You SAIL guys do an extrodinary job in construction and "scratchbuilding" to accomplish SAILING replicas. CONGRATULATIONS.

For those of us out there without such skills and/or confidence I suggest you look at some of the ROBBE AND BILLINGS sail boat kits. No, they're not "square riggiers" but are quite impressive. I have the COLLIN ARCHER from BILLINGS. I haven't built it yet but will get up the courage sometime along the way. What holds me back is not being sure of how to do the rigging and how to taper the dowels. The kit is great but instructions are VERY sparce.

Suggestions, anyone???

AZCAPTAIN !!!