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Picture and a thousand words and all that.....😀 I realize most do not include an actual sheave, but I show it as if were there. The first picture shows how the line ran and how you ran yours. The first two pictures show old style rope stropped blocks akin to those most commonly used up to the middle/late of the 19th century and the third photo shows internally stropped blocks. I THINK the internally stropped blocks would more likely have been used on the J Class Endeavour unless they had already gone over the blocks with metal shells. Hopefully some member will have that information if it is of importance to you. Those in the last photo are from the Syren Ship Model Company.

The build looks great. Two suggestions, hope you don't mind. I have used automobile pin striping for the white stripe with success. It takes covering with clear finishes without degrading or lifting, and lasts at least 13 years at last count on one that I built back in 2010. It has been literally at sea since October 28, 2010 so unaffected by ocean conditions. I really am not trying to nitpick but thought you might want to know that your blocks are upside down. 🙃 Allan

Hi Gregory In the pages where Caruana writes about the running out tackles and train tackle he makes reference to Falconer's Universal Dictionary of the Marine, 1769 and the Regulation of 1765 (found in the Public Records Office WO 55-1745). I have no idea where he specifically found this detail of the use of a single and a double block or if he based it on his own conjecture using what information he did find. About the only other way to tell would be to see the regulated inventory of blocks which he also mentions. Regarding the inventory unfortunately he does not write about the type of blocks, only the total quantities. Allan

Even though they are from the 18th century there are great photos of a longboat that may be of some help on the RMG site https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-66291 There are also sail plans for various boats of 1869 at RMG https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-87011 and https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/search/de horsey rig W.E. May gives sizes of running and standing rigging lines as well as mast and boom diameters for various size boats. on pages 98 to 104 in his book The Boats of Men of War Allan

One of the old time oyster vessels is the skipjack used in the Chesapeake, and their small boats that hung from davits on the stern. There are several builds here at MSW on these vessels you may find interesting. The first pic below shows a pair of Morales Bay Company boats, quite different than the Chesapeake skipjacks. Your model could very well suit, but maybe consider removing some of the thwarts which were meant for multiple rowers. Allan

I have no ideas where the gear was stored when not in use, but found the following very interesting. From Brian Lavery: Holystoning was a routine activity on Royal Navy vessels until the early 1800s. The practice reached its height in 1796 when Admiral St Vincent recommended to his captains that the decks of all ships in the fleet be holystoned "every evening as well as morning during the summer months." For a ship of the line, the practice could take up to four hours. St Vincent's successor, Admiral Keith, rescinded the order in 1801, finding that "the custom of washing the decks of ships of war in all climates in every temperature of the air, and on stated days let the weather be what it may" was so onerous as to be damaging the health and lives of the crews. The practice was subsequently limited to once every seven to fourteen days, interspersed with sweeping. The after hold was the common area for ready to use things other than food and spirits so MAYBE that would be appropriate. I too would be very interested in finding out where these things would be stored based on contemporary sources. Allan

Hi FM At the scale you are working, very nice work. Just curious as your topic is titled fishing boat, but with seven thwarts, it strongly resembles a ship's boat circa 17th-18th centuries. No matter, very neatly done! Thanks for sharing! Allan

https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-85013 for a contemporary drawing from the Dolphin 1836 and Rapid 1840 Allan

FM They do not have logs as far as I know, but rather really fine books. Examples of where to buy them are below, but you can find more with a quick search. Ships in Miniature by Lloyd McCaffery, Ship Models in Miniature by Donald McNarry, Building a Miniature Navy Board Model by Philip Reed . Used copies can be found on the net. https://www.amazon.com/SHIPS-MINIATURE-Classic-Manual-Modelmakers/dp/0851774857 https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/ship-models-in-miniature_donald-mcnarry/809946/item/11675885/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwgsqoBhBNEiwAwe5w05wB-HnnCRai6e9CtxTveUJykqoZNyCqe5-ln8wsDXSZI03IEQOltxoC0xIQAvD_BwE#idiq=11675885&edition=3619299 https://www.abebooks.com/9781848320178/Building-Miniature-Navy-Board-Ship-1848320175/plp

Ferrus manus.... (that looks like a flesh hand in the photo😀) Have you looked at the methods used in the books by the masters of the tiny scale, McCaffery, McNarry and Reed? They cover how to make rigging items such as blocks, what materials to use for lines, and more. Your scale is larger by comparison, but there may be some great tips for you. Allan

To me, the most remarkable thing is that those craftsmen 250 years ago had no electrical tools at all. The patience and skill they had to create these works of art is incredible. Allan

NB Using filler blocks is a wise move. If you have not already studied it, the contemporary model at RMG may be of some help not to mention the plans they have of Diana 1794. Note that as she is post 1790, she does not carry her name on the stern which was by Admiralty orders (maybe not universally adhered to😀) https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-66303

THANK YOU PAUL!!

Darius359au I believe the designated gun lengths are from the muzzle to the breech, (basically the length of the bore,) not the length of the cannon barrel. For the 9' 6" barrel, the overall length would be about 10' 5 3/8" as shown below. I don't know where you are located but here in the USA I paid about $15 for 20 Commonwealth pattern cannon printed in black resin, including shipping that were fantastic. For the Blomefield pattern, we only have the 3D drawings for the 9 and 18 pounders so far. Allan

Definitely not the one I have. I will do a bit of research to see what I can find similar to your yours. Thanks Paul Allan

I love the tool holder. I have one but it is a Veritas and a great device but it has not worked for me on my very narrow carving chisels. Is the holder/guide you use commercially available? Thanks!! Allan

It looks like it may be too late on this project but did you look at printed cannon? I have purchased them at 1:64 for about $0.75 a piece including shipping (in the USA). I sent an STL drawing of each size to the printer and had them back in about a week. They are as detailed as the drawings including the cypher even at that small scale. I have 2D drawings of various size Spanish barrels used circa 1765-1808 and 1718-1765 but we have not gotten to these in 3D yet. You are welcome to the 2D if you want to get them done in 3D drawings so you can get them printed. A larger scale printed British barrel of 1760 can be seen https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35120-armstrong-frederick-cannon-by-allanyed-124-scale/ to get an idea of the detail. Smaller scale pieces are below in the British Commonwealth pattern circa 1650-1716 Note the conical trunnions for that period. Allan

You mention the ship Mars but then the Speedy. There were many ships named Mars from different nations so a clear answer is not easy. Assuming you are speaking about the Speedy of 1782. If you use the design by Steel shown in James Lees' The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War dated 1795 it may be OK. He also shows a version from a model built to the 1745 Establishment that is similar. Earlier and later designs were different. The photo below is from The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War page 23 ISBN 0-87021-948-0 The battens taper from 4 inches thick to 2 inches thick according to Lees. The outer part of the battens rest on top of the rim rather than ending at the same height. Maybe too complex to duplicate at 1:64, but adding the taper to the battens should be reasonably easy. Allan

Kolvir Don't neglect the contemporary drawings at RMG Collections - https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/search/Valiant plans - and the scantlings which can be found in the book Scantlings of Royal Navy Ships which includes the 1719, 1745, and 1750 Establishments. They should make for a complete set of information for you. The plans on the RMG site are low res but you can buy high res from them although they are not cheap. There are five high res plans of the 74s Ramillies' (1763); 'Terrible' (1762); 'Russell' (1764); 'Invincible' (1765); 'Magnificent' (1766); 'Prince of Wales' (1765); 'Marlborough' (1767); and 'Robust' (1764) on the Wiki Commons site that you may find to be better as they are super clear and will be apropos for a mid 18th century 74. They can be found on page two of https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Ship_plans_of_the_Royal_Museums_Greenwich&filefrom='Hayling'+(1760)+RMG+J0259.png#mw-category-media Hope this is a little help. Allan

Hi Mr. Kolvir Did you watch the You Tube video by Olga Batcharov that shows a LOT of pages of this book? If I was building a 74 built to the 1750 Establishment I would invest the $30 needed to get it. This should go well with the five contemporary plans of Valiant at the RMG Collections site and the scantlings from the 1750 Establishment which are readily available as well. This could be a really good project! Allan

Your build is fun to watch, your work is lovely! Gonna be fun not breaking the sprit or knocking over the model while maneuvering with the rigging. Hope you do not get bitten 😀

Hi Bob, It is super that you went ahead with building your own ship's boat. (There were no life boats back then 😀) For the future and for those that may be building this kit there is a good set of scantlings for ships' boats available that can be found in Boats of Men of War and Scantlings of the Royal Navy. Attached is the Excel version. Note the breadth of the thwarts for example. They would have been about 9.5" (0.15" at 1:64) broad. Looking at contemporary plans there is about a 21" (0.328" at 1:64) space between them. (There were variations over the years and regarding the type of boat, but 8 to 10 inches would be about right.) For a 14 gun sloop there were likely a 16 foot long boat or launch and a 24 or 25 foot pinnace. In 1777 an 18 foot cutter may have been added. These were probably all single banked, not double banked as the kit shows. There are a number of high resolution plans for various types of ship's boats on the WikiCommons site as well as a lot in low res on the RMG Collections site that may be of help as well. Allan Boat Scantlings 1-28-14.xlsx

THANK YOU!!! Allan

Hi Gregory, Remember that post #9 refers to pillars in the hold, not on other decks. I am not convinced the pillars in the hold were ever turned. As to the other decks, based on the contracts and plans turned pillars seem to be the norm. In looking at several contemporary contracts the wording has me convinced the pillars in the hold were probably always square and those on higher decks turned. When they are to be turned it is so specified in the following contract samples. Astrea (36) and Curacoa (36) 1808 The Pillars in Hold under the Lower Deck and Orlop beams to be square 7½ inches at the Lower End, and 7 inches at the Upper End. The Pillars under the Upper Deck Beams to be 6½ inches square at the Lower End, and 6 inches at the Upper End, and turned. Elephant (74) launched 1786 The Pillars in Hold under the Gun Deck and Orlop Beams to be 9¾ inches square at the lower end, and 8¾ inches at the upper end. The Pillars under the Upper Deck Beams to be 8½ inches square at the lower end, and 7½ inches at the Upper End, and turned. To have Pillars to the Quarter Deck Beams, handsomely turned 6 inches square at the lower end & 5 ¼ inches at the upper, Severn (50) and Burlington (50) 1695 To place under Each Beame in Hold and Upon the Kelson one Pillar. To be Seven Inches Square. Upper Gun deck To place Two Tire of Turned Pillars in such Places as are Convenient Under ye Beames fore and aft, Six Inches square. Lark (40) 1702 To place under Each Beame in Hold and Upon the Keelson one Pillar. To be Six Inches Square. Upper Deck to place Two Tire of Turned Pillars fore and aft in such Places as are Convenient Under ye Beames, to be Five Inches square.

Craig, what is the ZAZ number on the bottom left, I cannot make it out? THANK YOU Allan