Hi. Came across this forum quite by accident but very timely as I am just finishing off Artesania Latina’s Mare Nostrum and have been given their Virginia for Christmas. If anyone has (a) any guidance on where/how the mast stays on the MN are fixed to the mast it would be great - I just can’t work it out from the photos and instructions. Also if anyone has any tips on potential pitfalls / wrong turnings when building Virginia they would be much appreciated.
Try doing a forum search for the ship names and you will probably find some ship builds here. A picture of the stays you are referring to or from the plans might help as well. Enjoy this community, everyone is very helpful.
Many thanks Re Mare Nostrum. Connected with Parick S and it looks like a gitch in the instructions. He’s advised how he managed it which is great. For any future builders of kit, worth taking corrective action before installing mast. Thanks Again and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Quentin
welcome and hope you find your question answered here.
Hope to see some pics of your progress. 
Welcome aboard SOS.
also from my side a warm welcome here on board.
Would be very good, if you show us your build in a building log....
Would be very good, if you show us your build in a building log....
Welcome aboard 
