Terry,

Why not start with a kit? There are quite a few static display kits for beginners and Cornwall Model Boats have section for static display model ship kits. The request for a beginners static fishing boat does narrow the search down but there are kits to be found.

I hate making recommendations (in case things don't turn out right), but looking at Hobbies in their Model Boats static display wooden ship models, there are a couple of beginners fishing boats. The first is by Mantua, the Amalfi and the second is by Occre, the Palamos.

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Research on building is of course important and this item on the Build Features section of this site is worth reading. It is the build of a static display beginners kit, HM cutter Sherbourne,

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Hi Terry, a kit is a great way to start and if you hit a snag ask on the forum its a fantastic source of information ,best of luck with your new build. regards sammyk

Terry. I might suggest getting a simple plan, from Myhobbystore (for instance) and having a go at this first. You don't even have to finish it, but it will get you grounded regarding the skills needed and the necessary tools that will be required and a feel for the materials you will be using.

THEN you can make a more informed guess as to the sort of kit you would like to attempt for your masterpiece (assuming you go in the kit direction) or you may get a taste for plans only and cutting all the necessary bits out by hand/machine..

Ashley