Hi Jimmy,
I understand your problem with the keyboard. I always have to go back and correct anything I type up.
That's why I suggested maybe just posting short reminisences, or a series of build articles on your boats.
With your knowledge of ships and your building skills I'm sure that capturing the various types, in photos and print would help others.
If I was in England I'd offer to come measure your models and draw up drawings for you, as a way of passing on the information to others.
The drawing up part for me is just as enjoyable (and frustrating at times) as the actual build, because I learn so much about the actual fullsize construction and the methods used to build in that way.
But, Please continue with showing us your builds, (and rebuilds) and how you rig and sail your models. I really don't know all that much about sail boat rigging, even though I have a very strong interest in the sailing scows of New Zealand, (and schooners do it for me to) from 100 years ago, when they where at their peak here, And I was brought up sailing and messing about in dingy's etc. Just spent so long leading a semi nomadic life working around the world in places far far from the sea and lakes, didn't really have the opportunities to build and sail. But now that I'm back in NZ where there is a lake, river or the sea, no more than 15 to 20 minutes from anywhere, I'm enjoying ship modelling again.
Keep up the good work and take care
kiwi
ps your just posted description of construction is magic, clear and well written. Keep them coming.
I'll shut up and read and learn now. Thank you Jimmy.