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I would have to say the simpler kits from Life-Like-Lindberg! They are simple enough to build. Plus, you learn How to handle things like yards and Booms that are Fragile and NOT roubd like they should be,Good practice for sanding and shaping what's there.Even the simpler Mororized ones, Not the Model ,the type, Like the Shrimp Boat.P.T. etc.
Also you can learn how much molded on detail to remove to make them look better like plank lines etc..There's many out there,you just have to choose what's best for your learning curve.I've seen some really good Model Ships and Planes be ruined by raised lines where there shouldn't, be or just the opposite, Grooves where in scale ya wouldn't see them anyway!