Magnus Opus

About Me

Let's Get Acquainted

This blog came out of from my enjoyment and experiences in the hobby of modeling, painting and gaming. The theme of this blog is miniature soldier painting and gaming, along with the journey of various projects supporting the same. Along the way I hope to add in Battle Reports, gaming ideas and articles on the hobby and gaming world.

Who am I? I’m an old school hobbyist from the late 1960s who enjoyed the hobbies of the times, slot cars, electric football, hot wheels, and army men. I used old supplies that I could afford, testers, pactra tins, oil paints, house paints, you name it I probably tried it! All of the hobbies I enjoyed involved painting it or changing the models and or pieces to enhance the fun of playing the games!

Later in my high school days while serving a little detention with the crazy bird watching biology teacher, I snuck back into her back office in the library and stumbled across the wonderful world of miniatures and painting them! She had thousands of painted Napoleonic soldiers in 15mm, she even had herself represented in miniature leading the armies! From that point on she was my Santa Claus for information and knowledge in the painting world and I never looked back!

My wargaming foundation was squad leader at the age of 13. This was strengthened in my later years by Warhammer and work in commission painting. My early experiences as a commercial artist and designer helped me enjoy this hobby as a lifetime project.

Although I have experienced a lot, I am the old dog still learning new tricks, always seeking something new or innovative. Now I am learning how to better share with others and learn new stuff through this blog.

As a visitor here, I hope you become or continue to be a part of this fun and lifelong hobby community. Feel free to submit any questions or comments that are positive to this hobby community site.

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