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Title: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: elysium64 on April 22, 2009, 09:39:39 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.
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: matakishi on April 22, 2009, 10:22:18 PM: Hi Simon, welcome to the forum :)
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: AKULA on April 22, 2009, 10:45:13 PM: Quote from: elysium64 on April 22, 2009, 09:39:39 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!

:)
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: Captain Blood on April 22, 2009, 11:55:39 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!
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: marrony on April 23, 2009, 02:35:11 PM: Welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: Jase on April 23, 2009, 03:23:02 PM: Hi! Welcome to the forum. Just out of curiosity, what does OCD stand for?
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: matakishi on April 23, 2009, 03:26:54 PM: Old Crusty Deviant I think...
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: Bugsda on April 23, 2009, 04:50:14 PM: Quote from: elysium64 on April 22, 2009, 09:39:39 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..........

(http://i44.tinypic.com/t68ajd.jpg) Yo homes! 8)
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: elysium64 on April 25, 2009, 01:38:54 AM: Quote from: matakishi on April 23, 2009, 03:26:54 PM
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!
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: matakishi on April 25, 2009, 09:27:44 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...

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/matakishi/Simon%20wolf%201%201000.jpg)
Title: Re: Hi from a self confessed OCD painter/gamer
Post by: Malamute on April 25, 2009, 01:06:00 PM: Quote from: elysium64 on April 22, 2009, 09:39:39 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. :)