I am working on the Victory Cross Section (Corel). I would appreciate any tips on making the octagonal shape on masts or making Mast Furnishings (Corel's name). below are pictures. the furnishings are number 59 and are mounted on the shaped area of mast 57.
Another thought. Take a picture of the octagon shape, transfer to the end of the mast, measure the length of the octagon with the drawings, mark on the mast, cut with a sharp knife or with scroll saw, sand with dremel. Works pretty well and much simpler. Should be a tutorial somewhere on the web.