Just started my first build of the Le Cerf. Ambitious, I know, but I am determined to take my time, learn, and create something beautiful and lasting. I really do not want to become a ship building "statistic". I have made a few models in the past (mostly airplane and cars), read a reasonable amount about ship building and am ready to go. I keep buying tools with the hope that when I hit a obstacle that I will have the right tools to keep going and not lose momentum. This has largely been unsuccessful..lol. My latest speedbump seem simple, but is actually hard to find a direct answer to. I am trying to pin my first plank onto the hull. Exactly what tool do I need and what size (type) brass vs. steel do I need hold my first planks in place? Thanks in advance for any help. I am very excited to begin this journey.
