I originally discovered the forum when Google turned up the Phantom build guide contained within. With a bit of vigor, I can finish my first kit, and attempt something a bit more challenging.

Carl: Welcome aboard

What will you be building after the Phantom? How big of a "challenge" are you looking for? There's a lot of them out there.

Hope you enjoy the forum, and look forward to you input.

Welcome aboard Carl,

You may want to look these over:
1 - Planking_the_hull, running the_planks (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles34.html)
2 - A Novice's_Planking Rules (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles45.html)
3 - 12 Spiling Steps (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles19.html)
4 - GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER WOOD MODEL SHIPWRIGHT (Part One) (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles47.html)
5 - Forums' FAQ (Still under construction) (http://shipmodeling.net/faq/)
6 - List of recommended modeling_books (http://shipmodeling.net/faq/faq.php?&cat_name=A---Preparation&answer=20&question=What-ship-modeling-books-do-you-recommend?&category_id=9#20)

If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/forum5.html)

Don

Hi Carl, Welcome Aboard!

As James says -- "how big of a chalange are you looking for ? - what about HMS Victory by Corell - 1/98 scale - ?? I have one new in the box for sale , excellent price !

Gary