Al, looks great. 

 

When it comes time to rig it, think about what each line does.  When you get several of them on the same mast, work from the bottom up and from the inside out. Otherwise you will have stuff in the way.  Think about Block and Tackle for things going up and down, or front to back.

 

Don't know about your Nautical bacKground, so this is non nautical as I can make it.  I have repaired the rigging on models built by my Father and Grandfather, and have sailed in a square rigged ship  USCGC Eagle, on 5 cruises.  If you have any questions, I'd be more than willing to help.

 

Keep up the good work.   PS. I have fat fingers too.

21 minutes ago, Old Coasty said:

and have sailed in a square rigged ship  USCGC Eagle, on 5 cruises.

Wow Bob, that must have been an awesome yet humbling experience. I know I've seen this ship either at Savannah (GA) or Charleston (SC) harbor a few years back. Don't remember which now but it was docked for a few days during the time we were on vacation there. It was impressive. I had forgotten she had began sailing as a German vessel.

http://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Area-Cutters/CGCEAGLE/

 

Also saw the HMS Bounty (tall ship)harbored at Savannah for a couple days during another vacation stay; even had the opportunity to interact with many of the crew. This was a few years before she was lost during Hurricane Sandy. 

The hint's are really appreciated Bob. While I've been around sports fishing boats a bit, I know nothing about sailing vessels.When the Spanish ship, " Galleon "was in port here last summer, I had a chance to observe some of the rigging, but stringing it myself will be a real challenge.  I guess with a bit of common sense and patience and steady hands, it might happen. Still a lot of small items to take care of before getting into the rigging.

There is a boat modeling club that meets in Newburyport, actually almost next the local coast guard Station. I have been invited to join, but after looking at some of their models, I think I'd be embarrased with my work.

Newburyport is proud to be a Coast Guard City.

 

Am I in error, or am I correct in saying  that you sailed the USCGC as it's Captain

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Al'

I wish I sailed in her as CO, however, I was a Cadet at the time, which puts it in the 1953 time frame for my first cruise.  It's a real learning experience about wind, weather, and sea effects on a ship.

 

I wouldn't be worried about the modeling club criticizing you.  They all started at a zero point.  Nothing different than day one in Woodworking.  They should be most helpful, not detracting.