RMC Posted February 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2022 Can any tell me where good quality 2mm single blocks may be obtained? RMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms10 Posted February 25, 2022 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2022 Syren is one of the best. A link to Chuck’s website can be found on our list of sponsors. Tom mtaylor 1 Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted February 25, 2022 Thanks Tom. However I looked on the website earlier and unfortunately there were no 2mm blocks. The blocks I have found on other websites have been very poor quality indeed. Bob mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted February 25, 2022 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2022 Master Korabel makes nice blocks in several sizes, including 2mm. mtaylor 1 Quote Past builds: Prins Willem, Amati Coca Current Build: Occre Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted February 25, 2022 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2022 Master Korabel's site is down at the moment (it's in Russia, so perhaps not surprising). The blocks are available in pearwood from Vanguard Models. mtaylor 1 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted February 25, 2022 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2022 I bought these from an ebay store who were shipping from Italy, as VM was out of stock mtaylor 1 Quote Past builds: Prins Willem, Amati Coca Current Build: Occre Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted February 25, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2022 https://craftysailor.com/ is one of our sponsors and they have the Master Korabel blocks. Gregory and mtaylor 2 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2022 15 hours ago, DelF said: Master Korabel's site is down at the moment (it's in Russia, so perhaps not surprising). The blocks are available in pearwood from Vanguard Models. I just checked and the link and site are working for me. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted February 26, 2022 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Just a thought, but have you considered making your own? Re: Korabel, keep in mind possible boycotts. Allan Edited February 26, 2022 by allanyed mtaylor 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted February 26, 2022 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2022 Model Expo has their Beautiful Blocks Better than most kit blocks.. allanyed and mtaylor 2 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted February 26, 2022 Thanks very much too all for your comments/help. I have been able to order some Korabel blocks from Vanguard Models. I had no idea they were made in Russia. I guess its unlikely they will be available for long. Bob mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenD Posted February 26, 2022 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2022 9 hours ago, RMC said: I guess its unlikely they will be available for long. That is quite likely. Trade sanctions may stop model ships and parts for quite some time. We still have Syren blocks. The Model expo beautiful blocks look just like Master Korabel blocks. mtaylor 1 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted February 26, 2022 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2022 While the parts themselves are probably not sanctioned, you probably can't pay for them. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted February 27, 2022 Fortunately Vanguard have them in stock at the moment. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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