Long time follower, I’ve been able to pick up many tips from this FSM. I thought I make one of my first posts. I’m in my 60s with a few years to go before I retire. I started building a few models as a kid way back in the 70’s. I took time off to work and have a family.
When my son was young, I introduced him to building model ships as a means of learning some basic skills. We mostly bult the Revell box scale ships, and then one or two to 1/350 scale. After he outgrew it, my young daughter showed some interest, so she built a couple herself.
When Covid hit and I needed something to do. So, I started building them on my own. Well let’s say it turned from a casual hobby into something a little more. I now own something north of fifty 1/350 scale naval all warships, a few repeats. I’ll have to post some pics.
I’m running out of things to build ship wise, so I may need some advice on my next subject matter. Hopefully, something smaller, my shelves are rather full of ships.
Thank you all.
Welcome to FSM,wow that’s a lot of shipping you have on hand,looking forward to seeing some.
Welcome Jim! Good to have you here.
Welcome to the forum!
Welcome! “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” Modeling is a busness. 
Gary
Welcome to the FSM Forum Jrford! Your life’s story pretty much mimics my own except I was able to retire in 2020(Covid pandemic) Boy, fifty 1/350 ships is an awesome feat! I’m looking forward to seeing your work and learning some tips from you.
Looks like a nice fleet
Awesome display of your work and I’m a big fan of WWII “Tin Cans”
jrford, is that the new 1/200 Trumpeter kit? It looks great in this photo.
yes it is. and many thanks.
Welcome @jrford
Maybe convert some to sci-fi and make them fly 
https://www.deviantart.com/tag/flyingship
Welcome and maybe try navel aircraft as a next step?
How about fictional(Seaview or Nautilus) or Sci-Fi ships(Space Battleship Yamato)?