Dead Eyes and Blocks

[Sunbeam on Water]

I have done this in the 1970's but I cannot remember the mm sizes that I need to buy. I am rebuilding a ship plastic model. The model is The Soleil Royale. Instead of using the plastic pieces for the blocks and dead eyes I want to buy wood. I did it years ago and the wood added a nice touch. The problem is I don't know where I can buy these online ? I also do not know what sizes I need mm and single, double ?? I really want to make this plastic model as real as possible. 

Thanks .

[allanyed]

Welcome to MSW Sunbeam,

 

I like your idea of using wooden blocks and deadeyes very much!  What is the scale?  You say you do not know what sizes or types of blocks and deadeyes you need.    The easy route would be to measure the plastic ones and go from there.  If that does not work, keep in mind that there are dozens of rope, block, and deadeye sizes on the Soleil Royale so accurate rigging plans or other information for 17th century French ships is needed.  I took a quick look on line and there are a lot of rigging plans  for the SR.  Found this site in a minute of searching that might be of interest to you as well.  https://www.hismodel.com/articles-detail-1382    If this source (I know nothing about them) is not helpful and you want to select and order blocks on your own,  the number of sizes you need will be pretty much dependent on how accurate you want to be.  A general rule of thumb you can use is the length of the  blocks is about 4 times the circumference of the rope for running rigging.   

 

Syren Ship Model company sells very nice blocks , but you will need to know how many of each size and type that you need. Not sure if they offer triangular deadeyes which may be appropriate for your SR.  As you are looking for an extra nice touch, rope will be as important as the blocks so if the material you have is string from the kit, you may want to consider making or buying miniature rope to replace it.   

 

There are a number of  SR build logs here at MSW that may help you as will their builders. 

 

Allan

 

 

 

[Dziadeczek]

Also I found this one:

www.jans-sajt.se/contents/Navigation/Galleries/MyModels_Heller_Le_Soleil_Royal_100.htm

[Baker]

useful ??

 

https://www.hismodel.com/articles-category-28