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  1. geoffs
    One thing I've found as a beginner is that suitable timber is not cheap and, at least in Australia, not that easy to come by. I've only found one local source with a limited range so may have to look overseas for suitable stock. [Does anyone know if there are issues importing modelling timbers to Oz?] I do have access to 'real' boat making timber locally (huon, celery and king billy pine and most Australian hard woods) but milling to required thickness is an issue, assuming what I can get is suitable at scale. Regards Geoff
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    I have the complete Artesania latina kit sitting in the cupboard waiting for me to work up the courage to start the build. If photos or scans of the plans/instructions will help with the rebuild, just send me a message and I'll see what I can do. Regards Geoff
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    Guess I failed my first model builders test - count the masts!
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    Thanks for the replies. I have read the article on which ship to build, all good advice. I've pretty much decided on building the Victory Models, 1/64 Lady Nelson as it seems to fit the bill for a beginner, is within the current budget and it's a short drive to go and look at the full size replice in Hobart! Regards Geoff
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    I'm Geoff from southern Tasmania, Australia. Due to a recent down sizing my accommodation, I no longer have a shed full of woodworking tools so I've decided to take up ship modelling. I haven't built a model since I was much younger so expect I have a lot to learn and need something to practice on. I was given an Artesania kit of the Charles W Morgan but thought I needed to start on something a bit more beginner friendly so a friend gave me a Euromodel kit of the Lynd which is definitely NOT beginner level. Still shopping for a good beginners kit. Regards Geoff

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