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    Roaming in Europe in Sept

    Thanks for the excellent links. appreiciate the time and effort. The Carabierneri bands were impressive. Of those links do you know any that offer UNPAINTED resins or metals that I might bring back to the U.S.A.?? I will go back and explore a bit more. thanks, steve
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    How do you get started painting figures?

    I have to agree with Fubar on the black priming. I would NEVER have thought to try it on my own unless a fellow painter suggested it to me. Now, I do some in black, others in flat white prime.. I might be one who goes against the general rule, but I gave up enamels in favor of acrylics. I move a...
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    Roaming in Europe in Sept

    Would certainly appreciate any thoughts. I am planning on being in Europe, specifically but not limited to Italy in Sept. I am using my Uncle Sam benefits and traveling free on Space Available (you get what you get and you dont throw a fit!)... would be interested in knowing any toy soldier...
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    Diorama on the cheap!!!

    another thought for the cost conscious...and I picked this up from a friend in Charleston.. go to any of the local places like walmart, target, Michaels art supplies etc, and search for the discounted picture frames. these make just excellent and good looking dioramas. take the glass out, and...
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    Painting eyes on 1/35 scale

    Hi...I think everyone who paints struggles with both facial/skin color and then of course the eyes. I personally prefer a 0000 sceptre gold II 101 by Windsor Newton. I recently finished a 1/32 Robert E. Lee, that sits on my desk who's body but specifically whole face is so lifelike you think you...
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    Hello everybody

    Hi everyone. Thought I would leave a quick post and introduction. I am a Disabled American Veteran, who by necessity works only from my home. I am a hand painter of miniatures, specializing in Civil war figures with a very strong interest in marching bands. I have left another post elsewhere...
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    marching bands in 1/32

    well, I had thought that someone would have some ideas on casters for marching bands, so I will repost. am looking for finely cast figures in 54 mm. for hand painting. please respond here with any thoughts, or direct at streamofserenity@aol.com. thanks, steve
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    need 1/32 marching band figures

    Hello. I am new here, and would like some help if possible. I am a disabled American Veteran, who by necessity works only from my home. I hand paint 1/32 scale (54mm) metal figures for resale to supplement my income. My speciality is Civil war figures and MARCHING BANDS. I am currently looking...
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