New builder and forum member
 

Hi all just wanted to introduce myself and let you all know I will definitely be looking for advice and guidance when I begin building. I've always wanted to build a ship and my first project is The Sea Witch from Scientific, I know it's an old kit and I don't know if I've bitten off more than I can chew but I'll soon find out I guess.

Re: New builder and forum member
 

Welcome aboard Chris C,

You may want to look these over:
1 - Planking_the_hull, running the_planks
2 - A Novice's_Planking Rules
3 - 12 Spiling Steps
4 - GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER WOOD MODEL SHIPWRIGHT (Part One)
5 - Forums' FAQ (Still under construction)
6 - List of recommended modeling_books

If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt

Todd

Re: New builder and forum member
 

Welcome aboard Chris. Best of luck with your project.

Re: New builder and forum member
 

Glad to have you with us Chris,
Lots of friendly members here, so feel free to ask questions. No question is too dumb.

Re: New builder and forum member
 

Thanks for the warm welcome and the links. I have ordered two of the recommended books,Frank Mastini's Ship Modeling Simplified and Donald Dressel's Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders,and they should be here tomorrow.After a bit of reading with those books and a lot of reading here in the forums I should have more confidence and insight to get things started the right way.

Re: New builder and forum member
 

Looks like a fun kit for starters, good luck as you get to it! :=)