From years of building I have built up quite a bit of materials to work with.
The sails are hand sew from muslin. This modern bark utilized chain lifts which I have not built on past builds. I was able to match the paint color by getting a paint chip from the yards they were repainting on the docks in front of the star at the time. I think I matched the color pretty well.
Starting on the fore masting and sails. Chain lifts are a new feature for me.
Main mast sails and jibs up. Working on the stay sails.
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Dave my brother you are a craftsman this is a beautiful build
Thanks Joe. Here is the mizzen mast rig and sails complete.
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These are just some of the 100's of reference shots I took aboard to build my model and try and make it as realistic as possible.
She's done and one of a kind.
nice Dave,the one who keeps always has
I also save stuff even the old plywood from kits that hold frame parts I use that for blocking here and there rather then cut up good wood. it drives the wife crazy and she says I'm a hoarder, but hey when I need something I usually have it on hand or I can make it from something I saved.
I went back to San Diego to see her sail again this year during the festival of sail
She now sits in my new model shop
Some additional pictures
Beautiful model, Dave 
Awesome one of a kind build. The Youtube vid of her tacking piqued my interest and so I found your masterpiece.