kenr Posted October 12, 2013 Author #31 Posted October 12, 2013 Hi Rich Actually you might be able to help me with my next project The blocks for the gun tackle. Each gun has 2 single and 2 double blocks , if as you did, leaving out the in haul tackle I am going to drill a hole in each of those blocks and fit a hook Does that sound right ? Regards Ken Quote Under construction US Brig Niagara Completed HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft
lb0190 Posted October 13, 2013 #32 Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Ken, Your ship looks great! I'm glad to see you working on her again. Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges
Rich_engr Posted October 13, 2013 #33 Posted October 13, 2013 Ken, Due to potential clutter, I only installed the train tackle (attached to the lower carriage) and the breech lines. The gun tackle consists of a double block attached to the bulwarks, while the single block is attached to the gun. For making the hooks, I stropped the blocks with some wire and twisted the top (like a coat hanger), then bent the end into a hook (did not drill a hole and insert a hook). I have some pics on my log showing my stropping/hook process if that helps. The single blocks (on the gun) have the rope seized to them (when stropping the SB's, leave a little space on the inside for the line to be seized). Also, remember when stropping, the reeve holes are closest to the hook side. Hope this helps!!! Quote
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