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Title: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on October 04, 2017, 05:30:23 AM

I've always been interested in model making but never spent the time. Now that I'm older I've started to develop an interest in miniature wargaming.
I really like retro sci fi and I purchased some Hydra 28mm figured but I find them too small for my old eyes to paint, I think I'll try some 40mm figures.

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Duke Donald on October 04, 2017, 07:04:45 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Concerning failing eyesight, I strongly recommend you try out a cheap magnifier headset with a led, such as this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Idealeben-Magnifier-Headset-Illuminated-Magnifying/dp/B01N498K1C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1507096673&sr=8-7&keywords=magnifiers

It gets a little while getting used to it, but once you do, it is like feeling 18 again, at least as far as short distance vision is concerned.

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Cherno on October 04, 2017, 11:03:41 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum  8)

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: duhamel on October 04, 2017, 11:12:32 AM

bonjour et bienvenu

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on February 21, 2018, 11:21:18 PM

I's like to see if I can show pictures from my Instagram, that would be ideal.

(https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/ec1dbbcd5e94a838b7f585bcd42f740c/5B165DDE/t51.2885-15/s640x640/sh0.08/e35/26395989_409465349511826_4641275821951025152_n.jpg)

It seems to work, but getting the URL of the picture was not easy.

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on February 23, 2018, 11:34:17 PM

I didn't know I could upload pictures to the gallery and link them here. That's great!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/13786-240218003149.jpeg)

That makes things even easier!

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: ErikB on February 26, 2018, 07:04:22 PM

Nice job!

Where are you in CA?

I live in Union City (Bay Area).

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on February 26, 2018, 08:56:12 PM

Hey Erik, thanks.
I’m in Escondido, San Diego county.

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: ErikB on February 26, 2018, 11:00:35 PM

Ah, I know that town.  I used to go to UCSD. 

Are all the houses made of Legos?   ;)

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on February 26, 2018, 11:10:27 PM

Your painting is good. Well done

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on February 27, 2018, 01:27:44 PM

Thanks Mick.

ErikB, that would be Carlsbad, I’m in Escondido, the houses are made out of wild animals.  :D

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: ErikB on February 27, 2018, 04:46:03 PM

Ah, got it.  It's been since the 1990s....  ;)

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: Charles92027 on September 06, 2018, 11:23:04 PM

Here's how to post a resized image from my gallery:

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[img width=200]http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/13786-240218053903.jpeg[/img](http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/13786-240218053903.jpeg)

Title: Re: Hello from California
Post by: joekano on September 07, 2018, 05:44:50 PM

Welcome to the group! Always nice to see another Californian (Bay Area).

Chris