New guy here, back to my old hobby after 30+ yrs.

Welcome!  And as you scramble around for tips, feel free to set some of them on the back shelf with a note that you'll work on them after getting back through the basic stuff.  The advanced techniques are called "advanced" because they assume the basics are already under control.

You're right that this hobby is a good way to relieve stress.  Sometimes it seems to add stress, but it certainly takes your mind off the outside world.

Rick

Welcome back to tthe hobby,there's a lot of new stuff to learn here.

Welcome back to the hobby and welcome to the forum, Bacman!  I look forward to seeing your builds.

Best regards,

Brad

Welcome aboard.  I look forward to seeing your builds.

For me it was moving to a new place and not having to unpack all boxes of paints and tools ...not to mention the spray booth and such...wow .... can't believe I had so much stuff . Guys i think it'll take more then a month to set back up 

P.s ......last count was 350 and counting..kits ..oh boy

Welcome to the forum, sounds like you've been on the same path as most of us here. Loved building kits as a kid, then life gets in the way for 30-40+ years .
I too find the hobby relaxing. At least until I drop, spill or otherwise ruin something! But yeah - it feels really good when you complete a build and it measures up to your hopes and expectations.

Hi Bacman! Welcome to the Forums! Welcome back to the Hobby!

As of now, you are a member of Plasticaholics Anonymous. It's a terrible disease that once you get it, it lays dormant for a while then comes back with a vengence. You don't spend as much time with your family as you used to. The wife will complain you spend too much time at the workbench and too much money on the hobby. Ohhhhhhh, it's terrible.  

All kidding aside, sit back, relax, have a sip of your favorite brew , and build away. Make sure you post photos of your work. That's what keeps us all happy.

Sray safe.

Jim