I am building models and doing hand work to avoid RX for RA (blessed); then donate the finished projects to my hospice patients, to bless another, or I gift if I know the particular model is meaningful to someone. (just mailed the Model Shipways dory to a childhood, best friend, a niece of "Dynamite" Payson, known for the Payson dory. Dyanamite lived only a few doors down from where I grew up.
Growing up got to visit Dynamite's workshop frequently; now wish I had paid more attention. Another gift for Lobster Buoy campsite (family friends) 4 doors down the road from where I grew up. Dad used to build Monhegan skiffs for the campsite, so I plan to send the family one of my finished skiff models.
The models/kits are less expensive than the RX with something to show for it!
Blessings,
Kayak Girl