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My "Craft" (painting miniatures)
Border Reiver:
Thanks for the compliments
I got started back around 1980, when a couple of friends picked up D&D Basic ed. We then started with a few of these neat little toys sold in plastic baggies and stapled to yellow cardstock. I got out of the minis for about 5 years, then started painting historical minis (70mm scale models of personages like Attila, Vlad Tepes, victorian soldiers), and then around '95 the Warhammer bug bit, just as the GW store was opening up in Ottawa, and the rest is history. I joined in for the hobby (I was single and had free time in the evenings to paint and socialize over a game) and stayed because I found it relaxing and enjoyable.
And now, I get to inflict it on you folks.
Jace:
Well, you've been in the hobby longer than I've been alive.
Heck the store I go to (indy retailer) has been open for 10 years.
mat_mantra:
Damn, i'm glad somebody has some skill at this. My hands shake a little too much for it, but anyhow, my Templar Dreadnought in progress
Still have a long way to go on it yet. Glue the smoke launcher back on for one
Border Reiver:
Steadying your hands is best accomplished by placing your elbows on a firm surface such as a table or desk top, then have your wrists touch while you paint. It takes a little practice but it dramatically steadies your hands. My oldest has just learned this technique and his painting has improved dramatically.
mat_mantra:
I'm working on some Blood Angels, i'll try and put that technique to use. I'll try anything that improves my painting. Heh, I should find some of my first Templars and post 'em in here. Not pretty
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