sure and that's a nice article.
I've never gone so far as to build a box in which the model sits like he did.
I do however agree that the model needs to be securely attached to a base while being built. Mine allow the model to also lie sidewways without touching the bench.
I'd be happy to show you how that works.
He puts a lot of emphasis on hand rests. Again, agood idea that can also be achieved in a simpler fashion as well.
he is referring to a "waterline" model, one which sits flat on its base looking as though it is in the water. This involves then build a base with water modeled on it.
that's a matter of taste but it's more complicated than cutting the bottom half of the model off. It requires added bracing inside, and might not be the look you want.
Start a thread in "ships" and you will get a lot of good advice.
Bill