The White Rabbit

Pedantically, this kit's actually 1:72 scale rather than 'pure' OO. But I've used Preiser 1:87 figures with them and they look natural to my eye...

I've tended to replace the Zvesda mast with plastic rod (sorry, can't remember the diameter) as I don't like the 'lightning conductor' effect. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to hand (it was an urgent job) but I did build three Cornish fishing boats based on this kit for a client a few years ago, including at least one lugger (dipping main and standing mizzen yawl rig). 

Altering the tumblehome could be tricky - if anyone's managed it, I would be most interested to see pictures. To be fair to 46444, he has filed off quite a bit of plastic on the top strake, including the thole pins (early rollocks) and ornamental timberwork round the stern. Increasing the freeboard should be possible using 10/15 thou strip but it would certainly be delicate work. I favour the old smugglers' approach - lash (glue) some kegs to the windward thwart! 

For anyone interested in modelling small craft, http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Inshore-Craft-Paperback/p/3776 may be of use for information. (Usual disclaimer). 

I've built a few of these Zvesda kits myself - though I paint the inside before adding the thwarts piece - and they do lend themselves to adaptations to represent a variety of traditional boats. 

Is the small building a 'bash' of the Wills signalbox? Looks interesting whatever it is.