Build your 1:50 scale model of Swift, a beautiful Virginia pilot boat from 1805. Buying this model ship kit, you will have every needed part to build this wonderful model ship. It is aimed for beginners modelers.
The Swift was an early 19th-century Virginia pilot boat. Lightweight and overpowered twin master ship, it safely guided the largest incoming vessels into port. In short, these types of boats were used to guide large ships in and out of ports. In this case, they helped those on the North American East Coast because they were easy to manoeuvre, fast and light.
Pilot boats' technical features let the great naval powers of the time enlarge them creating the famous Baltimore Clippers class. That is why it was an obligation that the scale model or replica that we offer you existed.
The contents of the wooden model ship kit for the construction of the American pilot boat called Swift are of the highest quality. It brings with it all the necessary parts for you to build it. Laser pre-cut wooden parts, pre-cut brass parts and hand-sewn sails are ready to be placed. As a bonus, it has a magnificent wooden exhibition base with a nameplate so you can display your model wherever you want once it's built.
With full digital instructions: precise step-by-step images. Printed instructions not available. Remember that you can download the digital instructions for free from this product sheet by clicking on the button called 'Instructions'. The kit box also includes a QR code that will redirect you to the sheet by scanning it with your mobile phone. In addition, there is a video showing some tips -click here- for assembling the Swift model and another for painting the hull -click here-.
Paint your model ship with the Paints Set for American Schooners Models (277PACK9), for sale separately. Once it is built, this faithful miniature replica measures 24.48'' (622mm) in length, 4.72'' (120mm) in width and 17.24'' (438mm) in height.
Average assembly time: 120 hours
