Hey, Tim!
Welcome aboard. This is a great place to be and to learn and share.
Also, feel free to check into local activities and the two local clubs ~
Moonlight Modelers Club, www.moonlightmodelers.com
Cactus Car Modelers Club, www.cactuscarmodelers.com
And, there are "build sessions" open to all on the last Saturday of every month, 11 a.m., resuming July 26, at the new HobbyTown USA mega-hobby complex at 3401 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix.
The first Saturday of November is the Modelzona Contest and swap meet, put on by IPMS. It's in Mesa at the Commemorative Air Force Museum.
Third weekend of November every year is the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Southwest Nationals Model Car and Pedal Car Contest & Show at Westworld.
Second weekend of March every year is the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Spring Nationals Model Car and Pedal Car Contest & Show at Westworld.
And, second Saturday of April every year is the Desert Scale Classic Model Car Championship.
Lots going on, Tim, and you're welcome to check it all out! Come see us and introduce yourself!