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Author Topic: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer  (Read 3218 times)

Offline elysium64

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Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« on: April 22, 2009, 08:39:39 PM »
Hi
This is my first post, and I thought a quich introduction was in order.
I have been painting and gaming with little lead men for as long as I can remember (about 35 years), my first figure being a blocky minifigs ECW musketeer bought for me by my Nan from Rye Stamp and Hobby Shop, run by the wonderful Bill Brewer, this I proceeded to paint in gloss Airfix paints.
I have painted many different figure subjects since then, most of which I have regretfully sold, My interest in the Hobby was re-ignited by a great little shop in Woking ~ Fun & Games run by Matakishi who I am pleased to say has become a good friend of mine.
I have recently come to the conclusion that I am an OCD painter, I become inspired by a period/range, spend lots of money, promise myself that this is the period/range for me, undercoat and maybe paint a few figures, and then find something new to froth over.
My Current interests (which are lasting longer than normal) are SOTR/Incursion, Atomic Cafe 57, and Victorian Sci-fi/Steam Punk I thought joining these forums may help me to paint more and complete some projects, that and the prospect of opening a new Wargames/Miniatures shop in September/October with some friends.

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 09:22:18 PM »
Hi Simon, welcome to the forum :)

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 09:45:13 PM »
I become inspired by a period/range, spend lots of money, promise myself that this is the period/range for me, undercoat and maybe paint a few figures, and then find something new to froth over.

A common problem....particularly amongst people that have bumped into Matakishi....annoying thing is, he tends to actually COMPLETE his projects.

Welcome to LAF!

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Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 10:55:39 PM »
I used to but Minifigs ECW figures from Bill Brewer at the Rye Stamp & Hobby Shop.

Happy days...  :)

The irony is that, now, 30 years on, I'm still painting a bloody ECW army!

Welcome!

Offline marrony

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2009, 01:35:11 PM »
Welcome aboard.
'The night is gone and the sword is drawn.And the scabbard thrown away!' -Cry of the People by John G Neihardt.

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 02:23:02 PM »
Hi! Welcome to the forum. Just out of curiosity, what does OCD stand for?

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2009, 02:26:54 PM »
Old Crusty Deviant I think...

Offline Bugsda

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 03:50:14 PM »
...........I have been painting and gaming with little lead men for as long as I can remember (about 35 years), my first figure being a blocky minifigs ECW musketeer bought for me by my Nan from Rye Stamp and Hobby Shop, run by the wonderful Bill Brewer..........

Yo homes!  8)
Well I've lead an evil life, so they say, but I'll outrun the Devil on judgement day.

Offline elysium64

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2009, 12:38:54 AM »
Old Crusty Deviant I think...
Thanks mate, and in awnser to the earlier question OCD actually stands for obsesive compulsive disorder.

P.S how do I attatch photo's, looking for button yo browse my file and cant find one!

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2009, 08:27:44 AM »
You need to host the photos online at photobucket or similar and then link to them.

Here's one of yours to get you started...

« Last Edit: April 25, 2009, 08:29:54 AM by matakishi »

Offline Malamute

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Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2009, 12:06:00 PM »
a great little shop in Woking ~ Fun & Games run by Matakishi who I am pleased to say has become a good friend of mine.

I too have fond memories of going into Matakishi's shop. :)

Welcome on board. :)
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