RE: My newly built Dumas Ace Sloop
Yeah rigging this thing is the hardest part of building the boat!
Also about the rudder.
I used a small pair of pliers and bent & shaped the edge of the rudder around the thin wire and placed the wire over the plans to shape the tiller arm as shown. The plans are drawn full size. I did use a small amount of epoxy over the wire before bending the rudder around it then wiping off any excess epoxy with a rag & rubbing alcohol.
If you want the boat to last I would suggest finishing the wood with a finishing resin from any hobby shop or even home depot.
I brushed on several thinned coats of 30 min epoxy on the inside and under the deck before attaching them to water seal the wood inside.
The outside of mine I did the same and then used SIG sanding sealer to get a smooth finish before painting with Testors enamel.
The epoxy was just a basic two part 30 minute from hobby lobby and I thinned it down with some 90% isoprol alcohol,NOT rubbing alcohol which has a higher water content...
Mix ratio wasnt too important Ijust add alittle to get a milk like consistancy and brushed it on....