Hello, and thanks for the comments. I have made some changes, and done a second test build, which i wont bother posting, as it looks mostly the same, the changes include some simple formers, and relaying out of the parts for the bow and stern.
I'm happy with the stern now, but need to do some more work on the bow.
Miles, I make a simple wire shelf from a hanger bent into shape, and then set the model on it.
It is simply pressed into a nail hole and is quite stable for such small models.