Retired 66 year old that is looking to get into modelling, particularly wooden boats.
Like most people my age a spent lots of time in my youth building plastic airplane and building Meccano cranes.
Unfortunately I come across this site and read the article "A Cautionary Tale" that listed recommended boats for a newcomer to late. My wife got me a Billings Boat "Renown" (off my Christmas list) for Christmas. This model was chosen because it was supposed to be for beginners. Having started the model I can concur that the instructions are crap and the quality is a lot to be desired.
For its faults though this kit is a way into fault finding and model wooden boat building, just got decipher the plans.
Looking forward to actively participating in these forums.
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Hello all,
Retired 66 year old that is looking to get into modelling, particularly wooden boats.
Like most people my age a spent lots of time in my youth building plastic airplane and building Meccano cranes.
Unfortunately I come across this site and read the article "A Cautionary Tale" that listed recommended boats for a newcomer to late. My wife got me a Billings Boat "Renown" (off my Christmas list) for Christmas. This model was chosen because it was supposed to be for beginners. Having started the model I can concur that the instructions are crap and the quality is a lot to be desired.
For its faults though this kit is a way into fault finding and model wooden boat building, just got decipher the plans.
Looking forward to actively participating in these forums.
Tony