Buccaneer XA - need sail advice

[Knuckledragger 135]

I'm fixing up an old Buccaneer XA.  The previous owner put a really nice 503 with a clutch driven 6 blade IVO prop.  However I don't have much faith in the sails.

I'd like to sew a set for it myself.  I'm a pretty good seamstress with a walking foot machine (web gear & tactical kit).  But I don't have patterns, nor have I sewn and installed sails before.  The wings are formed by battons.  The rest of the surfaces are pretty straightforward. 

I think a plane like this uses preshrunk polyester fabric like Dacorn.  Any guidance/advice is appreciated.

 

The second pic below, I pulled the Buc out of the hanger and within 15 minutes all these other planes flew in from other airfields, including another pink Buc!  It was kind of funny.

[EDMO 1078]

Love the gathering of pretty birds - What do you mean the wings are battons?  I am totally ignorant of the UL birds.

I know that one of the lightweight RANS birds had slip-on covers, but don't have a clue as to how they are attached.

EDMO

[Knuckledragger 135]

 What do you mean the wings are battons?  I am totally ignorant of the UL birds.

 

EDMO

Batton's like hang gliderers use to form their wings. They slide in the wing fabric and give the wing it's shape. 

I just found out the current owner of all rights, parts, patterns and does repair service & replacement sails for these little water birds is in my backyard. What is truly coincidental/serendipitous is he is the guy I bought my Avid Flyer from!

[EDMO 1078]

 What do you mean the wings are battons?  I am totally ignorant of the UL birds.

 

EDMO

Batton's like hang gliderers use to form their wings. They slide in the wing fabric and give the wing it's shape. 

I just found out the current owner of all rights, parts, patterns and does repair service & replacement sails for these little water birds is in my backyard. What is truly coincidental/serendipitous is he is the guy I bought my Avid Flyer from!

Sounds like you found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - in your backyard !

EDMO