Swan Class Plans

This set of plans has been drawn up expressly for modelmakers who wish to build a fully framed model. Drawn at the classic scale of 1:48, the set consists of a Mylar sheet with a sheer and profile, half-breadth and body plan. Accompanying this sheet is a CD-ROM containing patterns for all the floor, futtocks, toptimbers, hawse timbers and transoms. These patterns can be printed out on standard letter sized sheets as needed, using your own printer.

With this set, plus copies of contemporary plans of a Swan class ship-rigged sloop from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, with care and patience the builder can produce a model like the one shown here.

The assistance of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, is gratefully acknowledged.

As an adjunct, there is complete information on the hulls and fittings of 18th century ship sloops in David Antscherl's two-volume set, The Fully Framed Model, HMN Swan Class Sloops, 1767-1780, published by SeaWatch Books.

Lauck Street Shipyard is marketing the Kingfisher in 1:48 kit form. This kit is available only in a limited edition. Contact Bob Hunt directly for details.

Echo Class Plans

This second set of plans has been drawn up expressly for modelmakers wishing to build a fully framed model of one of the first Royal Navy ship-rigged sloops to be specifically armed with carronades. The hull form and decorations are a shameless copy of a French design, contrasting with the similar sized Swan class.

Drawn at the classic scale of 1:48, the set consists of a Mylar sheet with a sheer and profile, half-breadth and body plan. Accompanying this sheet is a CD-ROM containing patterns for all the floor, futtocks, toptimbers, hawse timbers and transoms. Patterns can be printed out on standard letter sized sheets as needed, using your own printer.

Also, background information on each ship in this class is provided, with a list of available contemporary plans at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

The assistance of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, is gratefully acknowledged.

With this set, in combination with copies of contemporary plans of an Echo class ship from the NMM, with care and patience the builder can produce a model similar to one shown here.

As a useful guide, there is complete information on constructing and fitting out 18th century sloops in David Antscherl's two-volume set, The Fully Framed Model, HMN Swan Class Sloops, 1767-1780, published by SeaWatch Books

Photoetched brass sheets

Many modelmakers are brought up short when faced with fabricating metal fittings such as port lid hinges and chain pumps. Admiralty Models is proud to offer high-quality photo-etched sheets containing many fittings commonly found on 18th century models. L-shaped door hinges, monograms for cannon and draught marks, all at 1:48 scale, are among the items found on these exquisitely etched sheets.

If demand is sufficient, Admiralty Models may extend the range of photo-etched parts offered.

The Fully Framed Ship Model HMN Swan Class Sloops 1761-1780 Volumes 1 & 2

David Antscherl's two volume collection has become the definitive book on the subject. Already in its second printing it has become an instant classic and covers virtually every aspect pf scratch building a ship model - from working with the plans to framing and detailing the model in the "upright" position.

HMS Polyphemus

HMS Polyphemus built by David Antscherl. Model for sale. Serious enquiries to scenicy@yahoo.com