Originally Posted by
7eat51
This semester has been tough. On top of that, I am trying to complete my dissertation - hasn't been a fun process. I finally gave Sue my Langton stuff, and some of the 1:4800 ships. She is really getting into mini painting. She did a nice job on the 1:4800s, but our camera did not capture the detail. We need to try again and post them.
I hope over break to paint a bunch of the 1:4800 ships; I started some a month or so ago and really enjoyed it - first time doing any modeling since the '70s. It was a lot of fun. I see what all you have talked about. When wearing the goggles, I could see all the mistakes. When I took the goggles off and put the ships on the table, I couldn't see them. It was an interesting experience. I think David's at-arm's-length rule should be hung on the wall of any modeler.
As for Langtons, I think they will have to wait until I am at a place with the dissertation when I am waiting to receive approval to start the field research; at that time, there is nothing I can do on it. Trying my hand at a Langton would probably be very relaxing and sanity securing.
Thanks for asking, Jim.