For the record, that page that is 3-5 years old has some incredibly useful information for a new builder.  I've especially enjoyed the section that outlines what I need to do to get a good shop space preapred.

I din't even think about how you need to have a really flat building surface to make sure that everything stays nice and square.

http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...ng_surface.htm

I'm also convinced that using a magnetic building surface is a great way to go.

http://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...oard/index.htm

Thanks for all the guidance guys, keep it coming.  Tons of very useful info in this thread thus far!

-Jeff