JohnA Posted June 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2020 G'day all, I am a new member with great enthusiasm but limited skills. I came across your site while searching for information on how to correctly rig an 18th century British naval cannon. I have recently purchased a model from an elderly gentleman, who told me the model was made in Spain 50 years ago. The cannon barrel is 22cm, nearly 9 inches, in length. It is a lovely model but the rigging ropes are a shamble. I am wishing to restore it to its former glory, but in this I am in need of some expert guidance. I would like all possible detail on how to rig the blocks and tackle used to work the cannon. One photo is a general view of the model and the other is of the current rat's nest of one set of ropes. bruce d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2020 Hello, John. Most general wooden ship modeling books include material on rigging gun tackles. Local libraries often have these in their catalog. Cheers! mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted June 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2020 Here is a comment that I recently saw which may help out: You can find some good quality rope here (as well as new blocks, assuming that the scale doesn't get too large): https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/miniature-rope.php https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php Good luck! mtaylor and bruce d 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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