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    Thanks again for all the advice. I have had a good look at the options and have settled on Vanguard’s Fifie “Lady Eleanor” as my first model. As well as being an attractive little trawler, her hull looks to be a relatively straightforward shape for a first build and the rigging quite simple, as well as superb detailed instructions (having these available on the website was a huge selling point for me). I’m sure I’ll make lots of mistakes, but this looks like an good place to start. I will post a build log, but it will be a very slow (and probably messy) build. I’m expecting most of the rest of the year - between kids and work I suspect i’ll only get 3-4 hours each week working on her.
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    Thanks for such a warm welcome. I need to have a look at all these and do some research. The Vanguard instructions certainly look ideal for me.
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    Super - thank you both. I’ll have a look. I’m UK-based so I’ll see what is available here.
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    Hi, I’m a new member and looking to get started making wooden ships. I have limited experience - made some plastic models as a kid and more recently my only experience with wood - a Guillows RC balsa aircraft - completed but never actually flew as it came out too heavy. I read the excellent guide to choosing a first model on MSW, but I think I need a model that is both very easy to start with and has a practicum / step-by-step guide to learn the skills. The practicums for the Sultana and Phantom look superb but I suspect that both models are too complex for me as a first build. I’m thinking of starting with the Maristella Beginners Level 1 boats. Would anyone recommend these? Many thanks for any help and advice. Dan

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