Hi Mike! Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard!
Sorry, I can't help you but I think that if you go to the Ship sub-forum here maybe someone will be able to help you. I sometimes build sailing ships, as you can tell from my avatar, but I have never tackled anything that large and intricate. Good luck with your build. Be sure to post pics of the build in the ship sub-forum so we can watch your progress.
Jim
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.