Hi Toshi:
I can go on and on about this wonderful hobby. It is so therapeutic in so many ways.
Of all my kids number 5 took to the hobby and loves it.
He is 12 years old and in 6th grade. Back when he was 5 years old in Kindergarden his teacher was concerned that he scored low on his reading portion of his state exam. I have a library in the finished portion of our basement and I have a collection of airplane books mostly World War 2 and WW 1. He started pulling these books and looking at them and my wife and I would read to him. By the time he was in 2nd grade he was reading at a 4th grade level. Fast forward to 6th grade where he knows many many aircraft of both WW1 and WW2. He knows more than I DO!!!!!!
And he reads at about an 8th grade level and now reads alot of my books in my library and tells me about them!!!
We also spend weekend freetime together working on the many models he has WIP. Right now I am trying to teach him how to airbrush. I recently have been overhauling my model paints from enamel to acryllic which I think are a lot safer to use, no smell in the house and clean up a LOT easier!!!
So keep up the great work Toshi you are on the right track to happy healing and a lot of fun. Not to mention this FORUM reflects the wonderful spirit of the modeling community. I can't tell you how many times I have posted "HELP ME" questions and people enthusiastically come forward with plenty of helpful information. I try to return the favor whenever I can.
Best wishes Toshi. I always look forward to your builds and your stories that go along with the builds!!