Wooden model of the "Black Swan" pirate sailing ship

The Black Swan Pirate Ship Model

History of the Black Swan

The Black Swan - Legend of Caribbean piracy

During the golden age of piracy, the Black Swan sailed the perilous waters of the Caribbean, leaving behind a trail of fear and admiration. Under the command of the redoubtable Captain Tom Leach, this legendary ship attacked Spanish trade routes, bravely confronting the fleets that tried to stop her. Her dark silhouette and black sails were symbols of defiance, freedom and adventure.

With Black Swan model, relive this fascinating privateer story and build a unique piece that captures every detail of this feared pirate ship.
Black Swan pirate ship model: Inspired by the cult novel by Rafael Sabatini.

Inspired by Rafael Sabatini's famous novel and the 1942 film, the Black Swan embodies the indomitable spirit of the pirates who ruled the seas. From the coasts of Jamaica and Tortuga to Hispaniola, this ship is one of the most emblematic figures in Caribbean naval history.

Wooden construction kit, with complete wood and metal fittings, including sails, construction stand and metal nameplate.

• Includes personalized cast-iron nameplate.
• Includes basic construction stand.
• Includes sails.

Features:

Length : 613mm

Height: 585mm

Width: 257mm

Number of parts: 3342

Scale: 1/75

Building time, approx.: 480h

• Instructions available in 5 languages
• Step-by-step HD photos
• Parts list with dimensions and materials
• Parts identification sheet
• Scale drawings
• High-quality scale model
• Lifetime warranty

One sheet here contains the parts for the cradle/display stand. This is made from ply. The top sheet contains the prow, keel and rudder post. This is produced in solid timber.

This sheet of ply holds the four deck sections (including beak deck), and the various parts that go together to make the ship's launch. 

Single piece upper bulwarks are supplied in ply. The quarterdeck upper edge has the ports with a temporary piece in situ so the edge stays straight during the most vulnerable part of the hull construction. Other ports are completely filled and just need the centres cutting loose. 

There are three packs of timber strip/dowel in this kit. The hull is planked in lime and then the dark, thin veneers are applied. I feel quite nostalgic when I see this as my San Francisco kit was constructed in the same way. The strip wood and dowel are nicely cut, with no fuzzy edges or warp in the parts.....quite important for the dowel!