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  1. Riotvan88
    OK thanks for the advice think I'm going to buy the caldercraft cutter Sherbourne as it's fitting the type of ship and era I'm interested in. I think if I ever do a yacht like bluenose I'll get the MS kit but too expensive for me as a 1st kit
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    I've found a billings Bluenose 2 kit on ebay complete and unstarted for a reasonably cheap price compared to buying it new. I have decent amount of experience building 1/350 scale plastic and brass ship kits but never built a wood kit. I've read ship modeling simplified by Frank Mastini and so now I'm encouraged to look for a good beginners wooden kit. Is this kit any good or should I look for a artisena or model shipway kit instead? Some have said billings are no good? Alternatively some have suggested Amati endeavour 1/80, caldercraft Hm cutter, pickle or supply brig as a good starter kits Generally I'm interested in age of sail warships more than yachts. I however appreciate that I should start off with a POB kit that's on the easier end of the spectrum. I hope to eventually one day work up to a HMS Diana or similar. Specifically I've seen the billings Bluenose 2 kits Hull is built in 2 half's which seems unconventional. Would this unusual method be unsuitable to learn the art with? All advice much appreciated Cheers

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