H.M.S. “Fly”

Victory Models Kit – H.M.S.”Fly”
H.M.S.”Fly” was the fifth of the Swan Class of ship rigged sloop. 25 vessels built from 1766 to 1780.
The keel was laid in January 1776 and launched on 14th September 1776. H.M.S.”Fly” was commissioned mainly for convoy escort work and dispatch duty.
She captured a French privateer, “Le Gleneur”, off Portland after a long chase.
The Swan class were unusually attractive for the class of vessel, with not only very sleek hull lines but also the unusual amount of decorations for the size of vessel.
The Swan Class measured 97’ 7” on the gun deck and displaced 300 tons.
They carried 125 officers and men and initially carried 14 guns (later 16) and 16 swivel guns.
The kit includes laser cut keel, frames and decks, deck planking, double planking for the hull, metal and brass photo-etched accessories, instruction booklet, detailed plans.
Wooden base and brass columns are not included.