Mayohoo Posted February 17, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2013 Can someone diagram how to construct these? I was using Gil Middletons excellent blog but it is alas gone. I am looking at the side tackles on either side and the one directly behind the cannon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted February 17, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) It is actually quite simple. You can use single blocks on both blocks or a single and a double. If using the single and double, then the double block is at the bulwark and the single is hooked to the carriage. The tackle is seized into the butt end of the single, then reeves through the double, back through the single, and then back through the double. If two singles are used, then the tackle is seized to the butt end of the bulwarks single, then back through the carriage single, and then through the bulwark single. Russ Edited February 17, 2013 by russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamas Diver Posted February 17, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Mayohoo, Perhaps these pictures will help more than a written description would. 1st pic shows the block stropped and seizing added. 2nd pic shows the single and double block 3rd pic shows a simple jig for rigging and tying the blocks Hope this helps. Edited February 17, 2013 by Bahamas Diver mtaylor 1 Quote David Current build: US Brig Niagara Completed builds: Oseberg Viking Ship - Billing Boats Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways The Phantom - Model Shipways Next project: Amati's Xebec A ship has all the discomforts and lack of privacy of a jail with none of its safety or stability - Benjamin Franklin Quis custodiet ipso custodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayohoo Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 18, 2013 Aha! Thank you. What type of wire are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamas Diver Posted February 18, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) I used black annealed steel wire from Model Expo. I have 2 sizes depending on the size of the blocks and their purpose. I think they are 22 and 28 gauge wire. You can search Model Expo's web site for "annealed wire" to find them. Edited February 18, 2013 by Bahamas Diver Quote David Current build: US Brig Niagara Completed builds: Oseberg Viking Ship - Billing Boats Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways The Phantom - Model Shipways Next project: Amati's Xebec A ship has all the discomforts and lack of privacy of a jail with none of its safety or stability - Benjamin Franklin Quis custodiet ipso custodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 18, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2013 Mayohoo, What size cannon and what nationality? MOST British cannon used two singles. 32 pounders used a single and double, but I am pretty sure anything smaller would use singles. If anyone has a copy of Adrian Caruana' books on British Armament they can confirm or correct this statement. Allan Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayohoo Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 19, 2013 British 9 pounders for HMS Surprise O'Brian version. Later carronades (but that is a couple months off) ;0) Thank you gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayohoo Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 27, 2013 ooops, 12 pounders by the book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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