I also started building plastic models as a kid. Most of them are Planes, I still have most of them.
My first wood model the much smaller HMS Peregrine was built in 2011 it took me only 3 Months to complete it.
I have built it to get some experience with woodworking before I start a bigger ship.
The HMS Prince kit was also bought in 2011. So it took quite a long time to get the hull finished, but only because I do not work on it on a regular schedule.
I hope to finish it by the end of this year.
The Prince was my first choice, because it is my favorite Ship in Pirates of the Burning Seas .