Thanks everyone for your wonderful support and encouragement.
Well I am finally finished(I'll probably still add some more coiled/belayed ropes).
As suggested:
It has taken me 3 months sixteen days, or roughly 390 hours of bench time to complete.
I stayed true to the 1960 version and amended when research dictated a more accurate change.
I used tester paint...both water and solvent based. I weathered from the beginning by using black and or brown india ink and methyl alcohol.
I strayed from the rigging stting included in the kit......I used pre waxed, double strand cotton cord(black, 2 sizes) and thin black nylon for the shrouds and backstays.
I also used similar thin nylon(white) for the running rigging but then created my own wash( alcohol,brown/black india ink, and yellow food coloring) This created the nice old rope look..kinda yellowy grey.
I used thin strips of plastic shim stock for the railings and I completely rigged all the deadeyes and lanyards. All chain was from previous stock...but I did order some more from Modelshipways.
I used orthodontic wire .016 dia, for the jackstays. I drilled each end and bent and fitted then glued .
CA was used entirely(I do have a trick most will never use...I use a small drop of dental acrylic monomer to excellerate the set up time and on porous material it sets up in an instant)
I(as seen) made my own hook blocks(I don't tie blocks off), and I painted(with flat black paint) every joint where running rigging and blocks and yards came in contact(No tie off marks to see).
Of course I scratch build the ways and all implements of rudder repair...along with all details about the hull.
Here are some finished images.
