Let's see now. This is a first for me. I've been building and painting Battlemechs off and on for over the past 20 years, but that doesn't mean that I'm good - that's for you to decide. It just means I have had ample time for trial and error.
With respect to Battletech, I have been playing since 1986 when I got my hands on 2nd edition. I continue to play as I find people who are interested (or as I further indoctrinate my family in the ways of Battletech).
Honestly though, I would like a chance to see how my amateur skills stand against some of these other fine artists.