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I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:06
by GunjiNoKanrei
Excellent work on the all new Chest of Colors ... this encouraged me to finally become a member instead of just a silent reader from time to time.

Hi, my name is Michael :) Looking around CoC I see a couple of familiar names and friends so some of you may already know me. But a few things about me ... I am a digital marketer and strategist by trade, husband and father by choice and conviction and avid miniature painter by night or rather in the few moments of hobby time I get. Well, with a family to take care of, house, job and ... umm ... procrastination *gulp* my painting time is scarce these days - so far I managed to finish two miniatures in 2011. But at least I am still painting ;) And my overall dedication to the hobby of painting (and collecting) miniatures is as strong as ever.

When it comes to painting miniatures it is all about display miniatures for me. I am not a gamer (tried that once ... a long story) but just a painter striving to become the best I can be looking for improvement all the time. I feel CoC is just the place where I can get valuable input in my ongoing quest to become a halfway decent painter :)

If there is anything worth noting about my painting it is probably the fact that I (very) often paint BattleTech miniatures. I do have a soft spot for Mechs as they are what got me into the hobby. Usually they are in 6mm scale. As Mechs are 10m-12m in universe this means that your average Mech miniature is between 25mm and 35mm in height. If you are interested you can see some of my works on my not-so-frequently-updated website or on CMON.

But enough babbling now. As stated I have been a (infrequent) silent reader on CoC for some time, but would like to become a more active member of the community (as time permits). In my opinion CoC is easily one of the best friendly places out there when it comes to painting miniatures :)

-Michael

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:10
by Nameless
welcome, have fun, post pics :)

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:20
by Hellspawn
Welcome aboard :)

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:22
by sea.man
Servus!
Were in Germany are you from?

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:24
by Pandadosmares
Welcome :mrgreen:

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 13:45
by mahon
Hi Michael,

Glad to see you here! It's been years since the Headblast/CMON days...
I recall you've been busy for some time, and so I was happy to see you painting again when I stumbled onto your website.

I hope you will enjoy our place and make it yours, too.
As you can see, the site is still being tweaked and forged, but I hope it doesn't scare you away.

Because when the site is ready I WILL BE PAINTING MINIATURES TOO! :twisted:

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 14:06
by GunjiNoKanrei
Thanks for the kind welcome :)

@czlowiek.morze: Near Cologne

@mahon: Will the site ever be *truly* ready? ;) Pick up the brush again ... you know how addictive it can be :)

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 14:16
by mahon
never TRULY ready, but when I finish dealing with the problems I know of, I'm starting painting again! :D

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 14:28
by Hellspawn
mahon wrote:never TRULY ready, but when I finish dealing with the problems I know of, I'm starting painting again! :D
I'm pretty sure the grumpy bear is soon going to be a carebear :mrgreen:

Re: I blame the new design ...

Posted: 3 Aug 2011, o 15:17
by Corvus
Hi Michael, I'm very happy that you finally found your way to these forums. You'll notice that this community isn't as big as in other places (CMON, WAMP), but in a positive way.

People here will take their time for decent commenting, the type you can always learn something from.

Enjoy your stay! Looking forward to some WIPs you might post here.

-Gerrie