I'm retired and living on Crete most of the year, returning to Canada in the summers and leaving again at the first hint of snow. Modelling was a childhood passion and in hindsight provided a safe place, as I was one of those who was pushed around at school. When I began my professional career and family, modelling took a backseat. I expect this is the common story for many of us. I returned to this hobby a few years back and now feel I'm getting skilful, yet with much to learn. 1/350 scale ships are my core interest, but I do a little of everything. I have entered competitions [pre-Covid] and faired well, mostly because there does not seem to be many ship builders relative to other categories.