The problem is with the rigging instructions. If you view the real lightships, it appeared to me that their rigging was, in nautical terms, real rope. That means a braided metal as opposed to "line" of either manila or poly type. The masts require support and there are no real instructions for the halyards used to fly her flags or for these support shrouds. Your model, as posted, is a fine work and you should be proud of it. Having just completed the kit I know how difficult it is to get this vessel to look good. For myself, I used the spar color and then gave them depth with oils. Tended to work out real well and I'd love to send you pictures if you give me an idea how I do that. My son is an IT tech.