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Title: Keep a Journal!
Post by: Dining Room Battles on 15 February 2021, 02:34:49 PM

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I don't remember exactly when I starting keeping a journal of hobby information, but it was in the mid 2000's and I was working on the 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in 15mm for Flames of War. I usually do not work straight through a project so I had painted one unit, did something else and then came back to the Highlanders. Hmmm . . . how did I paint them? Thus the journal. I highly recommend keeping a journal, it's not hard, and it can be a real memory jogger!

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Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: Mindenbrush on 15 February 2021, 05:31:09 PM

I keep record of colour combinations used plus an excel file of which figures I have painted.

I also compile a newsletter that goes out to about 25 local gamers, I put it together on a Word.doc and one of the gamers that is a graphic artist spends about a week dressing it up.
The newsletter covers latest manufacturers releases, hobby tips, books and YouTube reviews/suggestions, etc, keeps me busy when I am not painting.

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on 15 February 2021, 07:13:54 PM

That's a great idea! I have planned and ordered for various small projects, put the figures aside, and later sometimes forgotten what I was intending to use them for...

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on 15 February 2021, 07:32:49 PM

I regularly do scrapbooks for my projects - rules ideas, force lists,  colour schemes, scenarios, inspirational pics/eye candy
I find it keeps my head relatively clear, gives me something to do when I am too tired to paint and flicking back through can give me inspiration to restart stalled projects!

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: Codsticker on 16 February 2021, 05:10:05 AM

I have sticky notes stuck everywhere. :)

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: blacksoilbill on 16 February 2021, 06:49:54 AM

That's a nice inspiration. I've kept a small notebook where I jot down colour notes, but I only use it inconsistently. Something like this, with pictures, looks much nicer!

In fact, I was so inspired that I grabbed a fancy notebook from the local newsagent!

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: tomrommel1 on 16 February 2021, 07:05:52 AM

I have a scrap book too. Helps a lot when ordering new paints and remembering the paints you used to paint the camouflage right.... I even write down a few thoughts about why I used which color. Makes fun to read after a few years.

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on 16 February 2021, 09:37:43 AM

I have just found (and burned) loads of jottings, scenarios and stories from my early war gaming 50 years ago. It took some doing but I haven’t looked at it in 40 years so an upcoming house move was the catalyst.

Doug

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: Misneach on 17 February 2021, 12:55:33 PM

Looks like a great idea! I should really start keeping a wargaming journal. It would be a great way to keep track of research and reference photos etc. Thanks for the inspiration  8)

Title: Re: Keep a Journal!
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on 17 February 2021, 01:40:21 PM

As others are sharing photos... Here are some poor ones from my Steampunk Post-Apocalypse project (yes, it was bonkers - but also a hard aesthetic to define, which is what made me start scrapbooking the different factions to try and bring things together a bit more visually)