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  8. DougTx
    Wow, that is a beautiful working model and those videos are a joy to watch. Has a very calming effect given all the current events taking place in the world.
  9. DougTx
    Thanks Louie! Will post here when the build log commences.
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  15. DougTx
    I have been agonizing over choosing a first build, but finally bit the bullet and ordered the 18th Century Long Boat. I had reservations about this choice due to its small size and possible fragility, but the price with tools and paint was too tempting to pass up to get some experience. I still need to acquire some other tools/materials to get started and a desk or table, but will plan to do a build log as suggested. I am definitely going to need some help along the way once I get going.
  16. DougTx
    Guys, Thank you for the warm welcome. I will definitely look into the various suggestions. I appreciate your help! Doug
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  24. DougTx
    As a beginner and a retiree, I am in the contemplating stage of the hobby, trying figure out what I need in terms of workspace, tools to acquire, and which model for a first build. Before moving to Texas, I lived in CT (Stamford, Ridgefield and Monroe) and always enjoyed taking the kids to Mystic, the Norwalk Aquarium and down to the docks in Milford to ogle all the beautiful sailboats. As a kid I build quite a few car models, a couple fly by wire balsa planes, and many scratch built slot cars, but all of that was more than 55 - 60 years ago. So my skill level today, given less than perfect close up vision, is questionable. I have been thinking about the best kit to start with and have narrowed it down to these four: Lady Nelson by Amati, Polaris be Occre, Revenue Cutter by BlueJacket or the Smuggler by BlueJacket. While I love the look of the Smuggler, I am not sure if that would be too much to bite off as a first build and whether a solid hull would be preferable over a POB type of construction. I am looking forward to learning and just want to get off to a good start and therefore am proceeding slowly. I am really impressed with the in-process and finished projects from the members and frankly it's a bit intimidating in seeing the quality of workmanship on the numerous builds. I hope I don't pull down the quality of the model ships that appear on the forum.

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