Welcome to the Forums Luchs! Glad to have you with us.
My grandparents came to the US when they were little. They were from Rome.
I've been building models since I was 6 years old. That was 72 years ago. I build everything and anything but my favorites are WWI & WWII planes followed by Sailing Ships. I'm moving up to the larger scales also as I get older. The eyesight is not as good and the hands shake a lot. But, I keep on building.
If you have any questions or problems, just ask for help. That's what we're here for.
Enjoy! 
Jim 
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.