Welcome jlbell. I'm new to the place, too. I recently took up modeling again after 45 years away to help kill some time at night. Great way to take your mind off everything else and use your fine motor skills. Sure beats tv. Make sure you spend plenty of time in the forums. Lots of good answers there to questions you will be certain to be asking soon, and lots of good folks around who can answer questions, as well. Happy modeling.