Pugsrcool Posted July 2, 2018 #1 Posted July 2, 2018 Simply put, I'm glad to be here. I started an AL Swift about 8 years ago, but my career and military service seemed to get in the way a bit. All too common story, as I've been making my way through these forums. I'm rereading Mastini and getting a lot from you folks. Funny story, I pulled the model out of the packers box after we moved, and my wife said, "Hey, did you make that, it actually looks really good." Compliment full of knuckles, I suppose. *actually*... pbfttt... *grumble* Well, my life may have slowed enough to re-engage the model. I look forward to any/all advice and assistance from fellow modelers. JD ps- Is there a repository for various instructions and plans? I seem to have lost some of them for my model. I'd hate to try to wing it with photo searches on google. Thx. ccoyle, geoff, mtaylor and 1 other 4
Altduck Posted July 3, 2018 #2 Posted July 3, 2018 JD There have been several editions of the AL Swift. If you still have the box, there’s a date on it, and you might find a date on whatever of the instructions and drawings you have. Let us know what you find, and what docs you have. Perhaps someone among the numerous who have done it have your edition. Welcome, and Good Luck geoff, mtaylor and Fright 3 Richard
Pugsrcool Posted July 3, 2018 Author #4 Posted July 3, 2018 I’m quite excited about getting back into this model. When I started, I didnt really have access to these sorts of forums. They are invaluable. The box says 1996. I greatly appreciate the help with the plans. I hope someone has these plan lying about. thx, JD Cuda1949, mtaylor and Fright 3
Thistle17 Posted July 3, 2018 #5 Posted July 3, 2018 You are not alone with losses like this. We all share the experience. I have had luck with the internet seeking even parts for a model from a defunct manufacturer. So broaden your search to forums out there. There has to be someone who can help. Oh and" Y'all gonna love it here" as they used to say to me (a Yankee) when I lived in Texas. Joe Fright, mtaylor and Jack12477 3
spars Posted July 3, 2018 #6 Posted July 3, 2018 Welcome to the site. My son returned from Korea and retires Sept 1 so I can empathise. When I want plans I google search the manufacturer. The better ones have them on line. mtaylor and Fright 2
markjay Posted July 3, 2018 #8 Posted July 3, 2018 Baker, Fright and mtaylor 3 Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
Baker Posted July 3, 2018 #9 Posted July 3, 2018 Greetings Patrick mtaylor and Fright 2 Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
Pugsrcool Posted July 3, 2018 Author #10 Posted July 3, 2018 It’s quite nice to see so many welcoming sentiments, thanks. UPDATE: I contacted Artesiana Latina for the instructions mentioned above. Lighting fast response. They sent me a link to a zip file with all the instructions for download. Hi-res files, too. So, I’m all set for instructions. But, is it proper to post those on this forum for poor saps like me who may have lost theirs? If so, where should I post them. Again, thanks for the help. JD mtaylor 1
mtaylor Posted July 3, 2018 #11 Posted July 3, 2018 Hi JD, Welcome to MSW. It's great that they had the instructions available. There's no place to post them as MSW does not support the posting of copyrighted material. However, if you ever see someone asking for instructions to an AL kit, you can point them in the right direction. Fright 1 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Pugsrcool Posted July 3, 2018 Author #12 Posted July 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, mtaylor said: Hi JD, Welcome to MSW. It's great that they had the instructions available. There's no place to post them as MSW does not support the posting of copyrighted material. However, if you ever see someone asking for instructions to an AL kit, you can point them in the right direction. Ah, well, I’ll just do that then
Altduck Posted July 4, 2018 #13 Posted July 4, 2018 JD I’m glad you got the correct plans for your Swift. And what you’ve done so far looks great! I hope you’ll start a build log so we can follow your progress to completion. Richard
Pugsrcool Posted July 4, 2018 Author #14 Posted July 4, 2018 I actually hadn’t considered starting a build log. Mostly because I’ve already planked the hull. But I suppose I could. Is there much demand for a Swift build log? There a quite a few already. Thanks for the interest JD mtaylor 1
DocBlake Posted July 4, 2018 #15 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) I’m glad you got your plans. I’m frankly surprised by AL’s rapid response. That’s not the reputation the generaly have, at least from my experience. Glad it worked out well. Yes, post a log! Edited July 4, 2018 by DocBlake mtaylor and Pugsrcool 2 Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style.
pirozzi Posted July 4, 2018 #16 Posted July 4, 2018 Welcome aboard mate! Thank you for your service. Vince P. Pugsrcool 1
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