos.by.lonzo • @zombrace • @flonaze • #STRICTSTANDARDS 🇺🇸

[sudden-stops-kill]

'Ford GT Mk IV Nürburgring Lap - 6:15 | Ford Racing'

[karagin22]

[forgeline]

Filmed in its natural habitat. The Ford GT Mk IV is a limited-edition track-only GT built by Multimatic Motorsports and Ford Performance that pays tribute to the original 1967 Ford GT Mk IV and manifests the true racetrack potential of a Ford GT that is not hindered by limitations imposed by series rules, sanctioning bodies, or homologation requirements. The Mk IV is powered by a 800+HP twin turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 Ecoboost engine mated to a six-speed Xtrac racing transmission. It's built around a lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis equipped with state-of-the-art aero to generate an eye-watering 2400 lbs of downforce at 150mph and rides on Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers, giant Alcon carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin racing slicks, and specially-designed 18×12.5/18×13.0 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock wheels that were specifically engineered for the Ford GT Mk IV to handle the astronomical cornering loads that are generated from the combination of aero downforce and grippy Michelin slicks!