Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: rhbrook on June 17, 2014, 12:29:36 pm

Title: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: rhbrook on June 17, 2014, 12:29:36 pm

I am trying to establish if and when Model Boats Magazine published the design and building details of the Steam Launch 'Swift' by Mr Peter Arnot.  I would think it would be around the late nineteen eighties early nineties period.   Alternatively, if anyone on the forum, knows of a 'build diary' for the Swift, I would]be interested to know about it as this would help me greatly in my efforts.

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: Jerry C on June 17, 2014, 01:44:28 pm

Is this of any use to you?

http://ri.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs22gN6BTPiwA53pB4iA5;_ylu=X3oDMTBydWpobjZlBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1403037729/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.myhobbystore.co.uk%2fproduct%2f16830%2fswift-mm1421-steam-launch-plan/RK=0/RS=FMVkH7rre_QwcC0xZDfobHxFwmc-

Jerry.

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: rhbrook on June 17, 2014, 02:50:59 pm

Thank you for your very fast response. 
I do have a copy of the plans and will start on the hull shortly but being a 'wood butcher' I was looking for some guidance in certain areas.  I am well advanced with the engine and boiler but in an engine article of September 1988 Mr Arnot mentions that, subject to the Editor's permission, he will describe the boat in detail in a later article.  I was wondering if that article on the build was ever published so I can obtain those back issues of the magazine.

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: Jerry C on June 17, 2014, 03:30:57 pm

Can't help with that one, sorry.
Jerry.

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: davidjt on June 17, 2014, 04:03:25 pm

hi,
I have the magazines  of the boat sl swift from nov 1988 & dec 1988 I can copy them and send them by email if that helps.

david

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: rhbrook on June 19, 2014, 12:14:09 pm

Thank you very much for the offer I would like to take you up on it.  PM sent.

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: davidjt on June 19, 2014, 03:45:14 pm

hi,
I have sent email of pages that you wanted let me no if there is a problem.

david

Title: Re: Steam Launch "Swift"
Post by: rhbrook on June 21, 2014, 10:58:05 am

Thank you all for your help, I now have all the information I was looking for, to enable me to make a start.  I do appreciate your efforts on my behalf.