Virginia Swift 1805 by RustyNail123 - Artesania Latina - 1:52 Scale - pilot schooner - old kit and challenging

[RustyNail123]

Started this kit and it has proven to be tougher than the Artesania Latina Whale boat so far. The box says it’s from 1982! The wood quality doesn’t seem to be as good. Instead of the pieces being laser cut, they are more pressed, so I’ve had to use my mini jig saw at times. The keel was badly warped and quit a few of the ribs were too. I soaked them warm water and ironed them flat. I soaked the deck too before temporarily pinning it in place. I almost didn’t start this but I figured what the hey, if I really mess up it was given to me and it’s all a learning process anyway!

 

I have the keel secured with the rips and the false deck is secured also. I’ve started forming the front and back wood forms. I’ve been using a combo of cynoacrylic and wood glue to fix the pieces in place.  

[Tim Holt]

Nice to see an old version of this kit being built.  I'm currently building one that's got a Copyright 1982 on the box, so probably same as yours.  It's a lot simpler (and the instructions pretty slim) so I feel your pain as it were!

[Scotty W]

I am building this old kit now as well and I can relate. My build log is where the 1805 kits would be. Not sure how to link. Keep it coming.

[GioMun]

Hi @RustyNail123, nice project.

 

I'm building this little ship too, on scratch using the Artesania Latina plans, and also Katy of Norfolk's as a guide.

 

You could visit my build log, maybe you can find it useful. 

 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/29596-swift-pilot-boat-by-giomun-148-from-artesania-latina-plans/

 

Nice project, and very good start.

 

Greetings.

 

Giorgio

 

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by GioMun