Happy 4th. Today's high here is 67 F...
My name is Chris. I'm a former engineer, recently retired from a "small" local airplane company located in the greater Seattle area. In retirement I find myself squandering about doing the frivolous, yet desirable, activities that I did not have time for while "growing up". One of those activities is the construction of model kits.
I have some experience building plastic kits, planes, tanks, vehicles, and ship. New to me, this era of model building brings with it the added bonus of delving into history and research, something I really enjoy.
I'm new to building wooden model ships. I've always had the desire to start, but am afraid I may not possess sufficient forbearance, endurance, or skill(s). I'm counting on my prior model building experience to help tether my expectations and foster my patience.
My plan is to start slow, cautiously and small. I've watched a number of YouTube builds, so I get it, it's hard. But it's doable; come up with a feasible plan, expect and allow for complications, learn and hone new skills, uncover the details and the history, and enjoy the journey.
...and so it begins.
