Clara May 1891 - Artesania Latina 1:50

I'm motivated to revisit this long abandoned kit from 15+ years ago, when I thought I wanted to dive in to this wonderful hobby. That is until life tapped my brakes. Starting a build log seems like a good launch point - or madness since I'm also busy building my 1921 Bluenose Schooner!

There seems to be limited build information on the Clara May or this nice AL kit so in case I missed any valuable intel, feel free to weigh in. Until then, including some quick images of the current situation. P.S. I do recall reading another member looking for plans (for sails perhaps?) so if kits and instructions in the wild are scarce, I'm happy to help out.

Try the following link for instructions...https://artesanialatina.net/usa/en/p/20-instructions

MisterCA said:

Try the following link for instructions...https://artesanialatina.net/usa/en/p/20-instructions

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Thanks, I already have the full set of paper instructions.

I have this kit also, half built from about 20 years ago, when I was new to the hobby. I was lucky, my kit came with a set of pre-sewn sails.

Kurt Konrath said:

I have this kit also, half built from about 20 years ago, when I was new to the hobby. I was lucky, my kit came with a set of pre-sewn sails.

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That’s nice, Kurt. I wonder if there were different kit options at the time.

From what I remember from old brain cells, that are almost dead, my local shop at the time had someone who made and sold "sail kits" for several kits they had in stock. Wasn't an option from the manufacture.