Hello from California

[Charles92027]

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.

[Duke Donald]

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.

[Cherno]

Hello and welcome to the forum 

[duhamel]

bonjour et bienvenu

[Charles92027]

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



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

[Charles92027]

I didn't know I could upload pictures to the gallery and link them here. That's great!


That makes things even easier!

[ErikB]

Nice job!

Where are you in CA?

I live in Union City (Bay Area).

[Charles92027]

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

[ErikB]

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

Are all the houses made of Legos?   

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

Your painting is good. Well done

[Charles92027]

Thanks Mick.

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

[ErikB]

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

[Charles92027]

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]

[joekano]

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

Chris