I'm kind of starting to get interested in miniature wargaming. Nobody in my house will play with me though. :v
Try to see if there is a hobby/gaming store near to your house. If there is, see if you can walk/bike/hitch a ride there. If you only stop by once a month, it'll still be fun.
paint remover?
google helps
I was thinking paint remover, but I wasn't sure if it'd mess up the plastics.