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Hey, guys, can anyone recommend a good beginner ship model? I like cargo and waring ships from the 1700s-1800s.

I don't know much boat lingo, so please speak in layman's terms!

Also, what are the advantages of a plastic kit over a wooden one, or vice-versa? Special tools needed?

Thanks for any help.....!!

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Hey, guys, can anyone recommend a good beginner ship model?

It might be advisable to look up some websites that deal specifically with model ships. (I'm wondering why you asked here... unless you're a former car modeler...)

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The Lindberg "Jolly Roger Pirate Ship" isn't a pirate ship at all, but a rather good model of a Napoleonic-era French frigate, captured and used by the English as well. If you're a fan of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series, this is as close as you'll get to a plastic model of HMS Surprise...

http://modelingmadness.com/review/misc/ships/ewaldpi.htm

http://www.internetmodeler.com/scalemodels/flships/Lingberg-s-Jolly-Roger-Pirate-Ship.php

All the best,

Matt

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I have found Revell's "H.M.S Bounty" to be a very enjoyable build. Not too big or complex, but still fair size and it builds well.

The Bounty (as I understand) used to be a cargo ship before being bought by the king and armed and outfitted for official use.

http://www.amazon.com/Revell-80-5404-H-M-S-Bounty/dp/B0000AC9BD

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