I came across this model kit cleaning out my Aunt's house and imagine it belonged to my Uncle who had many cool hobbies. The box was opened and has a couple magazines on model ship building included as well as the original invoice from Model Expo out of Fairfeild, NJ. from 1984.  Several extra forms are here with the main instrucions- one about the planking wood , use of pin nails and bow/ stearn blocks as well as a page about cutting gun ports for the two cannons which are included. Kit includes percut wood; some small tools, glue, sandpaper and a small tube of oil. To my knowledge all parts seem to be intact and included with kit and i'll include any other articles that i found in box.  I would love to take on building this awesome model myself but would be well into old age before getting started-so it's up for auction. Below is a description from the side of the box about the"Swift" boat. I'm listing as NEW because this model has not been started although the box is opened.

Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift" 1805 wooden ship model kit.

Made in Spain for Artesania Latina, S.A., this kit is
complete with all materials (wood and brass), with
wood parts pre-cut, with clear plans and instructions.

"This early 19th century Pilot Boat was actually the
predecessor of the famous "Baltimore boats". Their
specially distinctive features and concepts found such
great favour among maritime nations, that they were
 soon converted into larger vessels, popularly known
as Baltimore Clippers. This original type was extensively
used by the British Navy as despatch boats."
(from the box side)

Model Specifications:
Scale: 1:50
Length: 540 mm
Height: 460 mm
Beam: 110 mm

!00% feedback and fast shipping. No returns please. Kit sold as is. $10.00 S/H fee to lower 48 states. Please contact me outside continental USA before bidding, thanks.

I've had several messages asking if i would ship to Europe and beyond so i went to the post office today and the model's box WILL NOT fit in a flat rate box. Shipping outside the continental US is $45.00 US dollars including insurance and packaging. Of courese i would only charge what it cost me to send to Canada, ect... so please wait for an invoice if you win before paying if your in Canada, AK, HI or somewhere like that. Overseas will be $45.00 US.

Shipping costs to Canada will be $28.00 US dollars-USPS priority mail. thanks.

Please ignore the $12.00 international quote at bottom of auction page.