Vermont Reporting In

**EhindsVCS** · 06-03-2014 18:55

Sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, it's finals week at my high school.
Let's see, my Dad brought me to Rhinebeck a year ago and that got me interested in WW1 aviation. And since I really liked strategic games, (chess champion Vermont a couple years ago, led strategic games club at my school, really liked Stratego for a while, etc.) it seemed like a logical next step. I like how simple yet fun the game is. It makes me think of those games where they say it is easy to learn but hard to master.
I don't have too many miniatures so far, only 9, but I just got a Caproni which I've been itching to try. Unfortunately I have to wait until this weekend, because finals. However I'm always looking for more miniatures to buy though and I might just have to barrage my relatives with Wings of Glory wishlists for my birthday this month. I really like the AARs on this sight, and I might post one of my own soon. The only problem being I don't have one of those nice mats that make the AARs look nice, I'll probably custom make my own.
This forum looks great from what I've seen so far
Thanks,
Elijah

**Coog** · 06-03-2014 19:30

Welcome to the Aerodrome Elijah! The miniatures will add up faster than you think.

**Teaticket** · 06-03-2014 20:05

Welcome to the Drome from Cape Cod.

I've started on a home made mat. Takes a little time but somewhat easy. Get a table pad of piece of cloth in either green or brown. Spray paint field patches and forests with newspaper for stencils.

**7eat51** · 06-03-2014 20:08

Welcome Elijah. As Bobby said, before you know it, you will be in a Wings of Glory miniature support group. So many of us said early on, we were only going to have a few minis, or only play with cards. As the months rolled by, our homes started filling up with planes. Then the darkside of WWII starts calling. The rest is history.

For an inexpensive alternative to mats, look at felt from a local fabric store.

Looking forward to your first AAR.

**prymus** · 06-03-2014 21:46

Welcome to the forum Elijah. I started WoG with a trade just a bit over a Month ago, got the RAP and 14 minis. Now I have 41 minis and a bunch of maneuver decks from the old booster packs. I'm hooked on the game. Lots of fun. A lot of really nice folks on the forum and there is a ton of info here. A lot of the gang post some really nice painting examples and other stuff, there are some great files in the download section also. So again, welcome, hope you enjoy your time on one of the friendliest places on the internet.
By the way, good luck on your finals, and hope you get some nice WoG stuff for your birthday.

**Baron Rolf** · 06-03-2014 23:50

Welcome to the aerodrome Elijah, I used a flocked roll matt for my first few games, then I upgraded to a custom matt. If you're interested in painting custom planes check out this website www.wwiaviation.com, happy flying Elijah

**grumpybear** · 06-04-2014 03:01

Hi from Alberta

**Black Sheep One** · 06-04-2014 05:46

Welcome to the 'Drome, Elijah! It's great seeing new members come to the fold. You are going to love this game, as I do. And you will meet the finest pilots here, bar none!

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 06-04-2014 06:03

I know that I have already said hello on your other thread, but this gives me a chance to give you a formal welcome on behalf of the U.K. Squadrons Elijah.
Rob.

**Archidamus** · 06-04-2014 07:13

Hello Elijah, and welcome to the 'drome from here in the UK

**Tommy Z** · 06-04-2014 08:00

Welcome from Ohio, Elijah!

**Thunderbolt** · 06-04-2014 08:44

Welcome to Drome. Have a nice time here, and with your miniatures as well ;-)

**Nightbomber** · 06-04-2014 09:08

Welcome from Poland, Elijah

**Flying Helmut** · 06-04-2014 15:11

Welcome Elijah, from Middlesex in the U.K.

**Boney10** · 06-04-2014 15:49

Welcome to you, from Guildford in UK

**gully_raker** · 06-04-2014 17:24

Hi Elijah! I know I welcomed you down in your other post but let me again officially welcome you to the 'drome on behalf of the Aussie pilots from N.S.W.