I am new to modelling boats and have bought a started zwarte zee quite cheap just to mess around with..My ultimate aim is to try get the calypso and build that but i do realise that is expert status and something to aim towards. I have build model helicopters and planes before so am not totally new to modelling but may need some of your wise experience when I get to difficult parts......

Hi Simon. Welcome Aboard!

You may also want to check out Model-Expo's Phantom (http://www.modelexpo-online.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?FNM=06&T1=MS2027&UID=2007111719312228&UREQA=1&TRAN85=N&GENP=). This is an excellent starter kit from what other members have said. Meanwhile, browse around the Forum, and if you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/forum5.html)
Don