Ex-gamer says hello

[vodkafan]

Apologies I didn't realise there was an introductions board here, I have been here for a little while already. I am James from Rugby, England, and I live normally on the excellent Guild Wargamers site. I came here at someone's suggestion that it was easier to sell unwanted 28mm figs here (which is certainly true), but I have stayed as I enjoy the convivial joie de vivre  .
I am vodkafan almost everywhere over the internet.
I have not gamed or painted for about 6 years and much of my stuff was sold off. getting into it again in a small way. I am currently streamlining my leadpile even more so I can buy the figures I have always wanted, even though my eyes are now very bad and I have no confidence I will be able to paint them. Luckily I have always enjoyed big figures so I will give it a go.
My "thing" that has kept me going over the "empty years" has been to get hold of a diecast toy which reminds me of something vaguely military, convert it by changing wheels, paint job etc and convert a few figures to crew it up. Here is an example from  years ago, an old fire engine I converted to a makeshift BEF gun tractor:






As you can see my work is not of a high order but I just do what I enjoy...

[Vanvlak]

That IS nice! Brilliant idea, and nicely done too 

[fastolfrus]

Your work looks fine to me.
Might be handy for Home Guard games.

One thing I would suggest though - paint the cut edges of the base material. If they were "tarmac" coloured overall instead of just the top, it would look more "finished".

[vodkafan]

Thanks Vanvlak and Fastolfrus!  The point about the base is duly noted. I can't remember if I did any more to that base. I sold that particular model years back but I have picked up 2 more of those diecasts and intend to do 2 more,  1 British BEF again and the other German early war towing a 150mm Infantry gun. In both cases using chopped about Valient figures, of which i have a load.
Hey do you think it is worth opening a new thread in the Workbench part of the forum showing my conversions?

[DoctorPete]

Greetings!  I like that conversion and would be happy to see others you have done.  Creative converting is always welcomed!   

[vodkafan]

Greetings!  I like that conversion and would be happy to see others you have done.  Creative converting is always welcomed!   

Thanks DoctorPete more pictures coming soon. My work rate is slow....