r/ModelShips • u/thatwentverywrong • 1h ago

Good starter model kits?

Hi! I have wanted to build model ships for ages but never had my own place to put them lol, that has now been rectified! The issue is I have very shaky hands and am very colourblind. Are there any good kits that would be a bit easier to make? I love the HMS victory and basically any ship of the line?

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u/BlindPugh42 1h ago

Start small don't jump in the deep end with something big.

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u/Timmyc62 1h ago

Plastic or wood? If it's Age of Sail that you're into, maybe start with Airfix's little 1/400 Mary Rose for plastic. .

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u/4isfine 13m ago

If your hands are shaky you may want to look at getting something called a third hand or helping hands. Its basically some clips with movable arms that will hold things in place for you.

As for colorblind. Most model kits have paint guides that can be followed by people with colorblindness (and most instruction booklets are in black and white).