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    Hey, I'm 25, and a farmer from Australia, When I was a kid my grandfather used to build intricate wooden models, sadly he's no longer with us, but I do remember building a fishing trawler with him and if my memory serves me right it was the Mare Nostrum from AL, it was probably 14 years ago though so don't quote me, and being 10-11 when we built it, he obviously helped me out a lot! now I don't remember much about the build other than the joy of spending time with my Grandpa, and the model was lost in a move years ago. So I'm considering whatever boat i build next to be my first build, I used to build plastic model cars with my father as he's never had an interest in wooden ships, but me being a sailer and nostalgic, and now actually having a (relatively) quiet time on the farm this time of year I mentioned to my dad that I'd love to build another model ship, and reading and lurking around this forum and youtube I decided why not with my most recent project of re-doing the kitchen having been completed I should try it out, now for my birthday my dad gave me a gift card to the hobby shop in the city to buy myself a model kit to build. Now what to build I'm heading into the city this weekend and called them up to see what they've got, thinking I'd like to get the model shipways 3 stage learning kits that seem to be the most recommended by you guys on the forum to learn that the only carry AL kits and some Billings and Corel kits, so I had a look at what they've got and they recommended what they think the most beginner friendly kits they stock and they were the Mare Nostrum, Jolie Brise, Providence Whale Boat, Bon Retour or the Provencale. Now I know most will recommend the 3 starters from model shipways but would any of these suit as a first model? (personally the Providence whale boat and the Bon Retour look the nicest in my opinion but if theyre going to be too difficult and cause me to just give up theres no point), as the only way i would be able to get it would be from the US and with our customs here being terrible with untreated wood and such, I'd be worried that it would never get to my door

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