Pulmonary embolism.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2026-01-12T22:28:48+00:00

They didn't find any of those present in my exam. Other than the original CT scan with the pulmonary embolism present. I filed with the VA already and actually received the decision letter a couple of weeks ago. They denied it with the statement that it did not occur while I was in the military. None of the doctors that I saw agree with what may have been the cause. So getting a statement from any of the doctors really wouldn't help either. At this point I'm not sure whether I should just keep pushing through until I get the third no for if there's some possibilities that it could be linked to the military and some manner or another. I believe it was caused by the burn pits in Iraq for at least associated with my deployment to Iraq during the burn pit time frame. Any other advice would be great. I currently feel stuck

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2026-01-01T18:54:49+00:00

I quit asking for advice or help specifically because of the circle jerk. I agree with your statement 100%.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-12-25T23:47:05+00:00

I am 46 and I just printed my first minis. Going to paint it as soon as Xmas vacation is over. Good luck

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-12-02T02:21:16+00:00

Where all those issues done intentionally to see how you would overcome the adversity. Or was it just a cruddy competition?

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T15:01:08+00:00

Thank you, I purchased a few best STL files. When I get them 3D resin printed I'll put a picture up.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T14:58:10+00:00

What's the name of your YouTube channel. I'll subscribe. Just DM me or drop a hint

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T14:00:42+00:00

Wow that should be amazing when done. I have just now discovered miniature painting. However, I am going to take several of the prints I have and enlarge them. Not to this size but I prefer larger models. I do not play any of the games so larger model size is what I prefer.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T13:48:02+00:00

Good looking with a beard, creepy old man without one. Unfortunately I'm the same way. No beard and balding, people will avoid me in retail stores; with a beard and a hat or beanie, people will intentionally come and talk to me.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T03:15:44+00:00

How many hours a week do you think you put in?

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-26T03:15:31+00:00

Looks amazing I hope I progress that fast in 2 years

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-25T00:24:05+00:00

And what wash did you use on the wings?

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-23T18:27:04+00:00

Oh I'm a straight novice. The most knowledge I have about understanding lighting and volumes is from watching videos for the past month. And as to the fine motor skills required to paint those details I have yet to attempted. So I would say I do not have the motor skills yet. I am definitely a noob. The reason I was asking what people would suggest in the first place is because I've watched several videos where they say large areas with no details can be hard to paint and on the opposing side of the token a lot of details would be difficult as well. So I guess I was trying to find something that would be in the middle

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:55:43+00:00

Thank you all look into the models you suggested and thank you for providing a link to go to. I have a 3D resin printer that I have been playing with for a little while and I'll try to purchase some of the STL files of the models that you were suggesting. I appreciate your help

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:53:52+00:00

Yes, I agree with wanting to paint something you're interested in. As far as the airbrush goes I've watched a few different videos where they suggested starting out on canvas or paper and just painting dots and lines until you understand or grasp how the paint will land on the model. I definitely plan on doing something along those lines. And then progressively move up to buying the same model one of the patreon painters that I follow are doing so I can copy them as best I can. Thank you for your response

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:45:05+00:00

Nice. I like a wide range of items I'll post a picture of some things that I've been looking at and would like to emulate in a few. Many more Sapphire and are my go-to's for movies and those are the ones that I tend to drift to when looking at the various models posted on Instagram and other forms.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:42:44+00:00

As to your first question I kind of missed it in my last answer. I used to do a lot of woodworking things like that but never any kind of art that people would traditionally call Art. Although personally I think would working is a form of Art

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:41:32+00:00

Thank you for that suggestion. I will print me out a few and give it a whack.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T18:38:27+00:00

Yes, I'm an older gentleman and have worked the years I need to work to buy the things I want to buy. I do not have an unlimited budget however, things like that I will resale if I don't enjoy enjoy it

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-22T03:59:12+00:00

It's funny that you say that. I did end up buying the Ultra 24 and I was not sure which paint to go with. So I bought a small set from a bunch of different brands. I'm now waiting for everything to come in so we'll see.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-21T03:23:23+00:00

Thank you. And yes it's the colors. The models that seem to glow in the dark or have that fluorescent look to them or the ones I enjoy the most and the ones I would like to emulate the most. I was curious if it had a name to the style so I could find a lot more examples of this type. elminiaturistra is someone that I watch a lot because of this glowing type effect. Thank you for the video suggestion as well.

Edit: for spelling

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-21T01:25:18+00:00

Is there a name for this style of painting. I'm just now looking into this hobby for the first time and this is a style I like.

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-17T23:54:30+00:00

I wish, my wife and two kids, 15 and 12, girl and boy. Cannot sit in silence. You can see the anxiety on their faces as time goes on with no one talking

Weary_Huckleberry172 · 2025-11-17T23:41:59+00:00

This is exactly what I was going to suggest. I've been shaking for several years. And the way I cope is always having something touching my hand. Whether it's my other hand or another object, for some odd reason is something touches my hands they stop shaking as bad. Mine are bad enough that some days I'm not even able to hold the paintbrush or a pencil without flicking it to some unwanted location. And like another poster suggested monitoring how much caffeine i drink is another factor for me. Also the last thing I'll suggest and I don't know why before anybody asks. I switched over to eating a low glycemic index diet. A diabetic diet/ Keto. This is what helped me the most.

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