Apparently I have too much free time on my hands, so in addition to writing, crocheting, watching TV & movies, boating, exercising, and raising a family, I decided to start a new hobby–painting miniatures. I’ve always been a little bit curious about it. I seem to gravitate toward crafts that involve fine motor skills. But there were a few obstacles that stopped me from getting involved. One is cost, which is part of any new thing. Miniatures are relatively cheap. More expensive than yarn and a hook but less than robotics or cosplay. Another is that it looks really hard. I don’t have a steady hand, and I’ve never been…