Hallo Tim, a very friendly welcome here on board of our forum....hope you will find answers to your questions....Hello and thanks for the welcome .
past modeling includes rc cars,planes .Currently building for 1st.ship AL's "King of the Mississippi" .Wasn't ready for plank on frame yet of more curvaceous hulls .Currently researching/reading of various wooden model ship sites learning techniques etc . prior to selecting a more proper ship .