Hi. My name is Geoff and I have just taken up wooden boat modeling. Actually, I started the boat (the Artisania Latina kit of the Marie Jeanne) a few years ago just after we moved house but put it aside (after completing the hull and decking) for numerous reasons. I have just picked it up again to finish it off and hopefully what I have learned and what I will learn here will help me with my next boat model (a present from my wife).

Welcome aboard Geoff,

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)

John

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