ARTESANIA - SWIFT 1805

Hi,

I’m new to model ship building and I was thinking of taking this on as my first project - what do people think… I am aiming too high??

I guess my main concern is in the plans/instructions - firstly accuracy & secondly written in such a way as to be comprehensive (… for a beginner).

While I have you, I would also be interested in hearing your general thoughts in regard to the practicality value of using a Dremel handheld tool for model ship building?

Thank you for your time & I look forward to hearing your thoughts and/or recommendations.

Regards

Art’s Swift is a wooden ship model kit. I build both plastic and wooden models, including scratch build. If you want to build a wood model of a ship, and you have no prior experience, then I recommend you look at Model Shipways (ModelExpo) kits or Bluejacket kits. Another source is A.J. Fisher. Artesania’s kits require some experience.

Ron W.

Hi Ron,

Thank you for this guidance which I have very much taken on-board - no pun intended! :slight_smile:

I will take some time to look through the Model Shipways, Bluejacket & A.J. Fisher kits to find a project that inspires me… hopefully the one I find will be available in Australia, where I’m currently residing.

Thanks again