Hi all,
Returning to the hobby after 15 years! I have never been one for tabletop warfare, it's more the modelling and painting that interests me. Originally I started out doing
LOTR after Deagostini and
GW teamed up. Being a massive fan of the books/films I found it awesome and at the time was the only "art" I ever excelled at, never being able to draw or paint freehand I did however have a very steady hand and a decent eye for detail. I still have the majority of my former army including every hero in metal as well as a Balrog and original Nasgul in a box somewhere at me Mums...
So I'm in Bromley just around the corner from
GW (for any SE Londoners who may reside here on dakka) and have been in and out for years browsing and I think sod this, time for me to start this freight train again...In Warhammer
40k, a branch I've always wanted to explore and did briefly when my brother showed an interest about 12 years ago for all of about 5 hours.
So I pick up a basic Space Marine set with basic 3ml paints, a couple of brushes and some
misc tools and what not and I head back to the missus...who even though she thinks I am a massive nerd/geek/child encourages me to do things I enjoy despite being 9 months pregnant (And currently overdue)...so I go back the same day and buy a bit more...2 Weeks and about £600 later I have an awesome little setup, original Dreadnought, numerous Ultramarines and the Triumvirate of the Primarch in the post...and I've painted 2 models
(I'm an Engineer with little time to spare) but for me just reading all the lore and watching videos of people bring such an awesome amount of detail to these models is very satisfying, and inspiring...Currently setup and ready to finish a basic Ultramarine but wanted to sign up here first as I've lurked for about a week now. Playing with edge highlighting but the super small detail brush I bought and christened just yesterday is splitting and I'm finding it difficult to use...
Anyway I could waffle on all day, but it's great to be here and I look forward to learning new techniques from anyone willing to help me out' which seems like everyone!
Thanks guys!