Hi my name is Andy and I am proud Yorkshireman. I have been building model boats on and off for most of my 55 years, but I have always wanted to build a paddle boat. So I have finally taken the plunge and I have settled on RMAS Forceful paddle tug, and to be totally honest I don't know where to start, but this forum seems like the perfect place

Welcome Andy.
There's plenty of folk here to answer any of your questions, have a browse or a search for Forceful will give 50 references to look at.
Damien.