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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

Under construction  US Brig Niagara

 

Completed  HMB Endeavour - Caldercraft

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Hi Ken,

 

Your ship looks great! I'm glad to see you working on her again.

Regards,

Larry

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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 :)

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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!!!  :)

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