Just came onboard. Glad to have found this Forum and I'm looking forward to exchanging ideas with the membership.

Hi Brendan, Welcome Aboard!

You may want to check these out :
1 - Questions for newbies that may be undecided as to where to start in the hobby (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/home.htm)
2 - GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER WOOD MODEL SHIPWRIGHT (Part One) (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles47.html)
3 - Forums' FAQ (Still under construction) (http://shipmodeling.net/faq/)
4 - 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 specific questions, or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/forum5.html)

Andy