HKC Posted October 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 30, 2015 I'm building a 1/75 scale plank on bulkhead model of the Danmark and I am looking for hints on how to construct the triple sister blocks. I've decided to use bullseye fairleads 2mm in diameter because they appear to be the proper scale on the model but I'm not sure how to make the frame on which to attach the bullseyes I am using as blocks. I thought about attaching the blocks to a 1mm brass rod and bending it to form the legs of the stanchion but there is minimal contact surface area between the rod and block and it does not seem it will withstand much, if any, strain from the line without pulling loose. Besides, Mr. Underhill points out the there are 4 legs on the stanchion and my idea only produces 2 legs This is my first ever model so I'm looking for expert advice. All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks, ;HKC Quote Current (fist) build Billing's Danmark 5005 static Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted November 2, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2015 Where is this block used and/or what is its purpose? I have not heard of a triple sister block, and the description of a four legged stanchion for it is puzzling me. Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted November 2, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2015 http://www.castyouranchorhobby.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=MS2402&sid=x406pr5qcwko01h4qx7d6a19b03s72q5 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted November 2, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2015 The term 'sister block' is wrong here: what is illustrated is a triple-sheaved ramshead block. mtaylor 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted November 2, 2015 Popeye2sea: The picture below shows the triple sister on the left. (Sorry for the poor image). It consists of 3 single blocks mounted on a stanchion (with 4 legs) fixed to the pin rail. The lines that run to it are the braces for the course, lower topsail and upper topsail yards, as I interpret my Underhill Masting and Rigging book. Since posting my initial post, I have figured out a way to make them and will take a picture and post it on this thread. HKC mtaylor 1 Quote Current (fist) build Billing's Danmark 5005 static Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadeusz43 Posted November 2, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2015 Hi, Maybe these pictures will help you Kruzenstern Passat Tadusz popeye2sea, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted November 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 3, 2015 Those photos make everything clear now! Thanks, Tadusz. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted November 3, 2015 Tadusz: Those are terrific pictures. Thanks. Any suggestions on how to make a 1/75 scale model of them? Mine turned out to be a bit weak. HKC Quote Current (fist) build Billing's Danmark 5005 static Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKC Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted November 3, 2015 This is my attempt at making the triple sister blocks. I used a 1mm brass rod and three 2mm bullseye fairleads. Unfortunately, the bullseye fairleads are not substantially attached to the rod. I tried to increase the surface area for the glue by filing into the center of the rod at the point of attachment. Quote Current (fist) build Billing's Danmark 5005 static Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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