Hi Malcolm and welcome to the One Ring !
This is a fantastic site, and if you browse around the site, there are great resources and knowledge to be found. The Work-in-progress posts are really outstanding, as you will likely be as inspired as I usually am to create new dioramas, discover new paint schemes, and learn some cool techniques.
Another great place to look for inspiration are the monthly painting and sculpting challenges and the accompanying voting threads - you will see some amazing stuff there as well.
Welcome, enjoy, and don't be shy about posting on the message board !