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So I'm back to the drawing board. I was going to build the wood version of the USS Constitution because I live for the challenge however, after listening to you all that speak the truth, I may have actually listened!! Wow is that scary, I'm usually a jump right in over my head kind of person without doing what others tell me but this is important to me and therapy for me. So as I have mentioned, I have built 3 plastic USS Constitutions small to large. So I was looking for a historic ship with a great history story behind it that I can feel the passion in the ship as I build it. So I found the Constellation it appears smaller, 2 masses, less detail but still rated advanced. If it looks boring I won't waste my time or money. Do I want plank of frame or plank on bulkhead? I want to learn and practice how to shape the wood like I will need to know when I advance to the USS Constitution. Do you all think I should even go smaller? Please help me understand the scale used for sizing of ships. When I was a kid I just walked into a hobby store and bought the kit. I never got into what scale it was. I would appreciate as much advice as possible. I see as a member I can request a mentor, would I be better off doing that to get started rather than asking every member their advice? Doris
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