http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/7.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net IT courses, got my A+ certification and my diploma. I've been having a hard time finding a job, I actually got an email back from a company that posted an entry level position that said I didn't have enough experience. I'm thinking of falling back on the only thing I can do really well other than computer work, and that's painting minis.

So, I want to ask Dakka what their thoughts are on armies that would most likely sell when fully painted. I'm guessing Space Marines and Orks, I'm not certain on Fantasy armies, though.

To the Space Marine players: What is the typical load-out for a Captain with power armor as far as wargear is concerned? How many marines fit in a drop pod?

That's all, and thanks to anyone that replies.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718945.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718945.page GMT FLGS, people you already know are asking?

Before you jump into this and start buying new marines I'd say you do some research to figure out your target market. That and see what the people are asking for, not what are the most popular.

A little research will take you a long, long way I think. Post some pictures of your stuff here and on other forums too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718957.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718961.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718961.page GMT
Based on your actual training and A+ certification, you should be looking for a Novice IT position or even tie into an IT network like OnForce. This won't pay much, but it's better than painting and will get you the necessary experience to eventually land a better position. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718974.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718974.page GMT
My decision to do this doesn't mean I'm going to stop looking for an IT job, right now I just need some sort of income.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718976.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/718976.page GMT
I'm just telling you that minis painting won't do you as much good as you might think. You would probably do better with shift work, because at least it'd be somewhat steady.

If experience really is what your recruiters are saying (and I don't doubt that at all), can you get even an unpaid internship through your vocational school?

Sorry, dude.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719011.page GMT
And if you have a friend who'll take pictures for you, you have a start. Just see what people are looking for... Hell, start taking bids and just be a painter for hire. Then you won't be putting in any money of your own. For you that might be the best way unless, like you said, you already have a ton of stuff to work on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719014.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719014.page GMT 40k Ork army and a 40k Chaos army I can paint. I'm hoping these will sell, which is why I was asking the questions I had posted. Would really like an answer on those.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719056.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719056.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719062.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719062.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719064.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719064.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719111.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719111.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719255.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719255.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719284.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719339.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719353.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719353.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719402.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719402.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719465.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719465.page GMT HQ/Hero/Lord models until I made some sort of a name for myself, then go on to small units, like marine squads with rhinos/drop pods, which is why I wanted to know the typical load-out of a captain and how many marines could fit in a pod.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719495.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719495.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719520.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/719520.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/721573.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/240289/721573.page GMT