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)?
There are a few ships left, but not many. I have been thinking of navel aircraft as my next foray. I’d probably go with 1/72 scale, be a lot easier than 1/350 planes. Below is my Carrier Div WWII. They all float as well.
That is an impressive fleet of flat tops there jrford.
Welcome to the forums! That’s an impressive showing of naval might! And what part of SE Michigan? I’m in northern Oakland Township.
right next to Royal Oak area
Welcome to the forums jrford. Forget about running out of subjects to model, how about running out of space in your house?!? What an impressive collection of warships. Mind blown!