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There are some other things to consider. Since you are focusing on small projects You might try using a n°3 instead of a n°4: and maybe a n° 5 1/4 instead of something like a 5 or 6.
The three makes a nice smoother that smaller folks find easier to use.
The 5 1/4 was made by Stanley for kids in woodworking classes.
Both planes have narrower 1 3/4” irons, so you move less material
And if you are considering the “Roman” beck style, also consider the japanese style which is a low fininishing plank with a stop that rests on the traditional Japanese low sawhorses. The whole arrangement is only about 6-8” off the ground.
The Japanese also use a planing beam ( not sure the names of these things) that is on a simple bipod. The other end is usually placed against a wall on plucks or a ledge. You will often see them tilted downward to make planing easier. The planing stop often a headed nail or a small board tacked to the beam, and sometimes a small place is nailed to the side to turn the beam into a shooting board. Sometimes if I was in the field I’d use the method because it was so easier to set up with found materials. Works just as well pushing or pulling.
https://www.ibiblio.org/japanwood/phpBB2/download.php?id=189&sid=42941cf90a1c71ea8cd69898ec91a284