Old-timer needing advice for future model and direction.

[Peter Gutterman]

Love the D.E. My dad served on one of those in the North Atlantic, Winter of "44.
More info-details? do you have a build log? Sweet model!

 

[BigSkipper]

I might suggest the Morel..... It is a quirky little wooden submarine... No rigging and a fun build. I try to build little ones like this after a big build... Call it a "quick win" after spending a year plus on a larger model

 

[Uwek]

Another option is to avoid the sails and rigging, that has proved to be the most tedious for me. Just leave it at the mast/spar point.

Hallo @WDO
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Birthday greetings as well! If you want to see some examples of dockyard style finished models, I have a couple of examples of Baltimore Clippers and a Clippership finished that way in the "Finished Models" forum (Stub masts, minimal rigging) for just the reason Uwe mentioned, with the focus on the hull and deck detail. I am very satisfied with the results.
Happy modeling, Pete

 

[Uwek]

I am in my 70's. I have a very rare disease/condition called Stiff Person Syndrome. I have been fighting the disease for over 25 years. I am currently trying to finish my 1:64 scale USS Syren Brig. Over the years my vision has gotten poorer, and my dexterity isn't what it used to be. I am really struggling trying to finish the Syren. Rigging guns, sails, and small detail work. I do not want to stop modeling. I need help and want suggestions for choosing my next model based upon my physical limitations, which will continue to deteriorate over time. Which scale? Type of ship? Stay with wood? Move to plastic?

Hallo @David Rice
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY