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Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by thecsw » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:56 PM UTC

VladVladikoff wrote: post #40

This is very cool and inspiring! A hobby I could totally lose myself in. However lately my near sight is going and bending over a bench to do intricate work kills my back. I recently spent 2 hours replacing the charge port on an iPad and afterwards I couldn’t stand straight for two days.

Hey! If there is something to lose yourself in and it's good for you, then when else are we going to get this inspiration back?

I build all sorts of stuff at my desk, random minutes I get, or those melancholic Tuesday evenings.

There is this Japanese company I like, BGMLife[1]—local artsy craft stores carry these—where you can put tiny stickers on a canvas, creating whole scenes of a packed restaurant or a quiet library!

[1] https://www.bgmlife.jp/products/diorama-2-5d-seal-vol-3/

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by thecsw » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:57 PM UTC

socalgal2 wrote: post #29

You might find this interesting https://www.google.com/search?q=%22%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E7%9B%...

Thank you! I have the order page open as I'm typing :D

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by thecsw » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC

Otterly99 wrote: post #35

Amazing work! This reminds me of this youtube channel[1] that I used to watch a lot during COVID where the author animates miniature scenes with their hamster. [1] https://www.youtube.com/@SIMI_STUDIO/videos

Ah yes! His hamster is so cute and I think sometimes of the episode where he made him the world's tiniest hamburger and a full meal with a cocktail at the end. It's hard to get this sort of a tactile feeling when we spend most of our days staring at a bright source of light, just like the human evolution we went through had always intended for us.

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by fig781 » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Warhammer is looking different these days

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by afandian » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC

As everyone is sharing their favourite miniature artists I’m going to share Bobby Fingers, who makes the best videos on YouTube IMHO.

The Jeff Bezos boat would probably appeal to this crowd, although it is by not remotely miniature.

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by ffex » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:57 PM UTC

Amazing work!

It’s time that I want paint miniature of dnd to take small break at the developer work. Help to mantain focus? Anyone can suggest getting start guide? I have also a resin 3d printer

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by crefiz » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC

afandian wrote: post #45

As everyone is sharing their favourite miniature artists I’m going to share Bobby Fingers, who makes the best videos on YouTube IMHO. The Jeff Bezos boat would probably appeal to this crowd, although it is by not remotely miniature.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bobby+Fingers

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by chalupa-supreme » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC

New gift for my SO unlocked. I’ve been getting into 40k minis recently and they helped me with a space marine, so maybe a Rolife set will push us both over the edge! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by djdjjdjffh » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC

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Re: Damn fine tiny cafe

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Post by LurkandComment » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC

There is an essence to humanity in this type of work: "I'm doing this because I enjoy the way it makes me feel and nothing else". It's inspirational and I love looking at it. Keeping doing what you love, it also brings joy to others.