I can see where you have to plan about 3-4 steps ahead during a build. I have thought about scale models, just to get the feel of the process, still may need to give it a try.
In today's world, this is a lost trade with all of the plastics and fiberglass, I know there are folks out there that have or are building their own form plans. If I grew up on the coast, I would have pursued a career in a boatyard.
Thanks for the journey, Paul.