Mayflower400 Posted January 1, 2020 #1 Posted January 1, 2020 We are building a 1/10 scale model of the Mayflower for the 400 Anniversary celebrations next year in Dartmouth, UK. I will have to make the blocks and dead eyes from scratch, as everything available on line is too small. And am planing to use a small lathe. Does anyone have any helpful suggestions? Thanks, Ian mtaylor 1 Quote
ccoyle Posted January 1, 2020 #2 Posted January 1, 2020 Welcome aboard! Tip #1 is to write thread titles that more accurately indicate the information you're looking for. I took care of this one for you. As for the requested tip, I can't help with that one, but we have some pretty knowledgeable members who can. Hopefully one can hook you up soon with the information you need. A 1/10 scale reproduction is very ambitious as well as intriguing -- I hope that you'll share some progress photos. Cheers! mtaylor and JerseyCity Frankie 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
druxey Posted January 1, 2020 #3 Posted January 1, 2020 Well, deadeyes were triangular back then, so the lathe won't help! mtaylor and Canute 2 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
popeye2sea Posted January 2, 2020 #4 Posted January 2, 2020 I'm sure both Constitution and Victory have a team of shipwrights responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their respective ships and are knowledgeable in the construction of blocks and deadeyes. You may want to contact them for advice. There are other shipwrights that have worked on the various replica ships afloat that could be contacted also. Regards, mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
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