Hi all,
Hello from NY. I've been modeling on and off, as most of us I suppose, since a kid. I mostly was building sci-fi, space and x-vehicles. But I started toying with figures a number of years ago after joining The Clubhouse. But with the downturn, these kits started to get really expensive and that's been I delved in to the larger miniature figures. The more I painted the more I got into it.
I hope to learn a lot here. Thanks for having me aboard.

Welcome

Hi Kev,

Welcome aboard the Planet.

Thanks guys!

Welcome to the Planet, Kev! Do you ever get to any of the local (ie, mid-Atlantic and New England) model or figure shows?

I build models, as well as paint figures (I'm the oddball, I paint in the gloss toy soldier style), airplanes, some ships, cars, but also Maschinen Krieger. There are good shows and meetups here in our region.

Prost!
Brad

Hey Brad.
I also build models as well as figures and minis. I'm into building real space, sci-fi, and Ma.K , as well as some of the odd looking x-planes.
My figure painting runs the gamut from resin dinosaurs to horror to historic to some risque (but tasteful) girly kits (working on skin tones I explain) .
I started with the minis when as the financial downturn was getting worse, the garage kits seemed to be getting more elaborate and expen$ive. So I delved into the larger minis (some of the 28-32mm models are awesome but just too small for my old eyes. Also spending $40 or $50 for a big mini was a better alternative than a $200 - $250 GK, especially when wifey was looking at the cc bills.

I used to be a regular at the IPMS Mosquito-Con (NJ) until I had a tough time at the club. I'm a regular at JerseyFest (also NJ). That is a sort of localized version ofWonderFest with Horror, Fantasy, Space, Sci-fi all welcomed. I occasionally attend other local IPMS events when closeby - upstate NY and Long Island. Then I make the annual pilgrimage to the IPMS Nationals where ever they are. With a few extra days this ends up being the family vacation.

Hello Kev and welcome to PF.
Ralph.

Hey Kev

Welcome and enjoy the experience.

Paul.