So I'm looking at getting into wooden ship models, but I have nfi where to start

The only two brands I can see being sold by my go-to hobby shop are Artensia, and Occre, are they decent?

What kind of tools do I need? am I gonna have to varnish and finish the wood with these or do anything with the actual bits themselves? also am I right to assume that I'm gonna have to learn how to make rope out of threads to do all the rigging ?