Albatros by Spooky spoon - OcCre

[Spooky spoon]

I've been working on this kit for I while now, but I haven't gotten around to starting a log yet.  This is my first wooden kit, and I'm pretty pleased with how it's looking so far.  The one thing I'm still uncertain about is the sails, because the weaving is way too large.  

[Spooky spoon]

Here's the completed hull and masts.

[Spooky spoon]

I've finished everything but the rigging, and I must now decide what to do for sails.  It seems that my options are 1. use the kit sails, 2. make my own out of silkspan or paper, and 3. don't use sails at all.  I would like to have sails on my ship, but the kit sails are very underwhelming.  I would like to try making my own, but this is my first wood kit, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to do a good job.  Any advice would be appreciated.

[ccoyle]

5 minutes ago, Spooky spoon said:

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

First question is, does your kit include a sail plan? It's not 100% necessary, but takes the guesswork out of making sails with the proper dimensions. Making your own is not terribly difficult, especially if you glue them instead of sewing them (my preference).

[Spooky spoon]

15 hours ago, ccoyle said:

 

First question is, does your kit include a sail plan? It's not 100% necessary, but takes the guesswork out of making sails with the proper dimensions. Making your own is not terribly difficult, especially if you glue them instead of sewing them (my preference).

yes, it has a sail plan

[Spooky spoon]

I've continued the rigging, and finished the final assembly of the masts