I build armour and figures but have been wanting to expand to ships. I am particularly interested in 17th century and earlier so from galleons to Triremes. I am not sure where I can find the best selection of ship models (plastic) on the net so any suggestions welcome. I would also like some suggestions for a model that has sails but relatively easy for a beginner shipbuilder but not modeler.

Welcome to Model Shipwrights, mate!

17th Century, eh? Check out the Zvezda Models selection over here mate....I've had decent luck with the quality and fit from Zvezda, good value for the money (and great subjects)

Also check out this one too...

Good luck hunting, see you on deck!

I had a similar road to the ship building world. Got back into building and started out wth armor and now am getting more and more into building ships. I had built a few in the past so, I suppose it isn't all that strange I ended up back here. Now I just have to resist teh urge to go back over the the aircraft people.

thank you all!!!